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We Have Not Seen Such Images Since the Holocaust – Einat Weiss, Israel’s Ambassador to Rwanda

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12 months ago

October 15, 2023

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By Dolapo Aina

On Wednesday, the 11th of October 2023, Israel’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Ambassador Einat Weiss had an extensive time with the media in Kigali, Rwanda. With the aftermath of the terror attacks by Hamas on Saturday, the 7th of October 2023 (which began with the “Supernova Sukkot Gathering” music festival; an event which was an open-air psychedelic trance festival, arranged to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Sukkot).

The Israeli Ambassador who recently resumed at her new diplomatic posting in the month of August 2023, commenced by stating that: “It is very important that the people of Rwanda who want to get information of how Israel is coping with the tragedy of last week Saturday (October 7, 2023) do so. People woke up to their last breath, last day; from attacks from a bloody Hamas who attacked kids, mothers, babies, elderly people in their homes. And an attack on youth who came from all over Israel to celebrate music. People were beheaded, burnt, raped in front of their family members. No other country in the world would accept such attacks. No country. 1200 (present numbers have increased) people killed so far. More than 100 people were taken hostage. A lot of information is still being processed. Whole family members wiped out. An Israeli volunteer of an Israeli institution who was here in Rwanda, was kidnapped with 8 of her family members into Gaza.”

The Israeli Ambassador went further to state that: “The atrocities on Saturday are something the world has not witnessed. The things the eyes have seen in the past days are not what you see in a regular round of violence. We have received a lot of support from the Government of Rwanda and the people of Rwanda. And a lot of Rwandans have sent us numerous messages of support. Same from all over the world. This is very meaningful to us as Israelis. We are just entering a war on not only the security of Israel but of the world. If it can happen in Israel, it can happen in the world. Hamas didn’t discriminate against any nationality. Terror does not discriminate. The world has to unite against terror. The world has to fight against terror. The world has to eliminate terror.”

On the question of the failure of Mossad, the Ambassador stated that; “The first thing you do in such a case, is that you fight, protect your territory and borders and all other things before you investigate. Once things settle down, Israel would definitely investigate what happened. The hand of Iran is all over this operation. Iran’s hands, money and fingerprints are all over this.

The fact that they still continue to send funds to Hezbollah is also a known fact.”
Asked about an escalation in the Middle East; Ambassador Einat Weiss stated that; “Israel can do, will do and has the capacity to defend herself. All those who want to take advantage of the situation, I would say what the great President of America stated last night (on Tuesday during a live broadcast); don’t.”

Fielding a question bordering on patriotism in Israel; the Ambassador who recently commenced her stint as Israel’s Ambassador to Rwanda revealed a personal detail going thus; “My husband was drafted and has gone to the warfront to fight for Israel. A lot of Israelis who were on vacation from all over the world have been flying back home to Israel to fight for Israel. People are coming back home when the time is hard. They (the Hamas terrorists) would not break us and they would not take our souls. They would not break us. Our secret weapon is that we have no other place to go as Israel is our home. In this blink and dark days, what is important is the power to continue. The officials of the consular department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel have not slept for days and they have been working throughout the past week. I cannot understand how this terrorist organisation can send missiles to Holy Sites irrespective of the religion. We cannot and we would not give terror organisations any opportunity to derail our way of life.

On the question of Rwandan citizens in Israel, Ambassador Weiss revealed that the 250 Rwandan students in Israel were safe. Israel’s top envoy in Rwanda went further to state that the United Stated of America, the European Union are willing to assist Israel with whatever it takes. And she can only hope the goals can be achieved.

On the scale of Israel’s possible response, Ambassador Einat Weiss stated that; “This is not another round of violence we have had in the last week. The gloves are off. This is pure evil. I don’t believe Israel can live side by side such evil. The people of Israel are ached and angry going through funerals and funerals. The scale of the atrocities committed is huge. It is not a cycle of violence. This is war. We are at war with Hamas not the people of Hamas; and this needs to be made quite clear. This is enough and I don’t believe any other country would tolerate this. We have to defend our borders.”

On the question of the publication of the collated horrific images, Ambassador Weiss stated that; “The images seen are mindboggling. We have not seen these images since The Holocaust. The images seen by the Government are indescribable. Whilst discussing about the catastrophic nature of the attacks on the society; Israel’s top envoy in Rwanda stated that; “When everyone in Israel knows someone who was affected, it is catastrophic. It is traumatic. Not catastrophic enough to bring us to our knees. We would not allow terrorists to take our minds and souls. Israel would continue to live.”

On Israel Rwanda relations, Ambassador Weiss stated that; “We have had the utmost support from the Rwanda Government and the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Rwanda. My predecessor (Ambassador Dr. Ron Adam) and I have received thousands of messages of support. And you can see that people are disturbed that if this can happen in Israel, it can happen anywhere.”

Dolapo Aina writes from Kigali, Rwanda

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A Peep into the World of Nollywood Acctress, Judith Iwu

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7 hours ago

October 10, 2024

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Name: Judith Iwu

Age: 42 years old

Place of Birth: Sokoto State, Nigeria

Partner: Ogechi Nwanekwu

Children: Bayo Iwu, Kizito Iwu, Angelica Iwu

Height: 6 feet tall

Award: International Media Personality Award

Career:

Judith Iwu is a renowned Nigerian actress with a distinguished career in Nollywood. Her exceptional acting talent has made her a standout performer in the industry, known for taking on complex roles that captivate audiences.

Notable Movies:

Judith Iwu has starred in several notable movies, including:

“House of Trouble”

“Priceless Woman”

“Nicest Gifts to Men”

“Evil Household”

“Virgins on Fire”

“Agony of Love”

“The Tigress”

These films have showcased her versatility, earning her respect from both peers and fans in the entertainment world.

Award:

Judith Iwu received the prestigious International Media Personality Award, highlighting her contributions not only as an actress but as a key figure in the media space. Her work continues to inspire upcoming talent within the industry.

Ended Marriage:

Judith Iwu’s marriage ended in 2006. After this, she faced the challenge of raising her three children—Bayo, Kizito, and Angelica—singlehandedly. Despite the personal difficulties, she balanced her responsibilities as a mother with her thriving acting career.

Current Partner:

Judith is currently in a supportive relationship with Ogechi Nwanekwu, who plays a significant role in her life. Together, they navigate their shared life while Judith continues to pursue her passions in the entertainment industry.

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Dele Momodu Bags NAOSNP Media Icon of the Decade Award, Thanks ‘Colleagues’

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10 hours ago

October 10, 2024

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By Eric Elezuo

Veteran and celebrated journalist, who is the Chairman, Ovation Media Group, Aare Dele Momodu, has been named the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) Media Icon of the Decade for his contribution to the field of journalism as well as lifting budding journalists to reach their desired heights.

The award was presented by the Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, who was the Distinguished Guest of Honour at the occasion, assisted by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Onikan, AIG Adegoke Fayoade, President of NAOSNP, Samson Oki and a host of other dignitaries present, at the 2024 National Security Conference of the Association, held at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, on Wednesday.

In her remarks at the presentation, the Honourable Minister praised the Ovation boss for his continuous to journalism, projecting African business and political leaders as well as other Nigerians in a positive light.

“We thank you Mr Ovation for all you do and continue to do. You deserve the award, and I happily present it to you,” the Minister, who reminisced with gusto the season Ovation covered her event, said.

In his response, an elated Dele Momodu, expressed gratitude to the executives and members of NAOSNP, whom he modestly described as ‘colleagues’, for considering him for the award, saying that it is always a thing of joy when your own constituency acknowledges your good works, and shows appreciation.

“I thank the members of this association for this award. It is fulfilling when your own colleagues remember you, and support you with an award of thus type. I thank the honorable minister for being available to present it to me. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said with a sense of patriotism.

Born on May 16, 1960, in the ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Chief Dele Momodu, a distinguished African Journalist of high repute, fulfills the dictates of impeccability in credentials, testimonials and track record.

A publisher, businessman, philanthropist, and more, he runs the highly rated Ovation International Magazine, a member of the Ovation Media Group, that has given publicity to numerous personalities. Others in his line of publications are Ovation Television and The Boss Newspaper.

Momodu has redefined negative perceptions of Africa, profiling positively African personalities, using his X, Instagram and more, where his followership runs into millions.

A former presidential candidate, Momodu has a degree in Yoruba, from the Obafemi Awolowo University and Doctorates (honoris causa) from various universities, with multiple traditional titles.

He is well traveled, and has visited over 69 countries of the world.

He is married, with four children.

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Kyvatron Revolutionises Arbitrage Trading in Nigeria

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2 days ago

October 8, 2024

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Bayo Chisom Iwu, Founder/CEO of Kyvatron, a multinational arbitrage trading company, is changing the face of investment in Nigeria. Established in June 2022, Kyvatron specialises in sourcing commodities and currencies cheaply in bulk and reselling them at a profit.

Iwu’s vision for Kyvatron began as a solo endeavor, but he soon realised the need for a more professional approach to attract major investors. Today, Kyvatron boasts an impressive portfolio, with operations spanning the US, UK, China, and Nigeria.

The company’s focus on arbitrage trading eliminates risks associated with traditional investments. By sourcing currencies and commodities in bulk, Kyvatron capitalises on wholesale rates and resells at retail prices, generating consistent profits.

Kyvatron’s innovative approach has attracted numerous investors seeking to combat inflation and financial insecurity. The company’s stable trading profits have positively impacted many lives, with returns reaching up to 23% per month.

“We specialise in Yuan Arbitrage trading, sourcing Chinese currency in bulk and reselling for profit,” Iwu explained. “Our profit comes from sourcing things in bulk, and with cryptocurrency, we can move billions of naira quickly and efficiently.”

To mitigate risks, Kyvatron deals with established brands and reputable partners, ensuring secure transactions. The company’s use of stable coins like USDT, pegged to the US dollar, protects investors from market fluctuations.

Kyvatron’s expansion plans include establishing more offices in Nigeria, with a focus on creating awareness about the benefits of arbitrage trading. Iwu aims to make the platform more robust, enabling users to pay suppliers directly and facilitating international trade.

“We’re filling a gap in the market, providing a secure and profitable investment opportunity for Nigerians,” Iwu said. “Our goal is to make Kyvatron a household name, synonymous with trust and reliability.”

With its innovative approach and commitment to investor satisfaction, Kyvatron is poised to revolutionise Nigeria’s investment landscape.