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Nigerian Navy Redeploys 65 Rear Admirals in Major Shake-Up

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November 3, 2025

Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas

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.

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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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Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Denies Allegations of Financing Terrorism

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December 6, 2025

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Godwin Emefiele

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.

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Shettima Inaugurates Multi-Million Naira Juma’at Mosque in Gumel

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December 6, 2025

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Shettima Inaugurates Multi-Million Naira Juma’at Mosque in Gumel

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday inaugurated the newly constructed multi-million-naira Juma’at Mosque located within the Emir of Gumel’s Palace in Jigawa State.

According to a statement by Zainab Rabo, Senior Special Assistant on Media Affairs to Governor Umar Namadi, the event drew high-level dignitaries, including top politicians, first-class emirs, captains of industry, and prominent Islamic scholars from across the country.

Rabo disclosed that the mosque was built by the Kashim Shettima Foundation, adding that Governor Umar A. Namadi and the Sultan of Sokoto graced the ceremony.

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During the occasion, the Vice President congratulated the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed Sani, on marking 45 years on the throne, describing the milestone as a blessing and testament to exemplary leadership.

Shettima also reaffirmed his commitment—through his foundation—to initiatives that would improve the lives of Nigerians.

The Vice President further commended Governor Namadi for his notable strides in modern agriculture, noting that Jigawa’s progress under his leadership had positioned the state competitively within Nigeria and beyond.

“Governor Namadi is equal to the task, looking at his two-year achievements and the way he transformed Jigawa in modern agriculture,” Shettima stated.

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Police Launch Special Enforcement Team to Enforce Tinubu’s Ban on VIP Escorts

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December 6, 2025

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Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun

Police Launch Special Enforcement Team to Enforce Tinubu’s Ban on VIP Escorts

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has deployed a Special Enforcement Team in Lagos to enforce President Bola Tinubu’s directive ending the use of police officers as escorts and guards for Very Important Persons (VIPs).

The operation, according to a statement posted on the Force’s official X account on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, commenced at about 10:00 a.m. on December 6, 2025, across key locations in Lagos State.

Hundeyin confirmed that the team carried out compliance checks at major points, including the Lekki–Ikoyi Link Bridge, the Murtala Muhammed International Airport domestic terminal, and other strategic hotspots within the state.

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He disclosed that officers found “satisfactory and commendable” compliance with the presidential directive, with no incidents of unauthorised police escort and no arrests recorded.

“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reiterates the Force’s commitment to the full implementation of the presidential directive,” the statement said. “The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in redeploying its personnel to core policing duties aimed at enhancing general security, crime prevention, and the protection of lives and property nationwide.”

Hundeyin added that enforcement would continue across the country “without fear or favour,” urging Nigerians to support the push for a more professional and citizen-focused policing system.

President Tinubu had, on November 23, ordered the immediate withdrawal of police officers from VIP protection, directing that they be reassigned to frontline policing roles. According to the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, VIP protection will now be handled by armed operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

The policy aims to free up police manpower for critical security operations, particularly in underserved communities, and enhance overall national security efficiency.