It is just as well that Nigeria’s name was missing from the list of seven countries whose leaders and representatives led an “African” peace mission to Kyiv and St. Petersburg last week. Setting aside for a moment the credibility of the mission itself (it was a grievous mistake, in case you are wondering), the omission of the continent’s most populous nation from a group that, in theory, spoke on behalf of its fifty-four-odd states speaks volumes about the state of Nigerian diplomacy. By contrast, it comes as no surprise that the delegation was led by South Africa; such, on the…
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Nigeria’s most successful sprinter this season, Godson Brume, may have been shut out of Team Nigeria’s squad to the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, following his absence at the ongoing national trials in Benin City, Edo State. The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) had declared a few days ago that any athlete, who failed to attend the national trials should consider himself/herself out of the team to Budapest. The event started inside the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, yesterday, with other foreign-based athletes in attendance, but Brume was nowhere to be found. It was learnt yesterday that Godson…
Life has been hard for the people of Sierra Leone. They have been coping with soaring inflation, high rates of poverty and unemployment, and widespread food insecurity. Over the past year, these conditions have triggered popular protests, which were met with a deadly state response. With 67 percent of Sierra Leonians believing their country is headed in the wrong direction, one might have expected a surge of “change” votes in the June 24 general election. Few expected the incumbent to be re-elected in the first round, which required that he garner over 55 percent of the votes cast. Thus, it…
Success! The team at the (Dubawa Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development) who will automate radio fact-checking. The GNI Innovation Challenges, part of Google’s $300 million commitment to help journalism thrive in the digital age, have seen news innovators step forward with many exciting initiatives demonstrating new thinking.The 3rd Middle East, Turkey and Africa Innovation Challenge received 425 applications from 42 countries – a 27% increase in overall applications. After a rigorous review, a round of interviews and a final jury selection process, 34 projects were selected from 17 countries to receive $3.2 million in funding.This Innovation Challenge saw a significant…
Betye Saar Shaman, 1991 First published: May 12, 2020 MIT and the Spiritual Component of Technology, Online now at Roberts Projects, Los AngelesBeyte Saar has over the years, and within the sweeping scope of her inimitable working process, continued to seek out and celebrate mystery in all its forms. The dynamics that inform her work are squarely based in her belief in an inherent mysticism alive and pulsating within the universe itself, and each of her works speaks in some way to this ecstatic pull toward the unknown. Saar has described her working…
A massive crack ripping through Africa is set to split the continent in two and form Earth’s sixth ocean, scientists have warned. Countries along the southeastern coast would become a giant island, creating an entirely new sea from Ethiopia to Mozambique.The so-called Eastern African Rift formed at least 22 million years ago but has shown activity over the last few decades – a crack appeared along the deserts of Ethiopia in 2005 and is widening at a rate of one inch per year. It is a result of two tectonic plates moving away from each other, but the exact mechanism was not fully…
Jake Wightman will not defend 1500metres title at next month’s World Championships and is set to MISS rest of season due to ongoing foot injuryWightman picked up the problem jumping over hurdles during a training camp He’ll miss the rest of the season to rest his foot ahead of next summer’s OlympicsThe 28-year-old had entered the 800m at the UK Championships this weekend By David Coverdale For The Daily Mail Published: 17:44 EDT, 4 July 2023 | Updated: 18:16 EDT, 4 July 2023 Jake Wightman will not defend his 1500metres title at the World Championships in Budapest next month due to an…
At first glance, Congolese photographer Kiripi Katembo’s images look like playful sci-fi montages: shaky Kinshasa streetscapes in which giant rocks seem to be falling out of the sky, like a lo-fi apocalypse. On closer inspection there are no special effects: the images are actually reflections in puddles, turned upside down, each capturing a fleeting moment of street life in a shimmering, suitably surreal fashion that’s arguably closer to the sensory experience of being there. It’s a testament to ingenuity: Katembo, who tragically died of malaria aged 36 in 2015, had little access to professional photography equipment, so he found his…
The year 2023 can be said to be a fashion year because Nigerian creatives came out in all their full glory. Aso Ebi can’t be left behind when you want to talk about fashion. Conservative, ordinary, and simple was thrown to the wind and extraordinary became the new cool. READ ALSO: 30 Lastest Exquisite Aso Ebi Styles For Owambe For April 2023 Everyone was more focused on snatching that waist, making that sleeve elaborate, causing that slit to drop jaws, making a grand entrance because of your adorable cape, come on, the list is endless. Trending video of the day; Photo…
There are many educational benefits of traveling for students. It improves their language skills and gives them a global perspective. It broadens their horizons, enhances their personal growth, and provides a cultural understanding. They have first-hand experiences that deepen their understanding of many subjects. It is also excellent preparation for their future careers.Language and communication skillsThe best way to learn a language is by immersion. Students can attend language classes or do online lessons. They can then gain practical experience by speaking to native speakers. Practicing communicating in real-life situations will enable them to quickly improve their language skills. They…