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    Uganda and Zimbabwe launch first satellites into space

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    History was made today for Uganda and Zimbabwe with the successful launch of the countries first satellites into space.

    The PearlAfricaSat-I (for Uganda) and ZimSat-I (for Zimbabwe to help collect data to monitor disasters, boost agriculture and enhance mineral mapping), were launched into space from Virginia in the United States of America.

    Built by three Ugandan engineers namely Bonny Omara, Edgar Mujuni, and Derrick Tebusek, the PearlAfricaSat, which was named after the first American woman in space, is expected to last three years.

    Ugandans Edgar Mujuni, Bonny Omara, and Derrick Tebusweke.

    According to Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Dr Monica Musenero, the three engineers were sponsored by the Ugandan Government to study aerospace engineering in Japan three years ago.

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    Addressing journalists today, Musenero said the satellite will play a vital role in planning and resource management and environmental impact assessment in the oil and gas industry.

    It will also trim the country’s huge expenditure on procurement of data from countries with satellites.

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    “With our own data, analysis and prediction of weather, water quality, soil fertility, landslides, locusts and armyworm invasion and drought, will be efficient,” Musenero explained.

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    Reacting to the development, Zimbabwe’s government spokesman, Nick Mangwana, wrote in a tweet “History unfolding.#ZimSat1 now space bound!” “This is a scientific milestone for the country.”

    ZIMSAT-1 is a CubeSat like these. Source: NASA.

    The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) also tweeted Monday that the rocket “will carry experiments about plant mutations and mudflow structure, as well as satellites from Japan, Uganda & Zimbabwe.

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    According to Africa-space Generation Advisory Council, 20 satellites have been launched by African states since 2016, totalling 41 satellites on the continent, with Egypt leading the space technology with nine launched satellites.

    Aerospace experts say the average cost of launching a satellite in space is estimated to range from $50 million to $400 million, depending on the type of satellite.

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    Online Confrontation Erupts as Man Urges Internet Spiritualist Uzihben to Embrace Christianity, Met with Counterclaim

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    In a digitally-fueled confrontation that sparked intense debate across social media platforms, an unknown individual challenged prominent Internet Spiritualist Uzihben to embrace Christianity, only to receive a counterclaim from Uzihben urging him to reconnect with his ancestral roots. The fiery exchange of words unfolded on October 3, 2023, and has since become a hot topic of discussion in online communities.

    The dispute, which originated on Uzihben’s social media channel, began when a man, a devout Christian, publicly implored Uzihben to accept Jesus Christ as his savior and renounce his spiritualist beliefs. The man argued that Christianity provided the path to salvation and spiritual enlightenment.

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    In response to the man’s call for conversion, Uzihben retorted with a message emphasizing the importance of ancestral reverence and heritage. Uzihben encouraged the to explore his own ancestral spirituality and traditions, arguing that connecting with one’s roots can be a profound and fulfilling spiritual journey.

    The online exchange escalated as both parties defended their respective beliefs and perspectives. The man reiterated his conviction that Christianity offered the ultimate spiritual truth and salvation, while Uzihben emphasized the value of diverse spiritual paths and the need to respect individual choices.

    As the debate raged on, observers on social media weighed in with a variety of opinions. Some supported the man’s efforts to share his faith, while others praised Uzihben for championing the idea of exploring one’s cultural and ancestral heritage as a source of spiritual fulfillment.

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    While the exchange remained largely civil, it underscored the ongoing tension between different belief systems and the challenges of religious and spiritual dialogue in the age of the internet. The encounter left both the man and Uzihben with firm convictions in their respective faiths and worldviews.

    In the aftermath of this online confrontation, discussions on the role of religion, spirituality, and cultural heritage in personal belief systems continued to reverberate through online communities. It served as a reminder of the diversity of perspectives and the importance of respectful dialogue in an increasingly interconnected world.

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    As the digital age continues to foster global conversations about spirituality and belief, exchanges like this one remind us of the need for tolerance, empathy, and understanding in navigating the complex landscape of faith and spirituality in the modern era.

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    How much is Nigeria International Passport 2023

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    In the year 2023, the cost of the standard 32 pages passport is N70,000 and 64 pages cost N100,000.

     

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    Give us another G5 for APC to win in 2027, Akpabio tells Wike

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    Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. [Twitter:@KingAmakiriTheo]

    Give us another G5 for APC to win in 2027, Akpabio tells Wike

    The G5 is a group of five aggrieved politicians who opposed their party’s decision to elect a northerner and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its flag-bearer in the 2023 presidential election.

    Meanwhile, the Senate President said he wished for another aggrieved group to emerge within the PDP ahead of the next general elections to make things easier for his party.

    “I want to thank you for all your efforts to bring justice to Nigeria,” the Senate President said.

    And I want to thank the G5 Governors.

    “We are very delighted, we are proud to have G5. Please, ensure that in 2027, another G5 emerges so that APC will continue to do well in this country. And if you like, you can add two more, make it G7 and not only G5,” Akpabio added.

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