In a poll conducted by PUNCH Sports Extra on Wednesday, football enthusiasts voted two-time Africa Cup of Nations winning coach Herve Renard as their choice for the vacant Super Eagles coaching job following the exit of Finidi George in June. The former head coach of the France women’s national team was given the nod ahead of Swede Janne Andersson and other local coaches for the plumb job. Finidi quit his role as head coach of the three-time African champions after the Nigeria Football Federation announced its plan to appoint a foreign technical adviser for the team. The decision came after…
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A cool breeze swept across the courtyard, bringing relief to those who could not squeeze into the small courtroom and so stood outside in the sun, waiting for the proceedings to be relayed out by others.Inside, Thomas Kwoyelo, dressed in a black suit and red tie, was convicted of 44 charges of murder, kidnap and other war crimes, in the first trial of a Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander in a Ugandan court. He will be sentenced next month.But last week’s landmark case has divided people in the Acholi communities of northern Uganda, from where the LRA’s leader, the Christian…
Mildred Baena, who gained fame through her affair with Arnold Schwarzenegger has a good financial Story that will attract the attention of the general public. As of 2024, Mildred Baena’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million, a result of her long-time period of employment, real estate investments, and massive monetary aid from Schwarzenegger. Despite the demanding situations following the public revelation of their affair, Baena has managed to build a stable and comfortable lifestyle, demonstrating resilience and smart economic decisions. This weblog delves into the details of her financial journey and the elements that have shaped her…
Whenever I revisit the narrative of Jesus feeding the 5000 with five loaves and two fish, I contemplate not just the miracle itself but its administration (John 6:1-15). The disciples served the meal immediately after Jesus had blessed and multiplied it (John 6:11). So I always ask myself: who benefited first from the miraculous ‘manna’? Was it Jesus; his disciples; or the crowds? The Bible hints that the meals were first served to the multitude. The disciples and our Lord ate later, if at all (John 6:12-13). The disciples and our Lord ate later, if at all. Thus the disciples…
How did microfinance become a craze championed by bleeding-heart progressives to Global South economists, American presidents, and business executives? Image credit Jan Chipchase CC BY-SA 3.0. I wrote We Are Not Able to Live in the Sky: The Seductive Promise of Microfinance (Metropolitan/Holt, June 2024) to understand the rise in popularity of small, anti-poverty loans, particularly among policymakers, celebrities, and funders in America and Europe, and the ongoing consequences of those loans for borrowers around the world. A big part of my research was focused on why this idea was championed by everyone from bleeding-heart progressives to Global South economists…
Kyle Jurgens of Stellenbosch FC challenges Thubelihle Mavuso of Nsingizini Hotspurs FC during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 game between Nsingizini Hotspurs FC and Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa on 17 August 2024 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix by Staff Reporter Monday Aug 19, 2024. 15:34 Paynesville and Nsoatreman put one foot in the preliminary second round of the CAF Confederation Cup after recording big wins on Sunday, while ASC Jaraaf, Al Ahli Tripoli and Dynamos also made a positive start.Paynesville ran out convincing 4-0 victors over Fovu Club in the first leg of their preliminary first-round…
Copenhagen Fashion Week 2025, known for its progressive stance on sustainability, once again set the bar high by showcasing innovative and eco-friendly designs. The event, held in the Danish capital, underscored the fashion industry’s shift towards responsible practices, from upcycling and deadstock fabric use to less wasteful manufacturing processes. This year’s edition marked a significant milestone as it became the first fashion week to enforce strict sustainability requirements for participating brands, ensuring that every piece on the runway not only embodied creativity but also a commitment to the planet.Upcycling and Reinventing FabricsOne of the standout themes this year was upcycling,…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Harissa is as essential to the dining table as salt in Tunisia. It is an ever-present condiment, from elegant restaurants in whitewashed Sidi Bou Said to roadside snack bars in Mahdia. “It’s the base of our entire cuisine,” says the Tunis painter Myriame Dachraoui as she prepares a lunchtime spread in her kitchen in La Marsa, a bohemian seaside suburb of Tunis. Today, Dachraoui is making ojja, a classic harissa recipe similar to, and sometimes indistinguishable from, Tunisia’s most famous dish, shakshuka, adding red dabs…
Screens demand our attention and screens disciple, teach and train us. With the complexity of technology today, it is not strange to feel lost and wonder how to navigate through life. A Christian can often experience this as living in a shift from Jerusalem to Babylon. In Babylon, the Bible is one of many voices that interpret human experience. It is not viewed as the central authority over people and society. Christians don’t have to conform in order to survive. The book, Faith for Exiles, by David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock helps Christians know how to live in this technological…
One of Nigeria’s flag bearers in the CAF Confederation Cup, El Kanemi Warriors on Saturday recorded a dramatic 1-1 draw against FC Dadje in the first leg of their Preliminary Round tie played in Ikenne, Ogun State. A 95th-minute header from substitute Gimba Ajiji saved El Kanemi from the claws of defeat. The visitors took the lead in the 30th minute when Feliciano Montcho capitalised on a loose ball in midfield, setting up Selassie Bakai to slot past Warriors’ goalkeeper George Matthew. El Kanemi had started strongly, earning a corner in the 10th minute, but the resultant attempt was saved…