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Police harassment: IPMAN threatens to shut down depots in Southeast zone

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By: Ella Ogbadu 

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association (IPMAN), South East Zone, has threatened to shut down depots in Calabar, Port Harcourt and Enugu over incessant police harassment of its leaders.

Robert Obi, Cross River Chairman, IPMAN, made the threat on Friday in Calabar in an interview with newsmen.

Obi said the association decided to close all the depots and stations after a series of meetings with some stakeholders over police harassment of its leaders.

He alleged that there were moves by the Police Legal Unit at the Force Headquarters in Abuja to arrest its executives across the zone and possibly install a factional leadership.

He said that if the police arrest its leaders in the zone it would create more crisis in the association in spite of various court pronouncements laying the matter to rest.

Obi said the Attorney-General of the Federation, in a letter which was copied to Chinedu Okoronkwo and his faction who lost out at the Supreme Court, had acknowledged Alhaji Sanusi Fari as the authentic National President of IPMAN and his depots and units chairmen.

Obi frowned at the alleged illegal moves by the police authorities and some he described as “disgruntled elements” to either misinterpret the Supreme Court ruling or subvert the will of the people.

He said their aim was to impose their cronies on the association even when the facts of the matter were very clear.

“Despite the legal advice, the police are putting all arsenals to arrest the current executives of IPMAN in Nigeria, particularly in Calabar NNPC depot and allegedly hand the leadership of the association to the people of their choice.

“IPMAN warns that further step shouldn’t be taken by the police to interfere with the current leadership of the association.

“We will shut down the distribution channels of petroleum and allied products in Nigeria pending when the police do the right thing.

“IPMAN leadership has resolved to continue with their rights in the constitution and abide by the extant laws and subsisting judgments of the courts in its favour,” he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the zone has been embroiled in leadership crisis which led to various court cases.

The South East Zone of IPMAN, comprises Enugu, Aba, Rivers, Cross River and Benue with more than 40 depots and 1,000 petrol stations with about 2,000 members.

The zone has been having a running battle with officers of the Nigeria Police over alleged attempt by the police to force a factional leadership on the association.

Meanwhile, Force Headquarters spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said he was not aware of the matter.

 

Earlier, the Cross River Command of the Nigeria Police has said it is not in position to react to the allegation.

Ilebaye evicted from BBNAIJA level up season

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Big brother Naija Housemate, Ilebaye has been evicted from the show.

Recall that week 3 Head of House, Adekunle has nominated five level 2 Housemates for possible eviction on Sunday.

In his diary session, Adekunle confirmed to Big Brother, the five names nominated for possible eviction. They are Khalid, Ilebaye, Phyna, Bryann and Groovy.

Phyna and Khalid have now been nominated for possible eviction for the second consecutive week.

Big Brother asked Adekunle for a valid reason which he duly gave. He said those housemates are the strongest contenders in the house and a huge threat to his team’s emergence as the winner of the show.

Areanewsng.com gathered that, Khalid was nominated because he was a strong contender during the Head of House game for the second consecutive week.

Phyna has grown in popularity as Adekunle and his fellow housemates consider her a huge threat.

She is also a strong contender as her strong voice, hype skills, and amusing personality has been a huge boost for level 2 house during the weekly wager presentation.

Ilebaye was nominated because Adekunle felt his housemates had bad remarks about her, she is obviously a threat to their win.

Groovy, another strong contender was also nominated

Atiku, Okowa’s EAC To Attend NBA 62nd Annual General Conference

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By: Tino Tega

The 62nd Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, with the theme; “Bold Transitions,” will hold at the Eko Atlantic City in Lagos, from 19th-26th August, 2022.

Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, will be speaking in a panel session on the topic: “Democratic Transitions in 21st Century Nigeria: 2023 and Beyond.”

In the same vein, Executive Assistant to Delta State Governor on Communications, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, will also attend the 62nd Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, in his capacity as a member of Ikeja Branch of NBA.

Okowa’s EAC in a statement on Sunday said the 62nd NBA conference will afford him the opportunity of seating under the intellectual political tutelage of the vibrant charismatic leader and President in-waiting, Atiku Abubakar, who according to him, shall sweep the polls in 2023 via the Atiku-Okowa Take Back Nigeria political Tsunami.

Oghenesivbe, who is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, assured that Atiku shall do justice to the topic and also interact with members of the Bar and the Press, touching on democratic and political developments as it relates to Nigeria and his Covenant with Nigerians, going forward.

NBA’s Technical Committee on Conference Planning, TCCP, said the presidential candidates’ session will come after the conference opening ceremony and will afford participants a rare opportunity to interact with presidential candidate Atiku, just six months ahead of Nigeria’s general election next year.

“We are excited to announce that of the four leading presidential candidates we sent invites to, two have confirmed to us that they would be available to speak at the 62nd NBA Annual General Conference holding at the Eko Atlantic City in Lagos. We await a response from the other two and we are hopeful that it would be positive.

“It is a first in the history of the NBA Annual General Conference and it is in line with our aspiration to make the 2022 AGC a legacy conference that sets a standard that will become a benchmark for subsequent conferences of the NBA.

“We are looking forward to seeing participants have a robust engagement with the candidates,” NBA said in a statement.

2023: Politicians looking for Niger Delta Money for campaigns-Chief Rita Ogbebor alleges 

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By: Celestine Ukah

*urges Buhari to  appoint Itsekiri as  NDDC MD

An Itsekiri leader and prominent Chief in Warri Kingdom, Chief Rita Lori Ogbebor has alleged that some politicians are working hard in order to divert money meant for the development of the Niger Delta for their campaigns in the forthcoming 2023 general polls.

Chief Rita Lori Ogbebor who is also the Igba of Warri Kingdom frowned at politicians from the Niger Delta whose selfish interest is not making the the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC Board inauguration to follow due process of the law setting it up.

She called on President Buhari to do the needful by following the NDDC act that talks about rotation and based on the highest state and production quantum which according to her it is the turn of her Itsekiri ethnic group to be appointed as Managing Director of the next Board to be appointed, adding that for fairness, justice and peace in the Niger Delta as well as continuous flow of crude oil for the economy of Nigeria.

While fielding questions from newsmen on AriseTv weekend the Igba of Warri Kingdom, Chief Chief Rita Lori Ogbebor hailed the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III , describing him as the only hope of the Itsekiri nation, she also prayed for the Olu as he celebrates his first coronation beginning August 17 to climax August 21 in Warri.

2023: Coalition Of Niger Delta Ex-agitators, Stakeholders Vow To Deliver Niger Delta For Tinubu

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Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, a coalition of ex-agitators and stakeholders in the Niger Delta region, Thursday, vowed to ensure landslide victory for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

This was the resolve of five major groups of ex-agitators and stakeholders including peace advocacy groups in the Niger Delta region during a world press conference held in Warri, Delta State.

The essence of the crucial meeting with theme ‘Niger Delta Advocate for Peace and Good Governance Group, Concerned Niger Delta Ex-Militant Support Group for Bola Ahmed Tinubu’ was to critically assess the situation in the nine Niger Delta region and the forthcoming presidential election on who can really expedite the expected development in all communities, local government areas and states of the Niger Delta.

The coalition is made up of NIGER DELTA APC YOUTH VANGUARD, NIGER DELTA ADVOCATE FOR PEACE AND GOOD GOVERNANCE GROUP, CONCERNED NIGER DELTA EX-MILITANT SUPPORT GROUP FOR TINUBU AND VOICE OF NIGER DELTA ADVOCACY GROUP.

The convener of the coalition and also Founder, Niger Delta APC Youth Vanguard, ND-APC YV, GEN FIAWEI PATHFINDER, AKA OSAMA, explained that the conference became imperative because 2023 is a year of reshaping and putting the region at a vintage by far-reaching decisions of these five major groups in the region as far as presidential candidates are concerned.

PATHFINDER said the region cannot sit and watch for its head to be shaved behind it by those who don’t mean well, hence the decision to give all support and commitment to the Tinubu presidency come 2023.

In his speech he unequivocally stated that the coalition has done its in-depth, independent analysis and scrutiny about issues plaguing the Niger Delta region over the years despite the sustenance and lifeline the region had given to the nation since 1956 after discovery of oil in commercial quantity at Oloibri Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa state.

According to him, while speaking on behalf of the coalition, declared that the only presidential candidate who can actualize the yearnings, aspirations and expectations of the communities in the creeks of the Nine States of the Niger Delta region is the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Leaders and members of the five groups that made up the coalition in attendance respectively include; GEN FIAWEI PATHFINDER OF, NIGER DELTA APC YOUTH VANGUARD, DELTA STATE, GEN SOLOMON DEBEKEME of Concerned Niger Delta Ex-Militant Support Group for Tinubu Rivers State, Amb Douglas Oyakemeagbegha of Coalition of Niger Delta Youth Leaders; Sir AK Peters of Niger Delta Advocate for Peace and Good Governance, Cross River State; Amb Mrs Success Motajo and Amb Mrs Ebi Tinubu of Voice of Niger Delta, Bayelsa State; The reason these groups converged in Warri, Delta State for the crucial critical meeting conveyed by GENERAL FIAWEI PATHFINDER is not farfetched.

“We have deliberated on issues of National importance as it concerns state of the nation and the impacts on the Niger Delta region over the years, and have resolved unanimously to endorse and throw out weight behind the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, the former Governor of Lagos State, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his running mate, former Governor of Borno State, Senator Kashim Ibrahim as our preferred choice and whom we will follow as we have accepted them.

“We have also agreed to pull our wealth of experience, solid structures, and members together as we focus on one goal, which is to ensure landslide victory of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu in all local government areas of the Nine Niger Delta States come 2023.

“We have already hit the ground running to mobilize all electorates across the region and no stone will be left unturned as far as senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu presidential election is concerned, we will have a resounding victory based on our grand strategy, especially at the grassroots.”

He added that, “The coalition of the five major groups that gathered for this meeting call on all sons and daughters in Niger Delta with Nigerians home and abroad to pitch tent with Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu Presidential bide due to his charismatic nature of nation building as a core democrat who believes in equity fairness and justice. The convener pointed that the Tinubu presidency is for the benefit of the Niger Delta region as he highlighted some facts behind their endorsement of Tinubu as the presidential candidate.

Since the major opposition political party, PDP, refused to pick its presidential candidate from the southern part of the country and now that the rulling party APC zoned their presidential candidate to the southern region of the country, which His Excellency SEN BOLA AHMED TINUBU, the former Gov of Lagos State is now the Presidential candidate from the southern part of the country, we are convinced that Senator Ahmed Tinubu will be the game changer that will re-write the sad story of the oil rich region.

“By extension, Sen BOLA AHMED TINUBU is a core believer of Niger Delta Struggle and it’s Resource control Agitation, it is on record Sen Ahmed Tinubu carried along the Ijaw people living in Lagos State when he was Governor of Lagos State by giving special attention to Elder Joseph Eva, National Coordinator of Ijaw Monitoring Group, from Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, and the Ijaw people living in Lagos State was carried along and treated as Lagosians.

“We want to unequivocally state at this juncture that Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the only man who is willing to change the narrative of Niger Deltans and we see that he will take up the issue of underdevelopment of the Niger Delta region seriously and will give it a priority attention including other regions of the country when he is elected president of Nigeria, we are also optimistic and convinced that Sen BOLA AHMED TINUBU will turn things around for the betterment of ordinary Nigeria, He is a defender of democracy on the basis of Justice, Fairness and Equity.

“Sen BOLA AHMED TINUBU sacrificed all his life in agitating for the sustenance of our democracy even during the military era till date he is still committed to it because he has vowed to ensure a secured future of our children and children yet unborn.

“As a man of peace and justice, Nigerians would live peacefully together without tribal sentiment nor religion issues; where the Christians and Muslims can sit together and worship in the same worship center peacefully without rancour as brothers and as one indivisible country of men and women.

Help, Delta State Is Sinking economically ,politically, lacks development, Activist Mulade Cries Out

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*Calls for restoration by Deltan Youths

Abuja: A Delta State born human and environmental justice advocate Comrade Mulade Sheriff has called for the restoration of Delta state, claiming that the state is sinking economically, politically and on human capital development.

The peace and development advocate who stated this in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) while speaking in Abuja with a cross session of Delta youths to mark International Youths Day, said the oil-rich State is sinking, describing it as the most economic suffering state in Nigeria, as a result of poor leadership and bad governance over the years.

While expressing his sadness towards the sorry situation of Delta State, Comrade Mulade noted that youths in the State have been reduced to political sycophancy and thuggery, claiming that; “Deve” or “Agbero” is the major job available to youths due to lack of employment and economic empowerment by the state government.

On political appointment by the present administration, he said the highest appointment the Governor can provide for the teeming youths in the state is Senior Special Advisers (SSA) and Special Advisers (SA), which placed them as government political thugs, rather than meaningful profession of serving the state, lamenting that “this is really disheartening”.

Comrade Mulade pointed to the fact that the state economy has continually dropped as a result of uncalculated borrowings and loans collected by the present administration with little or no development impact to the people of Delta state, “hence, this requires the collective efforts of all Deltans to rescue the state through collaboration, support and experience-sharing to assist in restoring the state to it past glory and to be envied by other states in the country” he added.

The Gbaramatu Kingdom born traditional Chief cum activist also claimed that, since the creation of Delta State, the state have been blessed and privileged to have had two renowned academic medical professionals as Governors as well as two legal icons as Deputy Governors, which ought to have brought real development and professionalism in government and as well placed the State above others in terms of academic development and as profession service providing state, but reverse is the case.

Buttressing his claims as regards the underperformance of past and present administrations, Comrade Mulade said, with Dr Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan and Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa as governors of Delta State, the state was supposed to have and be the best health services providers in Nigeria, but that is not the case, “in fact it is a big shame to the State”.

On the part of deputy Governors, Comrade Sheriff said that,” Prof Amos Otuama and Barrister Kingsley Otuara both as deputy governors of the state were expected to show to the world, particularly Nigerian youths the importance of legal profession and education in governance, and to be law abiding state, but Delta State became the most lawless state in the nation without any recourse to human rights”.

The Environmentalist, while speaking on fixing and restoring the state to it lost glory, said that with the 2023 general elections fast approaching, Deltans, particularly the youths should choose wisely by voting the right candidates with technical knowledge of community development, environmental base orientation, street leadership qualities, youth and women development plans.

He said that; Someone that have deep and sincere concern for those living with disabilities, real sense for economic and education development and infrastructure, that will bring development to all parts of the state”.

He said when all Deltans come together to vote in the right people as Governor, Senators, House of Representative and State House of Assembly members, Delta state will be rescued and restored from the present underdevelopment and be great once again.

NSCDC; Delta State Command, Summit Organised By The Armed Squad

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*Theme: The Principle Of Rules Of Engagement And Professional Dynamism In Internal Security Operations

 

Professionalism is all encompassing, enduring, discipline, loyal, proficient, handling, cleaning, stripping, when, where and how to apply the weapon took the centre stage of discussion and paper presentation at the summit being organized by the Armed Squad Unit of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Delta State Command with the theme tagged : *The Principles of Rules of Engagement and Proffessional Dynamism in Internal Security Operations.

Declaring the summit open, the State Commandant of the NSCDC who was represented by the Commands 2ic DCC Ezeh Benedict said, that all participants in the summit should be very attentive to all lectures and papers to be delivered and ask relevant questions as we make progress. He stated that any one who do not understand the rules of engagement, when, were and how to apply your weapon will cause collateral damage if not disaster in the society.

In a related development, the 63 Brigade Commander represented by the Brigade Garrison Commander Lt Col Raphael .I. Adom posited In his lecture titled: The Principle and Rule of Engagement and Professional Dynamism for Arms Bearers. Lt Col IR Adom said that we must know that the weapon are also for self protection and preservation. When carrying the weapon, observe safety precautions, be professional, don’t do things or take things that will put you under any influence, Lt Col Raphael said.

The second lecture and paper presentation was presented by the State Commissioner Of Police CP Ari Muhammed Ali Represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration DCP Oke Sunday, while delivering his lecture titled: The Role of Armed Security Agencies in Internal Security Operations, said that the Police is the lead Agency in Internal Security Structure. He said that in the use of minimum force i.e the use of tear gas, pepper spray, barton, force must not be used as impunity measures.

DCC MI Danlame who is the NSCDC Component Commander Joint Task Force South South Operation Delta Safe also delivered his lecture on: Internal Security Operations, the role of NSCDC in Critical Assets Protection and Anti Vandalism.

The high point of the summit was the question and answer section, which availed the participants to ask pressing and relevant questions with regard to weapon handling and general operations.

The various Heads of Department, and Some Heads of Unit, drawn from the Intelligent and Investigations, Legal, Anti Vandal, Counter Terrorism Unit, Agro Rangers, Operations, Administration and Personnel, Armed Squad Unit and the head of Armoury ASC Agah C. Wisdom also took time to do justice to their various topics.

Asc Agah Wisdom emphasised the need for Arm Bearers to always do the needful when signing riffles, taking over duty or handing over duty. He stated that the significance and importance of cleaning and servicing the weapon regularly cannot be overemphasized. That the weapon will perform maximally, effectively and efficiently if properly cleaned in and out always.

DSC Emeka Peters

Public Relations Officer

NSCDC Delta

Promotion clash: Rally Around Warri Wolves, Etu appeals to fans as team take on Bayelsa United Saturday

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Warri Wolves players

The chairman of Warri Wolves Football Club, Moses Etu, has appealed to Deltans to rally round the team, as they prepare to slug it out with Bayelsa United in Yenogoa this Saturday August 13 in a make or mar Nigeria National League, NNL, Matchday 24.

Etu noted this in a chat with Warri Wolves Media while reacting to the statement credited to the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, charging the Restoration Boys to bring down Warri Wolves on Saturday.

Etu stated that the Seasiders are not afraid of the Yenogoa team but want Deltans to support them.

“We aware of what is going on in Bayelsa,” said Etu.

“The Deputy Governor just visited them to boost their morale and the way they are mobilising.”

“Warri Wolves as a team has what it takes to play them. We are not afraid but we need support from Deltans.”

“We intend to go with our fans to support the team and this is where Deltans need to stand up and be counted. It is the final before final because both teams have 37 points each.”

“The boys are fully prepared to make Delta State proud.”

Meanwhile, Etu has given kudos to the Governor and Vice Presidential candidate of Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, for what he has done for the team this season.

Etu also commended the Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission,Chief Tonobok Okowa who has been a pillar in the club’s chase for promotion.

“I must give kudos to the Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, a silent achiever who has really supported the team and Chief Tonobok Okowa who is a pillar.”

“The boys are well prepared and will not disappoint the state.”

The Wolves will be on the road on Saturday, as they will play Bayelsa United in a make or mar Matchday 24.

Lawyer slams IGP, Udu police DPO, others with N50m suit for breach of fundamental Rights

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By: Tino Tega

UDU – THE Publicity Secretary of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Udu Branch, E.E. Igbighogho Esq has slammed a N50M suit jointly and severally against the Divisional Police Officer, Ovwian Division, CSP Aliyu Shabba and five others for violating his fundamental Rights while on lawful duty at the station.

Igbighogho in suit No: EHC/FHR/39/2022 at the Effurun High Court, Delta State is praying for an order of the honourable court that the forceful removal and detention till date of his android handset on the 5th of August by the 6th Respondent upon order of 5th Respondent is illegal and unconstitutional.

He further prayed the court that the refusal of the 5th Respondent to release the Applicant’s android handset upon demand and the abusive treatment metres to him is illegal and unconstitutional.

The suit had the Chairman Police Service Commission, Inspector General of police, Commissioner of Police, Delta State, CSP Aliyu Shabba, ASP Imrana Yusuf and Inspector Lawrence as 1st to 6th Respondents with E.E. Igbighogho as the Applicant.

Vanguard gathered that the lawyer had gone to the station to solicit for a client when the 5th and 6th Respondents maltreated him and seized his phone, bragging that he can go to hell and nothing will happen.

Our Correspondent gathered that the police has been given 48 hours by the court to show cause. The suit is coming up Friday 12th August for hearing.

The Human Rights Lawyer is praying the court for the sum of N50M only as damages against the Respondents jointly and severally for breach of the Applicant’s Fundamental Rights and inhumane treatment.

Asked to comment on the suit on whatsapp, Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, DSP Bright Edafe said he cannot comment as the document sent wasn’t clear enough to read.

Owo Attack: Identities of the arrested suspects revealed

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The identities of the five suspects arrested in connection with the br#tal k#lling of worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, have been unveiled.

Recall that no fewer than 40 worshippers were k#lled with several others inj#red in the att@ck that occurred on Sunday morning, July 5, 2022.

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, on Tuesday, August 9, revealed the suspects are, Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, Momoh Ojo Abubakar, Aliyu Yusuf Itokpka, Auwal Ishaq Onimisi, and Idris Ojo.

“Omeiza is one of the masterminds of the 5th June att@ck of the Catholic Church in Owo as well as the att@ck on a police station in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State that led to the k#lling of a policeman as well as we@pons carted away,” the CDS said in Abuja.

Adding that he was arrested on the August 1, 2022 at Eka Okehi Kogi State during an operation with other branches of security. While Idris Ojo, 32, was arrested on August 7, at Aiyetoro C in Ondo State.

“Idris Ojo wasn’t done with his previous activities but was planning other de@dly att@cks along with his cronies before his arrest,” General Irabor added.

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