#Nigerian Navy

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Nigerian Navy To Host 8th Edition Of The Gulf Of Guinea Naval Symposium

Nigerian Navy To Host 8th Edition Of The Gulf Of Guinea Naval Symposium The Nigerian Navy is set to host the 8th Edition of the Symposium of the Heads of Navies and Coast Guards of the Gulf of Guinea, scheduled to take place from Tuesday, 26th to Thursday, 28th November 2024, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. The Gulf of Guinea, known for its vital role in global trade and energy supply, drives…

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Navy Rescues 59 Persons From Drowning In Rivers, Loses Officer

Operatives of the Forward Operations Base (FOB), Bonny in Rivers State have successfully rescued 59 individuals from a stranded dredging vessel at the mouth of the Opobo River. According to a statement by the Nigerian Navy’s spokesman, Aiwuyor Aliu-Adams, the base received a distress call about a dredging vessel in danger of going down at the mouth of the river which is typically turbulent at…

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The naval facility and dockyard receive 100 hectares from Ogun State Government

The Nigerian Navy has been given 100 hectares of land by Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun to establish a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in the state. This was said by Prince Abiodun when he paid Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, the Chief of Naval Staff, a courtesy call in his Abuja office. The governor said that the FOB would be located in the state’s Ogun Waterside Local Government…

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Fouani Brothers' Dramatic Rescue by Police and Navy 

Fouani Brothers' Dramatic Rescue by Police and Navy

TOUCHAHEART – On June 14, three brothers, Abbas Fouani, Youssef Fouani, and Amtal Fouani, were abducted while returning from their factory by boat in Lagos. The brothers, who are part of the prominent Fouani Nigeria Ltd family, were taken by unknown kidnappers, sparking a massive search operation. The Rescue Operation The Lagos police command, in collaboration with the Nigerian Navy, launched a…

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Nigerian Navy Emerges Winner of Maiden Paintball Competition, Danjuma, Briggs International Polo Cups

  By Adetokunbo Fakeye The Nigerian Navy (NN) has emerged the winner of the maiden Paintball competition organized by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Abuja in collaboration with Forest Hunters on Saturday 14 January 2023. According to Commodore A.O Ayo-Vaughan, NN Director of Information, the competition which was organized as part of the activities to commemorate this year’s Armed Forces…

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"Oil Theft: Palaces, Religious Centres Are Outlets," Says NNPC

“Oil Theft: Palaces, Religious Centres Are Outlets,” Says NNPC Mosques, Churches, Palace Amongst Others Traced To Oil Theft In recent months, it is no longer news that Oil theft has become major concerns around oil-producing areas. On Saturday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) voiced its displeasure over the large amount of illegal oil theft within the country, citing that…

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IYC Western Zone Seals Strategic Partnership With Nigerian Navy

By Freeborn Abraye The Ijaw Youth Council, Western Zone, on Wednesday met with the Nigerian Navy Ship Delta in Warri, Delta State. The meeting was part of a resolve by the 9th Zonal Executive Council led by Nicholas Igarama to partner with all critical stakeholders and relevant security authorities in the discharge of its duties. During his presentation, Comrade Igarama noted that the…

[saynaija]

How To Join The Nigerian Navy's Ongoing Recruitment Exercise

How To Join The Nigerian Navy’s Ongoing Recruitment Exercise The recruitment exercise into the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School Batch 37 commences on 15 November 2024. What do I need to do? 1. You need to know that recruitment into the Nigerian Navy is COMPLETELY FREE. 2. Please do NOT pay anyone for anything. 3. The website for registration is www.joinnigeriannavy.com 4. The portal…

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By Any Other Name

25 Days of Ficmas

Relationship: Dwayne x Reader

Fandom: The Lost Boys

Request: No

Warnings: Fluff

Word Count: 1,073

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Summary: There’s a certain charm of learning about different traditions and cultures around the holidays.

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“Come on, Dwayne! We’ll miss the seven-thirty show!” Being dragged through the streets of Santa Carla near the beach was not how he intended to spend his evening; but he was not complaining now.

There was a multi-cultural holiday festival happening downtown, and she had not stopped talking about it all week. Tons of different stalls littered the blocked off streets. So many different cultural representatives in such a tiny area, but that was what made it exciting. With so much to do, the couple knew that their evening was going to be full of adventure.

Their first stop was the Greek stall, where young boys were singing their versions of Christmas carols. Beautifully decorated boats with gold painted nuts were held in their hands, and there were also some for sale in front. Different treats were also available, to which she roped Dwayne into trying. Figs, nuts, pieces of lamb, and even some kourabiedes; cookies made from butter and almonds, like a shortbread. She managed to convince Dwayne to get a little boat that was navy blue and gold, with a depiction of Poseidon on it for Laddie, sighting that she knew he would enjoy having something n his stocking on Christmas Day.

A French stall beckoned them after. There were also tons of sweet treats for them to eat, including what Americans called a Yule Log, but the French called bûche de Noël. The traditions they learned about was not unlike America, just with much more emphasis on the sweets it appeared.

Madagascar and Colombia were right next to each other which led to the couple spending twenty minutes just between those two stalls. They got lychees from the Madagascar side, which were so sugary sweet and perfectly ripe. And buñuelos from the Colombian people, filled with so much cheese that the couple took turns doing cheese pulls. They listened as the representatives spoke of their midnight mass that the majority of their people went to, and drew their own comparisons and contrasts.

It was so genuinely fascinating that so many different cultures, countries and peoples who weren’t even all Christian celebrated the holiday.

They tried Nigerian food next. As they paid and took a plate of jollof rice, stew, pounded yam, and vegetables, Dwayne could not help but crack a joke.

“Are you sure we didn’t come here just so that you could eat a bunch,” he teased, wiping the corner of her mouth free from some stew that lingered.

“It’s Christmas. We’re supposed to eat a lot. Besides,” she held out a spoonful of mixed food, “I don’t hear you complaining.”

Taking the bite, he chewed it fully before responding. “I’m not. Just pointing something out.”

Leaving the Belgium stall, they held a small bag that contained some mystery presents for the people in the cave, as well as another plate of food for them to split. Finding a spot for them to sit down, their aching feet were relieved from the pressure of all their walking and standing. Passing food back and forth, she took a moment to look at her ethereal boyfriend. It honestly made sense that he was a vampire to her; Dwayne was just far too pretty to be a mortal man.

“I can feel you staring.” He called out, breaking her from her trance. His eyes cut over as he shoveled another bite into his mouth. “You good, princess?”

“What was Christmas like when you were young?”

It was such a simple question, but it held such weight. Dwayne gave her the late again and stayed silent. Fearing that she had offended him, she quickly tried to back track her statement, only to be stopped by his hand pressing against her racing lips.

“Princess, calm down. It’s fine,” he tried to reassure her, but he could still see the fearful glaze over her eyes.

“Christmas was beautiful. We didn’t really have a name for it because we didn’t believe in Christianity when I was young, but the end of year celebrations were always great.’

“Everyone gathered together. All of the men went out to hunt leaving the women and children to make decorations and gifts. We would make some once the adults returned from the bones and pelts of the animals they caught. Everyone had a job.’

Dwayne paused once more, getting a distant look into his eyes. She reached over and placed her hand on his own, to which he grasped hers a little tighter. “There was dancing, feasting, and just a general ease of celebrations. It was beautiful.”

“It sounds wonderful Dwayne.”

Focusing on the crowd ahead, the couple found themselves leaning in closer to each other as they enjoyed the company of the other. At some point, Dwayne threw his arm around her shoulders to tug her closer to his bare chest, because nothing was going to convince that man to wear a shirt.

“I miss that, honestly.” He began, breaking their silent bubble. Looking down at the woman in his arms, he smiled at the sight of her rosy cheeks.

“But I love that I can make more Christmas memories with you now.”

He finished his little confession with a sweet kiss to her lips. They were a little cold, but that did not matter to him. His were probably in the same condition, and a little chapped.

“Do you wanna finish going through the stalls? Or do you wanna head home to the cave?” She offered, snuggling closer to him still.

“What time is sunrise?”

“About seven. Maybe a little before.”

With a smirk, Dwayne looked towards the stalls before them with determination. “We only did six stalls. Let’s see if we can’t hit all twenty before this closes. Plus, you wanted to see the cultural show and all we’ve done is eat and get gifts.”

Smiling, she grabbed their plate and hastily let them finish the food, before speed walking over to the stage that had been set up. As they tucked in for the show, Dwayne leaned in so he was able to whisper into her ear.

“We can bring Laddie next time. But under no circumstances can Paul and Marko know about this.” Her giggle came out much louder than she intended, causing them to garner some unwanted attention.

“I’m okay with this plan.” She tucked herself underneath his arm once more, and rested her hand on his knee, content on watching the show before them.

[the-empress-7]

I would not call the Nigerian vacation any type of success. Harry got to inspect the troops? No, he wore his good suit and his Target Medals and walked up 2 steps and saluted 8 soldiers who were dressed in navy blue. They were invited, probably after asking if they could come, by the Minister of Defense, not the heirarchy, like the President. It was the President’s wife who derided their visit, made fun of Olive Oyl and “why did she come here” ( to march around basically in a dress made of skin)? Their visit on their vacation to Nigeria showed them playing at “marching” thru groups of kids in schoolyards. Kids who clearly did not know them, nor did anyone else. H played basketball, she and he got some beads, they rode in a plane owned by a known murderer and fraud, they got some material to make clothes and she went to a leadership luncheon with a guy standing behind her in a roomful of heavily dressed women and she wore a flamenco dress…and proceeded to talk about how they were viewed and she thanked them for making her into that same women, brave, fierce, and focused…so humble. As she now proclaims they are going on this tour as representatives of Nigerian Royalty as she is now a Nigerian Princess. ..Now at least we will have a country to blame for not securing or protecting her enough if she gets shot, it will be their fault. So see ya, Sayonara and good riddance to the two of them. They are like Laurel and Hardy these two, just jaunting off into the sunset to so some more marching and to get away from their kids they are so bored and boring.  I am wondering if the next trip is to North Korea.

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LMAO even Nigerian royalty does not have the authority to represent Nigeria. So a washed up American D list actress sure as hell doesn’t. 

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I think that when you want to design a Star Trek future and you need some kind of formal attire that isn’t a space navy uniform, I think Nigerian fashion is a great place to look. Dr. O on the right is certainly completely decked out in a suit I've seen people wear at offices: serious, well-tailored, but also neutral, very practical and comfortable. Red Priest Five on the left is wearing a bit of a combination of styles - I gave him a Colombian-style mola embroidery on his front chest, which is appropriate for a priest of his rank!

[thepastisalreadywritten]

It was bound to happen sooner or later: a guest on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow presented an artefact, which derived from the slave trade – an ivory bangle.

One of the programme’s experts, Ronnie Archer-Morgan, himself a descendant of slaves, said that it was a striking historical artefact but not one that he was willing to value.

‘I do not want to put a price on something that signifies such an awful business,’ he said.

It’s easy to understand how he feels. The idea of people profiting from the artefacts left over from slavery is distasteful.

Yet, as Archer-Morgan said, it is not that the bangle has no value: it has great educational value.

It should be bought by a museum and displayed in order to demonstrate the complex nature of slavery and as a corrective to the narrative that slavery was purely a crime committed by Europeans against Africans.

The bangle was, it seems, once in the possession of a Nigerian slaver who was trading in other Africans.

It’s a reminder that slavery was rife in Africa long before colonial government.

It could also remind us that, though slavery was a global institution, the country that led the world in the rebellion against this barbarism – and played a bigger role than perhaps anyone else in its eradication – was the United Kingdom.

Britain did not invent slavery.

Slaves were kept in Egypt since at least the Old Kingdom period and in China from at least the 7th century AD, followed by Japan and Korea.

It was part of the Islamic world from its beginnings in the 7th century.

Native tribes in North America practised slavery, as did the Aztecs and Incas farther south.

African traders supplied slaves to the Roman empire and to the Arab world. Scottish clan chiefs sold their men to traders.

Barbary pirates from north Africa practised the trade too, seizing around a million white Europeans – including some from Cornish villages – between the 16th and 18th centuries.

It was in fear of such pirates that the song ‘Rule Britannia’ was written: hence the line that ‘Britons never ever ever shall be slaves.’

Even slaves who escaped their masters in the Caribbean went on to take their own slaves.

The most concerted campaign against all this was started by Christian groups in London in the 1770s who eventually recruited William Wilberforce to their campaign, and parliament went on to outlaw the slave trade in 1807.

British sea power was then deployed to stamp it out.

The largely successful British effort to eradicate the transatlantic slave trade did not grow out of any kind of self-interest.

It was driven by moral imperative and at considerable cost to Britain and the Empire.

At its peak, Britain’s battle against the slave trade involved 36 naval ships and cost some 2,000 British lives.

In 1845, the Aberdeen Act expanded the Navy’s mission to intercept Brazilian ships suspected of carrying slaves.

Much is made about how Britain profited from the slave trade, but we tend not to hear about the extraordinary cost of fighting it.

In a 1999 paper, US historians Chaim Kaufmann and Robert Pape estimated that, taking into account the loss of business and trade, suppression of the slave trade cost Britain 1.8 per cent of GDP between 1808 and 1867.

It was, they said, the most expensive piece of moral action in modern history.

The cost of fighting the slave trade cancelled out much, if not all of Britain’s profits from it over the previous century.

There are those who continue to demand reparations for slavery from the UK government and other western powers, yet they rarely, if ever, acknowledge Britain’s role in all but eradicating the evil of the transatlantic slave trade, a cause on which we spent the equivalent of £1.5 billion a year for half a century.

Britain’s role in hastening slavery’s extinction is a remarkable achievement.

It’s astonishing that we have forgotten it almost entirely in the 21st century.

It would be difficult to find anyone in the world whose ancestral tree does not somewhere extend back to a slave-trader.

Huge numbers of us, too, will have been partly descended from slaves.

Britain should not minimise or deny the extent to which it traded slaves to the colonies in the early days of Empire.

But it is also important to remember the thousands who served and died with the West Africa Squadron while seizing 1,600 slave ships and freeing some 150,000 Africans.

We must examine and remember everything about the history of the slave trade, including the forces – moral and military – that eventually brought it to an end.

It’s profoundly worrying that slavery evolved to be a near-universal phenomenon among human societies and inspiring that it came to be all but eradicated within a single human lifespan.