1 Jul It is a sad day and a sadder period for sports in Nigeria. A few days ago, Jeremiah Okorodudu, a famous Nigerian boxer, probably the most flamboyant and loquacious boxer in the country’s boxing history, died in a private hospital in the outskirts of Lagos, Nigeria. 8 Jul On this special day, I humbly seek the permission of all that are reading this to hide under the license of my column to delve into elementary philosophy. Life is too complex a subject for me to attempt to x-ray mine in any other way. 10 Jul The saying that…
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Bookmakers have been part of the gambling industry for centuries. Their origins date back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and the Romans. At that time, gambling was often used as a form of entertainment during religious festivals, and bookmakers offered odds on the outcome of various events such as chariot races or gladiator fights. The term bookmaker comes from the way bets were kept in the past, in a betting book. The person who keeps track of this and therefore offers the bets is a bookmaker. The Emergence of BookmakersThe modern concept of bookmaking dates back to the…
Six months ago, ahead of a four-country African tour, President Emmanuel Macron promised a “new era” for France’s ties with the continent, based on a “partnership” of equals. French military bases in Africa, he said, would henceforth be jointly run by local armed forces, with a “visible reduction” of French soldiers on the ground. It was to be a new phase in the Franco-African reset that Mr Macron first laid out in a speech in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, in 2017, vowing that he was “of a generation that doesn’t come to tell Africans what to do”.Last week’s…
Any experienced safari enthusiast will tell you, “The most important element of an outstanding safari is the guide.” Safari guides play a crucial role in providing travelers with a memorable and safe experience in the African bush. At Brave Africa, we understand this deep in our soul. In fact, it is the basis of our foundation: one of our owners and founders is a safari guide. And that’s why we are so proud to have some of the best safari guides in Botswana. What Does a Safari Guide in Botswana Do? So, what does a safari guide do exactly? They…
To adapt to these challenges and achieve sustainable industrialisation Africa must change the way it creates policy. Africa must move away from prescriptive models and accept that there is no single model for successful industrialisation. Its path must be contemporary, sustainable, and uniquely African. To achieve this, African countries must embrace adaptive policymaking, which allows for experimentation and learning. By adopting a proactive test-and-learn methodology, governments can focus on implementation, building capacity, and delivering results. Ministries responsible for industrial policy need the resources and influence to design, monitor, and implement their own policy experiments. Relying solely on external assistance and…
Olympics gold medallist and Super Eagles legend Taribo West has lamented unfulfilled promises to the men’s football team 27 years after they became the first African side to win an Olympic Games gold medal at the 1996 edition in Atlanta, USA. The retired footballer also claimed that the land allocated to coach of the team Dutchman Bonfrere Jo in Lekki, Lagos had been hijacked. Thursday August 3 made it exactly 27 years the ‘Dream Team’ soared to victory, clinching the Olympic gold medal in Atlanta, Georgia after beating a Bebeto-inspired Brazil side 4-3 in the semis, before overcoming Argentina 3-2…
We live in an age of abundance in many things. That abundance extends even to biblical translations. As a personal choice, I consult different translations of the Bible. Especially when preparing to teach or preach. Since I don’t speak the original languages that the Bible was written in, consulting different versions allows me to better understand the nuances of the text. It also reveals the different emphases of translations. This is a great blessing. One we shouldn’t take for granted. In this article I explain why the English Standard Version Anglicised (ESVUK) isn’t merely among the various translations I consult,…
Djon Louis Seedorf 30/07/23 at 17:16 pm by admin Djon Louis Seedorf Djon is a striking appearance in a positive sense. I have strong ideas about art, fashion, the mutual contact of people and art education. With my paintings, drawings and during conversations I move on the interface between art and education. I have always had affinity with art. Raradox, 2023 In his works you see a reflection of what occupies him, the relationship between:• Colored & White• Male & Female,• Young & Old• LGBTi & Straight• Christianity & Islam,• East & West• Truth &…
In her active days as an athlete specialising in 100 metres sprint, Endurance Ojokolo-Akpeki won eight gold medals for Nigeria at continental and inter-continental level, and competed at six editions of the World Athletics Championships, amongst many other competitions. However, one achievement which she greatly desired but which did not materialise was making the final of the 100 metres event at the Olympics. The seven-time national champion had competed at the Athens 2004 Olympics where she reached the semis, and this motivated her to make a promise to coach an athlete that would compete in the final of the Olympics.…
Well, we are not surprised to hear people asking if working two full-time jobs is right or wrong. Immigrants especially are constantly looking for more ways to make money in Canada as long as it is legal. That being said, the good news is that it is not wrong to work two full-time jobs in most Canadian provinces, don’t be too excited because there is a condition attached – as long as you can manage both jobs properly. Let’s discuss what it means to work two full-time jobs in Canada. Usually, a full-time job requires working for 40 hours weekly…