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Apr
30
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Saudi Arabia: 5 Things President Tinubu Told Bill Gates

Saudi Arabia: 5 Things President Tinubu Told Bill Gates

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency, World News
Five Things Tinubu Told Bill Gates In Saudi Arabia President Bola Tinubu on Sunday meet with Microsoft Founder and Philanthropist, Bill Gates, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. During the meeting President Tinubu spoke extensively about the role technology will play in ensuring his government delivers its promises to the Nigerian people. Below are five major things the President told Bill Gates during their meeting. Technology is the enemy of corruptionTinubu told Bill Gates that technology will play a pivotal role in his government’s fight against corruption that has for too long…
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Apr
20
2024
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Israel Launched Missiles As Well As Drones At Iran – Officials Say

Israel Launched Missiles As Well As Drones At Iran – Officials Say

Foreign Affairs, Columns/Opinions/Letters, International, News Flash, World News
Israel Launched Missiles As Well As Drones At Iran – Officials Say Israeli warplanes fired missiles on Iran during a retaliatory strike early Friday morning, one Western official and two Iranian officials said, suggesting that the attack included more advanced firepower than initial reports indicated. It was not immediately clear the types of missiles used, from where they were fired, whether any were intercepted by Iran’s defenses or where they landed. The Western official and the Iranian officials requested anonymity to discuss classified information. Previously, Iranian officials said Friday’s attack on a military base in central Iran was conducted by…
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Apr
20
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Leadership: 6 Takeaways From Gov Otti’s Lecture At The John Hopkins School Of Advanced International Studies On 19/04

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…
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Apr
19
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Kenya’s Defense Chief, Nine Senior Officers Die In Air Crash

Kenya’s Defense Chief, Nine Senior Officers Die In Air Crash

Foreign Affairs, Mishap, News Flash, World News
Kenya’s Defence Chief, Nine Senior Officers Die In Air Crash Defence Forces Chief, Gen Francis Omondi Ogolla, and nine other senior military officers were killed in a helicopter crash on Thursday. The Kenyan police said there were 12 people in the highest military positions on board but only two survived the air crash. Kenyan President William Ruto convened an urgent meeting of the National Security Council in his office and made the announcement of the tragic news. The helicopter went down in Elgeyo Marakwet county, about 400 kilometres (250 miles) northwest of the capital Nairobi, according to AFP. “The helicopter…
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Apr
19
2024
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Google Sacks 28 Workers Protesting Contract With Israel

Google Sacks 28 Workers Protesting Contract With Israel

Crime, Foreign Affairs, Labour, News Flash, World News
Google Sacks 28 Workers Protesting Contract With Israel Google fired 28 employees following a disruptive sit-down protest over the tech giant’s contract with the Israeli government, a Google spokesperson said Thursday. The Tuesday demonstration was organised by the group “No Tech for Apartheid,” which has long opposed “Project Nimbus,” Google’s joint $1.2 billion contract with Amazon to provide cloud services to the government of Israel. Video of the demonstration showed police arresting Google workers in Sunnyvale, California, in the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian, according to a post by the advocacy group on X, formerly Twitter. Kurian’s office…
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Apr
14
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Surprise As Iran Launches Salvos Of Drones Attacks Against Israel, Not Through It’s Proxy

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…
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Apr
11
2024
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Israeli Airstrike Kills 3 Sons, 3 Grandchildren Of Hamas Leader, Haniyeh

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,…
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Apr
08
2024
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Things To Know About Monday’s Total Solar Eclipse

Things To Know About Monday’s Total Solar Eclipse

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Environment, Information Technology, News Flash, World News
Things To Know About Monday’s Total Solar Eclipse When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on Monday, scientists will be able to gather invaluable data on everything from the Sun’s atmosphere to strange animal behaviors — and even possible effects on humans. It comes with the Sun near the peak of its 11-year solar cycle, setting the stage for a breathtaking display: The corona will glow spectacularly from the Moon’s silhouette along the path of totality, a corridor stretching from Mexico to Canada via the United States. Total solar eclipses offer “incredible scientific opportunities,” NASA Deputy Administrator…
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Apr
08
2024
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Nigeria Police Emerge Best At US Training Program In Jordan

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…
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Apr
08
2024
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Israel Pulls Troops Out Of Southern Gaza

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.…
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