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NAF Under Fire: Air Force Probes Alleged Destruction Of Rivers Distillery During Airstrike.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced an investigation into claims that one of its airstrikes destroyed a local gin distillery during operations against illegal crude oil refining sites in the creeks of Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, announced on Friday that the Force has begun steps to verify the situation in line with its Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMR-AP).
Ejodame reaffirmed NAF’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and adherence to international best practices in safeguarding civilian lives and property during its operations. He explained that the strikes in Rivers State successfully disrupted several clusters of illegal crude oil refining sites located deep within the creeks.
The spokesman stated that the air operations, part of NAF’s ongoing counter-oil theft missions, were aimed at curbing economic sabotage and environmental degradation across the Niger Delta region.
According to him, NAF aircraft identified active illegal refining sites hidden within a thickly forested area near Owaza. “The location was completely isolated, with no visible signs of human presence, as confirmed through credible intelligence and aerial surveillance,” Ejodame explained.
He added that the aircrew engaged the targets with precision strikes, neutralising the sites and halting ongoing illicit refining activities.
The National Assembly is set to transmit the State Police (Constitution Alteration) Bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent this week, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has disclosed.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Bamidele made this known in a statement issued on Sunday by his Media Directorate.
He explained that the process would proceed despite four state Houses of Assembly yet to submit their reports on the proposed constitutional amendment.
According to him, the National Assembly expects the remaining states to communicate their decisions before lawmakers resume plenary on November 17, 2026.
“The absence of the remaining reports will not stop the National Assembly from proceeding with the process,” Bamidele stated.
He disclosed that at least 32 state Houses of Assembly had approved the proposed amendment, surpassing the constitutional requirement of 24 states.
The Senate Leader described the development as a significant step towards establishing state police, following more than 15 years of unsuccessful efforts to reform Nigeria’s policing system.
He said, “We are now under obligation to transmit the State Police (Constitution Alteration) Bill, 2026 to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for assent.
“This is a responsibility we must consciously discharge on behalf of our constituents and in the interest of national peace, progress and stability.”
The proposed constitutional amendment seeks to establish a Federal Police Service alongside State Police Services, providing a legal framework for decentralised policing across the country.
Bamidele clarified that the proposal was not designed to create ethnic or state armies but to introduce state-led, community-based policing under clearly defined constitutional safeguards.
Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka has blamed the conduct of some spectators for her angry reaction during her defeat to Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina at the WTA Finals on Saturday, November 14.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The world number two suffered a 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 defeat to Svitolina, with footage showing her swearing in Russian and making angry gestures during the match sparking controversy on social media.
Some commentators interpreted her remarks as an insult directed at Svitolina or Ukrainians. However, the 28-year-old denied targeting her opponent, explaining that her reaction was prompted by spectators who cheered when she made mistakes.
In a statement shared on social media after the match, Sabalenka acknowledged that she lost her temper but insisted that her comments were not directed at the Ukrainian player.
“My comment was not directed at Elina. I was frustrated with a small group of spectators who were aggressively cheering my mistakes, and I reacted emotionally,” she wrote.
“That said, I should have handled my frustration differently, and I apologise to anyone offended.”
Sabalenka also commended Svitolina’s performance, describing the encounter as a great match and wishing her opponent success in the remainder of the tournament.
The incident comes against the backdrop of strained relations between Ukrainian tennis players and their Russian and Belarusian counterparts following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian players have maintained a policy of refusing to shake hands with Russian and Belarusian opponents after matches. They also avoid taking pre-match photographs together.
Brighton winger Zadok Yohanna will miss Nigeria’s return-leg encounter against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in the second qualifying round of the 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations after picking up an injury in the first leg.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
reports that the 19-year-old sustained the injury during Nigeria’s 2-0 defeat to DR Congo at the TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi on Friday, November 13, and was subsequently forced off the pitch.
Yohanna has since returned to England for further medical assessment and treatment, ruling him out of the return fixture.
His absence represents another setback for the Olympic Eagles, who must overturn a two-goal deficit to keep their qualification hopes alive.
The winner of the two-legged encounter will progress to the final qualifying round, where they will face either Sierra Leone or Burkina Faso.
Egypt will host the 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations, which will also serve as the qualifying tournament for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Meanwhile, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has urged his players to remain focused ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) encounter against Tanzania.
The Franco-Malian warned the team against repeating the mistakes that contributed to their previous 3-0 away defeat to Guinea-Bissau.
Chelle said the players had learnt from that setback and must maintain their winning mentality as they prepare for the next fixture.
“We played badly against Guinea-Bissau. We spoke to the players after the game, and our motivation was to bounce back. We played under pressure,” he explained.
“That’s football. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. When you lose, you have to correct your mistakes and focus on the next game.
“This victory is good, but it is important that we think about the next game, which we must also win.”
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