The Nigerian Navy officer, Lieutenant A.M. Yarima, who was recently involved in a public confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reportedly survived an attempt on his life, militarynewsng.com can now report.
Navy, Cross River Government Reaffirm Partnership on Maritime Security
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Chidozie Donald Okehie, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to sustaining maritime security and socio-economic development in Cross River State.
Stakeholder condemns Wike’s assault on Naval officer, urges President Tinubu to intervene
The Convener of #Prayer and Support for the Nigerian Armed Forces and Other Security Agencies, Ambassador Mary Abayomi Fatile, has condemned physical and verbal attack on a uniformed naval officer by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike.
Nigeria hands over refurbished patrol vessel to Benin Navy
LAGOS — The Beninese Navy has officially received its refurbished deep-sea patrol vessel, BNS Matelot Brice Kpomasse (MBK), from the Nigerian Naval Dockyard Limited in Lagos, in a move that underscores growing regional maritime cooperation between both countries.
Buratai demands public apology from Wike over clash with Naval officer
Abuja — Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd), has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, to publicly apologise to the Nigerian military, and particularly to Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, the naval officer involved in the confrontation in Abuja.
Naval Chief Unveils New Vision, Mission and Command Philosophy for Nigerian Navy
— Says repositioning efforts will strengthen maritime security and national defence The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has unveiled his Vision, Mission, and Command Philosophy for the Nigerian Navy, outlining a renewed strategic direction aimed at building a more agile, professional, and mission-ready maritime force.
Navy appoints new Flag Officers, redeploys 60 Rear Admirals in sweeping command reshufflement
In a far-reaching reorganization aimed at improving efficiency and strengthening command structures, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has approved the appointed of five new Flag Officers Commanding (FOCs) and redeployment of 60 Rear Admirals to new appointments across the Nigerian Navy (NN), Defence Headquarters (DHQ), and other tri-service establishments.
Abbas assumes command as 23rd Chief of Naval Staff
Abuja, October 30, 2025 — The Nigerian Navy on Thursday marked a historic transition in leadership as Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla (Admiralty Medal) formally handed over the reins of command to Rear Admiral Idi Abbas (Admiralty Medal), who now becomes the 23rd Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS).
Naval Chief-Designate Abbas Pledges Drone, AI Deployment to Curb Oil Theft and Maritime Crime
The Chief of Naval Staff-designate, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas, has unveiled plans to integrate advanced technology, including drones and artificial intelligence (AI), into the Nigerian Navy’s operations to combat oil theft, piracy, and other maritime crimes across the nation’s waterways.
Nigerian Navy College of Accounts and Finance holds 8th–10th combined convocation ceremony
Owerrinta, Abia State — October 24, 2025: The Nigerian Navy College of Accounts and Finance (NNCAF), Owerrinta, has held its 8th, 9th, and 10th Combined Convocation Ceremony, marking another milestone in the institution’s pursuit of academic excellence and professional development.