Ahmed Ture

Ahmed Ture
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Aug
20
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
“Don’t Distract Otti with Talks of APC, 2027” – “Ikenga Gburugburu” Cautions Deputy Speaker, Ben. Kalu

“Don’t Distract Otti with Talks of APC, 2027” – “Ikenga Gburugburu” Cautions Deputy Speaker, Ben. Kalu

Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, , ,
The Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom and President of United Abia Artists and Patriots (UAAP) feels compelled to address the recent utterances of Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, which threaten the fabric of our democracy. We urge him to desist from making undemocratic statements, as Nigeria is not a one-party state. We reject the notion that every governor must come from the APC simply because the party holds power at the center. This idea contradicts democratic principles and the rule of law. There is no law in Nigeria mandating governors to come from a particular party. The APC's…
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Aug
19
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
UN Reports Record Number of Aid Workers Killed in 2023

UN Reports Record Number of Aid Workers Killed in 2023

Africa, Breaking, Charity
In a sobering report released on World Humanitarian Day, the United Nations revealed that a record number of aid workers lost their lives while on duty in 2023. A staggering 280 humanitarian workers were killed worldwide, with the majority (163) meeting their demise in Gaza. However, the crisis in Sudan and South Sudan also saw a significant number of aid workers being killed, highlighting the dangers faced by humanitarians in conflict zones. Benin's Market Revamp Sparks Mixed Emotions In Benin, efforts to modernize the sprawling Tokpa market in central Cotonou have been met with mixed feelings among vendors and shoppers.…
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Aug
19
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
Senegal Achieves Technological Milestone with Launch of Inaugural Satellite

Senegal Achieves Technological Milestone with Launch of Inaugural Satellite

Africa, Breaking, Technology, World News,
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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Aug
19
2024
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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

Breaking, Politics, World News,
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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Aug
18
2024
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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

Breaking, Nigeria,
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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