Apapa Drug Bust: NDLEA Detains MV Aruna Hulya, 22 Indian Crew
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested and detained the vessel MV Aruna Hulya and its 22 Indian crew members at the GDNL terminal, Apapa port in Lagos,…
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25 dead as canoe capsizes in Yobe river tragedy
At least 25 people have been confirmed dead and 14 others remain missing after a canoe capsized in Nguru Local Government Area (LGA) of Yobe State, north-east Nigeria, in…
Lawmaker Applauds Oyetola, Says Maritime Sector Witnessing Renewed Growth
Nigeria is witnessing a remarkable resurgence in its maritime and blue economy sector under the visionary leadership of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, according…
Navy Chief Vows to Reclaim Lake Chad as Security Push Raises Hope for Economic Revival
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has pledged that the Nigerian Navy, working in close coordination with other security agencies, will secure Lake Chad and its…
Eight Killed as U.S. Military Escalates Deadly Strikes on Drug-Smuggling Boats
The United States military has confirmed that it carried out air and maritime strikes on five boats suspected of drug smuggling over two days, killing at least eight people…
Year-End Boat Tragedy on Lagos Waterways Claims Six Lives
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) have confirmed that six passengers lost their lives in a tragic boat accident that occurred along…
Black Sea Ports Hit as Russia, Ukraine Trade Fresh Blows
Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight attacks on key Black Sea ports, damaging vital infrastructure and underscoring the growing intensity of strikes on energy and transport hubs that are crucial…
Finnish Authorities Seize Vessel After Fresh Damage to Baltic Sea Telecoms Link
Finnish police have seized a vessel suspected of damaging a vital undersea telecommunications cable linking Helsinki and Tallinn, in the latest incident to heighten security concerns across the Baltic…
Apapa Port: Court Extends Detention of Vessel, Crew Over Alleged Cocaine Smuggling
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the continued detention of the vessel MV San Antonio and its 21 crew members for a further 14 days following allegations…
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Oyetola: On the Crest of Maritime History
By Chima Nwana The introduction of the new Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was a bold step in the right direction. It…
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Merging NIMASA with Customs, FIRS dangerous
By Dr. Ade Dosunmu My attention has been drawn to speculation purported to have emanated from the Presidential Policy Advisory group erroneously classifying the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety…