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Senegal Achieves Technological Milestone with Launch of Inaugural Satellite

Senegal Achieves Technological Milestone with Launch of Inaugural Satellite

Senegal has reached a historic milestone with the successful launch of its first satellite, GAINDESAT-1A, from California's Vandenberg base on Friday evening. This achievement makes Senegal one of only 12 African nations to possess its own surveillance and telecommunications satellites in space. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye hailed the launch as a significant step towards Senegal's "technological sovereignty," expressing pride and gratitude to all those involved in the project. Maram Kaïré, director of Senegal's space agency, described the launch as a historic day in the country's progress, marking an important step towards becoming a space-faring nation. The nanosatellite, built by Senegalese…
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US Elections: Harris takes the lead while Biden delivers a farewell address at the DNC

US Elections: Harris takes the lead while Biden delivers a farewell address at the DNC

At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, US President Joe Biden will offer a heartfelt parting speech before handing the reins to Kamala Harris as the party's nominee for the next election. Not too long after his abrupt exit and Harris's swift ascent, many of the same individuals who pushed for Biden's removal because of age concerns will be bidding him farewell like a hero. As he approaches 81 years old, Biden is predicted to support Harris—the nation's first Black, female, and South Asian vice president—as the most qualified candidate to carry on his legacy of defending American…
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Mother, Five Children Die After Consuming Contaminated Local Delicacy in Kano

Mother, Five Children Die After Consuming Contaminated Local Delicacy in Kano

A devastating incident has occurred in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, where a widow, Alhakatu Abdulkarim, and her five children lost their lives after eating a local delicacy, Danwake. The victims, who included Bashir, Firdausi, Hafsat, Usman, and Jamilu, passed away shortly after consuming the suspected contaminated food. According to the Kano State Police Command's spokesman, Abdullahi Haruna, the victims were rushed to Gwarzo General Hospital, where they were pronounced dead by medical professionals. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the deaths, with the police awaiting a medical report from the hospital. Preliminary reports…
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Serie A: Osimhen Omitted as Conte’s Napoli Suffers 3-0 Defeat to Hellas Verona

Serie A: Osimhen Omitted as Conte’s Napoli Suffers 3-0 Defeat to Hellas Verona

In their opening Serie A match, Napoli faced a 3-0 loss to Hellas Verona without Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, who is anticipated to depart the club this summer amidst interest from Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. Manager Antonio Conte chose not to include Osimhen in the lineup, awaiting the arrival of Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea. The match took a turn for the worse when star midfielder Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was forced off due to a collision with an opponent before halftime. After the break, Napoli struggled as Dailon Livramento scored the opening goal for Verona from close range. Daniel Mosquera doubled…
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ALLEGATIONS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURFACE AGAINST FORMER ALGON CHAIRMAN, CHIKWE UDENSI

ALLEGATIONS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURFACE AGAINST FORMER ALGON CHAIRMAN, CHIKWE UDENSI

A disturbing report has emerged alleging that Chikwe Udensi, a former National Chairman of the Association of Local Governments in Nigeria (ALGON) and a gubernatorial candidate in Abia State, has brutally beaten his wife, Chidinma Udensi, to the point of almost disfiguring her. According to a statement released by Irene Amos Abbott, a niece of the victim, Chief Udensi has a history of violent behavior towards his wife, with incidents escalating from slaps to severe beatings. The latest incident allegedly occurred when Chidinma requested a divorce, prompting Chief Udensi to lock her in their home and threaten her life. The…
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