Israel Rejects Entry For UN Top Official Citing Gaza Remarks
Israel has moved to expel a top United Nations humanitarian official, accusing him of distorting the realities of its military campaign in Gaza. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced on Sunday that he had ordered the termination of Jonathan Whittall’s residency permit. Whittall, a South African national heading the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian […]
EU Powers Prepare New Round Of Nuclear Negotiations With Iran
European nations are preparing to re-engage Iran in fresh negotiations over its nuclear ambitions, marking the first diplomatic outreach since the United States launched strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities a month ago. A German diplomatic official confirmed on Sunday that Britain, France, and Germany — collectively known as the E3 — are currently coordinating with […]
National Cake Or National Scam?—Part 11
By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze From Dancing While Nigeria Drowns In Nigeria, they don’t say “serve your country.” They say, “Go and collect your share of the national cake.” A charming euphemism that makes looting sound like birthday celebration. A moral distortion so refined, even thieves quote scripture while slicing the nation into private portions. But […]
US Tech Boss Resigns Following Coldplay Concert Controversy
The chief executive officer of an American technology firm has stepped down following a social media storm triggered by footage of him hugging a purported colleague at a Coldplay concert. The video, which quickly went viral, sparked a wave of memes and public speculation, ultimately prompting his resignation on Saturday as the company faced mounting […]
Obi: Students Mustn’t Bear Brunt Of Leadership Failures
Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has called for immediate action to address the challenges facing dental students at the University of Calabar (UNICAL). In a statement shared via his X handle on Saturday, Obi emphasised that students should never bear the brunt of systemic leadership failures. His comments followed reports […]
Ukraine Seeks New Peace Talks With Russia Next Week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has extended a fresh invitation to Moscow for peace negotiations next week, seeking to revive diplomatic channels that have remained dormant since early June. Announcing the proposal on Saturday, Zelensky expressed hope that renewed dialogue could pave the way for meaningful progress after previous rounds yielded limited outcomes. Talks hosted in […]
Garri, Gucci, And Government Contracts—Part 10
By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze From Dancing While Nigeria Drowns In Nigeria, there are two economies: one where people hustle for garri, and another where people hustle government contracts to buy Gucci. And both economies run side by side like parallel madness—one soaked in sweat, the other soaked in perfume imported from Milan. The garri economy […]
Currency Of The Clueless – Naira In Free Fall—Part 9
By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze From Dancing While Nigeria Drowns There are countries where money is a means of exchange. Then there is Nigeria—where money is a meme. A running joke told at the black market, whispered at petrol stations, and wept over in grocery stores. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Naira: a currency so unstable, […]
Ex-President Bolsonaro Mandated To Use Tracking Device By Court
In a dramatic turn in Brazil’s ongoing political reckoning, the country’s Supreme Court has ordered former president Jair Bolsonaro to wear an electronic monitoring device while awaiting judgment in his coup plot trial. The ruling came from Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Friday, who accused Bolsonaro and his son, Eduardo, of provoking “hostile acts” against […]
Trump’s Swollen Leg, Bruised Hand Linked To Vein Complication
Amid swirling questions about President Donald Trump’s recent appearance, the White House has disclosed that he is living with a chronic vein condition that, while permanent, poses no significant health risks. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt briefed reporters on Thursday, explaining that the 79-year-old president sought medical evaluation after noticing slight swelling in his lower legs […]
Shopping Mall Inferno In Iraq Leaves 60 Dead
A devastating blaze ripped through the Corniche Hypermarket Mall in Kut overnight, leaving at least 61 people dead and plunging the eastern Iraqi city into mourning on Thursday. The inferno erupted late Wednesday and burned well into the early hours, trapping dozens inside the newly opened five-storey shopping complex. Witnesses said the fire spread with […]
The Influencer Republic And The Hashtag Hustle—Part 8
By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze From Dancing While Nigeria Drowns In the beginning was the struggle. Then came the smartphone. And now, in the 21st-century Republic of Nigeria, revolution has been fully outsourced to ring lights and retweets. We are no longer led by elders or activists—but by influencers. Welcome to the Influencer Republic, where hashtags […]