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  • Arewa Group Urges Probe into Nigerian Navy for Alleged Crude Oil Theft

    Arewa Group Urges Probe into Nigerian Navy for Alleged Crude Oil Theft

    Arewa Group Calls for Probe into Nigerian Navy’s Alleged Misconduct. 

    In a startling development, the Arewa Intelligentia Caucus, a prominent group in the Northern region, has called on President Bola Tinubu to initiate an investigation into the Nigerian Navy’s alleged involvement in crude oil theft and promoting insecurity in the nation’s waterways.

    The group, led by President Abubakah Ciroma and Publicity Secretary Nasir Adamu, accuses the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, of failing to address serious allegations of collusion between naval personnel and oil thieves. They contend that the Navy’s actions jeopardize national security and hinder the efforts of private security outfits engaged to protect the country’s oil assets.

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    In a statement released earlier today, the Arewa group drew attention to specific incidents where the Navy purportedly provided security for oil thieves, obstructing private security companies in their operations. The statement also highlighted the group’s concern that the Navy, feeling humiliated by the assignment of its function to private entities, is actively working to undermine their efforts.

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    Nigerian Navy should be investigated 

    The Arewa Intelligentia Caucus further emphasized the need for a thorough investigation, citing evidence of the Navy’s alleged misbehavior. They called on President Tinubu to establish a probe panel akin to the Obaze investigative team that exposed malpractices in the Central Bank of Nigeria. Additionally, the group urged the immediate removal of Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla to prevent interference with the investigation.

    The allegations against the Nigerian Navy, if proven true, could have significant implications for national security and the fight against illegal oil activities. Ejes Gist News will continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.

  • Nigerian Navy Fires Back at Asari Dokubo over Oil theft allegation

    Nigerian Navy Fires Back at Asari Dokubo over Oil theft allegation

    Nigerian Navy Demands Concrete Evidence from Asari Dokubo on Oil Theft Allegations

     

    The Nigerian Navy responded on Friday night to the accusation made by Asari Dokubo, a Niger Delta leader and former agitator. Dokubo claimed that he met with President Bola Tinubu in a closed-door meeting at the Aso Rock Villa and alleged that the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy were responsible for cases of oil theft in the South South region.

     

    Dokubo asserted that the military, particularly the Army and Navy, played a central role in oil theft, stating, “We have to make this very clear to the Nigerian public that 99 percent of oil theft can be traced to the Nigerian military, the Army and the Navy especially.”

     

    In response to the allegation, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Navy, challenged the ex-militant to disclose the names of officers involved in crude oil theft. He described the accusation against the military as “baseless and reckless.”

     

    Commodore Ayo-Vaughan emphasized that the anger expressed by oil thieves stemmed from the continuous efforts of the land, maritime, and air components of the Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe, along with other operations in the South-South zone, to obstruct avenues for economic sabotage through the ongoing “Operation Dakatar Da Barawo.” These efforts have maintained a relatively secure and peaceful environment for business activities in the region.

     

    “If Asari Dokubo is seeking attention and claims that there are military personnel involved in crude oil theft, let him provide the names. We are not afraid to uncover those involved in such activities. Serious allegations like this cannot be swept under the carpet, and the Defence Headquarters will issue an official response,” stated Commodore Ayo-Vaughan.

     

    He further emphasized that the Chief of Defence Staff and the Chief of Naval Staff, under whom he serves, do not tolerate such behavior. The Nigerian Navy actively participates in combating crude oil theft and safeguarding the resources in the Niger Delta. Therefore, anyone claiming the existence of a cabal of military officers involved in crude oil theft should present evidence and disclose the names, according to the Commodore.

  • Cute Abiola, Skit maker quits Navy hours after Kwara govt appointment

    Abdulgafar Ahmad, also known as Cute Abiola, is a well-known comic actor and online comedian. He recently announced that he will be leaving the Nigerian Navy to pursue a career in entertainment.

    A few hours after the Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq appointed the comedian as his Special Assistant on Creative Industries, the comedian abruptly resigned from his position.

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    Cute Abiola revealed the news on his verified Facebook account on Friday, where he also stated that the Chief of Naval Staff permitted his departure from the organization.

    He indicated that he would give his career in the entertainment industry a greater priority moving forward.

    He claims that his time spent serving in the Navy was instrumental in instilling the discipline in him that is necessary to have a successful life.

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    I am still a member of the family that is the Nigerian Navy, and I pledge to continue to positively represent the Nigerian Navy wherever I go in the world, whether it be in Nigeria or elsewhere. “I am elated to have had the opportunity to serve in an organization of the calibre of the Nigerian Navy,” he stated.

    The creator of the skit praised Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, the Chief of Naval Staff, and senior colleagues for the immense contribution they made toward the development of his career, and described the Nigerian Navy as his roadmap to a sustainable career path while doing so.

    After posting a video of himself on social media while dressed in military uniform, the comedian was taken into custody by the Nigerian Navy at the beginning of November 2021 and given a sanction for violating the armed forces’ policy regarding social media use.