Jide Adesina, Author at 1st Afrika

South African Mercenaries’ Secret War Against Boko Haram // Guerre Secrète Des Mercenaires Sud-Africains Contre Boko Haram

Jide AdesinaMay 15, 2015May 15, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 15, 2015May 15, 20150886

Eeben Barlow, the then head of Executive Outcomes, photographed in Pretoria in 1997. He said that his mercenaries were training soldiers in Papua New Guinea....

LIFE & STYLE

30 Minutes of Exercise is Key to Health in Old Age // 30 Minutes D’exercice Est Essentiel A La Santé Dans La Vieillesse

Jide AdesinaMay 15, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 15, 20150711

Elderly men who do 30 minutes of physical activity six days a week are likely to have a 40-percent lower risk of death compared to...

CARTOON HUMOR

Regional Leader Or Xenophobe ? // Leader Régional Ou Xénophobe ?

Jide AdesinaMay 15, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 15, 20150836

South Africa positions itself as a continental leader, but the domestic reality is very different with immigration policies becoming increasingly stringent. This not only sanctions...

POLITICS

Dutch of Moroccan Origin Becomes Leader of Green Party // Néerlandais D’origine Marocaine Devient Chef Du Parti Vert

Jide AdesinaMay 15, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 15, 20150759

By Zineb El Mechrafi Boston- A remarkable young Moroccan has become the leader of the Green Party in the Netherlands. Jesse Klaver, a 29-year-old politician,...

AFRIKA HERALD

Africa Must Tackle Economic Issues To Address its Multifaceted Problems // L’Afrique Doit Tackle Economique Questions A L’adresse Ses Problèmes Multiformes

Jide AdesinaMay 15, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 15, 20150704

THE very first Pan-African Conference was held in the city of London in July in the year 1900. This was the very beginning of the...

RELATIONSHIP

More Than 350 Child Soldiers Released By Central Africa Armed Groups: UNICEF // Plus De 350 Enfants Soldats Libérés En Afrique Centrale Des Groupes Armés : l’UNICEF

Jide AdesinaMay 15, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 15, 20150700

The UN agency estimates that between 6,000 and 10,000 children are held by armed factions. (United Nations Logo) Armed groups in strife-torn Central African Republic...

Entertainment

Stars Come Out To Celebrate African-American Artists // Étoiles Sortent Pour Célébrer Les Artistes Afro-Américains

Jide AdesinaMay 15, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 15, 20150656

Lee Daniels and Kerry Washington at Paley Center of Media’s Tribute to African-American Achievements in Television.Photo: Startraksphoto.com Oprah Winfrey, Kerry Washington, Lee Daniels and more...

International News South America

Jose Mujica, World Most Respected President In Decades // Jose Mujica, Monde Plus Respecté Président Depuis Des Décennies

Jide AdesinaMay 15, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 15, 20150836

Whatever your own particular “shade” of politics, it’s impossible not to be impressed or beguiled by Jose “Pepe” Mujica. There are idealistic, hard-working and honest...

AFRIKA HERALD

Burundi Coup Updates : Fighting Continues in Burundi Capital // Burundi Coup Mises A Jour : Les Combats Se Poursuivent Dans La Capitale Du Burundi

Jide AdesinaMay 15, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 15, 20150658

Heavy gunfire and blasts were heard in Burundi’s capital on Thursday amid claims from pro- president officials that a coup attempt had failed. A man...

Commerce

Nexus Opens First Shop In Lagos // Nexus Ouvre Le Premier Magasin A Lagos

Jide AdesinaMay 15, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 15, 20150743

Leading maker of home appliances, Nexus, has opened its first brand shop in Lagos as part of its plan to expand consumer touch points in...

RELATIONSHIP

99% House Helps Are Ignorant of Thier Rights // Aide Maison De 99 % Est Ignorants De Leurs Droits

Jide AdesinaMay 15, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 15, 20150744

Platform for Labour Action (PLA), a group that advocates workers’ rights, has urged employers to support domestic workers by learning more about their rights. The...

ECONOMY

Egypt’s Great Leap Forward // Grand Bond Du Egypte En Avant

Jide AdesinaMay 15, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 15, 20150774

The Egypt Economic Development Conference (EEDC) was held from 13 to 15 March 2015 and achieved results that surpassed all expectations, not only from an...

AFRIKA HERALD

Burundi Coup Updates ; President Back in Burundi After Coup Attempt // Burundi Coup Mises A Jour ; Le Président Dos Au Burundi Après La Tentative De Coup D’État

Jide AdesinaMay 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 14, 20150837

Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza arrived back in the country Thursday, a day after a coup was declared while he was in Tanzania for regional talks,...

Tourism

Africa’s Top Cities With Millionaires in 2015 // Villes De L’Afrique Avec Millionnaires En 2015

Jide AdesinaMay 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 14, 20150765

According to a survey by international company WealthInsights, which conducts research reports and analysis into the world’s wealth sector, Africa’s top-performing cities are also turning...

Commerce

NIGERIA ON A BORROWING BINGE // NIGERIA SUR UNE FRÉNÉSIE D’EMPRUNT

Jide AdesinaMay 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 14, 20150738

Nigeria’s government has borrowed 473 billion naira to pay salaries as oil revenues decline affecting the cash flow. Ravi Bhatia, director of sovereign and international...

POLITICS

Burundi Coup Updates : Burundi President Fails To Fly Home // Burundi Coup Mises A Jour : Burundi Président Echoue Au Bercail

Jide AdesinaMay 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 14, 20150682

Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza’s attempt to return home amid reports of a coup has failed and he has returned to Tanzania where he was attending...

STOCK MARKET

Nigeria Senate Confirmed Mounir Gwarzo As Director -General of Security and Exchange Commission, SEC // Sénat Du Nigeria A Confirmé Mounir Gwarzo Comme Directeur-Général De La Security And Exchange Commission, SEC

Jide AdesinaMay 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 14, 20150661

Senate yesterday confirmed the nomination of Mounir Gwarzo as Director-General of Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC. A statement by management of the commission indicated that...

LIFE & STYLE

Healthy Diets Come In Many Flavours // Une Alimentation Saine Viennent Dans Toutes Les Saveurs

Jide AdesinaMay 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 14, 20150706

Japan’s famously healthy diet emphasises a variety of fresh ingredients including raw seafood and lots of plant-based foods. Picture: THINKSTOCK IN THE past half-century,...

RELIGION

The Power of Faith To Help End Poverty // La Puissance De La Foi Pour Aider A Eradiquer La Pauvreté

Jide AdesinaMay 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 14, 20150770

SUBMITTED BY SONIA PORTER Better understanding and harnessing the role of faith in development is becoming an area of growing interest and engagement within the...

BUSINESS

How Can Uganda’s Private Sector Yield Maximum Benefits from Oil And Gas? //

Jide AdesinaMay 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 14, 20150744

STORY HIGHLIGHTS The recent discovery of oil reserves can provide Uganda with long-term positive impacts on the economy if handled strategically, according to a new...

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