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Apr

2024

Leadership: 6 Takeaways From Gov Otti’s Lecture At The John Hopkins School Of Advanced International Studies On 19/04

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, International, News Flash, World News

Leadership: 6 Takeaways from Gov. Alex C. Otti 's Lecture at the John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies on 19/04 Transitioning from economic dependence by about 83% of the states in Nigeria to a point of economic independence and viability requires deliberate planning and most importantly, a clear understanding of the dangers posed by the present "feeding bottle" system. If the states are to become viable to the point where they are able to meet their obligations to the citizens without recourse to Abuja, the citizens must get involved, and actively too. From following the selection of candidates at…

Apr

2024

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Surprise As Iran Launches Salvos Of Drones Attacks Against Israel, Not Through It’s Proxy

Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash, World News

For the first time, Iran is launching salvos of drones attacks against Israel, not through it's proxy asymmetric tactics, but directly. One can never be sure of the deceptive Persian military antics but it appears that the drone attacks are a first wave aimed at overwhelming Israel's Iron Dome defense system and paving the way for ballistic missile attacks. The UK has scrambled Typhoon fighter jets to mitigate as well as fierce Israeli allies, the US providing additional air force protection directly and by way of Intel. What is clear is that Israel and Iran are in a de facto…

Apr

2024

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Israeli Airstrike Kills 3 Sons, 3 Grandchildren Of Hamas Leader, Haniyeh

Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash, Obituary, War, World News

Israeli Airstrike Kills Three Sons, Three Grandchildren Of Hamas Leader, Haniyeh Three sons and three grandchildren of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza refugee camp, according to the Hamas-affiliated news agency, Shehab. Haniyeh told Al Jazeera his children were visiting relatives for Eid at the Shati refugee camp in northern Gaza when they were targeted. The Hamas chief decried what he described as Israel’s brutality, but he stressed that Palestinian leaders will not back down if their families and homes are targeted. The Hamas chief decried what he described as Israel’s brutality,…

Apr

2024

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Nigeria Police Emerge Best At US Training Program In Jordan

FGN, International, News Flash, Security, World News

Nigeria Police Emerge Best At US Training Programme In Jordan Officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have excelled and emerged the best at the just-concluded US Special Program for Embassy Augmentation Response (SPEAR) team mission at Amman, Jordan. The training, which commenced on March 10, 2024, and concluded on April 3, 2024, was designed to enhance the team’s skills in responding to various emergencies and tactical situations. The programme was conducted by the US Navy Seals and covered a wide range of topics, including several tactical drills and assessments, ensuring a well-rounded and thorough learning experience. Speaking at the…

Apr

2024

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Israel Pulls Troops Out Of Southern Gaza

International, News Flash, War, World News

Israel Pulls Troops Out Of Southern Gaza Israel on Sunday pulled all its troops out of southern Gaza, including from the city of Khan Yunis, the military and Israeli media said, after months of fierce fighting with Hamas militants left the area devastated. But the military, known as the IDF, said a “significant force” will continue to operate in the rest of the besieged Gaza Strip. “The 98th commando division has concluded its mission in Khan Yunis,” the army said in a statement to AFP. “The division left the Gaza Strip in order to recuperate and prepare for future operations.…

Mar

2024

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44-Year-Old Faye Wins Senegal Presidential Election 10 Days After His Release From Prison

International, News Flash, Politics, World News

44-Year-Old Faye Wins Senegal Presidential Election 10 Days After His Release From Prison Senegal’s anti-establishment candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become president after his main rival on Monday recognised his victory in elections that came barely days after he was freed from prison. The win by the opposition candidate who will be Senegal’s youngest president could trigger a political earthquake with policies that transform the country. Faye, 44, promised left-wing pan-Africanism and to renegotiate gas and oil contracts, with Senegal due to start production on recently discovered oil and gas reserves later this year. The opposition candidate has…

Mar

2024

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Argentines Abandon Dollars For Bitcoin To Tackle Inflation

Business, Economy, International, News Flash, World News

Argentines Abandon Dollars For Bitcoin To Tackle Inflation Argentines are abandoning the US dollar in favour of Bitcoin as the cryptocurrency’s value reached an all-time high this month. The trend persists as Argentines search for a solution to the country’s accelerating inflation. According to Business Insider, Argentine purchases of Bitcoin jumped to their highest weekly level in 20 months. In the first week of March, the number of weekly Bitcoin purchases in the country increased to 34,700. That was more than double the number of buyers in February. This uptick aligns with Bitcoin’s significant appreciation in recent months, climbing up…

Mar

2024

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U.S Govt Announces 3 New Initiatives For Nigeria’s Creative Sector

Economy, International, News Flash

U.S Govt Announces Three New Initiatives For Nigeria’s Creative Sector The U.S. government, on Wednesday announced three new opportunities for Nigerians in the creative economy sector. Ms. Lee Satterfield, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs made the announcement while delivering a foreign policy speech at the University of Lagos. She is currently in Nigeria on an official visit till March 22. Satterfield, in her remarks, underscored the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to deepening educational and cultural ties between Nigeria and the U.S.. “Today, I want to announce the launch of the Africa Creative TV(ACTV)…

Mar

2024

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Progress Report On The Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline

Business, Economy, International, News Flash, Presidency

🚨BOOM PROGRESS REPORT ON THE NIGERIA-MOROCCO GAS PIPELINE : ●MD/CEO of NNPCL, Mr Mele Kyari says Final Investment Decision(FID) to be made by December. ●Discussions are progressing as Nigeria aims to establish gas pipelines traversing thirteen African nations and extending to Europe. ● ⁠The agreement to build the $25bn, 48” x 5,300Km pipeline from Nigeria to Dhakia (Morocco) was signed by the NNPCL in 2017. ●Project is expected to transport around 30billion cbf of gas annually when completed. ● Gas, as an alternative source of energy and a potent means of economic diversification, remains a priority for the President Tinubu-led…

Mar

2024

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Gov Otti Commends Nigerian Women On 2024 International Women’s Day Celebration

Abia State, Good Governance, International, News Flash

GOV OTTI COMMENDS NIGERIAN WOMEN ON 2024 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATION Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has congratulated Nigerian women as the world celebrates this year's International Women's Day, Friday March 8, 2024. Governor Otti commended the women for their resilience and devotion to duty, not only at the home front but also in the workplace and society at large. This, according to the Governor, has been despite numerous challenges that both nature and the society have imposed on them. He described Nigerian women as epitome of grace, knowledge, beauty and strength, who have achieved so much in…