The Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command (WNC), Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha, has reiterated the Command’s commitment to securing Nigeria’s maritime domain in the western region through enhanced surveillance, technology deployment and intelligence sharing.
Nigerian Navy destroys Illegal refinery site, arrests 37 in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Navy has recorded fresh operational successes in its ongoing crackdown on crude oil theft and other illegal activities in the Niger Delta under Operation DELTA SENTINEL.
Nigerian Navy Destroys Illegal Crude Oil Storage Site in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has destroyed an illegal crude oil storage site within the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny Area of Operations in Rivers State as part of ongoing efforts to combat crude oil theft and illegal bunkering under Operation DELTA SENTINEL.
Navy, SIFAX to strengthen maritime security partnership
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abdullahi Abubakar Mustapha has reiterated the Nigerian Navy resolve to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial waters, ensuring safe navigation, and protecting critical national infrastructure that supports economic growth.
CDS tasks Navy Marines on tough operations
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has charged officers and men of the newly created Nigerian Navy Marines to brace for challenging operational conditions as they deploy to various theatres across the country.
ECOWAS Commissioner calls for stronger regional security cooperation as five nations back CMTF
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, has underscored the need for broader regional security cooperation to combat terrorism, drug trafficking, and illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing across West Africa.
Navy Intercepts 486kg Cannabis in Lagos, Strengthens Anti-Drug War
The Nigerian Navy has intensified its fight against drug trafficking with the interception of 486 kilograms of cannabis sativa in Lagos State.
Nigerian Navy Chief of Operations dies in Egypt
The Nigerian Navy is mourning the loss of its Chief of Operations at Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral Musa Katagum, who died in Egypt during a medical follow-up trip.
Nigerian Navy vows crackdown on smuggling, maritime crimes
The Nigerian Navy has warned criminal elements operating along the nation’s waterways to stay clear, pledging to intensify efforts to curb smuggling, stowaways, and other forms of maritime crime.
Nigerian Navy SBS graduates 20 operators after UK-supported training
The Nigerian Navy Special Boats Service (NNSBS) on Thursday, January 29, 2026, graduated 20 operators who successfully completed the British Defence Staff Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Level 2 (VBSS-L2) Course at the NNSBS Headquarters in Ojo, Lagos.