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Rostrum The ancient narrow pathway had become so bad that they could not find their way to their destination as the three moved in a grey Honda Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) being piloted by Dayo who was very mindful of the steering. It was on a Thursday. The 35-year-old Misters Dayo, Emeka and Okon were old time friends who reunited just a few days ago at Nsukka in Enugu State having lost contacts about eight years back, or thereabouts, after their graduation from one of the reputable higher citadels of learning in Nigeria situated in the Eastern part of the country, precisely University of Nigeria Nsukka popularly known by its acronym ‘U.N.N’. What occasioned the long-awaited reunion was the convention of their alma-mater’s alumni body themed ‘The homecoming of UNN Alumni’, which usually held once in a blue moon. Though they never studied in the same department, they were conspicuously best of friends during their school days that people within bega...

Burkina Faso unveils first Electric Vehicle

Burkina Faso has graciously unveiled the country’s first locally produced electric vehicle model, called ITAOUA, marking a remarkable moment in the history of the West African nation.

This records a groundbreaking development in a country traditionally reliant on agriculture.

It's reported that all the parts deployed in the process of manufacturing the car were locally sourced.

The newly built vehicle could reportedly travel up to 330km having been charged, and can only take 30 minutes to be fully charged.

The President, Capt Ibrahim Traore, has promised to release sufficient funds to encourage young talents to come up with mass production of the electric vehicle.

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