Eid-Kabir: CP Olufemi Assures Deltans of maximum security, orders strategic redeployment of officers

“The CP has ordered a massive deployment of personnel across the State to provide adequate security in all Muslim prayer grounds, and strategic locations in the State.
‘The CP also directed all DPOs to intensify raids of criminal hideouts and black spots within their areas of responsibility.”
The Delta State Police Commissioner Abaniwonda Olufemi, has directed the strategic redeployment of police officers in the state to ensure maximum security during Eid-Kabir celebration.

Olufemi has also mandated the divisional police officers, DPOs, within his jurisdiction to prioritize efficient raiding of criminal hideouts in their areas of delivery networks.

A statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Edafe Bright said the Delta State Police Boss has as...................................................................https://afimag.com/eid-kabir-cp-olufemi-assures-deltans-of-maximum-security-orders-strategic-redeployment-of-officers/

TIB, AAC, ERC, others announce mass protest on June 12 over hardship

Following the inability of the federal government to address the high cost of living and hardship in Nigeria, some members of Nigerian civil societies have scheduled Wednesday June 12, 2024 for a mass protest.

This was disclosed in a statement titled, ‘, “Enough is Enough to Hardship and Hunger Great Nigerian People,’ jointly signed by the organizations.

The concerned organizations include the Take-It-Back Movement (TIB), the African Action Congress party (AAC), the Joint Action Front (JAF), the Education Rights Campaign (ERC), the Socialist Workers and the Youth League (SWL) and PRP Vanguard.

They lamented that the masses have acute hunger and hardship following the removal of fuel subsidy in May 29, 2023, by President Tin...................................................................................................read more at https://afimag.com/tib-aac-erc-others-announce-mass-protest-on-june-12-over-hardship/

Banks CBN has no plan to revoke their operating licenses

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, recently revoked the operating licenses of some banks in Nigeria including Heritage Bank.

Yesterday, the Apex Bank said there are banks that have met its operational standard and requirement.

The safe banks CBN has no plans to revoke the operating licenses were Fidelity Bank, Wema Bank, Polaris Bank and Unity Bank.

This was contained in a statement by Acting Director of Corporate Communications of CBN, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali amid rumors of a plan to revoke the licences of the banks.

She also noted that a circular issued by CBN on January 10, 2024, notifying the public about the dissolution of the Boards of Union, ........................................................................................................read more @ https://afimag.com/banks-cbn-has-no-plan-to-revoke-their-operating-licenses/

Nigerian Premier League Fines Enyimba Club N10million For Disrupting Live Match In Enugu

The Nigeria Premier Football League has fined Enyimba football club N10 million for disorganizing Match Day 35 Fixture between the club and Rangers Int’l FC held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on June 9, 2024.

The league also awarded three points, three goals to Enugu Rangers FC as part of punishment for Enyimba FC for her misconducts.

The football ruling body made this known in a jurisdiction notice addressed to Enyimba Int’l FC dated June 10, 2024, and signed by Chief Executive Officer of the League Management Company Davidson Owumi.

After assessment of the ugly incidents, the League concluded that Enyimba violated Rules C9, B6.23, B13.18, C1.1 and B13. ..........................................................................................................read more @ https://afimag.com/nigerian-premier-league-fines-enyimba-club-n10million-for-disrupting-live-match-in-enugu/

Man City Thrash Huddersfield 5-0, Advance To 4th Round In FA Cup

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Premier League giant, Manchester City humiliated Huddersfield 5-0 in the FA Cup third round on January 07, 2024.

Pep Guardiola’s squad was began the lead through the goals from Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez when De Bruyne stepped onto the pitch.

His return, however, spurred the squad as they scored three more goals via Ben Jackson’s own goal, another Foden strike, and a Jeremy Doku effort upon his return from injury as a second-half substitute.

Doku’s goal, in particular, was set up by a deft lofted pass from the returning ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Read more at https://afimag.com/man-city-thrash-huddersfield-5-0-advance-to-4th-round-in-fa-cup/

Four Dead, 40 Hospitalized After Consuming Contaminated Alcohol

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Tunisia Authorities have announced the death of four of her citizens, and forty others hospitalized in southern Tunisia after consuming contaminated alcohol.

Fethi Baccouche, the spokesperson for the Medenine court, who confirmed the incident, told AFP that an investigation has been initiated, and authorities have arrested the individual responsible for supplying the contaminated alcohol.

The exact cause of the poisoning remains unclear, with analysis of the alcohol ongoing. While most of the surviving victims have recovered and left the hospital, some required transfer to the capital Tunis for further ................................................................................................................................................................................. Read more at https://afimag.com/four-dead-40-hospitalized-after-consuming-contaminated-alcohol/

Rafael Nadal Pulls Out Of Australian Open

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Rafael Nadal has confirmed that he will not participate in this month’s Australian Open as result of muscular injuries.

Nadal, who disclosed this on his verified social media handle, said it is another injury that kept him off the stage for about 365 days.

The 37-year-old returned January 2024 at the Brisbane International after a year out because of a hip flexor injury that required operation.

Nadal also published his victories against Dominic Thiem and Jason Kubler, the 22-time ..........................................................................................................................................................................................read more at https://afimag.com/rafael-nadal-pulls-out-of-australian-open/

N’Delta: 233 Illegal Refineries Destroyed By Nigerian Military In 2023

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No fewer than 233 (Two hundred and thirty three) illegal Refineries were destroyed in Niger Delta region by the 6 Division, Nigerian Army in 2023.

The General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Nigerian Army/Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation Delta Safe, Major General Jamal Abdussalam, made this known during the Division’s Combined West African Social Activities at the 29 Battalion Parade Ground, Port Harcourt Barracks on January 06, 2024

Abdussalam, while enumerating the achievements of the Division last year, said about 112 suspects were apprehended in connection to crude oil theft in the ....................................................................................................................................................................read more at https://afimag.com/ndelta-233-illegal-refineries-destroyed-by-nigerian-military-in-2023/

Two States Block Donald Trump From Presidential Ballot In 2024

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Maine’s top election official has ruled that Donald Trump cannot run for president next year in the state, citing a constitutional insurrection clause.

Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows said Mr Trump was not eligible because of his actions leading up to the US Capitol riot in 2021.

Maine now joins Colorado as the two states to ban Trump from the ballot.
The decisions increase pressure on the US Supreme Court to weigh in.

Colorado votes reliably Democratic, however Maine is.............................................................................................................................................................................................read more at https://afimag.com/two-states-block-donald-trump-from-presidential-ballot-in-2024/

Nine Traffickers Allegedly Selling Children For N500,000 Arrested In Kano

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Nine traffickers who sell children at N500, 000 in Lagos, Anambra, Delta and other South-South States have been apprehended by men of Kano State Police Command.

Their arrest was perfected when the security operatives stormed a child trafficking syndicate that sold children from the state for between N400,000 and N500,000 in Lagos, Anambra and other states in the South.

The Police, also, rescued seven children from the nine-man syndicate. The children were aged between three and eight years. It was learned that they were stolen as ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................read more at https://afimag.com/nine-traffickers-allegedly-selling-children-for-n500000-arrested-in-kano/

BREAKING: Portable Beats Charles Okocha In Celebrity Boxing Fight

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The Nigerian street-pop artist Habeeb Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has been declared winner of the celebrity boxing fight against Nollywood actor Charles Okocha.

The declaration was made after Portable over powered his rivalry at a fourth round in a contest that was held at the early hours of December 27, 2023.

The fight, which also saw the sanctioning by Heritage Boxing Entertainment, held at Landmark Beach in Victoria Island, Lagos State, commenced at...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................read more at https://afimag.com/breaking-portable-beats-charles-okocha-in-celebrity-boxing-fight/

Tragedy: 25 Killed In Rivers Illegal Refinery Explosion

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At least 25 people have lost their lives in an explosion from an illegal crude oil tapping point located at Omoku, Ogba/Egebema/Ndoni Local Government Area, Rivers State.

The explosion took place recently; aftermath of the youths evaded a pipeline belonging to one of the multinational oil firms operating in the area to fetch oil with gallons and other items.

A source who gave his name as Patrick Ifeakanya explained that the 25 dead bodies were counted while others who sustained various degrees of injuries have been taken to the .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................read more at https://afimag.com/25-killed-in-rivers-illegal-refinery-explosion/

Israel-Hamas War: Humanitarian Crisis Worsens In Gaza

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The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has been going down following several attacks by the Israel Defence Forces, IDF, in response to the October 07, 2023, attack on Israel by Hamas.

Israeli airstrikes, as gathered, have destroyed most of the territory‘s infrastructure and resulted in widespread hunger and homelessness. At least 19,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the start of Israel‘s military offensive. That‘s according to the Health Ministry run by Hamas, which has been recognised as a terrorist organisation by Germany, the United States, Israel, the European Union, and others.

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According to LEAD.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................read more at https://afimag.com/israel-hamas-war-humanitarian-crisis-worsens-in-gaza/

Tragedy: 25 Killed In Rivers Illegal Refinery Explosion

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At least 25 people have lost their lives in an explosion from an illegal crude oil tapping point located at Omoku, Ogba/Egebema/Ndoni Local Government Area, Rivers State.

The explosion took place recently; aftermath of the youths evaded a pipeline belonging to one of the multinational oil firms operating in the area to fetch oil with gallons and other items.

A source who gave his name as Patrick Ifeakanya explained that the 25 dead bodies were counted while others who sust.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................read more at https://afimag.com/25-killed-in-rivers-illegal-refinery-explosion/

Same-S3x-Couples: Abuja Catholic Archbishop Reacts To Media Reports

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The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has reacted to media reports portraying the Catholic Pope Francis, to have approved blessings for same-s3x couples, describing it as a falsehood.

Kaigama made the description in his sermon during the Christmas Mass he conducted at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Catholic Pro-Cathedral in Abuja.

He described the viral media report as a mischievous disinformation, falsehood by the enemies calculated to expose ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... read more at https://afimag.com/same-s3x-couples-abuja-catholic-archbishop-reacts-to-media-reports/

Abbi Drug Kingpin, 70-Year-Old Woman, Son Arrested For Drug Trafficking

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, on December 18, 2023, in a joint operation with the military, raided have arrested a suspected drug kingpin, Chukwuma Eneriku at Okanaro Street, Abbi community, in Ndokwa West Local Government Area, Delta State, where bags of cannabis weighing 353kg were recovered.

The Agency also arrested a 70-year-old woman, Selifa Funke Cole and her son, Babajide Ayorinde Cole, over illegal drug deals.

They were arrested with 117.900kg of cannabis sativa after the operatives stormed their family house in Mushin, Lagos, Lagos State.

According to ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. read more at https://afimag.com/abbi-drug-kingpin-70-year-old-woman-son-arrested-for-drug-trafficking/

Delta Deputy Gov, Monday Onyeme Bags Awards Of Excellence

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The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, on December 20, 2023, bagged the University of Calabar, UNICAL, Alumni Association, Asaba branch’s award of Excellence.

Also, the Chief of Staff to the Delta State Governor, Hon. Johnson Erijo received award of Excellence during the 2023 Dinner and Award Night of the association held at Asaba, the state capital.

The Chief of staff, who addressed the occasion on behalf of the Deputy Governor, said the award would trigger them to do more for their people.

Erijo, commended the leadership of .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Read more at https://afimag.com/delta-deputy-gov-monday-onyeme-bags-awards-of-excellence/

Same-s3x Couples Against God’s Law, Church Doctrines, Cultural Sensibilities Of The Nigerian People – CBCN Declares

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As against the new directive of Pope Francis to allow Catholic Priests bless same-s3x couples, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, has taken a different position, saying that same-s3x unions and their activities are against God’s law, and cultural sensibilities of Nigerians.

CBCN disclosed their decision in a statement signed its President, Archbishop of Owerri, Lucius Ugorji and Secretary, Donatus Ogun, Bishop of Uromi, on December 21, 2023, obtained by Africa Investigative Magazine.

Nigerian Bishops argued that ...............................................................................................................................................................................................read more at https://afimag.com/same-s3x-couples-against-gods-law-church-doctrines-cultural-sensibilities-of-the-nigerian-people-cbcn-declares/#google_vignette

Man Kills Wife For Delaying Cup Of Tea

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A 52-year-old man in a remote village of Faljiagadh, Indian State of Uttar Pradesh, identified as Dharaveer, has killed his wife over delay in serving him with a cup of coffee.

Dharamveer, it was gathered, unleashed mayhem on his wife, Sundari for untimely delivery of his morning cup of tea at the early hours of December 19, 2023.

The suspected murderer rose from the bed a few minutes after his 50-year-old wife, who was almost ready to serve her furious husband with his request.

According to the police, the wo.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................read more at https://afimag.com/man-kills-wife-for-delaying-cup-of-tea/

Breaking: Angola Announces Abdication From OPEC

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Angola government, on December 21, 2023, disclosed its decision to abdicate her membership from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC.

The country expressed its displeasure over OPEC’s administrative policies attributing it to the force behind her resignation.

The Oil Minister Diamantino Azevedo, stated that OPEC membership was no longer serving Angola’s best interests, but declined to elaborate further.

According to Leadership, Angola’s discontent with OPEC stems ....................................................................................................................................................read more at https://afimag.com/breaking-angola-announces-abdication-from-opec/

Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation Of 11 Supreme Court Justices

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President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has sought the confirmation of the appointment of 11 justices recommended for the Supreme Court by the national assembly.

His request was contained in a letter read by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during December 20, 2023, plenary session.

The National Judicial Council, NJC, presided by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, had submitted the list of 11 nominees to President Tinubu, but before assuming their roles as Supreme Court justices, these nominees must undergo Senate clearance.

The proposed justices include Haruna ................................................................................................................................read more at https://afimag.com/tinubu-seeks-senate-confirmation-of-11-supreme-court-justices/

Israel Admits Killing Three Hostages In Gaza Operation

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The Israeli military, on December 15, 2023, said it had mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages during a ground operation in Gaza.

This was disclosed by the military’s chief spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, who admitted that Israeli troops mistakenly recognized the hostages as a threat and pulled the trigger on them.

He stated that it was not clear if the captives had escaped or had been abandoned. Their fatalities occurred in the Shijaiyah neighborhood of Gaza City, which has seen brutal fighting between Israel’s soldiers and Hamas terrorists.

It was learnt that an Israeli attack ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ read more at https://afimag.com/israel-admits-killing-three-hostages-in-gaza-operation/

NUJ Lauds Sapele Chairman Over Outstanding Performance

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The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, has extolled the performance of the Sapele Chairman of Sapele Local Government Council, Chief Eugene Inoaghan, describing it as landmark and impressive.

Comrade Oyowe made the remark recently, when he led the new NUJ Delta Council State Working Committee (SWC) on a courtesy visit to the council chairman in his office, in Sapele Council headquarters.

The NUJ council chairman reflected on the media’s constitutional responsibility of monitoring, surveillance and setting agenda/benchmark for developmental strides in public and private leadership ............................................................................................................................................................................................read more at https://afimag.com/nuj-lauds-sapele-chairman-over-outstanding-performance/

Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy Nominated For MOBO Awards (See full list)

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The Nigerian singers Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy are among eight Nigerian artists nominated for the forthcoming MOBO Awards, an annual celebration recognizing excellence in “music of black origin” in the UK.

Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, Rema, Ayra Starr, and Adekunle Gold will slug it out in the Best African Music Act category.

The 2024 MOBO Awards is billed to hold on February 7, 2024, at Utilita Arena Sheffield in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

Also nominated in the category are South African duo Tyla and Uncle Waffles and Cameroon’s ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... read more at https://afimag.com/davido-wizkid-burna-boy-nominated-for-mobo-awards-see-full-list/

Oil Theft: Nigerian Army Destroys 8 Ovens For Refining Crude Oil, 14 Reservoirs, In Warri

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Troops of 6 Division Nigerian Army have descended on suspected oil thieves in Delta State, destroying eight active ovens used for refining stolen crude oil.

Also destroyed by the troops were fourteen storage reservoirs of stolen crude oil estimated at 200, 000 liters and 90, 000 liters of locally refined Automotive Gas Oil.

The Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed this in a statement obtained by Africa Investigative Maga....................................................................................................................................................continue reading at https://afimag.com/oil-theft-nigerian-army-destroys-8-ovens-for-refining-crude-oil-14-reservoirs-in-warri/

The remains of 20 out of 36 military officers and soldiers killed in combat and air crash in Niger State between August 13 to 14, 2023, will be committed to mother earth today at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja.

The remaining 16 others had already been buried recently different sites across the nation.

About three officers and 22 soldiers were killed in an ambush by terrorists around Zungeru general area in Niger State last we.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................read more at https://afimag.com/20-officers-soldiers-killed-in-niger-ambush-for-burial-in-abuja/

12 Suspected Yahoo Boys Arrested For Burying Newborn Alive

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No fewer than twelve suspected internet fraudsters popularly know as ‘Yahoo Boys’ have been arrested for allegedly burying a newborn baby alive at Andoni waterfront in Eagle Island, on August 23, 2023.

They were arrested in a joint effort by the Port Harcourt Local Government Authority Area Security Watch (PLGA) and policemen following a credible intelligence from a vigilante member.

One of the local joint taskforce (vigilante) who saw the group of boys making enchantment, while digging the ground along the waterfront reported it to the appr....................................................................................................................................................................................................read more at https://afimag.com/12-suspected-yahoo-boys-arrested-for-burying-newborn-alive/

Delta: CP Abass Seeks Residents Support In Fight Against Crimes

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Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Wale Abass, has called on Deltans not to relent in their maximum support for the police in the fight against criminal elements in the state.

Abass made the call amidst the arrest of suspected armed robbers, cultists and recovery of local double barrel cut-to-size short gu’n as well as one local cut-to-size pis’tol.

The State Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this in a statement, said police officers in Agbor, Delta State, on August 05, 2023, acting upon a credible information arrested a syndic..................................Read more at https://afimag.com/delta-cp-abass-seeks-residents-support-in-fight-against-crimes/

Nigerians To Akpabio: ‘This Is Not The Time To Share Money’

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The Senate President and the Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District at the 10th NASS has come under attack over his comment during the plenary.

In a clip that went viral on social media, Godswill Akpabio, while rounding off the sitting told the senators that a token would be sent into their respective bank accounts by the clerk to enable them enjoy their holidays.

Some Nigerians have, however, condemned Akpabio’s position, saying that this is not the time to...................... Read more at https://afimag.com/nigerians-to-akpabio-this-is-not-the-time-to-share-money/

Amazon Summit Urges Developed Nations To Fulfill Climate Obligations

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Twelve countries, representing the Amazon, Congo Basin and southeast Asia, have joined the treaty for rainforest funding.

The countries called on wealthy nations to meet their climate funding obligations, on the final day of the Amazon Summit in Belem, Brazil.

In a joint statement, the body called for the development of a financing mechanism so the international community could pay for the critical services provided by forests.

“Our countries must wield more influence over the management of resources allocated to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity,” the pact said of developing nations.

It also urged deve..... Read more at https://afimag.com/amazon-summit-urges-developed-nations-to-fulfill-climate-obligations/

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The First Bank Head of Non-Financial Transaction, Warri branch, Delta State, Andrew Nwadiashi, and eight internet fraudsters have been convicted and sentenced to prison by Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City.

They were sentenced by Justice M. Itsueli on August 04, 2023, following various charges brought against them by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Edo State Zonal Office, Benin City.

The internet fraudsters were Osawa Marvellous, Etinosa Ogieva, Erharruyi Osaigbovo, Isaac Godstime Eghosa, Obasohan Kelvin, Evans Jessa Mike, Ti......... READ MORE AT https://afimag.com/banker-eight-others-jailed-in-benin-city-over-financial-crime/