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Nigerian Navy Releases Postings Of Senior Officers
The Nigerian Navy has released the posting of 54 Rear Admirals following the recent promotion of senior officers in the service.
The Director of Information, Naval Headquarters, Commodore Suleman Dahun, announced this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
According to him, in the postings, Rear Adm. Saidu Garba, formerly the Navy Secretary, has been appointed Chief of Policy and Plans, Naval Headquarters, while Rear Adm. Barabutemegha Gbassa, formerly Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command is now the Chief of Administration, Naval Headquarters.
Rear Adm. Sanusi Ibrahim, formerly Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, moves to Naval Headquarters as Navy Secretary, while Rear Adm. Sileranda Lassa, formerly Flag Officer Commanding Logistics Command, had been appointed Group Managing Director, Navy Holdings Ltd.
Also, Rear Adm. Muhammed Nagenu, erstwhile Chief of Logistics, Naval Headquarters, had been appointed Chief of Defence Administration at the Defence Headquarters, and Rear Adm. Solomon Agada, formerly Director Peacekeeping Operations, Naval Headquarters, is now appointed Chief of Training and Operations, the statement said.
The postings also affected Rear Adm. Murtala Bashir who moved from Naval War College as Commandant to National Defence College, while former Director Maritime Domain Awareness at the Naval Headquarters would now resume as Chief of Defence Civil Military Cooperation, Defence Headquarters.
Additionally, Rear Adm. Joseph Akpan, formerly Director Personnel Releases, re-appointed at the Naval Headquarters as Director of Policy, while Rear Adm. Olumuyiwa Olotu, erstwhile Director of Manning, Naval Headquaters, has been appointed Flag Officer Commanding, Logistics Command.
Rear Adm. Tanko Pani, former Admiral Superintendent Naval Ordnance Depot, had also been appointed Director of Plans, Defence Headquarters, while Rear Adm. Akinga Ayafa, formerly Chief of Naval Safety and Standards resumed as Flag Officer Commanding Naval Doctrine Command.
Also, Rear Adm. Nuhu Bala re-appointed at the Defence Headquarters as Director of Transformation, while Rear Adm. Vincent Okeke, former Director Transformation, Naval Headquarters, now moved to the Defence Headquarters as Director of Logistics.
The statement added that Rear Adm. Danjuma Moses also resumed at the Defence Headquarters as Director of Training.
The re-organisation also affected Rear Adm. Yakubu Wambai, formerly the Director of Operations, Naval Headquarters, who is now appointed Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, and Rear Adm. Emmanuel Beckley resumed as Admiral Superintendent Naval Ordnance Depot.
Rear Adm. Ibrahim Dewu had been moved from Navy Hotels and Suites Ltd. where he was Managing Director to Eastern Naval Command as Flag Officer Commanding, while Rear Adm. Nnamdi Muogilim re-appointed to the Defence Headquarters as Chief of Defence Space Administration.
Rear Adm. Idi Abbas who was Chief Staff Officer, Central Naval Command, now re-appointed as the Flag Officer Commanding, while Rear Adm. Mohammed Abdullahi, former Commander Naval Drafting, now appointed to Navy Hotels and Suites Ltd. as Managing Director.
Rear Adm. Samson Bura, formerly Director of Air Operations, Naval Headquarters resumes at the Western Fleet as Fleet Commander.
Rear Adm. Olusola Oluwagbire moved from Eastern Naval Command to Naval Headquarters as Director of Operations, Rear Adm. Mustapha Hassan, formerly Chief Staff Officer, Logistics Command, took over as Deputy Commandant, Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji.
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Similarly, Rear Adm. Baratuaipri Iyalla, formerly Managing Director, Naval Engineering Services Ltd., now Chief Staff Officer Logistics Command, while Rear Adm. Kohath Levi who was Admiral Superintendent Naval Dockyard Ltd. appointed as Chief Staff Officer, Naval Doctrine Command.
Rear Adm. Patrick Nwatu, erstwhile Deputy Commandant, Armed Forces Command and Staff College, resumed at Naval Headquarters as Director of Plans, Rear Adm. Habila Zakaria, formerly Chief Staff Officer, Western Naval Command, took over as Commander Command Naval Drafting.
Rear Adm. Zakariyya Muhammed had been re-appointed as Director of Training, Naval Headquarters, while Rear Adm. Ibrahim Shettima moved to Naval Headquarters as Chief of Logistics.
Rear Adm. Abdulmajid Ibrahim, formerly a Director at Defence Headquarters, had been appointed Director Peacekeeping Operations, Naval Headquarters, while Rear Adm. Uduak Ibanga, formerly Director Project Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Naval Headquarters, resumed at Naval Building and Construction Company Ltd. as Managing Director.
Also, Rear Adm. Kennedy Egbuchulam who was the Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command had been appointed as Director of Administration, Naval Headquarters, while Rear Adm. Saheed Akinwande, the former Principal Staff Officer to Chief of the Naval Staff now the new Commandant, Naval War College, Nigeria.
Furthermore, Rear Adm. Umar Chugali who was the Commandant, Nigerian Navy Provost and Regulating School, Makurdi, had been re-deployed to Defence Headquarters as Director Cyber Security, while Rear Adm. Eugenio Ferreira, formerly Deputy Director Career Planning, Naval Headquarters, re-appointed as the Director Manning.
Rear Adm. Bashir Mohammed, former Commander Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT, had been appointed to Naval Headquarters as Director Project Implementation and Monitoring Evaluation, while Rear Adm. Mike Oamen, the immediate past Commandant, Defence Intelligence College, now the new Chief Staff Officer, Eastern Naval Command.
While Rear Adm. Abolaji Orederu, formerly a Director at the National Defence College, moved to Naval Headquarters as Director of Ships Design and Acquisition, Rear Adm. Livingstone Izu, erstwhile Fleet Commander, Eastern Fleet, had been appointed as Director of Procurement, Naval Headquarters.
Rear Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, formerly Director Audit, Naval Headquarters, had been re-appointed as Director Lessons Learnt, while Rear Admiral Alexander Bingel, formerly Commander Naval Base Lake Chad, took over as Director of Combat Policy and Tactics and Coordinator NIMASA deep Blue, Naval Headquarters.
Also, Rear Adm. Abdullahi Ahmed former Commander Nigerian Navy Ship PATHFINDER, now the new Chief Staff Officer Naval training Command, while Rear Adm. Hamza Ibrahim, the immediate past Commodore Superintendent, Naval Shipyard Ltd., resumed as Admiral Superintendent Naval Dockyard Ltd.
Others are Rear Adm. Sunday Oyegade, erstwhile Director Marine Engineering, Naval Headquarters, had also been appointed as Admiral Superintendent Naval Shipyard Ltd.
The new postings also re-deployed Rear Adm. John Mamman, formerly Maritime Component Commander, Operation `DELTA SAFE` moved to Naval Headquarters as Director of Recruitment, Reserve and Resettlement.
Also, Rear Adm. Peter Zakaria had been appointed to the Naval Headquarters as Director of Armament, while Rear Adm. Chubuike Azike re-appointed at the Defence Headquarters as Director of Education.
While Rear Adm. Ismaila Zelani, formerly Director of Sports, Naval Headquarters, re-appointed as Director of Veterans Affairs, Rear Adm. Kennedy Ezete, erstwhile Naval Provost Marshal now the Director of Transformation, Naval Headquarters.
Also, Rear Adm. Hamza Kaoje, formally the Director Marine Services, Lagos, took over as Chief Staff Officer, Western Naval Command. (NAN)
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Market Traders Association of Nigeria Suspends Operations of 36 State Chapters
The Market Traders Association of Nigeria (MATAN) has announced the suspension of operations across its 36 state chapters and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The decision was disclosed by MATAN’s National President, Jamilu Abbas, while addressing journalists on the prevailing challenges within the association.
According to Abbas, the suspension comes in response to multiple concerns raised by stakeholders, alongside unforeseen circumstances that have impacted the organization’s unity.
He emphasized the need for solidarity, stating, “Based on the current situation across the country regarding our association, along with the receipt of various calls from stakeholders and unforeseen circumstances—including exchanges of words on our platform—I believe that we are one family, united in the progress of our great nation. That is why we are MATAN: when we work, our nation moves forward.”
The MATAN President clarified that, despite the general suspension, the scheduled inauguration for Imo State would proceed as planned, while that of Enugu State has been postponed. Abbas noted that further directives on the future of the association’s activities would be determined by the Federal Executive Council. He stated, “In view of all these developments, as the President and father of our teeming family members, I am here to announce that the Enugu State inauguration is suspended, while Imo State’s inauguration should proceed as scheduled. Furthermore, the operations of all 36 state chapters and Abuja are hereby suspended until the Federal Executive Council convenes and announces a new mode of operation for the entire 36 states and Abuja.”
Abbas acknowledged that the suspension could cause disruptions for MATAN members but stressed that it was a necessary course of action. He expressed his regret over the inconvenience, adding that he remains optimistic about the upcoming discussions with the Federal Executive Council, which he believes will provide lasting solutions to the association’s concerns. “This decision was made out of necessity. I believe the suspension may hurt our members, and we regret any inconvenience this painful decision may cause. However, we had no choice but to implement it. I am confident that the outcome of our meeting will serve as the final solution to our grievances,” he stated.
MATAN members across the country will be awaiting further updates as the association navigates this transitional phase. In the meantime, Abbas urged traders to remain united, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to resolving the underlying issues affecting the organization.
The Market Traders Association of Nigeria is a national organization committed to supporting market traders and advancing trade-related policies for economic growth. The association plays a crucial role in facilitating dialogue between traders and government stakeholders, ensuring that market conditions remain favorable for business development.
This latest suspension marks a pivotal moment for MATAN, with traders, stakeholders, and the government looking ahead to forthcoming resolutions.
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Tragedy in Kano: Woman k!lls husband 9 days after wedding
A newlywed woman, Saudat Jibrin Adam, has been arrested for allegedly kill!ng her husband, Salisu Idris Ibrahim, just nine days after their wedding in the Farawa community of Kumbotso Local Government Area, Kano State.
The tragic incident, which occurred late Monday night, has shocked residents of the area.
According to eyewitnesses, Saudat allegedly asked her husband to close his eyes for a “surprise” before fatally slitti!ng his throat with a knife.
A neighbour, Dini Mada, who was one of the first to arrive at the scene, disclosed that Salisu named his wife as the attacker before succumbing to his injuries at the hospital.
“I asked him who did this to you, and he said, ‘Dini, it’s my wife. She stabbed me in the neck in the parlour.
“She told him to close my eyes for a surprise, not knowing she had hidden a knife,” Dini recalled.
He added that Salisu’s mother, whose home is attached to the couple’s residence, alerted him moments after hearing a disturbance.
“She thought it was an external attack, but we found Salisu bleeding with his throat slit.”
The suspect reportedly locked herself in a bedroom after the attack and was discovered by police during a search of the premises.
“She was on the phone when police entered and arrested her.
“We didn’t even know she was still in the house,” Dini added.
Sources close to the deceased claimed that the couple had unresolved marital issues.
Despite displaying affection during their courtship, the suspect allegedly refused to consummate the marriage and frequently declined to cook for her husband.
“That night, Salisu bought gurasa and meat for dinner because she again refused to cook,” one friend said.
Neighbours described the suspect as appearing “normal” and often accompanying her husband to visit family nearby, which made the attack even more shocking.
Family members confirmed that Salisu was rushed to the hospital but later died from his injuries.
His brother, Tanimu Idris, said he has been buried according to Islamic rites.
As of the time of this report, the Kano State Police Command has yet to issue an official statement.
Spokesperson SP Abdullahi Kiyawa said the command is investigating the matter.
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Group distributes cash, agro-inputs to indigents in Nangere
From Ibraheem Abdu
A group under the auspices Rural Health Mission Nigerian, has distributed cash assistance to and agro-inputs to over 130 indigents in Nangere local government of Yobe state as part of the group’s citizens development initiative move to encourage self-reliance among communities.
Speaking during the venet, team lead of the group Muhammad Ahmad Saddiq stated that the group with head office in Gombe State is in Yobe state to render assistance and also to encourage people to self reliant.
He added that those that benefited from the support included 50 pregnant women that were given N40,000 each and maternity delivery kits were also given to them free adding that 15 people with special needs had received N50,000 each.
He further revealed that 15 elderly people were also given N50,000 each as part of the group’s assistance..
Similarly, the royal father of the day during the event that took place at Sabon Garin Nangere., His Royal Highness, the Emir of Tikau, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Ibn Grema while presiding over the distribution of the farm input to 35 farmer surged all beneficiaries to make good use of what they have received. He also commended the group for finding it worthy to assist the indigents in the area. The inputs distributed include fertilizer, spraying machines, liquid fertilizer, millet seeds, sorghum, and pest control among others.
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