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Insights as Tinubu Sacks VP’s Aide on Digital and Creative Economy

By Abiola Olawale President Bola Tinubu has announced the sacking of Fegho John Umunubo, the Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy in the Presidency, attached to the Office of the Vice President. The announcement came via an official statement from Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information and Public Relations at the State House. According to…

FG, Dangote, NUPENG head for emergency peace talks amid looming strike, fuel scarcity

By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government of Nigeria has called an urgent peace meeting with the management of Dangote Refinery and the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to address escalating concerns over a potential nationwide strike that could disrupt fuel supply. The New Diplomat gathered that the Federal…

Nigeria, Ghana, Gabon, Togo, Chad, Others to experience Lunar eclipse today

By Abiola Olawale Nigeria is among countries that would witness a rare celestial spectacle on Sunday, September 7. This is as Nigeria will witness a total lunar eclipse, often called a “blood moon.” This phenomenon, visible across much of Africa, Asia, Europe, and Australia, is expected to captivate many as the moon takes on a…

Reaction as Police Invite El-Rufai, ADC Leaders Over Allegations against State government in Kaduna

By Abiola Olawale The Kaduna State Police Command has invited former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and seven other members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for questioning. The invitation, issued on September 4, 2025, cited allegations of criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous hurt. According to a letter signed…

IGP Egbetokun Names Hundeyin as New Force PRO

By Abiola Olawale The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). This announcement, made on Thursday, marks a transition in the Force’s communication leadership, as Hundeyin replaces Deputy Commissioner…

Defence Headquarters orders protesting ex-soldiers to vacate finance ministry

By Obinna Uballa The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has ordered retired soldiers protesting at the Federal Ministry of Finance over unpaid entitlements to vacate the premises, warning that their continued blockade is disrupting government operations. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, issued the directive on Thursday while briefing journalists in Abuja. He said…

Akinyemi criticizes Non-nomination of Ambassadors, Says Tinubu owes Nigerians explanation

• Securing Agrement from host countries 'll take one year, Says retired envoy By Abiola Olawale Elderstatesman, renowned international affairs scholar and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, has criticized President Bola Tinubu for failing to appoint ambassadors more than two years into his administration. This is as Akinyemi, a foremost…

Peter Obi, Activists, Others Warn of Fresh hardship as FG imposes 5% fuel tax

By Obinna Uballa Nigerians may be in for fresh economic hardship as the Federal Government announced a new 5 percent tax on all refined fossil fuel sales, including petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel, with effect from January 2026. The levy, introduced under the Harmonized Tax Act recently signed by President Bola Tinubu, will be collected…

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Insights as Tinubu Sacks VP’s Aide on Digital and Creative Economy

By Abiola Olawale President Bola Tinubu has announced the sacking of Fegho John Umunubo, the Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy in the Presidency, attached to the Office of the Vice President. The announcement came via an official statement from Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information and Public Relations at the State House. According to…

FG, Dangote, NUPENG head for emergency peace talks amid looming strike, fuel scarcity

By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government of Nigeria has called an urgent peace meeting with the management of Dangote Refinery and the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to address escalating concerns over a potential nationwide strike that could disrupt fuel supply. The New Diplomat gathered that the Federal…

Nigeria, Ghana, Gabon, Togo, Chad, Others to experience Lunar eclipse today

By Abiola Olawale Nigeria is among countries that would witness a rare celestial spectacle on Sunday, September 7. This is as Nigeria will witness a total lunar eclipse, often called a “blood moon.” This phenomenon, visible across much of Africa, Asia, Europe, and Australia, is expected to captivate many as the moon takes on a…

Reaction as Police Invite El-Rufai, ADC Leaders Over Allegations against State government in Kaduna

By Abiola Olawale The Kaduna State Police Command has invited former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and seven other members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for questioning. The invitation, issued on September 4, 2025, cited allegations of criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous hurt. According to a letter signed…

IGP Egbetokun Names Hundeyin as New Force PRO

By Abiola Olawale The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). This announcement, made on Thursday, marks a transition in the Force’s communication leadership, as Hundeyin replaces Deputy Commissioner…

Defence Headquarters orders protesting ex-soldiers to vacate finance ministry

By Obinna Uballa The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has ordered retired soldiers protesting at the Federal Ministry of Finance over unpaid entitlements to vacate the premises, warning that their continued blockade is disrupting government operations. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, issued the directive on Thursday while briefing journalists in Abuja. He said…

Akinyemi criticizes Non-nomination of Ambassadors, Says Tinubu owes Nigerians explanation

• Securing Agrement from host countries 'll take one year, Says retired envoy By Abiola Olawale Elderstatesman, renowned international affairs scholar and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, has criticized President Bola Tinubu for failing to appoint ambassadors more than two years into his administration. This is as Akinyemi, a foremost…

Peter Obi, Activists, Others Warn of Fresh hardship as FG imposes 5% fuel tax

By Obinna Uballa Nigerians may be in for fresh economic hardship as the Federal Government announced a new 5 percent tax on all refined fossil fuel sales, including petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel, with effect from January 2026. The levy, introduced under the Harmonized Tax Act recently signed by President Bola Tinubu, will be collected…

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