Dez Mayorz News, Port Harcourt (2026)

10/08/2026

Ozoana Keona Omasirchukwu Goes To Church

Baby Ozoana Keona Omasirchukwu was taken to church on Sunday, August 9, 2026, for a special dedication and thanksgiving at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Mile 2, Port Harcourt.

The dedication took place at 6:00 a.m. Mass, brought family members, friends, and well-wishers together to celebrate the arrival and dedication of the baby.

The ceremony was held under the theme “A Special Blessing”, with the biblical scripture from 1 Samuel 1:27 — “For this child I have prayed…” serving as the central message of the occasion.

The family expressed gratitude to God for the gift of Ozoana Keona, describing the child as a cherished blessing and a testimony of answered prayers.

The church dedication featured prayers and blessings for the child, as the family committed Ozoana Keona into God’s care and sought divine guidance, protection, good health and grace throughout the child’s life.

The baby is the daughter of Obinna Ozoana, one of the organizers of Dmoma Awards.

09/08/2026

Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara in a group photograph with members of the Sen Magnus Abe-led Reconciliation Committee of the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State during their visit to Government House, Port Harcourt on Sunday.

09/08/2026

A man identified as Bro Innocent has been allegedly $țàbbed to death by his Wife, Sis Sarah in Abia 😭
They got married on 20th December, 2025.

09/08/2026

STS-FID Neutralises Notorious ‘Acid’ In Imo, Recovers AK-47, 56 Rounds Of Ammunition

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The Special Tactical Squad–Force Intelligence Department (STS-FID) of the Nigeria Police Force has neutralised a suspected notorious bandit kingpin, Ojiogu Elumah Martin, popularly known as “Acid,” during a gun battle in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State.

Dez Mayorz News gathered that the police operation, conducted in the early hours of August 6, 2026, was part of an intelligence-led crackdown on a criminal network allegedly responsible for a series of killings, attacks, pipeline vandalism, arson and other violent crimes across Ohaji/Egbema and neighbouring communities.

The operation was carried out by STS-FID operatives led by Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Victor Ogbeide Godfrey, following the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, PSC (+).

According to the Force, the operation was specifically aimed at apprehending members of the criminal group allegedly linked to the killing of HRH Eze Barrister Paulinus Ekwueme, Ochia I of Ochia Kingdom, his security guards and other victims.

How ‘Acid’ Was Killed:
The police said operatives stormed the suspected hideout of Ojiogu at about 1:30 a.m. on August 6.
On sighting the security personnel, the suspect allegedly opened fire, prompting a gun battle that lasted several hours.

The police said the operatives eventually overpowered and neutralised the suspect, while other members of the gang fled into the surrounding forest.

Recovered from the scene, according to the Force, were one AK-47 rifle, three magazines and 56 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition.

Police Probe Alleged Criminal Activities:
Preliminary investigations by the STS-FID indicate that “Acid” was allegedly the leader of a criminal group linked to several violent incidents in Ohaji/Egbema between 2024 and 2026.

The group is being investigated over several killings, attacks on businesses and alleged acts of vandalism.

Among the incidents under investigation is the burning of equipment belonging to Waltersmith Industrial Park during construction along Awarra Road. The equipment reportedly included a Caterpillar machine and a bulldozer.

The group is also being investigated for the alleged destruction of Oilserv equipment, including an excavator, a Caterpillar machine , and welding equipment.

Police investigators are further examining allegations linking the group to the sabotage of the Shell TNP Awarra–Rumekpe pipeline and repeated pipeline vandalism allegedly involving Seplat, reportedly over grievances concerning recognition.

Alleged Killing Of Informant:
The police also said “Acid” was allegedly responsible for the killing of Emeka Ebere Nwaele on May 12, 2026.

According to investigators, Nwaele was allegedly targeted after “Acid” suspected that he had provided information to the police that led to the arrest of another suspected gang member, Chinwendo Mirabe, alias “K2.”

The allegation forms part of the broader investigation into the activities of the group.
Before the latest operation, STS-FID operatives had reportedly arrested four suspects and neutralised two other suspected members of the group.

Other Killings Under Investigation:
The Nigeria Police Force said investigators are also examining the suspected involvement of the group in a number of killings recorded between 2024 and 2026.

Those mentioned in the investigation include Chikaire Domandu, also known as “Asari,” who was reportedly killed in October 2024; Chimezie Uchenna and Ezeugo Umah, allegedly killed around the same period; Domandu and Uma, reportedly killed in the first week of December 2024; Ibo Sunday, reportedly killed in June 2025; and Nwaugo Ngozi, popularly known as “Igbo,” reportedly killed in May 2025.

The police stressed that the circumstances surrounding the deaths and the alleged roles of suspected members of the group remain under investigation.

Shop Set Ablaze In July:
The group is also being investigated over an attack on the business premises of Mr ThankGod Terry on July 10, 2026.
According to the police, the shop was set ablaze during the incident.

Investigators are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack and determine the roles, if any, played by members of the suspected criminal group.

Ochia Monarch’s Murder:
One of the most serious cases being investigated is the April 10, 2026 killing of HRH Eze Barrister Paulinus Ekwueme, Ochia I of Ochia Kingdom, and five other persons along the Asa/Awara Road in Ohaji/Egbema.

The monarch had reportedly returned to Nigeria after spending approximately five years in the United States and was allegedly invited to a meeting at Ochia.
According to the police, he was attacked while returning towards Owerri.

The other victims were identified as Amadi Uchechukwu Emmanuel, a traditional leader of Achia; Onyivara Maduabuchi Jornadad, a cabinet chief of Ochia; Gift Broaddic; Abraham Lincoln; and Otor Benjamin.

The Force said preliminary investigation has identified “Acid” as the suspected leader of the criminal group allegedly connected with the attack.

Police Vow To Pursue Fleeing Suspects:
The Nigeria Police Force said investigation into the activities of the group remains ongoing, stressing that efforts are underway to apprehend members who escaped during the operation.

The Force assured residents of Ohaji/Egbema and the wider public that anyone found to have participated in the alleged crimes would be brought to justice.

The police also appealed to members of the public to provide credible information that could assist investigators in locating fleeing suspects and preventing further attacks.

The Force reiterated its commitment to intelligence-led operations against criminal networks across the country.
Investigation is ongoing.

Dez Mayorz Report,
August 9, 2026.

Credit: Nigeria Police Force
CSP Ani Iniedu, ANIPR
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja

09/08/2026

RIRS Chairman, Sir Israel Egbunefu Advocates Digital Revenue Reform at Rivers LG Chairmen’s Workshop

- Urged Rivers LG Chairmen to Go Digital, End Multiple Taxation.

Dez Mayorz Report.

The Chairman of the Rivers State Internal Revenue Service, Sir Israel O. Egbunefu, FCTI, has urged Local Government Chairmen across the state to abandon fragmented revenue practices and embrace digital, cashless systems as part of a broader effort to increase internally generated revenue without imposing additional burdens on businesses and residents.

Egbunefu made the call on Saturday while delivering a lecture on “Increasing Internal Revenue” at a two-day capacity-building workshop for Local Government Chairmen organised by the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Rivers State Chapter, at the Garden City Hotel, Port Harcourt.

The workshop, themed “Enhancing Capacity for Effective Leadership and Service Delivery,” brought together council chairmen and other stakeholders for discussions on revenue generation, healthcare delivery, public procurement, security and local government administration.

Egbunefu said the state’s revenue system needed to move decisively toward technology-driven administration, arguing that digital payments and integrated collection platforms would make revenue transactions more transparent, traceable and efficient while reducing leakages.

He advocated a multiple-gateway payment model that would allow taxpayers to make payments through different approved digital channels, reducing reliance on cash and providing government with better data for planning, compliance and economic policy.

“The new tax law is now in force,” Egbunefu told the council chairmen, stressing the need for governments, businesses and taxpayers to adapt their systems to the changing regulatory environment.

He also called for the domestication of the new tax law in Rivers State, while acknowledging that the process would require the appropriate legislative and administrative steps.

The RIRS chairman’s message went beyond revenue collection. He warned that the proliferation of unauthorised levies and overlapping demands could undermine the very economic activity government seeks to tax.

Egbunefu reaffirmed RIRS’s commitment to protecting legitimate businesses and investors from illegal taxation and harassment, warning that individuals who impose unauthorised taxes or collect revenue outside the approved framework would be held accountable.

He particularly condemned multiple taxation, describing it as a practice capable of discouraging investment, weakening voluntary compliance and damaging the state’s economic prospects.

Rather than viewing revenue generation as a contest between state and local governments, Egbunefu urged the councils to see the relationship as a partnership for economic development.

He said closer coordination between RIRS and the Local Government Areas could produce a more coherent revenue architecture, improve compliance and ultimately expand the resources available for public services.

The intervention came as Rivers Local Government Chairmen were being encouraged to strengthen their capacity for effective grassroots governance.

The Chairman of ALGON, Rivers State Chapter, and Mayor of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Sir (Hon.) Allwell Ihunda, DSSRS, JP, described the workshop as historic, noting that it was the first programme of its kind specifically organised for Local Government Chairmen in the state.

Ihunda said the knowledge and practical experience gained from the workshop should translate into measurable improvements in governance and service delivery across the 23 Local Government Areas.

He urged the organisers to extend the benefits of the programme across the state, particularly in areas where local capacity remains limited.

Ihunda urged council chairmen to take greater responsibility for primary healthcare facilities within their jurisdictions, including through regular visits, assessment of infrastructure and targeted interventions.

He argued that direct monitoring by council leadership would make it easier to identify gaps in healthcare facilities and determine where local government resources could have the greatest impact.

He also called for interventions to be spread across Local Government Areas, suggesting that even the renovation of one or two primary healthcare facilities in each council could produce a broader statewide impact.

The workshop therefore placed two closely related challenges before the council chairmen: how to mobilise more resources and how to deploy those resources more effectively.

Egbunefu said sustained cooperation between RIRS and the Local Government Areas, combined with technology-driven revenue administration and respect for taxpayers’ rights, would help create a more investment-friendly and economically competitive Rivers State.

The capacity-building workshop is expected to strengthen the ability of council chairmen to translate those reforms into practical governance at the grassroots.

Dez Mayorz Report.
9/8/2026

08/08/2026

If you have this type of drum in your home, shop, restaurant, canteen, hotel, or any business premises, please take a moment to check carefully what is written on it.

Be very careful and pay attention to the little things that may seem insignificant but can matter a lot.

Please watch, check what you have around you, and share this message with others. It could save someone from an avoidable mistake.

Stay safe and have a wonderful day! 🙏

08/08/2026

Nnamdi Kanu’s New Neighbours Speak on ‘Unusual Prisoner’ in Sokoto

Musa Ubandawaki,
Sokoto,
Dez Mayorz Report.

Anxiety and heightened security have become increasingly noticeable across parts of Sokoto metropolis following the transfer of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, to the Sokoto Central Correctional Centre.

The development has drawn the attention of residents, traders, transport operators and other members of the community, particularly those living and doing business around Yar Marina, where the correctional facility is located, a short distance from the Sultan’s Palace.

For many residents, the presence of a high-profile inmate whose case has continued to attract national attention has brought an unfamiliar security atmosphere to the neighbourhood.

Kabiru Mohammed Gobirawa, a veteran journalist and resident of the area, said the situation was reminiscent of another period when a high-profile detainee attracted intense security operations and public attention in the city.

“It is our hope and prayers that the IPOB leader’s presence in the state will not trigger another wave of fear and tension in the state,” Gobirawa said.

Kanu was transferred to Sokoto following his conviction and sentencing by a Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice James Omotosho had authorised the Department of State Services (DSS) to detain him in any correctional facility within the country, a decision that has continued to generate debate among lawyers and observers.

Following the transfer, residents said the security environment around Yar Marina changed noticeably, with increased checkpoints, patrols and restrictions around the correctional facility.

The area is already regarded as a sensitive security location, as it hosts the headquarters of Police Zone 10 and the office of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG).

Yar Marina also carries memories of previous security incidents. Buildings in the vicinity still bear reminders of a 2016 bomb attack in which a policeman was killed while praying in a mosque opposite the AIG’s office.

Another bomb incident occurred the same year at a divisional police station in Unguwar Rogo, where the su***de bomber was reportedly the only fatality.

Against this backdrop, some residents say the arrival of Kanu has added another layer of security concerns to an area already accustomed to heightened vigilance.

A trader, Alhaji Sani Alfa, said residents were continuing with their daily activities despite the increased security presence, but acknowledged that the atmosphere had changed.

“We woke up to heavy deployment around the prison. At first, we did not understand what was happening until we heard that Kanu had been brought here. Since then, things have changed. We are doing business, yes, but with fear and caution,” he said.

Another resident, Fatima Mai Masa, said the increased movement of security personnel had become noticeable.

“There are soldiers, police and vehicles moving at every hour. Even children know something is happening,” she said.

The correctional facility has also become a destination for lawyers, associates, supporters and political figures seeking access to the detained IPOB leader.

The visit to the facility by the Governor of Abia State last week further heightened public attention, with residents saying security operations around the area intensified during such visits.

Muchedi Dan Marina, a businessman operating near the correctional centre, said each high-profile visit brings additional security measures.

“Whenever somebody important comes to visit, the security around here doubles instantly. It creates tension because you don’t know what is happening or what could happen next,” he said.

Kanu also received his lawyer, Dr Maxwell Opara, at the facility last Sunday. Opara reportedly visited alongside four associates.

Another member of Kanu’s legal team, Aloy Ejimakor, had criticised the decision to relocate his client to Sokoto, arguing that the distance could complicate access by his family and legal representatives.

“He has been moved far away from everyone who needs access to him,” Ejimakor wrote on social media.

For residents of Yar Marina, however, the immediate concern appears to be maintaining peace and normalcy in a neighbourhood now under an unusual level of national scrutiny.

Businesses remain open, residents continue their daily routines, and traffic moves through the area, but the heightened security presence has become impossible to ignore.

As Kanu’s legal and political saga continues, Sokoto residents say they hope the development does not translate into renewed tension or insecurity in the city.

For now, Yar Marina remains calm but watchful, with residents closely observing developments around the correctional facility and waiting to see how long the heightened security atmosphere will persist.

07/08/2026

Amb. Desmond Akawor Tells Amaechi to ‘Seek Another Job,’ Vows Massive Votes for Tinubu in Rivers

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The Rivers State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Ambassador Desmond Akawor, has launched a scathing attack on former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, dismissing his political relevance and his political ambitions.

Akawor made the remarks during the inauguration of unit coordinators in Ward 2 of Port Harcourt Local Government Area-the home ward of the Mayor of Port Harcourt, Sir (Hon.) Allwell Ihunda.

Reacting to Amaechi’s vice-presidential candidacy alongside former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Akawor told the former governor to return to his legal profession that he used 15 years to graduate instead of, in his words, “deceiving Rivers people.”

“You have gone to read law; go and practise it and stop deceiving Rivers people,” Akawor said before party supporters.

The Renewed Hope Ambassadors coordinator also expressed confidence in the political strength of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Rivers State ahead of the next general election, revealing that the state has over 172,000 unit coordinators mobilising support across communities.

According to him, the organisation is focused on delivering an overwhelming electoral victory for President Tinubu rather than merely winning the state.

“All the political parties that are not under the coalition should go and seek votes in another state. In Rivers State, we are not talking about victory but the volume of votes we are going to deliver to Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he said.

Akawor argued that Rivers State has benefitted significantly from the administration of President Tinubu through various federal projects and development initiatives, insisting that the state’s electorate would reciprocate by returning the President for another term in office.

The inauguration of the ward unit coordinators forms part of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors’ grassroots mobilisation strategy aimed at strengthening support for President Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) across Rivers State ahead of future electoral contests.

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