Tension as armed herdsmen attack Amotekun operatives in Ondo state
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Tension as armed herdsmen attack Amotekun operatives in Ondo state

Politics tamfitronics Several officers of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun, were injured on Friday following an attack by individuals suspected to be herdsmen in Akure, the state capital.The incident occurred after Amotekun corps members arrested approximately 120 cows that allegedly destroyed farmlands in Osi and Igboba Communities in the North Local Government Area of the state.According to sources, the Amotekun officers were transporting the arrested cows to the state headquarters of the Amotekun Command in Akure.Upon reaching the Sango area of Akure, the herders, armed with dangerous weapons, intercepted the officers on the Akure-Ado expressway and launched an attack to prevent them from taking the cows away.A viral video shows Amotekun officers firing shots into the air to disperse the attackers, while the injured officers were quickly taken to an Amotekun...
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Islamic New Year: Sultan of Sokoto declares July 7 as first day of Muharram 1446 AH

Politics tamfitronics The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially declared Sunday, July 7, 2024, as the first day of Muharram, marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year 1446 After Hijrah.The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu.The statement clarified that the national and various moon sighting committees across the country did not receive any reports of the sighting of the new moon of Muharram on Friday, July 5, 2024, which corresponded to the 29th of Dhul’Hijja 1445 AH. Consequently, Saturday, July 6, 2024, will be the 30th of Dhul’Hijja.The Sultan extended his felicitations to Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of the Islamic New Year and...
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New Accelerator Program to Propel Kenyan Tech Startups Across Africa
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New Accelerator Program to Propel Kenyan Tech Startups Across Africa

Technology tamfitronics Kenyan technology startups are set to receive a significant boost through a new program aimed at facilitating their expansion across Africa. The Chanzo OneSpace Startup and Scaleup Accelerator (COSSA) was officially launched yesterday in Nairobi, an initiative spearheaded by Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre Special Economic Zone (TRIFIC SEZ), ONESPACE, and Chanzo Capital.The COSSA program is designed to provide participating startups and scaleups with vital resources, including capital, capacity building, and access to a supportive business community. This initiative is part of a broader effort to help Kenyan tech companies grow and access new markets across the continent.Investment, Trade, and Industry Cabinet Secretary,...
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Saudi Scouts Showcase Remarkable Success at International Jamboree in US

Technology tamfitronics Saudi Scouts Showcase Remarkable Success at International Jamboree in USSaudi scouts taking part in the 3rd International Muslim Scouts Jamboree in the US have shown remarkable progress in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).The week-long summer camp witnessed an outstanding participation with a delegation from the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association (SASA).The event took place at Camp Strake in Houston, Texas from June 30 and will end on July 6.Organized by the National Islamic Committee on Scouting under the supervision of Boy Scouts of America, the jamboree holds various competitions in the basics of electrical and electronic engineering and designing robots using specialized software and hardware.Saudi Scouts Showcase Remarkable Success at International Jamboree in USThe Kingdom’s scouts showed an impressive passion for developing research and innovation skills.The...
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