The Tragedy Of Political Defection In Akwa Ibom

In a state known for political stability, Akwa Ibom is now grappling with a fresh wave of betrayal, not just of political godfathers or party structures, but of the very electorate who entrusted their hopes to the ballot box. Governor Umo Eno’s...

'They say they'll kill PM Modi's politics at G7': Canadian journalist flags Khalistani extremism; alleges free speech abuse

A Canadian investigative journalist raised serious concerns about the presence and activities of Khalistani extremists in Canada, highlighting growing threats against the Indian establishment from Canadian soil. This comes just days before the G7...

Thane residents allege political vendetta and tanker mafia behind opposition to Kavesar lake beautification

Bengaluru stampede: Political fallout and blame game in Karnataka

India News New Delhi: The tragic stampede at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium during a Royal Challengers Bangalore victory celebration, resulting in 11 fatalities, has escalated into a major political crisis in Karnataka. The incident, which...

SINGER: A political lost cause?

No, I’m NOT talking of the South during America’s lethal Civil War. Nor of French Algeria (ceding to FLN terrorism) in the early ‘60s, as I’ve sometimes done here before. Nor of Israel’s survival countering its enemies, and in the face of much...

Politicians held accountable — what about bureaucrats?

Opinion The Sio Silica caretaker convention scandal report by Manitoba’s ethics commissioner should be required reading in every public service in Canada. Because there was another governance convention being challenged in this whole episode —...

Allegheny County politician's social media post on war in Gaza stokes divisions

The war in Gaza has triggered a war of words over antisemitism in Allegheny County. Western Pennsylvania’s largest Jewish group recently rebuked a County Council member for endorsing a pro-Palestinian activist’s comments on social media. “Another...

Bulgaria's President on the Eurozone: A Celebration for Politicians, a Burden for the People

President Rumen Radev voiced sharp criticism of Bulgaria's readiness to adopt the euro, describing the latest convergence reports as cause for celebration among those in power but a source of concern for ordinary citizens. Speaking to journalists...

Actor-politician G Krishnakumar, family face kidnapping, extortion charges"

Krishnakumar has publicly accused three female employees of embezzling ₹69 lakh from Diya's firm while she was pregnant and unable to supervise operations. "They initially paid about Rs 8 lakh and promised to return the remaining money, asking us...

Can Ai Help Detect Corrupt Nigerian Politicians?

So I woke up thinking about The Digital Juju vs. "National Cake" Chopping and in my mind I whispered—Ah, the question hangs in the air like the thick Lagos humidity, heavy with possibility and the faint, familiar scent of… something questionable....

Opinion| Why succession politics will fail in South Sudan

The politics of succession, where an incumbent leader grooms a successor to ensure continuity, works in states with strong institutions or centralized control. However, in South Sudan, weak governance, factional power struggles, and militarized...

Rep. Nancy Mace voices political and economic concerns via Twitter

Rep. Nancy Mace, currently serving in the U.S. Congress and representing South Carolina’s 1st district, shared a series of tweets on June 6, 2025, expressing her views on political and economic issues. Mace, who has been a member of Congress since...

New U.S. Law Calls for Comprehensive Audit of Fort Knox Gold Reserves Amid Rising Political Debate

Sun 08 Jun 2025 | 08:05 AM Amid the escalating public feud between U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, discussions are growing about the future of the proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), especially following its...

Political Storm: Tinubu’s Influence Grows as Governor Eno Joins APC; More Defections Loom

The political landscape in Nigeria is undergoing a significant transformation as Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, formally defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday. His move marks a notable shift in the political balance,...

How Much Each Party Will Get From Ksh1.14 Billion Political Parties' Funding

President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) are set to receive the largest share of the Political Party Funding (PPF) in the revised allocation. According to a gazette notice dated...

Gov Alia Accuses Unnamed National Assembly Members, Other Politicians of Sponsoring Benue Attacks

* Akume not silent on insecurity, SGF’s office clarifies Wale Igbintade Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, has accused unnamed politicians and members of the National Assembly of sponsoring violent attacks in the state. Although he did...

Baku and Prague discuss political and economic cooperation at High-Level Talks

On June 6, 2025, the latest round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic was held in Prague. Azernews reports, according to a statement from Azerbaijan’s Ministry...

Trump Issues ‘Serious Warning’ to Elon Musk, Says Relationship ‘Finished’ Amid Political Feud

Tensions between US President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk have escalated sharply, with Trump publicly warning Musk of “very serious consequences” if he chooses to finance Democratic candidates who oppose his administration’s...

US to revoke visas for Chinese students; politicization of educational exchange erodes US competitiveness: experts

Photo: Xinhua US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that the US will "aggressively revoke" visas for Chinese students, Reuters reported. Some Chinese experts criticized the move, warning that politicization of educational exchange will...

Musk says US needs new political party

Tech billionaire Elon Musk said on Friday that a new political party was needed in the United States, a day after he asked in a poll to his followers on X whether one was required to represent "80% in the middle."