NUJ GIVES RIVERS POLICE 14 DAYS TO APOLOGIZE FOR ASSAULTING JOURNALISTS OR FACE MEDIA BLACKOUT. (PHOTO).

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  The Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Rivers State Police Command, demanding a public apology for the assault on five journalists during a peaceful protest in Port Harcourt. Failure to comply, the union warned, would result in a statewide media blackout. In a statement jointly signed by Council Chairman Comrade Paul Bazia and Secretary Dr. Ijeoma Tubosia, the NUJ condemned the police actions as “unprovoked, barbaric, and inhuman,” calling for the immediate identification and prosecution of the officers involved. “The NUJ, as a watchdog of society, will not sit idly by while media practitioners are subjected to barbarism and brutality. Enough is enough,” the statement read, adding that further attacks on journalists would be “vehemently resisted.” The assaulted journalists—Charles Opurum of Channels TV, Allwell Ene of Naija FM, Soibelemari Oruwari of Nigeria Info, Ikezam Godswill of AIT, and Femi Ogunkhilede of Supe...

706 BALLOT BOXES DESTROYED IN FIRE AT INEC OFFICE IN DELTA. (PHOTO).


 706 Ballot Boxes Destroyed in Fire at INEC Office in Delta


The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed a fire incident at its office in Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta State.


In a statement posted on its official X handle on Tuesday, INEC reported that the fire destroyed approximately 706 ballot boxes, 50 election bags, 322 apron vests, and various other items.


The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Delta State, Mr. Etekamba Udo Umoren, confirmed the incident, explaining that it occurred on Monday afternoon due to a power surge following the restoration of public electricity supply.


The fire completely razed the section of the store where petrol generators and other materials were stored. In addition to the ballot boxes and election bags, the fire also destroyed three electric generators, 140 stamps, 50 ballot box seals, and various items such as envelopes, posters, forms, and booklets.


Fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries. The incident has been reported to security agencies and emergency services for a thorough investigation. INEC expressed gratitude to the Nigeria Police Force and the Delta State Fire Service for their prompt response.

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