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THE STORY OF ICELAND: A LAND OF FIRE AND SAGA President: Halla Tómasdóttir is the current President of Iceland, serving since August 1, 2024. System of Governance:Iceland is a unitary parliamentary republic, with the president serving as head of state and the prime minister as head of government. Population: As of 2024, Iceland's population is approximately 393,396 people. Currency:The official currency is the Icelandic króna  Language:Icelandic is the official language, and it's a North Germanic language descended from Old Norse.  Economy: Iceland has a mixed economy, with a strong focus on tourism, aluminum production, and fishing.    Iceland, a small island nation in the North Atlantic, has a rich and fascinating history that spans over 1,000 years. The country's unique culture and landscape have been shaped by its Viking heritage, literary traditions, and struggle for independence.     Iceland was first settled by Norse Vikings in the late 9...

In today’s edition of International News: IRAN WATER CRISIS Taps may run dry in this country where the crisis is so severe it can be seen from space. Rows of citizens, some with their faces veiled, prayed for rain at a mosque in Tehran earlier in November. A desperate reality as the city grapples with a water crisis so severe the Iranian President has suggested people may need to evacuate. ISRAEL PM SEEKS PARDON IN ONGOING TRIAL Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the country’s President Isaac Herzog for a pardon over a corruption case he has been battling for the past five years. RUSSO-UKRAINIAN WAR Ukrainian underwater drones have struck two tankers belonging to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet in the Black Sea, according to an official in Ukraine’s security services (SBU). HONG-KONG FIRE At least 128 people are known to have died, others have been injured and thousands more have lost their homes and living in evacuation shelters after a fire broke out in a...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS NIGERIA AND AFRICA NEWS            Asake Concert Ticket Price Backlash: Singer Asake's upcoming homecoming concert in Lagos faced significant fan outrage on social media over the high ticket prices, some reportedly as high as ₦300,000. Burna Boy Cancels US Shows Amid Fan Fury: Nigerian superstar Burna Boy faced significant backlash from fans and subsequently canceled his U.S. tour dates. Fellow comedian I Go Save condemned other Nigerians who celebrated the cancellation. BBNaija Season 10 Records High Illegal Streams: An executive from MultiChoice raised an alarm that the current season of Big Brother Naija recorded over 5 million illegal streams. OAP Dotun Accuses US Embassy: Popular OAP (on-air personality) Dotun accused the U.S. Embassy of assisting his estranged wife in eloping with their children. Wizkid Sparks Debate with Self-Appraisal: Wizkid ignited discussions online with a statement asserting, "I built my own struct...

West Africa’s Coup Trend Is a Warning We Must Not Ignore West Africa is slipping into a worrying cycle. In the last four years alone, the region has recorded over seven coups and attempted coups, the highest concentration anywhere in the world. From Mali and Burkina Faso to Niger, and now the strange, staged political drama - “coup”, in Guinea Bissau. The pattern is unmistakable: democratic progress is under real threat. Guinea Bissau’s episode is particularly troubling. A president announcing his own “overthrow” while freely speaking to the media is not a genuine coup; it is political theatre designed to interrupt an election. When leaders toy with democracy this openly, the damage goes beyond politics, it erodes public trust and invites instability. Nigeria’s recent scare in October 2025 adds to the tension. Reports that 16 military officers were detained over an alleged plot immediately stirred national anxiety. Even though the military denied an active coup attempt, the reaction sh...

What will Nigerians do? When every day begins with a thousand of worries  Yet the streets hums with laughter _ Rising every day even when it feels like lifting stones. What will Nigerians do? When the leaders barter our dreams for their ambition  Corruption stands as the watch word of our leaders  And still - we dream of a country that listens. What will Nigerians do? When economy bites and survival becomes a full time job Prices towering like a skyscraper  Yet we try to survive even when it is no longer surviving. What will Nigerians do? When injustice walks freely in daylight  Silence becomes the mother tongue of the poor  We refuse to bow, so we rise again in protest, in unity and in defiance. What will the youths do? When they find themselves stuck between dreams and reality? Unsure! Whether to remain at home or japa   Praying our wings or our roots will not betray us. What will Nigerians do? When faith becomes our last currency of cour...

FOOTBALL ⚽  The last week of November 2025 featured a full schedule of Premier League action and various international league matches.  Premier League Results: . Manchester City suffered a significant 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. Chelsea secured a 2-1 victory over Leicester City. . Arsenal achieved a dominant 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest. . Aston Villa and Crystal Palace played to a 2-2 draw. MOTORSPORT🛣️ The 2025 Formula 1 season is nearing its conclusion.  F1 Qatar Grand Prix : The event took place from November 28th to 30th. Max Verstappen cruised to a crucial win in the race. Both McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, were disqualified after the race for failing to meet minimum skid wear measurements, shaking up the championship standings with only two races left. HANDBALL 🏐  The 2025 IHF Women's World Handball Championship began. The tournament, co-hosted by the Netherlands and Germany, started on November 26th and runs through ...