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Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn The Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn region is a magnificent area with high mountain ranges, glaciers and is actually the most glaciated part of the European Alps. Visiting this area can be done relatively easy by car and if you want to go up, by train up to 3,400 metres above sea level, the highest train ride in Europe, the Jungfrau Railway is very impressive (and expensive!). The area is on the UNESCO World Heritage list because of its unique and wide range of flora and fauna and geological importance regarding the creating of the High Alps.

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

December 16, 2020,  the Azagba-Ogwashi International Market ground breaking ceremony was performed at  a historic ceremony witnessed by  many dignitaries and delighted sons and daughters of the large community. The Azagba-Ogwashi International Market, a pet project of the Aniocha South Local Government Council in collaboration with the Delta State Government, is designed to accommodate modern market amenities and facilities.Speaking at the ceremony, the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku kingdom; HRM Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo II lauded the local government chairman, Hon Isaac Anwuzia for embarking on such a huge project that is poised to bring the much desired development to Ogwashi-Uku.  He declared…

“Many people are called BUT few are chosen.”- Matthew 22:14It is truly a tragedy that too few of us ever achieve the greatness to which God has called every single person that walks on this earth. Here is the truth! The same God who calls us and says, ‘You can be great’ desires to choose us to be great; He longs to say to each one of us, ‘You will be great’. Unfortunately, too many of us are either ignorant of the steps required for greatness or we are unwilling to follow in the footsteps of Jesus in doing the…

Iduozee  Paul, BeninA coalition of NGOs known as Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour, (NACTAL), has staged a peaceful protest to the premises of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, to say no to human trafficking, slavery, irregular migration and other social vices in Edo State.Addressing the media at the in NUJ Centre to mark the International Migrants Day, the Edo State coordinator of NACTAL, Evans Ehiremen, said their aim is to create awareness against irregular migration, modern slavery, human trafficking and smuggling of migrants to other nations.He said the essence is to reduce the number of people who…

IduozeeEfe Paul, BeninThere was joy among supporters of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State following an Appeal Court ruling which rejected the motion to discontinue the case of alleged perjury against Governor Godwin Obaseki.The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja dismissed the motion to stay proceedings at the lower High Court and ordered continuation on proceedings for accelerated hearing in the matter.Three chieftains of the APC, Edobor Williams, Ugbesia Abudu Godwin, and Amedu Dauda Anakhu instituted the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/553/2020 in Abuja.At the APC party’s factional secretariat in Edo State, chairman of the Caretaker Committee, Mr. David Imuse, congratulated…

…Says Nigeria produces 20% of world CassavaIduozee Efe PaulThe executive director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Dr. Olusegun Awolowo, says Nigeria is the highest producer of cassava, producing about 20 per cent of the total world production but national cassava production faces a lot of challenges that need to be addressed.Dr. Awolowo who, is also the CEO of NEPC, made the disclosure at a one-day workshop on the implementation of the One-State One-Product (OSOP) Value Chain in strategic production of the zero oil cassava plan in Benin city.Awolowo who was represented at the event by the trade promotion…

….New President Pledges Inclusive, Dedicated Leadership By Constance  MejuLeadership of  Ogwashi-Uku Development Association, OYDA,  Port Harcourt Branch, changed baton Saturday December 5, 2020 asewly elected  executive led by Mr  Henry Chiedu  Igwe was sworn –in  at Galaxy Event  Center, Port Harcourt.Other exco members are-Mr Ifeanyi Ifedinkor, vice president, Miss Rita Ogordinuor, secretary-general, Miss Nneka Emelieze, assistant secretary, Chris  Nwakaji, financial secretary and Miss Mary Nwaka, assistant financial secretary. Others are, Mike Azuani, treasurer, and Alexander Ikelia, PRO.In his post-inaugural speech, the new president, Mr Chiedu Igwe promised to run an inclusive government that ill positively impact both the association and…

By Constance Meju…FollowTheMoney Movement To Beam Light On 10 Rivers LGs Niger Delta youth have been advised to change their strategy for demanding government attention to be more productive as people appear to be no longer afraid of violence.A resource person at a two-day capacity training for community champions, leaders, media and civil society representatives organized  by Connected development, CODE as part of its Follow The Money, FTM movement  pushing  for government accountability.  The event held at Trulli Hotel, Port Harcourt.The resource person, Busayo Morakinyo said there is need for youth in the oil rich rejoin to re-evaluate their method…

ARE YOU AN OFFENDER OR DEFENDER?GENDER BASED VIOLENCE MEANS:• Inflicting Physical/Psychological injury on the other sex• Rights/Privileges Denial because of gender• Unnecessary display of power against the opposite sex• Discriminatory acts because of gender• Non-provision of necessary social services to improve living standard by Government like Water, Power, Security-services that reduce the burden on Women and Girls• Taking from the WIDOW her husband’s property/wealth thereby exposing the children to harm, poverty• Lack of education/educational opportunities for the Girl-Child and Women• Not addressing abuses perpetuated by men in positions of authority• Unequal attention to Boys and Girls in schools• Absence of…