Author: Prudence Makoge
Have you ever tried turmeric rice? It’s packed with flavour from turmeric, garlic, onions, and butter, and pairs perfectly with grilled chicken or any protein you like. Phil’s Kitchen says it takes just five minutes to make, and she’s shared her simple recipe with us. She starts by heating some vegetable oil and butter in a pot. Once the butter melts, she adds diced onions and garlic, letting them sauté until soft and fragrant. Next, she stirs in a teaspoon of turmeric powder and lets it cook for about two minutes to bring out its aroma. Then, she adds washed…
While the Union of European Football Associations makes last-minute arrangements for a safe organization of the postponed men’s European Football Championship, and as Paris prepares to host the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024, it seems essential for stakeholders engaged in sport diplomacy and the European Union to take advantage of such a symbolic sport calendar to concretely think of an EU-level sport policy. Indeed, sport diplomacy, if implemented at the EU-level, could serve two distinct goals: on the one hand, it could further EU integration and improve inter-relations between EU countries while, at the international level, foster socio-political…
Many women in Nigeria, and everywhere else, are constantly trying to balance a million things. You’re trying to build your career, take care of your family, and sometimes, it feels like you’re just trying to survive the day. It’s not just about doing a million chores; it’s about dealing with what everyone expects from you, and what you want for yourself. That’s why eating right is so important. It’s not just about looking good or having energy; it’s about staying strong mentally, feeling good, and having the strength to handle everything life throws at you. We need to understand what…
There is a long and rich history of athlete activism and protest at the Olympic Games. From the iconic Black Power salute involving Tommie Smith, John Carlos and Peter Norman at Mexico 1968, to lesser known protests by Vincent Matthews and Wayne Collett, Vera Caslavska and Fiyesa Lilesa, athletes have used their moment on the podium and on the track to bring issues of social, racial and political injustice to a worldwide audience. Despite being an integral part of the exhibitions at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, the iconic actions of Smith, Carlos and Norman, as well as others emulating…
Connor Slippen and Louise Lepront emerged as winners of the World Surf League Qualifying Series SA Open of Surfing 1,000 at a windy Gqeberha, with Luc Lepront and Natasha van Greunen being runners-up. Sunday was an intense day of competition, completing multiple rounds, but the conditions improved dramatically after Saturday’s gale-force onshore situation. The conditions changed quickly in the morning, allowing the men and women to deliver. The women’s final saw a flurry of waves exchanged between top seeds Van Greunen and Lepront. Fresh off a fine result at the Pro Taghazout Bay QS 3,000 in Morocco, Lepront was carrying…
Photo credit: omowunmi_dada/Instagarm White is elegance. White is confidence. White stands out without doing too much. And on Omowunmi Dada, it does just that. The Nollywood actress is a dazzling belle in this fitted white gown with an off-shoulder neckline, striking the perfect balance between timeless and contemporary. Her styling is refined. She’s keeping things sleek with neatly cropped hair and subtle, natural-looking makeup. Every detail is effortless yet intentional, letting the simplicity of the look speak for itself. Chic, classic, and modern all at once. Now, take a look. Source link
Reigning champion Mark Allen has exited the Players Championship in the first round with a 6-3 defeat by Kyren Wilson at the Telford International Centre.World number two Wilson started the match strongly and took a 3-1 lead after the first session.Northern Irishman Allen fought back to level things at three frames each after the resumption of play but Wilson, 33, always looked the sharper of the pair.The world champion was not at his best, but Allen could not take advantage and the Englishman reeled off three frames in a row to claim victory.Wilson will face Mark Williams in the quarter-finals…
The rainy season is just around the corner. Some parts of the country are already seeing light showers, and the evenings are getting cooler, with gentle breezes offering relief from the intense heatwave. Now’s the time to dig out your compact umbrellas, the ones that fit neatly into your handbag or work bag, because you’ll soon be needing them! There’s a lot to love about the rainy season. The air is cooler, the plants thrive, and it’s the perfect excuse to cosy up indoors with a hot bowl of pepper soup. It’s also time to bring out your favourite sweaters…
Louise Lepront has won the World Surf League Qualifying Series Stop No.4 of the 2024/2025 WSL Africa regional season, the SA Open of Surfing, in contestable three-to-four-foot surf and strong offshore wind at Pollok Beach in Gqeberha, the Eastern Cape, on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Natasha van Greunen finished runner-up in an intense day of competition, which completed multiple rounds in much-improved conditions after Saturday’s gale-force onshore situation, allowing the women to deliver their biggest performances of the event. There was a flurry of waves exchanged between top seeds Natasha van Greunen and Louise Lepront as soon as the buzzer…
Photo Credit: Nancy Isime/Instagram Have you ever thought about pairing a tie with a kimono and wide-leg trousers made from asooke? Probably not. But if you have, we have to give it up to you, you’ve got style, just like Nancy Isime. For the International Women’s Day Business Series organised by UBA Group, where she sat on a panel to share her journey, experiences, and insights on the impact of women, Nancy showed up looking as striking as ever, in presence and in fashion. She wore a bold red kimono over striped, multicoloured asooke fabric. Underneath, she paired a crisp…