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University of Nigeria, Nsukka has made breakthrough by producing first made in Nigeria five seater electric car. Mr Jelani Aliyu, the Director -General of National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDCD) commended University of Nigeria Nsukka for being the first to produce electric car in the country. Aliyu made the commendation in Nsukka on Monday during the unveiling of a 5- seater Electric Car named’ Lion Ozumba 551″ produced by the Faculty of Engineering of the university. He urged other universities in the country to emulate UNN desire in  given  serious attention to issues concerning  innovations and technology in order to move the country to greater height.  “NADDC on February 6, 2019 invited UNN, University of Lagos, Usuman Danfodo  University and Matrological Institute and urged them to prepare a paper design on how to produce electric car in the country . “The council is happy that UNN is the first to prepare a paper design and produced...

CP John Bassey Abang fdc, is a native of Ogoja in Cross River State, he was born on the 29th February, 1962 and holds a Bachelor Degree Bsc (HONS) in International Studies and Post Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice Administration from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University Zaria and UNILAG respectively. He joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet ASP on the 15th March, 1988.Since then, he occupied various positions in the Nigeria Police Force which included but not limited to the followings, -Divisional Beat /Patrol Officer, Divisional Admin Officer, divisional traffic officer at Ikom Division in Cross River State between 1989-1990. -Unit Commander MOPOL 11 PMF Squadron Calabar in Cross River between (1990-1995). -Pioneer Squadron Commander MOPOL 29 PMF Awka in Anambra State between 1999-2000. -2i/c Ota Area Command, OC Special Enquiry Bureau and Command Pay Master, Ogun State Command between 2000 -2002. -Commandant Police Mobile Training College, Gwoza between 2...

In Continuation of its  unrelenting  effort to restore lasting peace and normalcy to Zamfara State and  ensure all kidnapped victims under captivity of armed bandits and other militia groups are released and reunited with their families, Today being 9th July 2019, the Commissioner of Police,  Zmafara State Police Command  CP Usman Nagogo psc+ has once again perfected the release of eight (8) more persons who were held captive for more than Four months at Birnin Gwari in Kaduna state. The victims who comprises men, women and children were secured release by the Commissioner of Police after he led a team of peace and reconciliation committee that includes the SSA to the Governor on security Alhaji Abubakar Dauran (Justice) and National chairman of Miyatti Allah  Alhaji Muhammadu Ardon Zuru to Madada  in  Dansadau Emirate of Maru LGA. All the victims were handed over hale and hearty to His Excellency Governor Mohammed Bello Matawallen Maradun at...

The Commissioner of Police Zamfara state command has commended the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed A. Adamu, for his support in rooting out criminals in the state, he made this known in a press briefing today at Gusau, the Zamfara state capital while addressing the press.  Excerpts: Gentlemen of the press, you are our weapons of mass destruction and bomb in this journey of success story. You are wonder people that other journalist in other part of the country should emulate. On behalf of officers and personnel of the command, I welcome you to Zamfara state Police command Headquarters, Gusau for another press briefing. First and foremost, i must express my gratitude to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed A. Adamu NPM, mni, for having confidence in me in assigning this important assignment. His operational strategy of operation "PUFF ADDER" no doubt served as an impetus and guiding code in achieving this success. I owe him a lot for continuing guiding...

The Zamfara State Police Command in Collaboration with the State Government has secured the release of eleven more abductees through the government's peace  initiative being perfected by the Commissioner of Police CP Usman Nagogo psc+. The victims who were held captive for more than two months were secured  release by  the Commissioner of Police today being 7th July, 2019. It could be recalled that last week about  forty (40)  Fulanis and Hausas   abductees were secured free  by the Commissioner of police who were later handed over to His Excellency the Executive Governor of Zamfara State Dr. Muhammad Bello Matawallen Maradun. While handing over the victims to His Excellency, CP Usman Nagoggo assures the Governor that the police being the lead agency in internal security will continue to discharge its constitutional responsibility to ensure the state is rid of all criminal  activities.  In his response, Governor Bello Matawalle express...

The above mentioned organization in a press release referenced,  GPSN/OF/107/19 4th July, 2019  Condemned in strong terms the killing of extra judicial killing and destruction of  Otoko Police station in Umuoke Obowo. Global Peace and Sustainability Network (GPSN), an advocacy organization anchored on actualizing peace through community participation and involvement have received a disturbing report of the face-off between some youths and the police at Otoko police station in Obowo LGA as a result of the alleged killing of a youth by the police hereby state as follows: 1. Condemn the killing of a youth in his prime by the alleged killer cop. 2. Condemn the actions of some youths in the destruction of a police station as that amounts to self-help and is unacceptable in a constitutional democracy. 3. Commiserate with the family of Late Ikenna Ogbunigwe over his untimely death as a result of an alleged unprofessional conduct of a police officer of the Otok...

Chief Amaobi Nnoruka, the Chairman of Nnewi Butchers Association has completed his 8 years tenure as the chairman of the association, has conducted election  and will hand over soon. In this exclusive interview with him at his country home, he highlights on the success stories of his administration and challenges facing the association in Nnewi. The issue of Fulani Vigilantee in the South East, cattle colony and others. Excerpts: What is your name Sir. Ans: I am Chief Amaobi Nnoruka ( Ogbuefi Okwuanasoanya Nnewi) I am from Okponuegbu in Umudim Nnewi, Anambra State. Can you tell us, how it has been this eight years, as the chairman of this association. Ans: The eight years of my administration has been fruitful, notwithstanding the many challenges we experienced in the market as butchers. Sir, what positions have you held before this immediate past position as the Chairman Nnewi Butchers Association. Ans: I have held other sensitive positions in Nnewi. I was the f...

The National President of Motorcycle Transport Union of Nigeria, Chief John Onedibe has commended the efforts of Chief Willie Obiano the governor of Anambra state, whom he described as a pillar in the security of lives and property in the state. He made this known yesterday at his country home in Nnewi, while granting interview with newsmen. He said, governor Obiano over the years have shown that security of lives and property is Paramount to the growth and development of any community. He thanked the governor for ceding to their demand of allowing the Union to collect IGR for the state government a situation which has brought lasting peace in the Union, as members are happy, that the harassment they witnessed in the past in the hands of agents is history.  He stressed that Motorcycle operators are a key engine to the growth and development of any government as they constitute the masses at the grassroots.  He however, called on the governor to look into the dem...

Nnewi Market leadership reads riot act to touts, fake insurance brokers Leadership of the Fairly Used and New Motorcycles Dealers Association, (FUNMDA), Nnewi, Anambra state, has frowned at the activities of touts and fake insurance brokers that have taken siege of the market; warning them to stop their illegal activities and sharp practices or face the wrath of the union. President of the market association, Mr. Eloka Ubajekwe, gave the warning  at the weekend during an emergency meeting of the market where he addressed traders and the supposed market touts and fake insurance brokers, in the presence of his executive members. He said that the leadership of the market had observed with dismay how the aforementioned had, over a long period of time, adopted sharp practices that fleeced majority of the customers of their hard earned money, as well as the attendant loss to the real traders/dealers. According to Ubajekwe, the business of the "hustlers", who have no shops ...

Anambra govt  disbands AMATAS, constitutes new market body The Anambra state government under Governor Willie Obiano, has disbanded the Amalgamated Market Traders Association, AMATAS, the umbrella body of all markets in the state, which had piloted the affairs of markets in Anambra state for the past twelve years. The state government had consequently, reconstituted the defunct Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association, ASMATA; and go further to inaugurate its 34 member leadership under Mr. Ikechukwu Ekwegbalu, former chairman of Onitsha Main Market, as its President General. Other members of the market body include Jude Agumadu, Ist Vice; Obinna Okechukwu, 2nd Vice; Chinwendu Ezeigwe, Woman Leader; Rosemary Anazodo, Secretary General; Nelson Ojukwu, Treasurer; and Ikechukwu Victor Orizu, Welfare Officer. Chief G.U Okeke, Chief Innocent Chukwuma and Chief Rommy Ezeonwuka will also serve as patrons to the market body. The ASMATA, as reconstituted, will have t...

Chief Medical Director Assured Of Move To Permanent Site Soon The management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, Anambra state, says its medical services would soon kick-off at its permanent site to decongest the temporary site. NAUTH’s Chief Medical Director, Professor Anthony Igwegbe, who made the disclosure on Wednesday in Nnewi said the hospital had outgrown its temporary site in terms of manpower and services it provided. Igwegbe said construction work was ongoing at the permanent site located between Nnewi and Oraifite communities. He expressed optimism that very soon, partial movement would commence and some clinics would be relocated to the new site, including the outpatient department. He told our this paper that when the movement begins, the inpatients would remain at the temporary site until there are enough buildings and facilities that could accommodate them. “This is the first phase of our movement that we hope to accomplish soon....