TRUMP ANNOUNCES HAMAS DISARMAMENT AND ISRAELI TROOP WITHDRAWAL AGREEMENT UNDER GAZA CEASEFIRE PLAN. (PHOTO).
Trump announces Hamas disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawal agreement under Gaza ceasefire plan President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Hamas has agreed to a plan to disarm and that Israel will withdraw its forces from Gaza as part of a U.S.-backed ceasefire framework. Trump described the agreement as a major step toward creating a new Palestinian government in Gaza that would work with the newly established Board of Peace to oversee the next stages of the plan. The president said the agreement would also provide Israel with increased security by preventing Gaza from being used as a launching point for future attacks. Details of the agreement were limited, and neither Israel nor Hamas immediately released statements responding to Trump’s announcement. The Board of Peace said Hamas had agreed to a roadmap for moving forward with the next phases of the ceasefire after months of negotiations. The group said the plan includes Hamas giving up its weapons, followed by a...
Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode today tuesday said the stark realities of the current economic recession could be a blessing if concerted efforts are geared towards harnessing other critical sectors such as tourism apart from the major focus on oil.Governor Ambode,who spoke at the National Tourism Conference held at Eko Atlantic City {EAC} in Lagos in commemoration of the World Tourism Day,said the current economic situation offered an opportunity for the country to re-order economic priorities and develop other revenue generating channels.He said the conference,which was organized by the Federal Ministry of Information,Culture and Tourism,was a necessary and strategic decision that would enhance the prospects of diversifying the revenue generation channels of the country for the developed and growth of national economy.Governor Ambode,who was represented by the Deputy Governor,Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule,said there are components States blessed with natural tourism sites which could be developed to harness opportunities that would generate wealth and create jobs for the people.''The potentials of this sector can only be harnessed if we create the right environment for investment to thrive.We must open up the sector through incentives,attractive policies as well as the provision of world class infrastructure,'' the Governor said.More photos below.
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