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Nigerian Navy Redeploys 65 Rear Admirals in Major Shake-Up
Nigerian Navy Redeploys 65 Rear Admirals in Major Shake-Up
The Nigerian Navy has announced a sweeping reorganisation involving the appointment and redeployment of 65 Rear Admirals across various commands and institutions, in a move aimed at boosting operational efficiency and repositioning the service for enhanced performance.
The shake-up, approved by the newly appointed Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, marks one of the most extensive personnel realignments in recent years. According to a statement issued by Naval Headquarters, the changes are designed to strengthen the Navy’s strategic posture and better fulfil its constitutional mandate.
Among the key appointments:
- Rear Admiral Suleiman Abdullahi, formerly at Defence Headquarters, is now Chief of Logistics at NHQ.
- Rear Admiral Kasim Bushi moves from NAVTRAC to the International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION) as Executive Director.
- Rear Admiral Suleiman Dahun becomes Director of Defence Cooperation at DHQ.
- Rear Admiral Anenechukwu Ezenma is now Director, Lesson Learnt at DHQ.
- Rear Admiral Samuel Ngatuwa assumes the role of Director of Project Management at DHQ.
- Rear Admiral Ibrahim Shehu retains his position as Admiral Superintendent, Naval Dockyard Limited.
Other strategic postings include:
- Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed, Commandant, National Defence College.
- Rear Admiral Musa Katagum, Chief of Operations, NHQ.
- Rear Admiral Fredrick Damtong, Chief of Naval Engineering.
- Rear Admiral Abdul-Rasheed Haruna, Chief of Training, NHQ.
- Rear Admiral Hamza Ibrahim, Group Managing Director, Navy Holdings Limited (NHL).
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In intelligence and administrative roles:
- Rear Admiral Sunday Oyegade, Director of Logistics, DIA.
- Rear Admiral Gideon Kachim, Chief of Defence Administration, DHQ.
- Rear Admiral Saburi Lawal, Executive Director, Business Development and Evaluation, NHL.
- Rear Admiral Jonathan Mamman, Chief of Administration, NHQ.
Additional appointments include:
- Rear Admiral Kehinde Odubanjo, Director General, DRDB.
- Rear Admiral John Okeke, Chief of Defence Civil-Military Cooperation, DHQ.
- Rear Admiral Abolade Ogunleye, Chief of Defence Training.
- Rear Admiral Olatunde Olodude, Chief of Policy and Plans, NHQ.
- Rear Admiral Chijioke Onyemaobi, Chief of Naval Transformation.
- Rear Admiral Abiodun Alade, FOC, Logistics Command.
- Rear Admiral Pakiribo Anabraba, Chief of Naval Safety and Standards.
In strategic institutions:
- Rear Admiral Emmanuel Anakwe, Moderator, NIPSS.
- Rear Admiral Abdul-Hamid Baba-Inna, Navy Secretary.
- Rear Admiral Patrick Effah, Chief of Communications and IT.
- Rear Admiral Bob-Manuel Effiong, FOC, Naval Doctrine Command (NAVDOC).
Operational command changes include:
- Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha, Commander, Western Naval Command (WNC).
- Rear Admiral Chidozie Okehie, FOC, Eastern Naval Command (ENC).
- Rear Admiral Suleiman Ibrahim, Commander, Central Naval Command (CNC).
The reshuffle also affected several Directors and Chief Staff Officers:
- Rear Admiral Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, Director, PC4, ONSA.
- Rear Admiral Victor Choji, CSO, NAVTRAC.
- Rear Admiral Mohammed Dahiru, Director, Project Implementation and Evaluation, NHQ.
- Rear Admiral Umaru Faruk, Managing Director, Naval Engineering Services Limited.
- Rear Admiral Michael Igwe, Director of Weapon Engineering.
- Rear Admiral Mohammed Muye, Commandant, Naval War College Nigeria (NWCN).
- Rear Admiral Kolawole Oguntuga, Director of Manning, NHQ.
- Rear Admiral Raheem Taofeek, Director of Veteran Affairs, NHQ.
Vice Admiral Abbas congratulated the newly appointed officers and urged them to recommit to duty, uphold professionalism, and justify the confidence reposed in them. The Navy, he said, remains focused on its mission to safeguard Nigeria’s maritime domain and contribute to national security.
Nigerian Navy Redeploys 65 Rear Admirals in Major Shake-Up
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Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes
Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes
The Delta State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has made significant strides in its ongoing campaign against cultism and violent crimes. Recent operations, including an intelligence-led arms recovery in Abraka and the arraignment of 18 suspects, highlight the command’s intensified enforcement efforts across the state.
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Spokesperson SP Bright Edafe said on Saturday that the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), under ASP Julius Robinson, executed a successful operation on December 6, 2025, targeting cult-related activities and the proliferation of illegal firearms. Acting on credible intelligence, officers conducted a coordinated search at No. 2 Umeghe Community, Abraka, the residence of Isiakpere Friday, 67.
The move underscores the Delta State Police’s commitment to restoring safety and security in communities affected by criminal and cult-related activities.
Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes
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Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency
Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency
The Nigerian Army has temporarily frozen both statutory and voluntary retirements for certain officers, including Generals, following the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu. The decision aims to bolster manpower as the country faces a surge in kidnappings and worsening insecurity.
The move comes after more than 600 abduction cases were reported in November 2025, including the kidnapping of over 300 students in Niger State, 38 worshippers in Kwara State, and 25 students in Kebbi State.
An internal circular dated December 3 and signed by Maj. Gen. E. I. Okoro on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff cited provisions in the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service Officers (HTACOS) 2024, allowing service extensions “in the interest of the service.” The memo explains that officers usually retire upon reaching age limits, completing 35 years of service, or failing promotion/conversion boards, but these rules can be overridden during national emergencies.
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The suspension affects officers who have:
- Failed promotion examinations three times
- Been passed over repeatedly at promotion boards
- Reached rank age limits
- Failed conversion boards thrice
- Completed 35 years of service
Officers granted extensions will remain in service but will not be eligible for further promotions, courses, secondments, or extra-regimental appointments. Those unwilling to continue can still proceed with standard exit procedures.
Commanders have been instructed to communicate the directive and manage morale across units, with the policy to be reviewed once national security conditions improve.
Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency
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Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Denies Allegations of Financing Terrorism
Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Denies Allegations of Financing Terrorism
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has strongly denied allegations linking him to terrorism financing in Nigeria, describing the claims as “mischievous and malicious.”
In a statement released on Saturday, December 6, 2025, Emefiele said the reports were “entirely fabricated, baseless, and a deliberate attempt to malign my name, mislead the public, and sow confusion for motives best known only to the publishers and their sponsors.”
He emphasized that the fight against terrorism is too important to be trivialized by irresponsible reporting, warning that Nigerians deserve accurate information rather than “reckless misinformation.”
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“Throughout my service to the nation and in my private life, at no time have I been involved in any activity remotely connected to terrorism, terrorist financing, or any action that threatens the peace and security of our nation,” Emefiele stated. He added that he has never been invited, questioned, or investigated regarding such allegations and has no connection to the individual cited in the media reports.
“There is no scintilla of truth in the allegation,” he said, urging the public to disregard the claims entirely and calling on media organizations to verify facts before publishing sensational stories.
Emefiele’s statement seeks to reaffirm his reputation and distances him from any activities undermining national security.
Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Denies Allegations of Financing Terrorism
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