Governor Otti Commends Efforts Of Security Men As He Sends-Forth Five Former Service Commanders in Abia State. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has commended the past service commanders who served in the State for their good services rendered to ensure security of lives and property in the State. Governor Alex Otti gave the commendation on Friday, June 20th at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Umuahia during a send-forth ceremony organised by the State Government for 5 out-gone service commanders who served in Abia State. "I want to use this opportunity to thank you so much for the service that you rendered to our State. It is also an opportunity to thank the current service commanders for carrying on from where you left the battle." Governor Alex Otti said that hosting out-gone service commanders has become a tradition of his administration and assured them that Abia State is still their home. "This is a tradition we have established in this State. That, if our service commanders who have served for not less than a year are leaving, we celebrate them. And, we give them small parting gifts to remember when they were here (in Abia). And like the commander of the Nigerian Navy said, it is also a way of encouraging those who are serving to put in their best. Knowing fully well that one day, it will be their turn." "So, I would like to tell the out-gone service commanders that you have a home here in Abia. You can always come anytime to visit us," Gov. Otti assured. The Governor said that based on the cooperation and support of the service commanders, the State was able to cage insecurity and criminal activities. "That, we were able to cage insecurity, kidnapping, armed robbery, banditry, just name it, is because of you. And we were very deliberate about it. These are fine gentlemen who are properly trained," Gov. Otti stated. In their responses, some of the celebrants, including Brigadier General O.O Diya of the Nigerian Army, Navy Captain O. A. Eyitayo of the Nigerian Navy, Dr. Shelema Muhammed Soso of the DSS and Chidi Nnadi of the NDLEA expressed gratitude to Governor Alex Otti for the honour done them and said that, it would encourage the service commanders serving currently in Abia State. They said that they are happy over the achievements made in security and infrastructural developments under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti in Abia State and expressed confidence, that with the good relationship existing between the Governor and the security agents in Abia State, the State would enjoy adequate security. The event attracted many dignitaries including current service commanders. Ctz. UKOHA NJOKU UKOHA Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State, Government House, Umuahia.

There's renewed debate on social media over the safekeeping of ancient Benin Bronzes that have been returned to Nigeria. It was triggered by Canadian-American political commentator David Frum who talked on X about predictions he had made that Benin artifacts returned to Nigeria would disappear. Nigerians X are among those now lashing out over his comments. It comes 24 hours after the Netherlands returned over 100 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, more than a century after the culturally significant sculptures were looted. The handover took place at the National Museum in Lagos. The bronzes are part of numerous artefacts looted by colonialists who and held by museums in Europe. In recent years, Germany, the US, Ireland and Scotland have returned Benin Bronzes. #DWAfrica #nigeria join us on Jaconna for more on all social media and on our website

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Fear of Assassination: Iran’s leader Khamenei chooses three successors, skips son The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly handpicked three potential successors in case he is killed during Israel’s ongoing military campaign — a revelation that signals unprecedented urgency inside Tehran’s highest ranks. According to an investigative report by The New York Times on Saturday, the 86-year-old Supreme Leader, now operating from a fortified bunker, privately named three senior clerics to assume power should he die during the conflict. The Times cites “senior Iranian officials” who say Khamenei made the selections after a string of high-level assassinations by Israeli forces. Significantly, Khamenei’s influential son, Mojtaba, long rumoured to be groomed for succession, was not included in the list. This marks a dramatic shift from years of speculation that a dynastic handover was being engineered behind the scenes, Jerusalem Post also reports on Saturday. “Khamenei has nominated three clerics as potential successors while hiding in a bunker… Mojtaba is not among them,” reported The New York Times, citing confidential Iranian sources close to the leadership. Meanwhile, The Jerusalem Post corroborated the report, noting that the Supreme Leader has also “selected replacements down his military chain of command” in anticipation of further Israeli strikes that could decimate his inner circle. Under normal conditions, Iran’s Supreme Leader is chosen by the Assembly of Experts — an 88-member clerical body. But Khamenei’s reported actions suggest he is attempting to shape that outcome in advance, potentially bypassing traditional structures to preserve his ideological legacy and prevent internal fractures. Analysts say the selection of three clerics, rather than one, reflects both a lack of consensus within Iran’s ruling elite and the urgency of contingency planning as the threat level escalates. While names have not been officially released, the report indicates the candidates are figures trusted by Khamenei and aligned with the regime’s hardline core. Implications Beyond Iran The move has immediate geopolitical consequences. With the region on edge following Israeli strikes on senior Iranian and Hezbollah commanders, the specter of regime instability could further inflame the Middle East. It also raises questions about the viability of Iran’s leadership structure should Khamenei be incapacitated. “Khamenei’s action signals a regime that sees the risk of decapitation as real,” said a senior regional intelligence official quoted in The New York Times. “It is succession planning not in theory — but under fire.” - At jaconna we support peace, follow us on Jaconna on all social media.

🎙 Russia's President Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the 28th St Petersburg International Economic Forum. President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, National Security Advisor, Commander of the Royal Guard of the Kingdom of Bahrain Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Ding Xuexiang, and Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa Paul Mashatile also attended the session. Key statements: 💬 Despite a challenging international landscape, Russia’s GDP has been demonstrating an annual growth rate of over four percent over the past two years, which is above the global average. • Commodities no longer play a defining role in Russia’s economic growth patterns. In 2023, Russia’s non-oil-and-gas GDP increased by 7.2 percent, followed by an additional 4.9 percent in 2024. These are solid figures exceeding the overall GDP growth rates. • Our strategic vector is precisely to actively and consistently transform the structure of the national economy, step by step. We have achieved a great deal in this area, but it is clear that moving forward is critically important, especially in light of the dramatic changes taking place in the world. • Annual inflation has already dropped to single-digit levels below ten percent. As of June 16, it stood at 9.6 percent. Of course, that is still high, but inflation targeting continues. • Over the past four years, employment in Russia has grown by 2.4 million people. Since October last year, the national unemployment rate has stabilised at around 2.3 percent, reaching a historic low. • In terms of youth unemployment, Russia ranks among the best globally, with a rate of approximately seven and a half percent. For comparison, youth unemployment stands at around 16 percent in France and 11 percent in the United Kingdom. • Russia’s economy must become more technologically advanced. We must fully unleash a new phase of the country’s technological development. The key instrument in this regard should be the national projects aimed at securing technological leadership.

#Iran Fires First #Hypersonic Missiles At Israel. TEHRAN – Iran said on June 18 it has fired hypersonic missiles at Israel in the latest round of overnight strikes between the archfoes, hours after US President Donald Trump demanded the Islamic republic’s “unconditional surrender”. In response to Mr Trump’s ultimatum, Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a post on X: “The battle begins.” “We must give a strong response to the terrorist Zionist regime. We will show the Zionists no mercy,” he said. Mr Trump insists Washington has played no part in ally Israel’s bombing campaign, but also warned Iran his patience is wearing thin as the conflict enters a sixth day. Israeli warplanes targeted the Iranian capital before dawn on June 18 after the military issued a warning on social media for civilians in an area known as District 18 to evacuate. Iranian state media reported explosions ricocheting in the Piroozi, Sabalan and Sayyad areas of Tehran. Israel’s military said it struck an Iranian centrifuge production facility and multiple weapons manufacturing sites. Iranian news websites said Israel was also attacking a university linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in eastern Iran and the Khojir ballistic missile facility near Tehran. In retaliation, Iran told residents of Tel Aviv to prepare for an attack, with the Revolutionary Guards claiming its hypersonic Fattah-1 missiles were “repeatedly shaking the shelters” in the commercial hub. “The 11th wave of the proud Operation Honest Promise 3 using Fattah-1 missiles” was carried out, the Guards said in a statement broadcast on state television. Hypersonic missiles travel at more than five times the speed of sound and can manoeuvre mid-flight, making them harder to track and intercept. Iran also sent a “swarm of drones” towards Israel, where the army said it intercepted two over the Dead Sea area. World powers have scrambled for an offramp, hoping to prevent the conflict from spiralling into a region-engulfing war. In separate phone calls with his Iranian counterpart and US envoy Steve Witkoff late on June 17, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty urged a diplomatic solution. Back in Washington on June 17, Mr Trump demanded the Islamic republic’s “unconditional surrender”. He also boasted that the US could easily assassinate Iran’s supreme leader. “We know exactly where the so-called ‘supreme leader’ is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there – We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now,” he wrote on his Truth Social platform. He met with his National Security Council to discuss the conflict, ending after an hour and 20 minutes with no immediate public statement. While he has repeatedly vowed to avoid wading into the “forever wars” of the Middle East, Mr Trump ordered the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier to the region along with a number of US military aircraft. US officials stressed he has not yet made a decision about any intervention. Evacuations Despite international alarm, neither side has backed off from the long-range blitz that began on June 18, when Israel launched an unprecedented bombing campaign targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities. Israel claims its attacks have killed senior Iranian commander Major-General Ali Shadmani, as well as his predecessor, Major-General Gholam Ali Rashid. Residential areas in both countries have suffered deadly strikes since the fighting broke out, and foreign governments have scrambled to evacuate their citizens. More than 700 foreigners living in Iran have crossed into neighboring Azerbaijan and Armenia since Israel launched its campaign, according to government figures. Among those evacuated were citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, along with others from Germany, Spain, Italy, Serbia, Romania, Portugal, the US, the United Arab Emirates, China and Vietnam, a government source said. China evacuated its first batch of Chinese citizens from Iran on June 17 via a land route into Turkmenistan. The US said it was closing its embassy in Jerusalem until June 20 amid the growing conflict, but there was no announcement about helping Americans leave the “crisis area”. The first in a wave of special flights carrying Israelis stranded abroad landed in Tel Aviv early on June 18. Israel closed its airspace to civilian flights on June 13, leaving about 150,000 travelers with no way to return. Fearing violence, many residents of Tehran have fled.

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The Tanzanian media personality claimed Priscilla’s online activities are distracting her countrymen from what really matters; the country’s upcoming elections. Priscilla Ojo has been strongly warned by Tanzanian media personality Mange Kimambi about her online activities with husband Juma Jux. The Nigerian media personality who only just relocated to Tanzania following her marriage to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux has been sharing videos online of how she’s been settling into the Eastern African country. She wrote, I'm appalled by your audacity! Referring to my daughter and her husband in such a manner, calling their content stupid, trying to drum fear and intimidation, this is unacceptable. As a parent, I've taught her to be confident and authentic. The Mkambala are very peaceful, but note i don't joke with my daughter. Regarding the wedding rumors, its not your government who gave us money, it's a cultural tradition in my family, the wife's family cover costs, i wanted an elaborate wedding for my daughter in Nigeria and we the Nigerians gave her one. I'm an activist, and as one, I stand by my principles and fight for what I believe in, without insulting anyone or targeting anyone, True leadership requires presence and courage. It's laughable that you, living in America, think you can dictate to my daughter and her husband, who are living their lives in Tanzania. Keep my daughter out of your affairs. She'll post what she likes, when she likes, and how she likes. She doesn't need you to love her. She is very loved and well loved, We protect our own..... Never forget that........

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