…in the Bronx, Pastore grew up in suburban New Rochelle, New York. He enlisted in the Navy during the Vietnam War and later attended Pace University. He is survived by his daughter, Renee Pastore. by Linda Ikeji at 02/08/2026 9:37 AM | Share this Story

The United Kingdom Royal Navy published a detailed pay breakdown for personnel, showing starting salaries and what each rank can earnThe Royal Navy is categorised into Ratings and Officers, with the highest-ranking Warrant Officers and Captains earning higher salaries than othersBeyond salary, the Royal Navy lists an e…

…for Fox News at the Pentagon. She previously worked as an officer in the United States Navy. Griffin joined Fox News in October 1999 as a Jerusalem-based correspondent. In September 2022, she inked a new multi-year deal with Fox News.In addition to her new contract, she was promoted to Chief National Security correspon…

…11 house with green and red chairs around a long dining table. Credit: Multichoice Navy blue garden wall in the Big Brother Naija Season 11 outdoor courtyard with bright tropical floral murals and red flamingo accents. Credit: Multichoice To ensure continuous monitoring of activities inside the house, the facility is f…

Iran guards turn back six vessels in Strait of Hormuz Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) Navy has intercepted six vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz through routes not approved by Iranian authorities, according to Iranian state television.A state television correspondent reported on Monday, July 27, tha…

…disclosed in the letter that he had deployed US Special Operations Forces, including Navy SEAL Team 6, to train and support Nigeria’s military in the fight against terrorism. The US leader also described the bilateral security partnership as historic. Below is the full text of the letter: Dear Mr President, “Thank you…

…TrainingAdvanced Individual Training (AIT)Eligibility requirements for United States NavyMeanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the United States Navy has released updated eligibility guidelines for individuals seeking to enlist in its military ranks.The recruitment opportunity is open to both US citizens and legal permanen…

The United States Navy has released updated eligibility guidelines for individuals seeking to enlist in its military ranksThe recruitment opportunity is open to both US citizens and Legal Permanent Residents who hold a valid Green CardThe United States Navy is offering lucrative enlistment bonuses for qualified Sailor…

…guidance applies to all branches of the US military, which include the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. Each branch administers its own fitness assessment, meaning the standards an Army recruit faces will differ from those set by the Navy or the Marines.The US government's update comes…

Navy uncovers nine illegal refining sites in Rivers The Nigerian Navy says it has uncovered nine illegal refining sites in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers. This is contained in an operational report by the Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, on Tuesday, July 21, in Abuja. Folorunsho said that…

…transit the strategic waterway. Late last week, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced that it had intercepted four ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after their transponders were switched off, claiming that two of the vessels were involved in accidents and were forced to stop. The…

…off the coast of Plymouth on Monday, July 20, prompting close monitoring by the Royal Navy.According to the UK Ministry of Defence, the Russian frigate Neustrashimy notified HMS Tyne, a Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel, of its intention to conduct the exercise before opening fire. A French military aircraft also conta…

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced the birth of their fourth child, a baby boy, on Sunday, July 19The birth marks the first time a sitting US vice president has become a new father since 1870, according to the White House Historical AssociationVance has been a vocal advocate for higher birth r…

By Fred Iwenjora It has been tales of nostalgia for former pupils of Nigeria Navy Primary School, Apapa, Lagos as the school set up in1976 by the Nigeria Navy to fulfill the educational needs of its children as well as that of its stakeholders in Apapa turned 50 years. Former pupils many of them now parents were swarmi…

The Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT has handed over 18 bags of cannabis sativa weighing about 756 kilogrammes to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. The handover took place on Friday at the NNS Beecroft parade ground, Apapa, Lagos State. The Commander, NNS BEECROFT, Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, while addressing journalists at…

…Products as Nigeria Exceeds OPEC Production Quota By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy says it dismantled 48 illegal refinery sites, recovered about 4.698 million litres of stolen crude oil and illegally refined petroleum products, and arrested more than 91 suspects involved in crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, mil…

…Claudia Sheinbaum said she had spoken with the governors of the affected states, while Navy Secretary Raymundo Morales assured the public that there were no major impacts. She said "There are no serious effects." In Guatemala City, authorities evacuated several buildings and suspended classes in communities close to th…

…General Waidi Shaibu, and effective synergy with the Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Immigration Service and the Nigerian Correctional Service. “No single agency can effectively tackle today’s complex security chall…

By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy has thwarted an attempted act of crude oil theft targeting critical oil infrastructure in Bonny, Rivers State, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s strategic oil and gas assets under Operation Delta Sentinel. Director of Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho,…

…Argentinian players last night, the most important thing to do is build up the Royal Navy quickly." Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch added: "The Falkland Islands are British. The Conservatives will always defend them."Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey argued that Argentina's players should face sporting sanctions…

…Luke Grimes was known for playing Elliot Grey in the Fifty Shades trilogy and Navy SEAL Marc Lee in American Sniper. He has also built a successful country music career, releasing his debut album in 2024 and his second album, RedBird, in April 2026.2. Ash Santos as Andrea CruzAsh Santos pictured in a scene playing Andr…

…to greater incidents in the global oil and gas sector.” According to Reuters, the US Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Centre said the United States military would begin enforcing a maritime blockade on Iran from 4 p.m. Washington time on Tuesday. An advisory said the blockade would cover all Iranian ports, oil termi…

…Adviser, the National Counter Terrorism Centre, the Defence Headquarters, the Nigerian Navy, the Nigerian Air Force, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, the National Intelligence Agency, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and other security agencies for their coordinated response. “I a…

…Centre (NCTC), the Defence Headquarters, Special Forces from the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Air Force, the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), as well as local vigilantes, hunters and members of th…

…(NCTC), the Defence Headquarters with Special Forces elements from the Nigerian Army, Navy the Air Force and the Nigeria Police, the Department of State Services (DSS), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and other security agencies. The Army said the operations, which laste…