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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 Otoko police stati

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 first

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 demand of al

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 the f

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.

Hon Nonso Okafor, member representing Nnewi North LGA at the Anambra  state house of Assembly  has moved a motion calling on the state government to intervene on the issue of excess estimated bills of EEDC. 100 foot road erosion menace and the need to situate a zonal office of Anambra Road Maintenance Agency (ARMA) in Nnewi, for the proper maintenance of roads in the commercial cum industrial city. This motion was moved at the 2nd pleanary of the 7th Assembly this 18th day of June, 2019. Nonso Okafor is smart, Nnewi  nwere madu.

......as Chief Wille Obiano intervene, in the confusion instituted by Dubem Obaze rages. The traditional ruler of Ocheuche Umuodo community in Ogbaru LGA of Anambra state has called on his to subjects remain calm, as the governor of Anambra state, Chief Willie Obiano has intervened in the matter, of unwarranted confusion instigated by Chief Dubem Obaze and his brother Oseloka Obaze through the unlawful instigation and installation of another person as traditional ruler after he was crowned on the 24th of April 2019, by the people of Ocheuche Community.  He said that the brigandage by Dubem Obaze and brother runs foul to the process of crowning and recognition of a traditional ruler in Anambra state.  He pitted Dr Steven Akpati who have allowed himself to be used as a tool to bring confusion in the community, and wondered why Dubem Obaze and his brother with go this far, after a their long years of public service in Anambra state. The traditional ruler emphasized

Pope Francis has lamented what he calls today’s “culture of insults” in the world. Pope Francis In his homily during Pentecost Mass Sunday in St. Peter’s Square, Francis also decried that “the more we use social media, the less social we are becoming.” He warned of the temptation to cling to “our little group, to the things and people we like,” saying it’s only a “small step from a nest to a sect, even within the church.” The pope said that “nowadays, it is fashionable to hurl adjectives” in what’s tantamount to “a culture of insults.” He recommended responding “to malice with goodness.” Francis also said the Catholic Church risks becoming a mere organisation with propaganda as its mission instead of a mission to foster joy and harmony.  

A former governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, fielded questions from reporters in Lagos on the 26th anniversary of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, the recognition of June 12 as ‘Democracy Day’ and the imperative of electoral reforms. Excerpts:  *What is the significance of June 12 as Democracy Day and public holiday?* The significance of June 12 is that the June 12, 1993 election created the current political dispensation we now enjoy. It was the sacrifice made by Basorun MKO Abiola, who refused to compromise and surrender the mandate given to him by the entire country. It is also a celebration of some of our heroes and heroines who lost their lives in the struggle for the creation of sustainable democratic norms in Nigeria. I say this because NADECO that is the father and mother of this democracy was founded, not just to claim the mandate of MKO Abiola, but the original philosophy of NADECO was to fight for respect for democracy in Nigeria. The second reason