Tag: Nigerian pirates

  • Nigerian pirates case adjourned

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    Suspects held following MT Mariam hijacking. Nigerian pirates case adjourned The Adjabeng magistrate court in Accra yesterday once again adjourned hearing of the case involving the 10 pirates suspected to […]

  • Maritime security chiefs tackle piracy

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    Security issues in West Africa are ongoing. Maritime security chiefs tackle piracy Maritime security chiefs from the West African sub-region are meeting in Accra to share ideas and harmonise strategies […]

  • Deadly pirate raid on Greek ship

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    One dead in pirate attack. Deadly pirate raid on Greek ship in Nigeria Gunmen have boarded a Greek-owned tanker anchored near a Nigerian port, killing one crew member and taking […]

  • Court remands Nigerian pirates into custody

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    Men accused of hijacking MT Mariam. Court remands 8 Nigerian pirates into prison custody The eight suspected pirates arrested by the Ghana Navy aboard vessel, MT Mariam, have been remanded […]

  • Piracy in Ghana

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    GGR concerned at security in Ghana’s waters.  Piracy in Ghana: Is Accra still in denial? By Cassie Blombaum, Guardian Global Resources Limited Last week was a difficult one for Accra. To […]

  • US, Nigerian forces train together

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    Gulf of Guinea remains piracy hotspot.  US, Nigerian forces train for maritime security Story by 1st Lt. Maida Kalic NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy – Illicit and uncontrolled activities, including trafficking, […]

  • Nigerian pirates kill 4, kidnap 6 others

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    Attack against Marine Police sees four killed. Pirates kill four policemen, kidnap six others in Bayelsa Posted by: Mike Odiegwu There was tension along Bayelsa waterways on Saturday after pirates in […]

  • Nigeria crude theft drops

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    Navy claims huge drop in oil theft since January. Crude Oil Theft Now 800,000 Barrels Monthly Bassey Inyang in Calabar The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral […]

  • Hijacked Captain suing Chevron

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    C-Retriever Captain takes legal action.  Captain Blames Chevron for Torture by Pirates By CAMERON LANGFORD HOUSTON (CN) – Chevron ignored threats from Nigerian pirates who hijacked its supply boat, took […]

  • UK must tackle W. African piracy

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    Concern over ‘perfect storm’ in region.  Former head of Royal Navy says Britain must do more to tackle piracy off west Africa West Africa is facing a “perfect storm” of […]

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