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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/

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France win 4-0 to end Morocco’s historic World Cup run and set up quarter-final clash with Australia.

Eugenie Le Sommer scored twice and France advanced to the Women’s World Cup quarter-finals with a 4-0 win over Morocco, ending the North Africans’ historic run in their debut tournament.

France’s all-time leading scorer, Le Sommer struck once in each half on Tuesday as her country moved into a showdown with co-host Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.

Goals from Kadidiatou Diani, Kenza Dali and Le Sommer saw the ....... Read more @ https://afimag.com/france-end-moroccos-world-cup-run-to-advance-to-quarter-finals/

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The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has unveiled the chairmen of the 79 full-standing committees of the 10th Senate.

The committees and its leaders were Housing and Urban Development, Aminu Tambuwal; Interior; Adams Oshiomhole, Defence; Ahmed Lawan; Water Resources, Abdulaziz Yari and Navy, Gbenga Daniels.

Constitutional Amendment, Jibrin Barau; Airforce, Senator Godiya Akwashiki; Aviation, Buhari Abdulfatai, Capital Market, Osita Izunaso; Establishment and public services, Senator Cyril Fasuyi; Ecological and Climate Change, Senator Seriake Dickson; Privatisation, Orji Kalu; and Public Acc....... Read more at https://afimag.com/10th-senate-chairmen-of-79-standing-committees-unveiled-by-akpabio/

Nigeria, Mali, Ghana, 16 Others To Benefit From ECOWAS’ $338.7m Off-grid Electricity Access Project

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has signed a contract with TSC Global, an international African consultancy firm, for the execution of a Regional Off-grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP).

The $338.7million project is financed by the World Bank, the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) and the Dutch Cooperation (DGIS) while the ECOWAS Commission, the Regional Center for Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) and the West African Development Bank (BOAD) are responsible for ........... Read more at https://afimag.com/nigeria-mali-ghana-16-others-to-benefit-from-ecowas-338-7m-off-grid-electricity-access-project/

New York Prosecutor Says Trump Gave ‘False Expectation’ Of Arrest

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The New York Prosecutor investigating the ex-president Donald Trump over hush money, on March 23, 2023, said Donald Trump created a “false expectation” of his arrest, adding that tensions build over a possible indictment of the former U.S president.

The Prosecutor stated that the comments were a follow up of uncertainty mount when a grand jury hearing the case would take a vote on indicting Trump.

He described it as a record-breaking move that would rile the 2024 election campaigns in which the Republican’s Trump has prepared to regain the White House after losing reelection bid to ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Read more at https://afimag.com/new-york-prosecutor-says-trump-gave-false-expectation-of-arrest/

Group Decries Nigerian Police’s Refusal To Arrest MC Oluomo After Threat On Igbos

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The refusal of Lagos State Government and security operatives to apprehend Mr Musilu Akinsanya a.k.a MC Oluomo following his threat on Igbos dwelling in Lagos called for concern.

In reaction to the development, the National Association of Seadogs accused the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Idowu Owohunwa, of his negligence of duty for refusing to effect his arrest.

In a footage that circulated on social media during elections, MC Oluomo was captured threatening Igbo voters and allegedly disenfranchised most of them.

The group, in their reaction via a statement by the leader, Mr Abiola Owoaje, said the explanation by MC Oluomo in another viral video that he was joking was defective because it would only encourage others to issue threats to non-indigenes in ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Read more at https://afimag.com/group-decries-nigerian-polices-refusal-to-arrest-mc-oluomo-after-threat-on-igbos/

Nigeria, Morocco Dominate African Cocaine Smuggling Routes – Reports

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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has revealed the country taking the lead in the cocaine and other hard drunks smuggling business in African continent.

In The Global Report on Cocaine 2023 released on March 16, 2023, the UN Agency announced Nigeria as the country in the top list of drug traffickers working with members of cult groups in European destination countries and those operating in Brazil to fast track their illegal business.

It stated that Nigeria highways in the 2018 – 2019 for cocaine trafficking were 20 African territories, including other territories such as China, Australia, Ind...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................read more at https://afimag.com/nigeria-morocco-dominate-african-cocaine-smuggling-routes-reports/

Anti-Graft Agency Arraigns Indian For Allegedly Stealing $200, 000 In Lagos

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The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on March 16, 2023, arraigned an Indian, Chandra Prakash Singh, before the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, over alleged theft.

A seven-count charge bordering on stealing to the tune of over Two Hundred Thousand US Dollars ($200,000) was preferred on Singh who pleaded “not guilty” to the offence.

The prosecution counsel, B.B. Bala, asked for the defendant’s remand and a date for trial.

However, counsel to the defendant, Efe Solomon Izokor, appealed to the court for an oral application fo.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................read more at https://afimag.com/anti-graft-agency-arraigns-indian-for-allegedly-stealing-200-000-in-lagos/.

Breaking: NPF Bar State Owned Security Outfit, Guards, Others From Participating In Election Management

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has barred State-established and owned security outfits or organizations, quasi-security units, and privately-owned guard and security outfits from participating in election security management.

Usman Alkali Baba, also ordered the restriction of all forms of vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation, from 12 am to 6 pm on election day in all states that elections will be conducted.

The order, however, is with exception of individuals on essential services such as INEC Officials, Electoral Observers, Accredited Media and Observers, Ambulances responding to medical emergen....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Read more at https://afimag.com/breaking-npf-bar-state-owned-security-outfit-guards-others-from-participating-in-election-management/

Actress Wunmi Toriola Reveals The Secret Of Her Success

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A Popular Nollywood actress, Wunmi Toriola has disregarded the assumption that she became famous via her affairs with different men. The movie star was accused of reaching the height of excellence by having an extramarital affair with her husband’s friend.

Reacting to the allegations that her six years old marriage hit the rock as a result of her unfaithfulness, the 34-year-old actress said she has been faithful and committed to her marriage.

While saying that the secret of her successful career is hard work, Toriola added that she has worked on many film projects that put her in better position.

She said, “Please, when you see write-ups/videos on Youtube or Tiktok about Wunmi Toriola, ignore it. They are sponsored by unidentified people just to dent my name. The only thing that puts food on my table is my fanbase and .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Read more at https://afimag.com/actress-wunmi-toriola-reveals-the-secret-of-her-success/

Okowa, PDP Governors Betrayed Our Desire For Southern President – Wike

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Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has said some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors almost thwarted the desire for a southern Nigerian to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.

Governor Wike, explained that he contested the PDP presidential primary last year because of his firm belief that the south should produce President Buhari’s successor.

He made the assertion during the Rivers State student community town hall meeting/interactive session at the Obi Wali International Conference centre, Port Harcourt.

Governor Wike, while addressing the students said he has no problem with any of them who voted for any of the two major presidential candidates from the south in the ....................................................................................................................Read more at https://afimag.com/okowa-pdp-governors-betrayed-our-desire-for-southern-president-wike/.

Former Commissioner Jailed Three Years For Diversion Of N180m

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The former commissioner of Transport in the Rochas Okorocha administration of Imo State, Laseberry Okoafor Anyanyu has been sentenced to three years imprisonment by High Court, Owerri, Imo State.

The court, presided by Justice K. A Lewanya, on March 14, 2023, found the former commissioner guilty on a four count charge that bordered on abuse of office and fraudulent diversion of N180, 000,000 (One Hundred and Eighty Million Naira only).

He was accused of diverting the said sum from the account of the Imo Transport Company to Oma Oil & Industries Ltd, a company in which he has interest through phony contracts.

The defendant had pleaded not guilty to the four counts, setting the stage for the matter to proceed to trial. In the course of trial, the prosecution called three witnesses and tendered several documents which were admitted in .................................................................................... Read more at https://afimag.com/former-commissioner-jailed-three-years-for-diversion-of-n180m/

Rivers Govt Cautions Amaechi Against Playing Politics With State’s Abandoned Properties

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The Rivers State Executive Council has described as unconscionable the attempt by former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi to instigate hostility between Igbos and the people of the State over legally foreclosed issue of abandoned property of non-indigenes.

It will be recalled that Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State, had recently promised the Igbos that if they voted for his crony, APC governorship candidate, Tonye Cole in Saturday’s election, the State return to Igbo owners their property declared abandoned by the military government immediately after the Nigerian Civil War.

Addressing journalists in Government House, Port Harcourt after the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, the Rivers State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor, SAN, described Amaechi’s obnoxious attempt to play politics with the hot button issue of abandoned property that is considered legally closed and cannot be revisited as ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Read more at https://afimag.com/rivers-govt-cautions-amaechi-against-playing-politics-with-states-abandoned-properties/

What Guardiola Said About Arsenal Winning Premier League Title

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As Manchester City and Arsenal have been going head-to-head for the Premier League title, the Manchester City head coach, Pep Guardiola has said that Gunners are at the edge of lifting the title.

The famous coach also said that the desire triggering Arsenal’s late winners is something that his side cannot attain despite their wealth of experience.

Recall that Arsenal have been maintaining their lead in recent weeks and have needed dramatic late winners to beat Manchester United, Aston Villa and Bournemouth in 2023 alone.

In his response, Guardiola said the Gunners’ desire to end a 19-year unsuccessful run is grounded on their ability to withstand pressure and ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Read more at https://afimag.com/what-guardiola-said-about-arsenal-winning-premier-league-title/

5 killed, Regional Governor, 10 Others Injured In Somalia Suicide Attack

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No fewer than five persons were killed and 11 others, including a regional governor, injured in a suicide attack on March 14, 2023, in southern Somalia.

A police commander, Hussein Adan said a vehicle laden with explosives rammed into a guest house hosting government officials in Bardera, 450 kilometres (279 miles) west of Mogadishu, destroying part of the building.

Adan said, ”The explosion destroyed most parts of the building and five security guards died in the blast. Eleven people, including the governor Ahmed Bulle Gared.”

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack but the Islamist group, Al-Shabaab, remained a potent force in the troubled Horn of Africa nation despite multinational efforts to degrade its .................................................................................................................................... Read more at https://afimag.com/5-killed-regional-governor-10-others-injured-in-somalia-suicide-attack/

It’s Not God’s Will For Nigerians To Accept Rigged Election, Says Obi

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The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Gregory Obi, has asked Nigerians not to accept the outcome of the presidential election, saying that it is not God’s will.

Obi gave the remark on March 14, 2023, while addressing the party’s legal team assigned to inspect materials used for the February 25 presidential polls.

The LP candidate noted that God doesn’t desire ominous things for his people, and that the wrong things going on in the country are what the ‘Obidient Movement’ intended to transform.

“The problem of Nigeria is accepting what is unacceptable. That’s not God’s wish. God’s wish is when you do the right thing. Is it God’s wish that we remain poor as a country, despite it’s ....................................................................................................................................................................Read more at https://afimag.com/its-not-gods-will-for-nigerians-to-accept-rigged-election-says-obi/

Wike Tasks Civil Service Commission On Employment Of Ten Thousand Youths

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Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has sworn-in members of the State Civil Service Commission, and charged them to commence the promotion of civil servants across all levels immediately.

Governor Wike, who also mandated them to set up the machinery for the employment of the ten thousand Rivers youths into the State Civil Service, said both exercises are not political and must be completed in the next one month.

The commission, sworn-in at Government House, Port Harcourt on Monday has Sir. Clifford Ndu Walter as the chairman with Venerable Richard Okpara, Barr. Osima Gina, Sir. John Pascal Nali and Chief Mike Elechi as members.

Governor Wike warned them against using their offices to witch hunt anybody, but should make sure that they do a thorough ....
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NDLEA Nabs India-bound Businessman With 9.40kg Heroin

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National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has apprehended a businessman, Kingsley Celestino at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja Lagos with over 9.40 kilograms of heroin concealed in false bottoms of his two travelling bags.

The suspect who was in a business class passenger on Qatar Airline flight was captured at Terminal 2 of the MMIA on March 04, 2023 on his way to India.

The suspect who hailed from Nnewi South local government area of Anambra State, was travelling with a Guinean international passport.

It was gathered that the suspect always traveled to India on business class tickets but claimed he engaged on clothing business between Nigeria and ........................................................

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Delta Govt Elongates Civil Service Duration By 5 Years

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Delta State Government has on March 06, 2023, approved a new retirement age for teachers in the public service of the state.

The teachers will henceforth retire at the attainment of 40 years of service or 65 years of age. The same is applicable to non-academic staff of the state-owned Polytechnics and Colleges of Education.

The approvals were part of the resolutions reached at the State Executive Council meeting in Asaba, the state capital.

Briefing newsmen on the resolutions, Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, said that the executive council gave the approval to enable the teachers and the tertiary institutions workers to contribute more to ...................................................................................................

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Regina Daniels Speaks On Survival Of Young Girls In Nollywood

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A famous nollywood actress and wife of Ned Nwoko, the Delta North Senate-elect, Regina Daniels, has aired her views on the chances of young girls surviving at the movie industry.

The award winning actress lamented that the nigerian movie industry is not safe for young girls and urged the producers to halt the act of employing minors.

She complained that little girls in the industry have sacrificed honesty, dignity and pride for movie roles, adding that the societal values have been misplaced.

Daniels, who also doubled as a film producer, disclosed this on her Instagram page on March 06, 2023, and advised celebrities, and movie producers, to say no to child labour and keep the .........................................................................................................................................................

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Kenya’s First Lady Goes Spiritual Over Same-S3!x Marriage

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Kenya’s First Lady, Rachel Ruto has taken the fight against same-s3.!x relationships and marriages in the country to God, as the nation declared national prayers to wipe off the evil.

Describing same-s3!x marriage as untraditional, Ruto said Kenya cannot accept the Supreme Court verdict that upheld the citizens’ right to association.

She added that accepting to have a discussion about LGTBQ in Kenya is like throwing morals into the dustbin.

The First Lady who recently disclosed that homos3xuality remains criminalized in Kenya said, “We should not even try to talk about LGTBQ. This is a conversation we should not even have in our country because accepting it is like throwing our morals into the dustbin.”

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Wilke Harps On Collapsed APC Structure In Rivers

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Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says the electoral fortune of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming governorship election of 11th March 2023 has been boosted.

This is because of the eventual collapse of the party structure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) into PDP in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State

Governor Wike spoke at a brief reception in Ehuda Town in Ahoada East Local Government Area, where Mr. Eric Apia, formally denounced his membership of the APC.

Mr. Apia, until his defection to PDP, was the leader of APC in Ahoada East LGA and the party’s House of Representatives candidate for the National Assembly election that held on 25th February 2023................................................................................................................................................................. Read more at https://afimag.com/wilke-harps-on-collapsed-apc-structure-in-rivers/

NAPPMED Chieftain Charges Members On Quality Service Delivery

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A-Zone chairman of the Nigeria Association of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Dealers (NAPPMED), Ogwashi Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State, Mr. Odili Chuks Shady has called on the members to discharge their duties by the standard of the profession.

Mr. Chuks Odili who made the call in Ogwashi Uku during a chat with newsmen on January 02, 2023, urged ‘Nappmedians’ popularly known as ‘Chemists’ to operate within the scope of the body, adding that the ethical standard of the profession must be observed always.

In his new year message, Odili advised members to abstain from drugs and products restricted by government regulatory bodies including the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ministry of Health, Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN) .............

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According to him, NAPPMED which is an organized body was abreast of the negative implications of going against its norms, and rules of operation.