Nigerian navy news today

Here are some recent news updates about the Nigerian Navy:

Latest News

  1. Nigerian Navy Destroys 12 Illegal Refineries in Delta State: The Nigerian Navy has destroyed 12 illegal refineries in Delta State, seizing over 100,000 liters of stolen crude oil and arresting several suspects. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Navy Rescues 13 Fishermen Abducted by Pirates: The Nigerian Navy has rescued 13 fishermen who were abducted by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea. The fishermen were rescued after a gunboat from the Nigerian Navy's Forward Operating Base in Calabar, Cross River State, responded to a distress call. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. Nigerian Navy Commissions New Patrol Vessel: The Nigerian Navy has commissioned a new patrol vessel, the NNS LANA, which is equipped with advanced surveillance and communication systems. The vessel is expected to enhance the Navy's capabilities in the Gulf of Guinea. (Source: This Day Live)
  4. Navy Arrests 15 Suspects for Illegal Oil Bunkering: The Nigerian Navy has arrested 15 suspects for illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta region. The suspects were arrested during a raid on a suspected illegal oil refining site in Bayelsa State. (Source: The Nation)
  5. Nigerian Navy to Establish New Base in Akwa Ibom State: The Nigerian Navy is planning to establish a new base in Akwa Ibom State to enhance its presence in the Niger Delta region. The new base will be equipped with modern facilities and equipment to support the Navy's operations in the region. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Recent Operations

  1. Operation Delta Safe: The Nigerian Navy has launched Operation Delta Safe, a new operation aimed at tackling illegal oil bunkering and piracy in the Niger Delta region. The operation is being conducted in collaboration with other security agencies. (Source: Premium Times)
  2. Operation Awatse: The Nigerian Navy has launched Operation Awatse, a new operation aimed at tackling illegal oil refining and other criminal activities in the Niger Delta region. The operation is being conducted in collaboration with other security agencies. (Source: The Punch)

Recent Appointments

  1. New Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command: Rear Admiral Sanusi Ibrahim has been appointed as the new Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. New Commander of Nigerian Navy Ship NNS Thunder: Commander Olusegun Akinrinade has been appointed as the new Commander of Nigerian Navy Ship NNS Thunder. (Source: The Nation)

Please note that the news articles may not be up-to-date, and the information provided is subject to change.