VIDEO: I didnβt kill any opposition β Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu denies allegations of coercing opposition members to defect to his party, emphasizing the influence of national challenges on political decisions.
Kanoβs new chessboard: APC courts Shekarau as defections shake Kwankwasiyya
Former governor Ibrahim Shekarau is being courted by the APC as political defections shake up the power dynamics in Kano ahead of the 2027 elections.
Conflict, defections, and delays shake France ahead of the next Winter Olympics
France is facing significant issues, including conflicts and defections, as it prepares for the upcoming Winter Olympics, with President Emmanuel Macron intervening to prevent a potential failure following the successful Summer Olympics in Paris.
Colby Cosh: Despite CPC defections, a Liberal majority is still far from secure
The article discusses recent defections from the Conservative Party to the Liberal Party in Canada, indicating that while the Liberals are gaining seats, their majority is still uncertain.
Mark Carney: The Leader of Canada Who Stood Up to Trump and Is Now a Phenomenon in His Country
Mark Carney's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos has sparked significant political changes in Canada, leading to defections from the Conservative Party and paving the way for a potential Liberal majority.
US-Iran nuclear talks continue as Iran's rulers face 'defections and disobedience'
Amid ongoing nuclear negotiations, Iranian rulers confront internal dissent and discontent as citizens express their grievances against the regime.
How Croatia Got Its First MiG 21? Behind It Is a Film Story of Madness and Courage
On this day in 1992, pilot Danijel BoroviΔ defected from the Yugoslav People's Army, bringing Croatia its first MiG-21 fighter jet, amidst a historical backdrop of caution and strategic timing following previous defections.
The Liberals and Nationals sat in parliament like divorced parents at a wedding β with no reunion in sight
The article discusses the fragmented state of Australian politics, highlighting the growing significance of the crossbench as the Liberal party struggles to maintain its status as the opposition amidst increasing defections.
2027: APC must convince Nigerians, not rely on defections β NaβAllah
Bala NaβAllah, a former Deputy Senate Majority Leader, emphasizes that the All Progressives Congress must work to gain the trust of Nigerians rather than depending on the recent influx of defectors for electoral success in 2027.
Democrats claim shutdown victory after GOP defections revive Obamacare fight
House Democrats are declaring a victory following a government shutdown after enough Republicans joined them to advance an Obamacare tax credit extension.
Party defections in Great Britain: Betrayal within the right-wing camp
Robert Jenrick, the highest-ranking Tory, has defected to the right-wing party Reform UK, which poses a potential threat to the Conservatives amidst internal disputes leading to a political crisis.
Iran: at the heart of the repressive system, the Guardians of the Revolution are also the main beneficiaries of sanctions
The article discusses how Iran's Guardians of the Revolution serve as a repressive force while benefiting from U.S. sanctions, with potential implications for internal transitions and defections towards demonstrators.
The UK Conservative Party purges its ranks to prevent further defections to Farage's far-right
The UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, expels Justice spokesperson Robert Jenrick to prevent defections to Nigel Farage's far-right faction.
Conservative defections risk making Reform UK into Tory party 2.0
The article discusses how the defection of Conservative MPs could lead to the rebranding of Reform UK as a new version of the Conservative Party.
Al-Duweiri: Imminent Collapse of the 'SDF' Forces Surrounded in Aleppo
Military expert Faiz Al-Duweiri states that the battle in Aleppo is experiencing dramatic changes, indicating an imminent collapse of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) due to their realizing they are losing, leading to defections and a sharp decline in combat capability.
Iran: Ayatollah has an escape plan to Moscow. Findings from 'The Times'
The Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reportedly has an emergency escape plan due to fears of defections within the security services amid ongoing protests akin to Bashar Al-Assad's situation.