The village head of Idua Sang, Oron Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Iniko Asukwo Offiong,…
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Pirates target bigger ships off Philippines for ransom
Asian pirates are focusing more of their attacks on larger merchant ships near the Philippines, hoping…
Armed pirates attack fishing boat in Southern Philippines, killing eight
Armed men killed eight fishermen in what appeared to be an attack by pirates in dangerous…
Pirates attack cargo ship in Philippines
Six armed persons in a speed boat chased and fired upon a general cargo vessel while it…
Indonesian navy nabs six pirates
Indonesian authorities have nabbed six suspected pirates in the waters off Batam Island. Local media reported…
Pirates free kidnapped Russian crew
Three Russian crewmembers, who were kidnapped by pirates from the merchant vessel Saronic Breeze, were released…
European Union marks 8 years fighting pirates off Somalia
The European Union is marking eight years of counter-piracy naval operations off the coast of Somalia…
Pirates hold three Russian nationals hostage in Benin
Russia said Thursday that three of its nationals were taken hostage by “bandits” after an attack…
Ocean Beyond Piracy saves 26 hostages from pirates
After 4.5 years of captivity, 26 hostages of Somali pirates were released in late October in…
Pirates attack ship in Sulu Sea
A Japanese-owned bulk carrier was able to thwart an attack on Sunday in the Sulu Sea off…
Maersk ship crew repel Niger Delta pirates attack
The 4,496 TEU containership Maersk Cotonou was attacked by supposed criminals attempting to board the vessel off…