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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...