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Daily Post Nigeria Catholic priest raises alarm over deteriorating inter-tribal relations in Taraba Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport News Catholic priest raises alarm over deteriorating inter-tribal relations in Taraba Published on November 30, 2024 By Great Ozozoyin A Roman Catholic priest, Very Rev. Father Simon Akuraga, has expressed concern over the deteriorating relations between the various ethnic groups in Taraba State, particularly between the Tiv and Jukun. Speaking during the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Tiv traditional leadership in Bali local government council at the weekend, he expressed deep concern over the increasing tensions that have led to lose of lives and destruction of property worth millions of naira. In his paper titled ‘Exploring the Frontiers of Peace and Security by Tiv of Taraba State’, the the clergyman who recalled a time when the Tiv people lived harmoniously with other tribes in the state. He attributed the worsening relationship between the Tiv and Jukun communities to events that occurred during the 1990s. According to him, the inter-tribal conflict resulted in the displacement of people and long-term suffering, with many residents being confined to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. While urging all parties involved in the conflict to prioritize peace and demonstrate love for one another, he called for the formation of peace committees, positive parenting, youth engagement, and economic empowerment as strategies to restore and sustain harmony in the state. “Peace is not just the absence of conflict but the presence of justice,” he emphasized. The clergyman who also highlighted the urgency of extending olive branches to displaced persons, stressed the need for the relevant authorities to work round the clock to unite the various ethnic groups in the state. “There is a need to extend our hands of fellowship to our displaced brethren both morally and physically. Faith-based organizations like the Catholic Church are doing their best, but the support of everyone is essential,” he said. “The inability of people to return to their homes and access their farmland not only threatens our livelihood but also weakens our identity and unity as a people.” He also cautioned journalists and social media influencers against spreading false information, urging them to leverage technology to foster development and promote peace and unity within the society. 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Jaime Harrison, in a letter to members of the party’s powerful Rules & Bylaws Committee, outlined the process of how the party will elect its new chair. Harrison said in the letter that the committee will host four candidate forums — some in person and some virtually — in January, with the final election on Feb. 1 during the party’s winter meeting in National Harbor, Maryland. The race to become the next chair of the Democratic National Committee, while an insular party affair, will come days after Trump is inaugurated for a second term. Democrats' selection of a leader after Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 loss will be a key starting point as the party starts to move forward, including addressing any structural problems and determining how to oppose Trump. Members of the Rules & Bylaws Committee will meet on Dec. 12 to establish the rules for these elections, which beyond the chair position will include top party roles like vice chairs, treasurer, secretary and national finance chair. The committee will also use that meeting to decide the requirements for gaining access to the ballot for those top party roles. In 2021, candidates were required to submit a nominating statement that included signatures from 40 DNC members and that will likely be the same standard for the 2025 campaigns. “The DNC is committed to running a transparent, equitable, and impartial election for the next generation of leadership to guide the party forward,” Harrison said in a statement. “Electing the Chair and DNC officers is one of the most important responsibilities of the DNC Membership, and our staff will run an inclusive and transparent process that gives members the opportunity to get to know the candidates as they prepare to cast their votes.” Two Democrats have announced campaigns for chair: Ken Martin, chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and a vice chair of the national party, and Martin O’Malley, the former Maryland governor and current commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Other top Democrats are either considering a run to succeed Harrison or are being pushed by party insiders, including former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke; Michael Blake, a former vice chair of the party; Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin; Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. ambassador to Japan and a former Chicago mayor; Sen. Mallory McMorrow, majority whip of the Michigan Senate, and Chuck Rocha, a longtime Democratic strategist. The next chair of the committee will be tasked with rebuilding a party demoralized by a second Trump victory. They will also oversee the party’s 2028 nominating process, a complex and contentious exercise that will make the chair central to the next presidential election. Harrison, of South Carolina, made clear in his letter to the rules committee that the four forums hosted by the party would be live streamed and the party would give grassroots Democrats across the country the ability to engage with the process through those events. He also said he intends to remain neutral during the chair election. This story has been corrected to show that McMorrow is a senator, not a representative.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Chase Robinson had 16 points in Cleveland State's 78-64 victory over Wright State on Sunday night. Robinson shot 6 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 4 from the line for the Vikings (9-6, 3-1 Horizon League). Dylan Arnett added 14 points while shooting 6 of 9 from the field and also had seven rebounds. Tevin Smith had 12 points and shot 4 for 10 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line. Brandon Noel finished with 20 points, six rebounds, two steals and two blocks for the Raiders (7-8, 1-3). Jack Doumbia added 19 points and three blocks for Wright State. Michael Imariagbe had nine points and seven rebounds. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

( MENAFN - AFP) Asia Stocks mostly fell in thin holiday trade on Monday after tech losses killed off the traditional year-end lift on Wall Street at the end of last week. The "Santa Claus rally" got off to a good start but US stocks then fell across the board on Friday, with the S&P 500 and the nasdaq both dropping more than one percent. Tech stocks led the way, with Elon Musk's electric car giant Tesla closing around five percent lower and AI chipmaker Nvidia shedding around two percent. Weighing on investor sentiment were worries about the pace of US interest rate cuts and possible higher import tariffs under incoming US president Donald Trump. "As US stock markets concluded with a downturn on Friday, Asia-Pacific markets are bracing for a slippery penultimate trading day of 2024," said Stephen Innes at SPI Asset Management. "With US (bond) yields climbing and liquidity essentially non-existent, there's always the potential for outsized moves. This comes during a critical phase of year-end rebalancing, intensified by hefty equity positions across portfolios," Innes said in a note. In Tokyo, the Nikkei was down 0.75 percent at 40,020.00 points on the last day of trading until January 6. The yen was little changed after hitting 158.08 against the dollar on Thursday, the lowest in almost six months. That came after Bank of Japan governor Kazuo Ueda failed to give a clear signal on a possible interest rate increase next month. In Seoul, Jeju Air shares tumbled more than eight percent after one of its planes crashed in South Korea on Sunday, killing all but two of the 181 people on board. South Korea's transport ministry said on Monday it was "reviewing plans to conduct a special inspection on (Boeing) B737-800 aircraft" after the crash. South Korea was also hit with further political turmoil, with authorities issuing an arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoon briefly imposed martial law this month and was then impeachment by parliament. Lawmakers also impeached his acting successor Han Duck-soo last week. Chinese stocks also opened lower on Monday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.09 percent at 3,397.12. China's purchasing managers' index (PMI) for manufacturing was due on Tuesday. The reading was expected to stay at 50.3, above the 50 line dividing expansion and contraction, according to Bloomberg. - Key figures around 0300 GMT - Tokyo - Nikkei 225: DOWN 0.75 percent at 40,020.00 points Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: DOWN 0.40 percent at 20,001.00 Shanghai - Composite: DOWN 0.1 percent at 3,397.12 Euro/dollar: DOWN at $1.0423 from $1.0429 on Friday Pound/dollar: DOWN at $1.2577 from $1.2579 Dollar/yen: DOWN at 157.82 yen from 157.89 yen Euro/pound: UP at 82.88 pence from 82.87 pence West Texas Intermediate: UP at $70.63 per barrel Brent North Sea Crude: UP at $74.23 per barrel MENAFN29122024000143011026ID1109040187 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

– stood behind the lectern in the bowels of MetLife Stadium and addressed the media seated in front of him. His message wasn’t one for them, though. These words seemed postmarked for co-owners and . Get a quarterback. Get that quarterback to play well. “You’ll have an opportunity every game,” Daboll said. That was certainly the case in the . Their offense, abysmal so much of this season, erupted for their most points since they dropped 49 in a loss to the Saints in 2015. Quarterback was the biggest reason why. He scored five touchdowns (four passing) and threw for 309 yards. It might be too little, too late for Daboll, who’s trying to save his job. His words ring true, though: New York needs to find their quarterback. Only now, things are a bit more challenging. Things seemed so clear for the Giants on Sunday morning. This season, which was supposed to be spent celebrating the franchise’s 100th, had been a big blue embarrassment. The Giants were losers in 10 straight, couldn’t score on offense and were somehow worse on defense. They were shellacked by the Falcons – an uncompetitive disaster. They reached rock bottom. It was all worth it, though – the pain, misery. The reward for such futility was the No. 1 pick in the draft. After the Raiders beat the Jaguars last week, the Giants took control of it. Lose to the Colts. Lose to the Eagles. General manager , or a GM-to-be-hired-later, would have his choice of passers (Miami) or (Colorado). Then the Giants beat the Colts. They now hold the third or fourth pick in the draft, depending on the outcome of the Browns - Dolphins game. What tank? “That’s not talked about with us,” said receiver , who finished with five catches for 71 yards and a touchdown. “Guys are out here playing for their livelihoods. This is their job.” There is still a path to the Giants reclaiming the No. 1 selection. They need to lose to the Eagles in Week 18 – no small feat, considering the Eagles, with the No. 2 seed locked up, expect to rest starters. They then need the Browns to beat the Dolphins this week, followed by the Patriots beating the Bills and the Titans beating the Texans. That would give the Giants the No. 1 selection once more. If that doesn’t happen: They just must hope the Patriots finish with either the No. 1 or 2 pick. Unlike Tennessee and Cleveland, the Patriots have their quarterback of the future ( ). They’d be much more likely to trade down with the Giants so Schoen could go up and get his. It will be costly. It will almost certainly cost Schoen a future first-round pick (and then some). It’s a price he will have no choice but to pay. There’s a reason they say teams don’t tank in the NFL. There are far too many variables. You’re bound to have the ball bounce your way a time or two throughout the course of a 17-game season. Players, all of whom are physically gifted, will make plays. Unless you field incompetence – which the Giants flirted with at times this year – you’ll catch a break. That’s what happened to the Giants on Sunday. ( ) went off. returned a kick for a touchdown. threw a pair of interceptions. The Colts, despite 25 first downs and 446 yards of offense, with the ball in scoring position. Indianapolis had nine possessions reach the Giants' 35-yard line (or better). Three times they came away with zero points: Interception, missed field goal and turnover on downs. That was the difference. “We’re obviously not tanking,” said , who caught a 32-yard touchdown. “Football, you get hit. I'm not trying to go out there and just let people tee off on me to tank. I'm not about to let people dive at my knees for free.” Time will tell if Daboll returns as the Giants coach next year. It still seems unlikely. It won’t matter who the Giants replace him with, though, if they can’t fix what’s happened under center since retired. They need a quarterback. The path to one was once so clear. It’s much murkier now.Toronto Sceptres open PWHL season with 3-1 comeback win over Boston Fleet

Urban Meyer Doesn't Hold Back On The State Of Michigan's RosterDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points as Drake beat Belmont 65-46 on Sunday night. Stirtz added three steals for the Bulldogs (12-0, 2-0 Missouri Valley Conference). Daniel Abreu scored 15 points while shooting 5 for 11, including 3 for 9 from beyond the arc and added five rebounds. Mitch Mascari had nine points and shot 3 for 7, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs prolonged their winning streak to 12 games. Sam Orme led the Bruins (9-4, 1-1) in scoring, finishing with 11 points. Brody Peebles added 10 points for Belmont. Jonathan Pierre had nine points. Drake took the lead with 10:21 left in the first half and never looked back. Stirtz led their team in scoring with 13 points in the first half to help put them up 39-21 at the break. Drake outscored Belmont in the second half by one point, with Abreu scoring a team-high eight points after intermission. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

It was a big year of news at The Epoch Times Australia, with several stories garnering local and international attention. The cause was taken up by One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson, who later said the retailer had responded to her queries to clarify its position—that store teams are free to mark Australia Day in a way that suits them. “In the past, some of our stores have chosen to display the Australian flag alongside the Aboriginal and the Torres Strait Islander flags, and others have run team and customer activities,” Director of Store Operations Ben Camire told The Epoch Times. Australia Day continues to be a contentious topic as some Indigenous and progressive groups call for the date to be moved. More than one in five Australian adults have high blood pressure, but researchers discovered many are not receiving adequate treatment. Around half of all sufferers are unaware they have an issue. “Blood pressure is the leading cause of death. Lots of people are not aware of that,” said lead author Alta Schutte, a professor of cardiovascular medicine at UNSW Sydney. Bankwest explained its decision had come about because only 2 percent of customers actually visited physical branches, while admitting the change would be “difficult news” for some. The Finance Sector Union criticised the move, saying it would disadvantage older or regional customers. Australian banks closed 424 branches and 718 automatic teller machines (ATM) during the 2023 financial year, proving the cashless trend is moving full steam ahead. Renmark High School, in the Riverland region, had brought in a third-party presenter from mental health clinic Berri. The presenter ushered the girls into a room and proceeded to swear and talk about bestiality and incest, and how those things were accepted under the LGBT banner. The Epoch Times reported some girls had been so upset they had to fake the need for bathroom breaks. It was understood the session happened without parental approval, and without teachers present. Ben Hood, shadow assistant minister for regional South Australia, said he had spoken to many parents about their growing concerns and determined that Renmark may not have been an isolated incident. A court found it was “unreasonable” to demand Ooi get vaccinated because she had a valid work-from-home agreement in place. “I’ve been on this file since 2006. It’s 18 years,” he told The Epoch Times on June 4, during his visit to the Australian Parliament. “That’s slow.” Matas and fellow human rights lawyer David Kilgour authored a report in 2006 that confirmed state-sanctioned organ harvesting was occurring in China. The investigation found the main source of organs was from practitioners of Falun Gong, a spiritual practice from the Buddhist tradition. The cancer, myeloma, is expected to affect 80,000 people by 2043. Myeloma affects plasma cells found inside bone marrow, which creates antibodies to kill viruses, bacteria, and fungi. When a person has myeloma, the cells do not fulfil their function and crowd the marrow so there is not enough room for new working cells to grow. Symptoms include fatigue, prolonged infections, and unexplained bone aches or bruising, but the signs can be subtle and often go undetected for some time. Male-to-female trans woman Roxanne Tickle brought legal action against the founder of the Giggle for Girls app Sall Grover after she blocked Tickle from joining. In Grover’s judgement, Tickle was not a biological woman. However, Justice Robert Bromwich found Grover had committed an instance of “indirect gender identity discrimination,” but not direct discrimination—a broader ground. Grover was ordered to pay $10,000 in compensation and legal costs—a fraction of the $200,000 claimed by Tickle. During the proceedings, the court found that “sex is changeable.” CEO Rachael Wong said the case was a let-down for women across the nation. Consumers were advised to go to their nearest MINI dealer for a free software upgrade at no cost. The story was one of many during the year highlighting the potential dangers of lithium batteries. The court ruled that the company cannot avoid responsibility for a fine or daily penalty for non-payment and must also pay the commissioner’s court costs. In October 2023, the Office of eSafety fined what was then Twitter $610,500 after it failed to satisfactorily answer questions about harmful content on its platform, particularly child sexual abuse material. This fine, issued under Australia’s Online Safety Act, could incur daily penalties of $780,000 for each additional day the company does not respond. The notice, issued in February 2023, required the platform to prepare a report about the extent to which it had complied with eSafety’s expectations for the year leading up to January. The deadline for submission was March 29, and the required form included 31 numbered questions, many with sub-questions. The conservative commentator, aged 83, faces a total number of 34 charges against him. Jones has always insisted he is innocent throughout the process, and has an active defamation case against Nine Entertainment newspapers that will likely be put on hold until the criminal trial takes place. The Juru people of the Burdekin region said the ceremony had become commercialised and were practiced divorced from their original traditional context—to ensure people were safe on the “country.” “What I can see today is Welcome to Country has become a bit of, it’s a business that supports some individuals and that’s where, again, they’re losing the cultural insight of what the Welcome to Countries are about,” Juru Indigenous elder Randall Ross told 4BC Radio.

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Adani’s legal troubles may worsen with risk of investor lawsuitsPublished 6:38 pm Sunday, December 29, 2024 By Joshua Windus President of the Sumter County branch of the NAACP, Eugene Edge, recalled conversations he had with President Carter. “He always had a story to tell me.” Edge told how they would discuss affairs in the black and white communities: “There is some racism in the white community, and he would advise me on some things that we could do to, to deter that, and because, you know, I was involved in the NAACP, so he would offer suggestions.” At the time, Edge was not the president, but was on the executive committee. Edge told how the executive committee made decisions on discriminative cases or those involving police brutality. “If there was enough evidence that we saw there was enough probable cause to go after that case, you know, the executive committee would make those decisions.” He told how the conversations often centered with ways to support the black community. “Well most of it was like I said, it was dealing with the black community, on ways to help the black community politically.” While Edge recalled the conversations warmly, he mentioned that President Carter only once came close to becoming involved in local politics. “I’ve never told many people this story.” Edge told what led to President Carter’s reconsideration: “He called me over to his house one day, and we sat in his living room. And he said that some of the people from the white community was concerned that Dr. Marshall, who was the president of the NAACP at the time, was dividing the community with his strategy, and they had contacted President Carter, and to see what he could do.” Edge told how this prompted the former President to considering becoming involved. “He said Rosalynn and I, when we left the White House, we said that we would not get involved in local politics, and we have maintained that, we’ve stuck to that. And he said, but you tell me what you want me to do, if you want me to stay out of it, or get involved. And he said, here’s my proposal. He said that I’m very close friends with Julian Bond, who was the national president at the time. If you want me to, I could, I would make a call to Julian and we could move you to be president of the Sumter County branch of the NAACP.” Carter asked his advice: “But you tell me now, what do you want me to do? Do you want me to stay out of it or do you want me to proceed?’ and I told President Carter, these are my words, I told him, I said well, Mr. President, the NAACP is set up as a democracy just like this country. The president is voted in by the members of the branch, and the president is voted out. I said it would be unethical for somebody to come in who is not a member and remove him as president and while the members have already voted him in. I said Dr. Marshall may be controversial, but yet he speaks for the hurt and the pain of a lot of the people in the black community. My advice to you is to stay out of it. So those are the words that I, that I relayed to President Carter.” Edge detailed his own views of Marshall: “I agree with some of the sentiments of the white community, Dr. Marshall was quite controversial. I understood that, but at the same time, some of the things that he did, it was needed to be done.” He noted changing the name for the 44th freedom fund banquet for the NAACP to the John D. Marshall Freedom Fund Gala. For more stories about Jimmy Carter please go to www.americustimesrecorder.com/ category/jimmy-carter/

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