Author: Andrew Rogers

The Most Reverend Israel Afolabi Amoo, Archbishop of Kwara Province and Bishop of New Bussa Diocese, has urged all government levels in Nigeria to act swiftly to prevent the country from descending into anarchy. This call comes amid ongoing ethno-religious and political conflicts shaking the nation. Delivering his message during the first session of the sixth synod at All Saints Cathedral, New Bussa, Bishop Amoo emphasized the need to address Nigeria’s worsening sociopolitical problems. He warned that the persistent violence and unrest threaten national peace and security. “Religious, ethnic, and political crises continue despite efforts to stop them,” Bishop Amoo…

Nigerian voters have a clear constitutional right to join election petitions, a fact often ignored in the country’s electoral dispute system. Unlike Nigeria, Kenya has made major strides to protect the rights of ordinary citizens in challenging election irregularities. This article explores these differences and the legal basis supporting Nigerian voters’ rights to participate in election petitions. In April 2017, Kenya witnessed a landmark ruling that changed its presidential election process. Maina Kiai, a lawyer and human rights advocate, was not a politician or candidate but an ordinary citizen. From 2003, Kiai chaired Kenya’s National Human Rights Commission and later…

Leaders from the European Union will visit Beijing for an important summit as global power dynamics continue to shift. At the heart of this meeting are rising trade and security tensions between China and the EU. China sees this as a chance to strengthen its position on the world stage, especially after recent policy changes in the United States. While China aims to expand global partnerships, EU officials are expected to voice concerns over trade imbalances, human rights, and the country’s growing ties with Russia. The summit comes at a time when the EU is reviewing its approach to China.…

As a mother and lifelong resident of New York City, I never imagined I would be afraid to send my children to college. Like many parents, I once dreamed of watching them walk through the gates of Columbia University. That dream has since become a nightmare. In recent years, Columbia, one of America’s most respected universities, has become a center for what can only be called radical activism. This shift is not just about campus protests or free speech. It is about a deeper problem where support for violence is disguised as political expression. On Columbia’s campus, chants like “Glory…

Tasmania has entered a new era in politics, where minority governments are becoming the usual outcome. This trend continued in the recent state election, held just 16 months after the last one — the shortest gap between state polls in Australia since 1957. Many voters have faced election fatigue. Some Tasmanians have gone to the polls five times in less than two years. Despite this, there is a clear shift in how people are voting. The major parties are losing ground, and new political players are gaining attention. The Labor opposition had hoped for better results. However, with nearly 75%…

The Senate passed Bill C-5 without any changes. The House of Commons had approved it days earlier. Many are concerned about how fast this bill became law. It was pushed through with only a day and a half of committee review. This is much shorter than the usual process, which often takes months. There was no time for public feedback. Indigenous communities, in particular, say they were ignored, even though the law may affect their land and rights. This has raised serious questions. Did Parliament lose its role in the lawmaking process? Critics say Prime Minister Mark Carney and his…

Zohran Mamdani’s unexpected victory in New York City’s Democratic primary for mayor has sparked new conversations in Muslim and South Asian communities across the U.S. Many families who once pushed their children into careers like medicine or engineering are now considering politics as a possible path. Mamdani’s rise is not only historic because he could become the city’s first Muslim and Asian American mayor. It also shows that the definition of American political leadership is changing. Born in Uganda to Indian parents, Mamdani moved to the U.S. at age seven and became a citizen in 2018. His identity, combined with…

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has submitted a formal complaint accusing President Lazarus Chakwera and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) of vote buying and misuse of public funds. The complaint, sent to the Registrar of Political Parties, claims that the president is using taxpayer money for political gain. The DPP says the misconduct involves giving K50,000 cash handouts to selected groups, including youth, chiefs, and teachers. These people are reportedly taken to State Residences using government vehicles. Visits were recorded at the presidential homes in Lilongwe, Sanjika in Blantyre, Mzuzu, and Chikoko Bay in Mangochi. The party argues that these…

South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol has been officially charged with abuse of power and other serious offenses. Prosecutors accuse him of trying to block the democratic process by using military force and fabricating official documents. On December 3 of last year, Yoon declared martial law without following the legal steps required. He then ordered military troops to surround the National Assembly, aiming to stop lawmakers from voting against his declaration. This sudden move shocked the nation and pushed South Korea into a political crisis. Yoon became the first sitting president in South Korean history to be taken into…

South Africa’s top police officer has made bold claims that organized crime has infiltrated the highest levels of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi publicly accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of connections with criminal gangs in a rare and dramatic move. Dressed in a military-style uniform and flanked by armed police officers, General Mkhwanazi held a press conference that was broadcast live nationwide. He said Mchunu had shut down a special police unit that was investigating political killings. This unit had uncovered a drug cartel with links to the business sector, the prison system, prosecutors, and the judiciary. “We…