September 15, 2025

Shoot Like Hollywood: Make Skits & Films With iPhone

September 15, 2025 4:44 pm

“To hold an iPhone is to hold a stage, a store, a studio, a future.”

By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze
Investigative Journalist | Public Intellectual | Global Governance Analyst | Health & Social Care Expert

Prologue: The Camera in Your Pocket

Cinema once belonged to the few. It required cranes, crews, studios, and budgets that dwarfed the dreams of ordinary people. Stories were filtered through institutions, controlled by financiers, and mediated by distributors. To create a film was to climb a mountain guarded by gatekeepers.

That age is over. The iPhone has turned the mountain into a sidewalk. Today, the same …

Patel Faces Congress Over FBI Missteps In Kirk Murder Probe

September 15, 2025 7:36 am

FBI Director Kash Patel will face back-to-back hearings before Congress this week as lawmakers scrutinize his handling of the investigation into the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The hearings, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, are expected to probe both the agency’s missteps during the high-profile case and Patel’s overall capacity to lead a bureau under pressure.

The controversy erupted after Patel prematurely announced on social media that a suspect in Kirk’s killing was already in custody, a claim later proven incorrect. The blunder not only fueled public confusion but also raised fresh doubts about his leadership style and operational …

Sterling Draws Interest As Chelsea Freeze Him Out

September 15, 2025 6:50 am

Manchester United, Napoli, and Bayern Munich have all been linked with moves for Raheem Sterling, though not all approaches appear to have advanced significantly.

United made tentative contact in the late stages of last summer’s window, but Sterling was not strongly inclined to push for a move. His salary demands and questions about how regularly he would feature were also factors that slowed progress.

Napoli have assessed Sterling as a potential addition to their squad, particularly as they weigh alternatives to other attacking targets. The England international’s versatility and experience continue to make him an attractive option for clubs in …

Hochul Backs Mamdani For NYC Mayor Amid Poll Momentum

September 15, 2025 6:06 am

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has endorsed Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani in the city’s mayoral race, lending establishment backing to the left-wing candidate whose campaign has surged in recent weeks.

In an op-ed published Sunday in The New York Times, Hochul said her decision followed “frank conversations” with Mamdani, 33, a progressive state lawmaker from Queens who won the Democratic primary in May with 56.4 percent of the vote.

“I heard a leader who shares my commitment to a New York where children can grow up safe in their neighborhoods and where opportunity is within reach for every family,” …

Lula Defends Bolsonaro Verdict, Rebukes U.S. Tariffs

September 15, 2025 5:06 am

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil on Sunday defended his nation’s judiciary after the conviction of former president Jair Bolsonaro on coup charges, while sharply criticizing Washington’s trade retaliation against his government.

In an op-ed published by The New York Times, Lula hailed last week’s Supreme Court ruling that sentenced Bolsonaro, 70, to more than 27 years in prison for orchestrating the January 2023 riots in Brasília, when his supporters stormed Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court. He rejected claims by U.S. officials that the trial was politically motivated.

“This was not a witch hunt,” Lula …

Nepal’s Gen Z Turns To Discord To Select Interim PM

September 15, 2025 4:08 am

Nepal — In a moment that underscored both the fragility of Nepal’s politics and the inventiveness of its younger generation, thousands of young protesters turned to the online platform Discord this week to choose the country’s next leader.

The unconventional process came after days of deadly unrest that toppled Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s government, which had faced mounting accusations of corruption, nepotism and a violent crackdown that left at least 72 people dead. Parliament was dissolved on Friday, and President Ramchandra Paudel called for new elections in March.

Seeking to restore stability while rejecting traditional politics, members of the …