Akwa Ibom – Maritime First Newspaper

Navy destroys 15 militant camps, nabs 17 suspected sea pirates in A’Ibom

The Nigerian Navy, NNS Jubilee, said it destroyed 15 militant camps and arrested 17 suspected pirates and sea robbers within its area of jurisdiction in Akwa...

Ibom Deep Seaport: A'Ibom Gov't seeks US collaboration to develop project

Maritime4 years ago

Ibom Deep Seaport: A’Ibom Gov’t seeks US collaboration to develop project

Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom says his administration is ready to collaborate with the U.S. Government and other investors to develop the Ibom Deep Seaport...

Gunmen attack Imo Police Command, Correctional Centre, free inmates

Health and Safety4 years ago

CHILD THEFT: Police arrest pastor, 5 others, rescue baby in A’Ibom

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom, says it has arrested Mrs Mmayen Odiuotip, 39 years old and a pastor of Land of Testimony Ministry over alleged...

NSCDC arrest suspected human trafficker in Enugu

Health and Safety4 years ago

NSCDC arrest suspected human trafficker in Enugu

…Seals 16 illegal private guard companies, arrests 30 staff in A’ Ibom*** The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Command in Enugu has arrested a...

Operation Amotekun arrests 42 cows over alleged destruction of farmlands in Ondo

Health and Safety4 years ago

Operation Amotekun arrests 42 cows over alleged destruction of farmlands in Ondo

…As 2 A/Ibom communities sign pact to end 55-year boundary feud*** The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, has arrested 42 cows over alleged...

SECURED WATERS: Nigerian Navy reaffirms commitment to boost Maritime business through secure domain

Health and Safety5 years ago

Nigerian Navy seizes 94,800 litres of illegal AGO in Akwa Ibom

The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Ibaka, Mbo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom, has seized 94, 800 litres of illegal Automotive Gas Oil (AGO)...

Customs accuses elite govt agencies of patronising smuggled cars

Maritime5 years ago

Customs seizes 5,040 cartons of red grape drink, other contraband in Imo

…As Navy seizes 608 bags of rice, arrests 8 suspected smugglers in A’Ibom*** The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operating Unit (FOU), Zone C, Owerri in...

Alleged $1.2bn Malabu fraud: EFCC re-arraigns Adoke

Health and Safety5 years ago

CRUDE OIL: Court remands Adoke, others in EFCC custody

…As Navy eyeing oil thieves, arrests 5 suspected rice smugglers, seizes 98 bag in A/Ibom*** A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Thursday remanded the...

Navy arrests 9 suspected kidnappers, rescues 28 victims

Health and Safety5 years ago

Navy arrests 9 suspected kidnappers, rescues 28 victims

…Intercepts 10 suspected rice smugglers in A’Ibom*** Nigerian Navy School of Armament Technology, says its operatives had arrested no fewer than nine suspects involved in kidnapping,...

Human Trafficking: NAPTIP presents 2022-2026 National Action Plan to stakeholders

Health and Safety5 years ago

NAPTIP rescues 21 victims, arrests 2 suspects for human trafficking in A’Ibom

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says the Agency on Jan. 13, rescued 21 victims from suspected human traffickers. The Uyo...