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Engr. GMNSE👷🏽♂️
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Kwara, Nigeria Katılım Nisan 2018
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A lot of Nigerians hear “Captain” and assume it’s the same thing across the military.
But no… Army Captain and Navy Captain are two very different beasts.
Same title, completely different level.
Let’s break it down clearly.
ARMY CAPTAIN (Nigerian Army)
In the Army, a Captain is a junior commissioned officer.
Rank Level
Comes after Lieutenant
Comes before Major
What an Army Captain Does
An Army Captain is usually:
A Company Second-in-Command
A platoon commander in some cases
A staff officer handling operations, admin, intelligence, logistics etc.
They are respected officers, but still part of the junior officer cadre.
Symbol
Three stars (pips) on the shoulder.
In short:
Army Captain = young officer with growing responsibility.
NAVY CAPTAIN (Nigerian Navy)
Now this is where people get confused.
In the Navy, a Captain is a very senior officer, not a junior one.
Rank Level
A Navy Captain is equivalent to an Army Colonel.
Yes. Colonel.
That means he is far above:
Lieutenant Commander
Commander
What a Navy Captain Does
A Navy Captain can:
Command a major warship
Serve as a Base Commander
Hold top strategic appointments in Naval Headquarters
Lead major operational missions
Symbol
Uses stripes, not stars.
Usually seen with four thick stripes on the sleeve.
In short:
Navy Captain = senior commander, big authority, big responsibility.
THE BIG DIFFERENCE (SIMPLE COMPARISON)
Army Captain
✅ Junior officer
✅ Equivalent to Navy Lieutenant
✅ Mostly tactical field leadership
Navy Captain
✅ Senior officer
✅ Equivalent to Army Colonel
✅ Strategic command leadership
SO WHY ARE THEY BOTH CALLED CAPTAIN?
Because the word “Captain” originally means someone in command.
In the Army, it became a normal officer rank.
In the Navy, it remained a title linked to commanding ships, so it grew into a much higher rank.
FINAL WORD
So next time someone says:
“I be Captain for Navy”
Just know that person is not joking.
Because…
Army Captain = mid-level officer.
Navy Captain = heavyweight commander.
Same name. Different power. Different league.


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Nigerian Navy in Focus will be on NTA International DSTV Channel 251 & YouTube youtube.com/live/s1HzMkUFh…) Today, Saturday, 2 May 2026 by7:30 pm

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RT @_Labzy: This is what life is like aboard NNS Kada, recognized as one of the best designed LSTs in the world.
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The raffle deadline is midnight today—after that, registration closes and no more entries will be accepted. A big thank you to everyone who reposted our initial tweet, helping more people take part. We considered several ideas for selecting winners, especially since some doubted the transparency of the process. While we even thought about involving a celebrity to make the draw special, we ultimately decided to make it anything but #NigerianNavy70thAnniversary. So, my team and I turned to AI and developed a digital raffle system to ensure a fair, transparent, and unbiased selection—completely free of human interference through a secure, automated method.
The process is in 3 stages:
a. Data Processing: Every entry is carefully checked and organized to ensure accuracy.
b. Automated Draw: Using a computer-based random system, winners are selected fairly across various locations.
c. Verification & Reporting: Final results are compiled with comprehensive details, ensuring transparency and accountability.
I will share the final list once the process is complete. Keep an eye out for updates on @NigerianNavy and here too. Stay tuned!

Navy Captain Abi Folorunsho@AA_Folorunsho
You asked and we listened…we have now updated the link to allow you add your children. If you have registered before, you can update your entry! 10 more days and we will commence the announcement of the winners. Goodluck. @NigerianNavy
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RT @AA_Folorunsho: Nigeria introduced a top-of-the-line Landing Ship Tank in 2022 that is now being adopted by the US and Australia. Vision…
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Yes! Give me 10m, I’ll deliver this for you
Tradewithola 📊📈@tradewithola
Can 10million build this house? excluding land
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Day Ten.
NYSC, A Bitter Sweet Experience.
My NYSC experience was a crazy one, just like many other Nigerian graduates. It’s one of the reasons people constantly debate whether the scheme should continue or be scrapped entirely.
But at the same time, I know many people who used NYSC as a leverage for their career and personal growth.
I served in Ekiti State, and that was my first time ever stepping into the state.
Unlike other places I had been to, I didn’t have a single friend, family member, or anybody I knew there. I had to live completely on my own and make new friends from scratch.
I stayed in a Muslim lodge, and honestly, it was a crazy experience.
The ₦77k allowance wasn’t enough to survive.
Sometimes we ate just once a day.
Sometimes it was garri.
But anytime allowee dropped, we made sure we cooked a sumptuous meal because whether we managed the money carefully or not, sapa was still guaranteed. So why not enjoy small? 😂
Beyond the struggle, I met people from different tribes, backgrounds, and cultures. I was posted to a primary school and all my students were Hausa. I saw life from another perspective and understood that everybody is fighting their own battles.
NYSC humbled many of us.
It teaches you survival, adaptation, patience, and how to live with people you normally would never meet.
But the funny thing is this, while serving, the ₦77k felt too small, but immediately NYSC ended, I realized how important that money actually was 😭
Everywhere first blur.
Looking back now, I’d describe NYSC as a bitter sweet experience.
Somehow, those difficult moments became part of the experience we laugh about later in life.
Share your NYSC experience too.
See you tomorrow 🙏🏾


SAMBO@_Abdulakeem_
Finding My Voice. The past few days have been interestingly overwhelming. I’ve received a lot of DMs and comments appreciating my writing, the structure, the tone, and how clearly my thoughts were conveyed. And honestly, that means a lot to me. Because over the years, I’ve
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Jogging isn’t that good for your health.
It’s sad that people don’t know.
Anucha Brain Rotimi (jnr)@brain_anucha
Three times a week, @ChibuikeAmaechi covers a distance of 24km.
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