Yagbonwura embarks on a historic visit to Yaa Naa’s Palace
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Yagbonwura embarks on a historic visit to Yaa Naa’s Palace

Top Stories Tamfitronics The Overlord of the Gonjaland, His Royal Majesty Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewusoale I will on Sunday, June 23, embark on a historic visit to the Overlord of Dagbon Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II in Yendi.In an interaction with Channel One News, the residents highlighted the significance of the visit, expressing hope that it will foster unity and strengthen the bond between Dagombas and Gonjas.The visit is historic because over centuries Dagomba and Gonjas though neighbours, no king especially the Overlords, has ever visited the other. This is the first time Yagbonwura, the king of Gonjaland is visiting the Yaa Naa.This visit is expected to help bring the two kingdoms together for peaceful coexistence.Dagbon and the Gonja Kingdom have well-defined land boundaries compared to Dagbon and the other two kingdoms.To elaborate, from the east,...
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Fire guts Christ Embassy headquarters in Lagos
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Fire guts Christ Embassy headquarters in Lagos

Top Stories Tamfitronics An inferno has engulfed the headquarters of Christ Embassy Church located in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State.An eyewitness confirmed this to Channels Television. Multiple videos on X have also shown the massive edifice being destroyed by fire.The fire which broke out early hours of Sunday caused significant damage to the church property, sending shock waves throughout the immediate community and beyond.Officials of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service are also said to have arrived at the scene to try and put out the fire.The area has been cordoned off by the police to prevent a breakdown of law and order.The church is headed by influential pastor, Chris Oyakhilome.
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China launches Sino-French astrophysics satellite, debris falls over populated area
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China launches Sino-French astrophysics satellite, debris falls over populated area

Top Stories Tamfitronics A Long March 2C carrying the SVOM astrophysics satellite lifts of from Xichang, June 22, 2024. Credit: CNSAHausjrvi, FINLAND A Chinese launch of the joint Sino-French SVOM mission to study Gamma-ray bursts early Saturday saw toxic rocket debris fall over a populated area.A Long March 2C rocket lifted off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center at 3:00 a.m. Eastern (0700 UTC) June 22, sending the Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM) mission satellite into orbit.The launch was declared successful by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) a short time after liftoff.Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are violent electromagnetic explosions which can release as much energy in a few seconds as the Sun will emit over its entire 10-billion-year lifetime.SVOM is a collaboration between the China National Space Administration (CNSA) and Frances Centre national dtudes...
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Synspective raises $44 million Series C round
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Synspective raises $44 million Series C round

Top Stories Tamfitronics Japanese company Synspective has a goal of operating as many as 30 SAR satellites by the end of the decade. Credit: SynspectiveWASHINGTON Japanese radar imaging company Synspective has raised 7 billion yen ($44 million) in a Series C round intended to fuel the expansion of its satellite constellation.The Tokyo-based company announced June 20 it raised the Series C round led by Japan Growth Capital Investment Corporation, managed by Nomura SPARX Investment, Inc., as well as investment limited partnerships operated by JAFCO Group Co., Ltd. and by Mizuho Capital Co., Ltd. Several other institutional and individual investors participated in the round.Synspective, which has launched four synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging satellites to date, says it will use the funding to ramp up production of satellites, develop satellite data solutions and expand its...
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