By Joannes Paulus Rear Admiral Idi Abbas, the newly appointed 25th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), exemplifies the finest traditions of professionalism, discipline, and dedication that have long defined the Nigerian Navy. Born on 20 September 1969, the accomplished naval officer hails from Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
Senate Committee on Navy Commends Eastern Naval Command’s Efforts in Maritime Security
The Chairman, Senate Committee on the Navy, Distinguished Senator Olugbenga Daniel, on Monday, 20 October 2025, led members of the Committee on a courtesy visit to the Headquarters Eastern Naval Command (ENC) in Calabar, as part of their oversight and on-the-spot assessment of naval bases, ships, and establishments within the area.
Naval Chief commissions new classroom block at Nigerian Navy Secondary School Abeokuta
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla has commissioned a newly constructed block of six classrooms at the Nigerian Navy Secondary School (NNSS), Abeokuta, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance educational infrastructure across naval institutions in the country.
Naval Chief urges officers to stay combat ready through regular fitness
BY JOHNPAUL NWOSU Abuja – The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has urged officers and ratings of the Nigerian Navy to maintain a culture of physical and mental exercise in order to remain resilient, alert, and combat ready at all times.
Capt. Ndukwe assumes command of US Navy Destroyer Squadron 60, Task Force 65
Rota, Spain – September 10, 2025 – Capt. Kelechi Ndukwe has assumed command of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 60 and Task Force (CTF) 65, relieving Capt. Alex Mamikonian during a change of command ceremony presided over by Vice Adm. Jeffrey Anderson, Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet.
Defence Intelligence College Trainees Visit NNS Pathfinder
Port Harcourt, July 22, 2025 – Participants of Defence Intelligence Officer Course 15 from the Defence Intelligence College (DIC), Abuja, on Tuesday undertook a study tour to the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER in Rivers State, as part of their ongoing training programme.
FOC NAVTRAC visits PHRC, Customs Command in Rivers, Seeks Stronger Inter-Agency Cooperation
Port Harcourt, July 25, 2025 – The Flag Officer Commanding Naval Training Command (FOC NAVTRAC), Rear Admiral Robert Obande Obeya, on Friday continued his maiden familiarisation tour with visits to the Port Harcourt Refinery Company (PHRC) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt II Area Command, Onne, both in Rivers State. At the […]
Ex-Naval Chief Awwal Gambo Pays Tribute to Buhari, Calls Him Towering National Figure
Former Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo (Rtd), has described the late President Muhammadu Buhari as a “towering figure in national history” and a “statesman of unmatched devotion and dignity,” in a heartfelt tribute following the elder statesman’s death on Sunday.
NNSS Ojo, NNSS Port Harcourt, and NNSS Okura Shine at 2025 Chief of Naval Staff Annual Academic Competition
Port Harcourt, July 10, 2025 – The Nigerian Navy Secondary School (NNSS), Port Harcourt, played host to the grand finale of the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Annual School Quiz, Debate, and STEM Competition 2025, held from July 8 to 9.
AOC Mobility Command Visits FOC Eastern Naval Command, Reaffirms Inter-Service Cooperation
Calabar, July 9, 2025 – The Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Mobility Command of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral K.C. Ezete, at the command headquarters in Essien Town, Calabar.