Saudi Arabia on Thursday said as part of its ambitious programme, it would send its first female astronaut into space in 2023. The Saudi Space Commission launched an astronaut programme designed to groom Saudis to go on long and short-term space flights. The monarchy’s state news agency SPA reported that the first flight scheduled for 2023 will carry two Saudi astronauts including a woman, without giving further details. “This will mark an important historic event by sending the first Saudi woman to space,” the SPA said. According to the agency the monarchy will unveil a detailed national space strategy in…
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The Nigeria Army School of Physical Training Zaria has erected the fifth world highest Military Rappelling Tower to combat height phobia in trainees. Brig.-Gen. Abdurraheem Bello the Commandant of the school told newsmen on the sidelines of the National Conference of National Association of Physical, Health Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance, in Zaria on Thursday. He said the tower will enhance troops’ physical and mental fitness, professionalism and timely response to emergencies. The commandant said the tower would help soldiers overcome height phobia and develop confidence. “It is the only tower in the world that has lateral drift attached to…
Kastina State has bagged the best State Pilgrims Welfare Board Award for its consistent in ensuring welfare of pilgrims to the annual Holy Pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The award was presented to Gov. Aminu Masari, at the 2022 Hajj Lecture/Award, organised by the Independent Hajj Reporters on Thursday in Abuja. Presenting the award, Mr Muhammad Ibrahim, the National Coordinator of Independent Hajj Reporters, said that the award was based on the performance of the state from 2015 to 2022 in Hajj operations. Ibrahim said that the state government has been consistent in providing support for intending pilgrims from the onset…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Usman Baba has directed all police personnel in the country to be neutral in all processes for the 2023 general elections. Baba gave the directive on Thursday in Abuja at the opening of a conference for Strategic Police Managers, consisting of officers from the rank of Commissioners of Police and above. He also directed them to always be alert during security deployments for the elections and exhibit high degree of professionalism and fairness in dealings with all political parties. “We are also expected to adopt a professional orientation that emphasises democratic values and respect…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved $20 million concessional investment to support the second phase of the COVID-19 Off-Grid Recovery Platform (CRP). This is contained in a statement issued by Olufemi Terry of Communication and External Relations Department of the AfDB on Thursday. The CRP is a blended finance initiative to unlock private capital for companies to mitigate the negative impacts of the pandemic. This would be done to advance access to clean electricity and ensure a green economic recovery. According to the statement, the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), a multi-donor fund…
FBNInsurance on Thursday in Lagos rebranded to Sanlam Life and General Insurance Nigeria Ltd. following its acquisition by Sanlam, a non-banking financial services company. The Chief Executive Officer, Sanlam Pan Africa (SPA) Life Insurance Cluster, Mr Robert Dommisse, said at the inauguration that the rebranding would apply to life and general insurance businesses of the firm. Dommisse said the new name of the insurer would be Sanlam Life Insurance Nigeria Ltd. and Sanlam General Insurance Nigeria Ltd., respectively, with the motto: “Live With Confidence.” He said the rebranding would strengthen Sanlam’s strategy to deliver excellent products and services to clients,…
Summary Attorney General James Sues Donald Trump for Years of Financial FraudDonald Trump Falsely Inflated His Net Worth by Billions of Dollars to Further Enrich Himself and Cheat the SystemTrump, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Eric Trump Used FraudulentStatements of Financial Condition to Obtain Millions in Economic BenefitsLawsuit Seeks to Remove Trump and His Children from Their Roles at the Trump Organization;Ban Them from Future Leadership Roles in New York; Repay $250 Million They Illegally Obtained. New York Attorney General Letitia James today filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, the Trump Organization, senior management, and involved entities for engaging…
The ruling junta in Guinea has launched a violent attack on the current president of ECOWAS ahead of a summit of the organization, denouncing Wednesday’s remarks as a “disgrace”, Africa News has reported. In the attack on Thursday (September 22), the junta accused the ECOWAS president of practicing “clown diplomacy. “The crude lie and the remarks which are similar to intimidation are nowadays retrograde practices which do not honor its author and tarnish at the same time the brand image of ECOWAS. We cannot bear this shame,” said Colonel Amara Camara, secretary general of the transitional presidency. “We are not…
The Deji of Akure Kingdom and Chairman, Ondo State Council of Obas, Dr Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II, will on Thursday 22nd September, 2022 proceed on his annual seclusion otherwise called Ulefunta leave. The annual leave is expected to last for a period of seven days beginning from Thursday 22nd September, 2022 till Wednesday 28th September, 2022, according to a statement by Michael Adeyeye, Chief Press Secretary to the Deji. Oba Aladelusi “will use the period of the annual leave to pray for peace, prosperity and progress of Akure Kingdom,” the statement said. “It is pertinent to notify the general…
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has cautioned job seekers against falling into the hands of scammers, as the service has not commenced any recruitment exercise. The NCoS spokesperson, Mr Umar Abubakar made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Abubakar said that the clarification became necessary following desperate efforts by fraudsters to scam unsuspecting job seekers. “The attention of the Service has been drawn to a fake advertisement for recruitment into the Service. “This is being peddled by some unscrupulous persons who were out to defraud unsuspecting job seekers. “The Service wishes to state categorically that the publication…