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Electronic Motorbikes Available In Nigeria By Q1 2023
Electronic Motorbikes Available In Nigeria By Q1 2023
By Michael Mike
Nigerians are to have the pleasure of having electronic motorbikes as Isreali and Japanese tech companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with NASENI PAN to assemble them in the country by the first quarter of 2023.
The Isreali Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman at the official launch and signing of the MoU on the introduction of electronic motorcycles into the Nigerian market by 2023 on Thursday in Abuja, said: “Today we are launching a real exciting project, a project that is a partnership between isreali and Japanese companies taking place in Nigeria.
“The project is timely because it will create a project that will work for Nigeria. We are talking bringing in electric motorcycles into Nigeria which will be a programme of green environment, cheaper way of transport, safer way of transport, it even has within it a technology that can help ensure that the motorcycles are only used for legal and appropriate means.
“Launching of electronic mobile motor cycles with devices that can detect illegal activities. Here we have isreali and Japanese tech companies with Nigerian entrepreneurs.”
The Executive Vice Chairman NASENI, Prof. Mohammed Haruna said, “We are the technology house of Nigeria, in the past, attempts to domesticate certain technologies in this country especially the automobile industry has not worked.
“NASENI has come into this partnership; Nigeria will not just be consuming this technology; we are here to ensure that we domesticate, produce and manufacture in Nigeria. We are Nigerians that after this collaboration the automobile industry will never be the same again.”
Chairman PAN, Ahmed Aliyu, said,
“This day is historic and memorable because NASSENI has set the ball rolling, technically NASENI has been ingenious. It has opened up the technological environment in Nigeria. And this partnership between Israel, Japan, NASENI with PAN as a facility where the assembling will be done.
The Chief Executive Officer of Wichtec, Chido Nwankwo, “If you look at what is happening all over the world right now you see that energy has become an issue. And this technology will go a long way to ease off the cost of movement and our duty is to take it to other parts of Africa.”
Chief Innovating Officer, Musashi Seimitsu, Toshihisa Otsika, “We been working for automobiles for the past 40 decades and we want to contribute to the African economy. What we want to achieve is to make Africa self sustainable through our product.”
Director of Paramera, Ayul Faz,
“We believe this is going to change so many things in Nigeria, it will improve transportation, greener energy and create jobs because we are going to build and assembly plant here in Nigeria”
Collins Igwe, a representative of
Heritage bank said, “We are very happy that they are bringing a technology that is not currently in this part of the world and we are very happy and hopeful that it will create jobs.”
Deputy CEO of SIXAI, Sasi Shilo, in his contribution said, “Our vision is to solve problems in the technology ecosystems. We plan to bring technology that will improve the finance service and reduce air pollution in Africa.”
Soldier Wife Arrested in Abuja vehicle theft case
By: Zagazola Makama
A notorious female suspect, Blessing Yusuf, aged 29, was arrested on April 25, 2025, by operatives of the Scorpion Squad, following a successful investigation into a vehicle theft case.
Sources disclosed that Yusuf, a resident of Kwali Area Council and wife of a serving Nigerian Army soldier, L/CPL Yusuf Yunnusa, who was arrested on April 19, 2025, was tracked down through digital forensic intelligence after fleeing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) upon learning of her husband’s arrest.
Sources said during preliminary investigations, Yusuf confessed during interrogation that she had initiated the idea of stealing a vehicle to cover her medical expenses.
She admitted to ordering a set of Toyota Corolla keys online via Jumia and later using them to steal a car at the Federal Secretariat. While her husband moved the vehicle, she provided cover and distracted passersby. After the theft, they transported the stolen car to Kwali.
Both suspects are currently in custody undergoing further interrogation.
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FCT Police arrest woman for suspected child trafficking in Abuja as she claims she Purchase the Child from her father for N500K
FCT Police arrest woman for suspected child trafficking in Abuja as she claims she Purchase the Child from her father for N500K
By; Zagazola Makama
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a woman, Vera Onyebigwa, in connection with a suspected child trafficking case.
Police sources told Zagazola Makama that On April 25, 2025, at about 2:00 p.m., a distress call was received at G/Lada Division regarding a suspected child trafficking incident near the timber shed area.
The sources said Police operatives were quickly deployed to the scene, where they apprehended Onyebigwa, a resident of No. 38 Murtala Mohammed Way, Benin City, Edo State, who was found in possession of a 6-year-old female child, whose identity remains unknown.
According to the sources, Preliminary investigations revealed that Onyebigwa had allegedly purchased the child from her father for ₦500,000 and was planning to transport her to Benin City.
The child’s cries attracted the attention of a Good Samaritan, who immediately notified the police, leading to the child’s rescue.
The sources added that the child is currently in protective care, and an investigation into the matter is ongoing.
FCT Police arrest woman for suspected child trafficking in Abuja as she claims she Purchase the Child from her father for N500K
EFCC operative allegedly linked to accident in Cross River
By: Zagazola Makama
Two persons sustained injuries following a serious lone accident allegedly caused by suspected operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) along Abakpa/Igoli Road in Ogoja, Cross River State.
Zagazola Makama gathered from police sources that the accident, which occurred at about 10:45 a.m. on Friday, involved a BMW car with driven by one Bassey Precious, aged 27, with a passenger identified as Caleb Fidelis Okem, aged 24.
The sources said that a white Toyota Hiace bus, occupied by armed men suspected to be EFCC operatives carrying AK-47 rifles, intercepted the BMW and attempted to force it to a stop. One of the operatives reportedly entered the vehicle and tried to take control, leading to a scuffle with the driver.
During the struggle, Precious allegedly refused to yield, causing the vehicle to lose control, somersault, and crash. The EFCC operatives immediately fled the scene, abandoning the injured occupants.
The victims were promptly rushed to the General Hospital in Ogoja, where they are currently receiving treatment and are reported to be responding well.
The police source said that the Cross River Police Command confirmed the incident and efforts were ongoing to identify and locate the operatives involved for further investigation and appropriate disciplinary action.
The EFCC is yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident.
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