Abuja book Community will be agog as all and sundry will gather at Adams Pages at KingFem Plaza Mabushi to witness the historic book reading/ signing of “About Us” (Essays and Poems Colored by an African Experience) by Uzoma Chukwocha.
Date: April 15th, 2024 Time: 4 pm – 5 pm
The Book which will be sold at discounted prices on the day of the event is a compendium of essays and poems about striking topics about the plight of children, women and the African people and to advocate for their empowerment.
According to Uzoma Chukwocha who also heads a Nonprofit, The Lean Perspective (TLP) proceeds from the sales of the book will be channelled into the donation of mini-libraries and books to indigent schools in rural communities.
The event will also be an opportunity to meet & greet the Author and ask some burning questions. Thereafter, the books will become available on Nigerian & Kenyan leading bookstores and online platforms.
To Support the event & initiative call Bonaventure on +234 0810 641 0963 for more details.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/donald-trump-meeting-quebec-premier-francois-legault-in-november-2024.png?id=55521050&width=1200&height=600&coordinates=0%2C130%2C0%2C131"/><br/><br/><p>Over the past month, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has been stirring up controversy with <a href="https://www.narcity.com/canadians-polled-51-us-state-results" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">memes and statements suggesting Canada could become the 51st state</a>. This week, those remarks took on a more serious tone following the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/justin-trudeau-resignation-what-happens-next" target="_self">resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau</a> as leader of the Liberal Party.</p><p>In response, politicians across Canada, including Quebec Premier François Legault, have expressed strong opposition to the idea of closer integration with our southern neighbours.</p><p>On Wednesday, January 8, before meeting with other provincial leaders, Legault issued a detailed statement addressing Trump's most recent remarks.</p><p>"President-elect Donald Trump's comments about Canada, the Panama Canal and Greenland must be taken seriously," the premier wrote in a lengthy social media post. "There is obviously no question of Canada becoming the 51st American state, but Mr. Trump will use every opportunity at his disposal to increase his leverage."</p><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1877065958545908105">
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p>Legault also drew attention to a recent encounter he had with Trump, where border security emerged as a topic of discussion. Reflecting on his chat with the 78-year-old president-to-be, Legault explained steps his government has taken to improve surveillance.</p><p>"As for border security, Donald Trump raised this issue with me in Paris, and it is a concern that we share. On November 19, I instructed the Department of Public Safety to begin active surveillance of our territory," he added. "Since then, the SQ has been patrolling the border with the United States. We are also in contact with the RCMP, Immigration Canada and the American authorities."</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DDTAJGORosO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Legault also pointed out that Trump's proposal of a 25% tariff on Canadian goods would have significant repercussions, not only for Canada but also for American consumers and businesses. </p><p>Citing the aluminum industry as an example, he explained, "Imposing 25% tariffs would hurt us, but it would also hurt American companies that need our products, not to mention the higher prices for Americans themselves."</p><p>After Wednesday afternoon's premiers meeting, Legault revealed that he and other provincial leaders intend to meet with Trump in Washington next month.<br/></p><p>"Quebec and the other Canadian provinces intend to exercise leadership in discussions with the United States. Quebec wants to be at the negotiating table and will appoint its representative in due course."</p><p>Meanwhile, Trump continues to push the concept of a U.S. takeover of the Danish autonomous territory of Greenland and share AI-generated images of him standing over Canada.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DDIaWssBLiA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>The inauguration of Trump as the 47th president of the United States is scheduled to take place on Monday, January 20.</p>
