In the hallowed greens of destiny, where talent meets dedication, a legendary tale unfolds Tiger Woods.

Once upon a time, in the quiet suburb of Cypress, California, lived a young boy named Tiger and his father, Earl. From a tender age, Tiger showed an unyielding passion for the game of golf. His eyes would light up whenever he saw the green fairways, and his tiny hands clutched a putter like it was his most prized possession.

Watching his son’s enthusiasm, Earl knew he had something special in his hands. He had been a soldier, a wise man, and now, he took on a new role as his son’s coach and mentor. With unwavering dedication, Earl spent countless hours teaching Tiger the intricacies of the sport. He wasn’t just shaping a golfer; he was nurturing a bond that would last a lifetime.

As Tiger grew older, his talents blossomed, and the duo began to attract attention. Tournaments were won, records were broken, and fame followed them wherever they went. But amidst the glitz and glamour, Earl ensured his son stayed grounded, reminding him that humility was the key to greatness.

Tiger’s rise in the golfing world was meteoric, and as he climbed the ladder of success, Earl was there every step of the way, offering guidance, encouragement, and love. They shared more than just a teacher-student relationship; they were father and son, best friends, and confidants.

One warm summer afternoon, as they stood side by side on the golf course, Earl looked at Tiger with pride in his eyes. “You’re destined for greatness, son,” he said, his voice gentle yet firm. “But remember, it’s not just about the trophies or the wins. It’s about the journey, the people you touch along the way, and the person you become.”

As the years passed, the world witnessed Tiger’s unparalleled dominance in the golfing world. But, there was a side to their story that the media seldom captured—the tender moments when they laughed together over a missed shot, the quiet conversations under starry skies, and the comforting presence of a father who knew just when to push and when to hold back.

Then, tragedy struck. Earl fell ill, and his time on this earth was limited. It was a testing period for both father and son. Tiger’s heart ached at the thought of losing the man who had been his pillar of strength.

In the final days, as Earl lay weak and tired, Tiger held his father’s hand, tears streaming down his face. “Dad,” he whispered, “Thank you for everything. You made me who I am, and I’ll carry your love and wisdom with me always.”

With a smile that radiated love, Earl replied, “You were meant for greatness, my son. Remember, I’ll always be with you, cheering you on from above.”

And so, on that fateful day, Earl Woods passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion. Tiger carried his father’s teachings in his heart, and even in the toughest moments, he could feel Earl’s presence, guiding him forward.

Through every fairway and rough patch in life, Tiger Woods not only became a golfing legend but also a man who understood the true meaning of success. Earl’s love had shaped him, not just as a golfer, but as a person. And in the world of sports, where titles may be won and lost, the bond between Tiger and his dad remained undefeated—a love that transcended time and left an everlasting mark on the world of golf and beyond.

#LegacyOfLove #GuidingAChampion

In a riveting tale of football’s unpredictability, a fan favourite takes an unexpected turned towards hooliganism! Meet the unstoppable Nigerian prodigy, Peter Odemwingie, whose talismanic skills on the field brought the Premier League fans to their feet in awe!

The formidable Nigerian prodigy, Peter Odemwingie, once stood at the pinnacle of lethal skill while playing for West Bromwich Albion. But a shocking twist was about to unfold, as he set his sights on a surprising move to a Premier League rival, QPR.

The excitement in Peter’s heart was palpable, willing to accept a pay cut for the chance to join QPR. Yet, fate had different plans. On the electrifying transfer deadline day, Odemwingie defied all norms, taking a bold step without permission and driving straight to QPR’s stadium. Igniting a media frenzy, he conducted an interview with Sky Sports, announcing his jubilation to join the new club.

The adrenaline-charged problem arose when the deal was far from completion, and West Brom had never even granted him permission to talk to QPR. The once-promising move crashed in spectacular fashion, leaving Odemwingie red-faced and humiliated. He was compelled to return to West Brom, but they were far from pleased with his audacious conduct. Thus, making him fallout with the teams then manager Steve Clarke.

The fallout echoed worldwide as headlines screamed of the unbelievable drama. Odemwingie’s reputation plummeted, and he became the target of intense criticism from fans and media for his unprofessional actions. Sadly, his career, once filled with boundless potential, never truly recovered from this catastrophic incident.

Though Odemwingie stayed with West Brom until the season’s end, his fate had been sealed. Later, he embarked on a new journey when he got sold to Cardiff City in the summer, but the damage had been done.

The captivating tale of this Nigerian football maverick serves as a haunting reminder of how one moment of indiscretion can overshadow even the brightest talents in the Premier League.

“Don’t force it.. every little thing takes time” 🕰️ ~Bob Marley.

Unveils the Shadows of Deceit and Power in John Grisham’s ‘The Brethren’: A Heart-Pounding Legal Thriller where Blackmail Meets High-Stakes Politics, and the Fate of Powerful Forces Hangs in the Balance.”

In the shadowy depths of a federal prison, three former judges conspire as “The Brethren,” orchestrating a high-stakes game of blackmail. Their target? None other than a presidential candidate with a scandalous secret.

As the plot thickens, they find themselves ensnared in a web of danger, crossing paths with a cunning political operative named Teddy Maynard. Unraveling a labyrinth of legal maneuvers, corruption, and power struggles, the Brethren’s covert activities catch the attention of the CIA.

Amidst the twists and turns, a young lawyer named Trevor Carson stumbles upon their sinister game, thrusting himself into a thrilling race against time. As the tension builds, the consequences of their actions spiral out of control, leading to an electrifying climax that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

In “The Brethren,” John Grisham weaves a heart-pounding tale of deceit, manipulation, and redemption, where every move has a price, and the fate of powerful forces hangs in the balance. Prepare to be captivated by a world of secrets and revelations as this gripping legal thriller takes you on a rollercoaster ride you won’t want to end.

By Abdallah Jallow

A harrowing incident unfolded yesterday as Kanilai ferry attempting to dock faced an uphill battle against relentless heavy winds, causing it to struggle for hours to dock at the Barra ferry terminal. The prolonged ordeal which happened at exactly 4:43pm left commuters onboard stranded in fear as the vessel fought to find its mooring.

In a distressing turn of events, the ferry, carrying dozens of commuters, and heavy vehicles encountered an unexpected obstacle as it approached the Barra terminal. Witnesses reported seeing the vessel struggle against strong gusts of wind — creating treacherous conditions which made it exceedingly difficult for the ferry to navigate and successfully dock, leading to a tense situation for those onboard and even those waiting onshore.

Passengers on onboard the ferry recounted moments of anxiety and uncertainty as the winds buffeted the ferry, causing it to sway and struggle to maintain its course. Onlookers from the terminal were also left in concern as they watched the harrowing scene unfold, unsure of the outcome.

One passenger, Emily Jatta, bravely shared her experience, stating, “It was quite unnerving to see the ferry struggling to dock for hours. We were all worried about what might happen, and some of us were fearful that the situation might escalate.” Her account echoed the sentiments of many onboard who experienced the scary scenes firsthand.

Another commuter highlighted that this was not the first time such a gruesome and pulse-pounding accident had occurred along the Banjul-Barra ferry crossing point. He urgently called on the Gambia Ferry service to address this concern before it leads to a potential disaster, emphasizing the need for improved safety measures and preparedness in challenging weather conditions.

As time ticked on and the situation remained unchanged for nearly three intense hours, a glimmer of hope emerged on the horizon just about 7pm when Kunta Kinteh, another ferry heavily loaded from Banjul, appeared in a last-ditch but desperate effort to salvage the embarrassing and hazardous situation. Kunta Kinteh played the role of a much-needed ally for the struggling Kanilai ferry, ultimately assisting in pushing it into a secure docking position.

The relief felt by passengers finally stepping onto solid ground was undeniable, but the matter has raised serious concerns about the safety protocols and readiness of Gambia Ferry Services in challenging conditions. As the authorities grapple with the aftermath, the incident has sparked an outcry on social media where many are calling for urgent comprehensive reassessment and implementation of enhanced safety measures to prevent such perilous episodes from recurring in the future. “The safety and well-being of commuters must be the utmost priority, overshadowing all other considerations”, one man twitted.

Ferry Battles Heavy Winds, Stranded at Sea in Docking Struggle.

A harrowing incident unfolded yesterday as Kanilai ferry attempting to dock faced an uphill battle against relentless heavy winds, causing it to struggle for hours to dock at the Barra ferry terminal. The prolonged ordeal which happened at exactly 4:43pm left commuters onboard stranded in fear as the vessel fought to find its mooring.

In a distressing turn of events, the ferry, carrying dozens of commuters, and heavy vehicles encountered an unexpected obstacle as it approached the Barra terminal. Witnesses reported seeing the vessel struggle against strong gusts of wind — creating treacherous conditions which made it exceedingly difficult for the ferry to navigate and successfully dock, leading to a tense situation for those onboard and even those waiting onshore.

Passengers on onboard the ferry recounted moments of anxiety and uncertainty as the winds buffeted the ferry, causing it to sway and struggle to maintain its course. Onlookers from the terminal were also left in concern as they watched the harrowing scene unfold, unsure of the outcome.

One passenger, Emily Jatta, bravely shared her experience, stating, “It was quite unnerving to see the ferry struggling to dock for hours. We were all worried about what might happen, and some of us were fearful that the situation might escalate.” Her account echoed the sentiments of many onboard who experienced the scary scenes firsthand.

Another commuter highlighted that this was not the first time such a gruesome and pulse-pounding accident had occurred along the Banjul-Barra ferry crossing point. He urgently called on the Gambia Ferry service to address this concern before it leads to a potential disaster, emphasizing the need for improved safety measures and preparedness in challenging weather conditions.

As time ticked on and the situation remained unchanged for nearly three intense hours, a glimmer of hope emerged on the horizon just about 7pm when Kunta Kinteh, another ferry heavily loaded from Banjul, appeared in a last-ditch but desperate effort to salvage the embarrassing and hazardous situation. Kunta Kinteh played the role of a much-needed ally for the struggling Kanilai ferry, ultimately assisting in pushing it into a secure docking position.

The relief felt by passengers finally stepping onto solid ground was undeniable, but the matter has raised serious concerns about the safety protocols and readiness of Gambia Ferry Services in challenging conditions. As the authorities grapple with the aftermath, the incident has sparked an outcry on social media where many are calling for urgent comprehensive reassessment and implementation of enhanced safety measures to prevent such perilous episodes from recurring in the future. “The safety and well-being of commuters must be the utmost priority, overshadowing all other considerations”, one commuter twitted.

It’s amazing how I found that nothing in life is worthwhile unless you take risks.

It was my 5th grade, pretty much on a random day, when I came across a journeyman of a big dreamer I then had no idea about. A man who not many would’ve predicted was on such a big roll. Natheless, he was a man committed enough to score even bigger than his associates could imagine. Briefly before my formative ages, I realised that this man was punching above his weight for all but to brand his name in the history books. Now beyond the realms of his competitors, this man is in the league of his own.

To start with, — Nelson Mandela said, “their is no passion to be found playing small and settling for a life that is less than the one you’re capable of living”. One man from Kano, Nigeria. Forbes mainstay, richest man in Africa — is the perfect description of Mr Mandela’s eulogy. This gentleman the Times Magazine regards, ‘Africa’s biggest player’.

The ‘Foolish Man’ and his mega refinery complex!

Some years ago, under the palms along the adored beaches of Lagos, Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man invited media leaders to a luncheon at then Protea Hotel in Ikeja to mark his 55th birthday.

Some of his guests who included veteran Nigerian journalist Bayo Onanuga who would later break every chitchat at the luncheon sat around him at the centre table. They chatted freely. Discussions about their country, the state of the economy soon veered into discussing the absurdity of Nigeria, being a major crude exporter, and also a major importer of refined petroleum products. A colleague of Mr Onanugu from a major business paper said the local conditions were unfavourable to any investor who wanted to build a refinery. He then made a remark that he would live to regret: “Only a foolish man will build a refinery in Nigeria”.

Aliko who had listened to all the business and political pontifications, interjected: “I am that foolish man”. A pin drop silence enveloped the table as he dropped the unexpected news: “My company has just decided to build a refinery in the country. But we are doing it big”. Those were his exact words, as the multi-dollar billionaire told the media gurus in suits around the table he was willing to spend close to $9 billion on the project.

The media big man became speechless. The rest of his colleagues caught the contagion of being flummoxed as well, as Aliko expatiated on the project. He said it will be a petrochemical complex. As the project was still on the drawing board, he did not tell it will be the biggest refinery in the world, capable of processing 650,000 barrels of crude daily. All the hint he gave was that it will be ‘big’. And for the big media men, their takeaway was that it will be big like Aliko’s involvement in cement, sugar, pasta and other businesses.

For Aliko, all is well that ends well. The complex will bring to an end Nigeria’s many decades of shame, for being unable to refine its crude and having to depend on importation, wasting scarce forex.

The ‘foolish man’ of 11 years ago who thinks outside the box, not just like every other investor tycoon does, has demonstrated once again that he is a man of wisdom, a peerless shrewd investor who sees clearly the ‘bigger picture’, when his compatriots are bogged down by parochialism and immediate monetary gains.

For Aliko’s mantra,
“What is it that you can do to touch and impact somebody’s life today? Don’t just aspire to make a living, aspire to make a difference, That’s what makes a man successful”

[Dangote ‘The Foolish Man’]

Abdallah Khabib Jallow📰🖊️

By Abdallah Khabib Jallow✍🏾

On a crispy morning in the baltic streets of Sarona in between the 1930’s Bauhaus buildings, woke up an influential man once dubbed, “Obama’s nightmare”. His name is Mr Benjamin Netanyahu. Even so the rifts between the high profile figures, Mr Netanyahu was the first to bet on Mr Obama’s rise to supremacy, “He’s got it, he can beat Hillary,” he mumbled.

In an angst of his own, Prime minister Netanyahu got a vigilant surveillance on his wreckage after his sturdy-built ship got capsized in the highs of the Israeli political seas. Mr Netanyahu was immediately put to alert when his Likud party lost in almost all the strategic regions in the 2021 Israeli parliamentary elections a night before.

Once an iron fist of a Tyrant, the long serving Prime Minister was later kicking his toe when he realised he has lost his majority seater advantage in the assembly in what was thought to be the start to the fall of the great Benjamin Netanyahu and the momentous rise of his then successor Mr Naftali Bennett.

However, Benjamin this time couldn’t escape the spotlight — he had to fight for his survival against a Vote of No Confidence. Ultimately! Benjamin would lose his fight which then topped headlines on almost every global news network for over a week. The New York Times would write “House opinion swing the votes in Naftali’s favour, PM Ben-Net [Netanyahu] finally falls”.

On 13th June 2021, after a ten year stint in power, that was finally the end of an era for great Mr Netanyahu and what was thought to be the beginning of a brand new peg in the Israeli political dimension.

With little or no time to prepare, PM Naftali was expected to click in just his first week in office. With a clear historical background, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict dominated his agenda, which commentators believed seemed to have given him [Naftali] that sharp edge over Benjamin. Following a decent start to office though, Mr Bennett would later lose his ground when he failed to leverage a nuclear deal with Iran. He would later resign after a heavy backlash just to be replaced by one of his fiercest oppositions in Mr Yair Lapid — but that was just for a brief moment before election.

Then came a familiar face of a surprise challenger. But wait! Who saw it coming. The Return of the “gladius god”. After a time off on sabbatical, Benjamin will announce his candidature to re-run for Prime Minister after exactly one year since his ouster. As Mr Lapid steadfastness was on every statesman’s questionnaire, he wouldn’t consume the heat censure beyond a year — which after a unanimous vote, cometh the resurrection of the Jewish lord in Tel Aviv, Mr Benjamin Netanyahu.

Literally! Mr Netanyahu would re-assume office on December 29, 2022 making him the longest serving Israeli Prime Minister in history.

Not any secret, but clear in the picture, @BarrowPresident was desperate for @MayorTalib. So often, he used his persona to persuade, influence, compel and later opted to frustrate, but Talib with an iron fist who hangs on nothing but decency and compassion.. service over ambition.. Integrity above expedience, would never take it any worthwhile to trade [betray] the UDP for the NPP gang. Stressing, ”no amount of money or position can buy me”.

Literally, Talib would’ve been an absolute gem of a bargain deal for the NPP. though, funny but pitiful how low you feel being rejected by an unmatched persona down your radar—President V Mayor. Bitter pill, Barrow couldn’t consume. But hands down, that was no little pick albeit.

Since failing to strike any consensus, Barrow’s caricature of Talib was the only option left on the table. Ill-fated remarks, egocentric choruses, stereotypical portrayal all on Talib — thank God non of their vague propagandas worked. But except for one positive, lesson learned, Barrow knows even on an audition for a play at Broadway musical or on an ass kicking contest in Kathmandu, Talib would still humiliate his Bakz Badjie.

Maybe Barrow’s nightmare, Talib’s arms stretch on that presidency seat. Just like my coloniser Englishman said, “You hang around the barber shop long enough, sooner or later, you’re gonna get a haircut”. He [Barrow] would thinker, “maybe Talib’s the trail that hunts ma blaze”. Barrow animatedly showed the whole world he couldn’t stand Lord Talib’s heat.

However! All that is in the past now. It’s about time we restored absolute normalcy. Ride on a non-partisan spirit, putting country before party and relying upon the good will and highest ideals of the Gambian people. Our economy should be a great taste of national discussion, to address the critical issues we facing as country — high inflation, maverick-like corruption, crumbling health care, unaffordable housing, high unemployment rates and most importantly, unprecedented hard times in our living standards. Clearly, we have a lot of work to do. And as a people of a civilised country, we really deserve better.

Now that the dust has settled after a cracker of an election, I’ll advice @BarrowPresident to man up and know that presidency is bigger than what he just thinks of it. You’ve got to be proactive not reactive.

Walk your shoes, reconcile with Talib, come together, knit the broken bones and strategise as servants of the people. Moreover the spirit which unites us is stronger than the odds that divide us.

To the Gambia, ever true..🤞🏽🇬🇲🏅✌🏾

By: Abdallah Khabib Jallow✍🏽

A GOVERNMENT SEDUCED BY THE MAXIMIZATION OF PER DIEM IS ALWAYS AT A RISK OF GETTING IMPREGNATED BY CRISIS.

By Abdoulie Jallow & Yaqub Conteh
Part One(1)

Gambia today is blessed by a government constituted by men and women as a collective who are trapped in a classic kleptocratic competition in order to maximize profit in the name of per diem at the expense of poor dejected masses of our society. As the world is currently at thug of war with the outbreak of COVID-19, this will give a rare opportunity to the country’s fragile economy to at least observe some moment of solace from the impromptu and regular tapping of per Diem for the almost daily travelling of government officials. The Gambia continues to back paddle and wallow in a dystopia as we continue to reluctantly contend in maintaining the administrative architecture of Jammeh’s economic hit men in various hierarchies of state institutions at the behest of an individual called President who by all indication, lacks the intellectual gravitas and pedigree to mobilize sober thinking administrators of men and women to run the country to a desired destination. Anybody who has been making an instantaneous measure of the political temperature of the country will definitely understand and agree with what am submitting.

What is more capricious and so whimsical today is, In the face of a global pandemic, Gambians are increasingly in a state of melancholy, hopelessness, dejection and above all, ambivalent. This is backed by the evidence that even a Chinese man in Wuhan city is much safer than a man in the Gambia. Because, the central government of the Gambia is virtually giving not much relevance to the seriousness of this crisis that has even rendered the global economy into recession. After recording the first case of COVID-19 from a woman who flew in from the United Kingdom, you will all bear me witness that the government of the Gambia does not even put in place proper and sufficient quarantine facilities in all the porous entry points. The Director of Health Promotion and Education is on record at a press briefing to have said that a certain number of people had escaped quarantine, and they are still at large. This is absolutely worrisome! The citizenry deserves to be on the loop on a daily basis about the impact of the virus in the country as we move on, the possibilities of peoples’ susceptibility or propensity to attracting the virus, at what stage the government is in apprehending those who flew in the country from a Corona infected country and escaped quarantine, whether the infected person currently admitted at the Medical Research Council (MRC) has transferred the virus to any of her family members and so forth. In the absence of the government failing to furnish people regular and timely information, then one should not blame the people from utilizing an alternative source(s) of information, which is in rumor mongering and buying into any news that may come to their way in relation to COVID-19.

From the look of things, Barrow and his bandwagons have woefully betrayed the liberation objective of our people during this pandemonium, most especially the underprivileged ones. The very reason I keep insisting that the Local Government Act ought to be revisited and necessary amendments effected in order to devolve or give more powers to the subordinate governments’ is the timely response and responsible roles our various local governments and some political parties are playing in fighting against this lethal COVID-19 pandemic. The roles played by the above named stakeholders have by far outweighs that of the central government’s. Understandably, in such a crisis, the central government cannot do everything alone, but essentially, this should not in any way invalidate or negate the visibility of the role that is supposed to be executed by the central government as a primary stakeholder in running the affairs of the country. Seemingly, one would be very precise and correct to say that, we have a government that does not even have a clear policy as of now to fighting against this pandemic. If it has, then it must have presumably digressed by not focusing on the implementation of the policy but only relying on public opinion. For heaven sake, we need people in our state institutions whose IQ are smarter than a ballistic missile not the reverse……………………. To Be Continued

After a long silence of the Three-years-jotna executive, the president of the mentioned movement Abdou Njie yesterday appeared in front of cameras in an interview saying they have no plans to retreat or surrender their position after a rumor went viral that they have finally agreed to step back.

He noted that they have already made all necessary preparations to carry out their long awaited re-protest against president Barrow for still refusing to abide by the MOU he vowed to put into consideration at the end of his three-year presidency term. He said that his movement’s executives are very disappointed not receiving any response from the President’s Office with regards to the filed petition they handed over on their December 16 protest. He added that on the 19th of January would be one of a “masterpiece protest” that would make an ideal alert to all politicians that Gambians are no more dared to be fooled.

Alieu Bah a human right activist widely known as Immortal X who serves as the public relations officer(PRO) added, they are with the knowledge that some pro-Barrow Supporters are putting up some threat related statements against them and also telling the masses that their movement is a criminal revolution which plans to hinder the peace and order of the country.
He condemned such statements saying they are nothing but false allegations. MR Bah added that, it is important for the people to know that they are a no problematic movement but instead a movement vying to hold their ‘politicians to account’.

This interview came to urgency after A well-experienced legal practitioner named Ismail AM Gibba openly blasted the three-years-jotna movement saying it is not a “legal movement” and have no regards for the constitution. Lawyer Gibba added that President Barrow should not allow the 3-years jotna to go out on an another protest as it could lead the country into jeopardy.

However, Mr Njie added, they are already aware that some political commentators and lawyers have took to media pretending to be enlightening the public via the constitution, going to the extend of criticizing and bullying their movement saying it’s illegal. He concluded saying such philosophies and ideologies of such legal practitioners and political analysts are politically motivated and they are just quoting and interpreting in the interests of President Barrow.