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STRUGGLE FOR PALESTINIAN STATEHOOD AS THE DEFINING LIMINAL MOMENT OF OUR TIME

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  OPINION- Tuggar A liminal moment is a time of realization that the way things are is no longer sustainable, yet the way thing will become is yet to happen. In other words, a liminal moment is a period of transition. The quest of Palestinians for statehood and the right to exist is going through a transition period in which the world is awakening to the fact that Israeli occupation of Gaza and the West Bank and the institutionalised system of segregation used to administer the territories is neither tenable nor sustainable. Although the violence and carnage being meted out to the Palestinians appears at first glance to strengthen the hands of the Israeli government and provides opportunity for settlers to expand territorial ambitions, a closer examination reveals it to be a pyrrhic victory. The resolve of the innocent civilians on the receiving end is only getting stronger, determined to avert another Nakba, the term referring to the exodus that followed the 1948 partitioning that cre
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UNICEF Generation Unlimited Nigeria empowers over 9 million youth through innovative partnerships

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LAGOS -  The UNICEF Generation Unlimited Nigeria (GenU 9JA) Public-Private-Youth- Partnership (PPYP) Platform today convened its annual Steering Committee at the Airtel Headquarters in Lagos to celebrate three years of groundbreaking achievements and set ambitious targets for the future. This meeting reaffirmed GenU 9JA’s commitment to transforming the lives of millions of Nigerian youths by connecting them to opportunities for skills development, digital learning, and livelihood pathways. The meeting was attended by GenU 9JA partners from the government, private sector, civil society, UN organizations, and young people from across Nigeria. Since its inception, UNICEF GenU 9JA has empowered over 9 million young Nigerians, surpassing the three-year target of 7.5 million. This milestone positions the initiative well on its journey to achieving its 2030 goal of connecting 20 million young people with opportunities for growth and impact. The committee reviewed progress across its three cor
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT* Senator Kelvin Chukwu gives back to his constituents

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Distinguished Senator Kelvin Chukwu, representing Ndi Enugu East Senatorial Zone invites you to a Thanksgiving And Empowerment Programme holding on Sunday 17th of November 2024. Venue: UNEC Stadium, Enugu Time: 10am prompt The event will start with a Thanksgiving Church Service at the Holy Ghost Cathedral followed by Empowerment and Reception at the UNEC Stadium, Enugu.  The event is part of the Senator's "Putting The People First Agenda" as various empowerment items will be distributed to Ndi Enugu East Senatorial Zone. Senator Chukwu would appreciate your presence as he thanks Ndi Enugu for the support given to him in his journey to the National Assembly.
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Nnamdi Azikiwe University Appoints Prof Benard Odoh Vice-Chancellor

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The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, led by its Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Greg Mbadiwe, has appointed Prof. Benard Odoh as the seventh substantive Vice Chancellor. Prof Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh Odoh, a professor of geophysics from the Department of Applied Geophysics, Faculty of Physical Sciences of the University, emerged as the VC after a rigorous screening and interview from among no fewer than 18 other applicants. Announcing the appointment during the presentation of the certificate at the Council Chambers of the University on Tuesday, Mbadiwe said Odoh scored the first position from the pool of applicants, based on his evidence-based significant experience in university teaching, research, and administration.  Odoh, during his acceptance speech, appreciated the council for finding him worthy for the position, while promising to carry everyone along in the line of duty. “By my appointment, I will be the first alumni of the university to be appoint
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RISKY HOSTS ALIMOSHO TALENT SPLASH

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@riskyjolly Popular African Pop and R & B artiste, Risky (whose biological name is Orji Kalu) hails from Eziukwu, Amaeke, Ekoli, Edda in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State origin.  Risky is known for releasing generic commercial hit songs that children can easily sing along with happily.  Risky is managed by a transcontinental entertainment giant known as Traffic Jam Group that has entertainment tentacles spread across different countries today.  Started as a young chorister in his late fathers church, Risky has become a song writer, singer, music producer and sound engineer and runs Traffic Jam Empire which includes a recording studio, modeling agency, professional photography, cinematography, entertainment consultancy, etc, which is located at 1, Governors Road, Ikotun, Lagos. Risky will be hosting ALIMOSHO TALENT SPLASH just in front of Traffic Jam Studio on 20th December 2024 in Lagos and the second edition of EDDA PEACE CONCERT in Edda, Ebonyi State on 1st January 202
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Gov Mbah Flags off Tractor Assembly Plant in Enugu, Commissions Mega Door Factory

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  Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, Tuesday, flagged off the construction of Nortra Tractor Assembly Plant and Service Centre, an investment by ODK Group of Denmark, in Enugu city On the same day, the governor also commissioned the New-Watson Doors Industry established by a Chinese firm at Nachi, Enugu State. Flagging off the construction of the Nortra Tractors Plant and Service Centre, Governor Mbah noted that it was a significant step to his administration’s vision to grow the state’s economy from $4.4bn to $30bn. “What we have gathered here to do today is not a mere symbolic act; it is certainly an act that takes us closer to the dream of having at least 1,000 tractors in Enugu State by next year. “We have always said that Enugu is going to be that premier destination for investors to come. But we realised that, that will not happen just by wishing for it. Which is why what we see here today is Enugu State going that extra mile of making it attractive for investors to invest
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POLICE WELFARE: IGP SET TO COMMISSION ULTRA MODERN OFFICES, BARRACKS ACROSS STATES

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  As part of a broader initiative aimed at improving personnel welfare, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun is set to commission several ultra-modern police barracks, buildings, and command headquarters across various states including Adamawa, Sokoto, Jigawa, Nassarawa, and Katsina.  Other structures like Police Stations, Area Command Headquarters and office accommodations are also billed for commissioning in some states, in continuation of the commissioning process to create a supportive working environment for officers while improving their overall well-being. It is also worthy of note that consistent with the goal of enhancing police infrastructure, the Inspector-General of Police has previously launched major projects aimed at strengthening the operational framework of the Nigeria Police Force.  Notable amongst these are the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center; the Nigeria Police Resource Center; the new Jabi Divisional Police Headquarters; and
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