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By Obinna Uballa The planned commencement of trial in the cybercrime case against suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, was on Monday stalled following a preliminary objection by her counsel, Ehiogie West-Idahosa (SAN). Akpoti-Uduaghan faces a six-count charge under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024, in suit…
September 22, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has alleged that more than N2 trillion was siphoned through questionable petrol subsidy claims during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, with depot licence holders emerging as the chief beneficiaries. Otedola made the claim in a statement on Monday while defending the Dangote Petroleum Refinery (DPR) in…
September 22, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, and the presidency are currently locked in a war of words over the former's criticism of President Bola Tinubu. This comes after El-Rufai accused Tinubu of allegedly scheming to become a "president for life" akin to Cameroon's long-ruling Paul Biya. El-Rufai, also a…
September 22, 2025
Managed money speculators hit record bearish positions on WTI even as the IEA forecasts massive ongoing investment needs to prevent steep supply declines. The IEA projects global production would fall by more than 5 million barrels a day annually without new drilling, driven by faster depletion in shale fields. With tech now outspending oil on…
September 21, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticised United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday, declaring that a Palestinian state "will not happen". This comes after Starmer, Carney, and Albanese announced their decision to recognise Palestine as a sovereign entity. Netanyahu's…
September 21, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Sunday for New York, United States, as leader of the nation's delegation at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This comes after The New Diplomat had reported that Tinubu had delegated Shettima to represent him at the UNGA for the…
September 21, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The United Kingdom has formally recognised a Palestinian state, a move Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as an effort to “revive the hope of peace” between Palestinians and Israelis. The decision, announced on Sunday, places Britain alongside Canada and Australia in what appears to be a coordinated Commonwealth initiative, despite strong opposition…
September 21, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will on Monday, September 29, administer the oath of office to 57 newly elevated Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) at a special ceremony marking the commencement of the 2025/2026 legal year of the Supreme Court. According to a statement by the Director of…
September 21, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Tens of thousands of Filipinos poured into the streets of Manila on Sunday to protest a massive corruption scandal tied to flood-control projects, clashing with police in the country’s largest anti-graft demonstrations in years. The Philippines protests come against a backdrop of growing unrest across Asia. In recent weeks, demonstrators in Nepal…
September 21, 2025
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By Obinna Uballa The planned commencement of trial in the cybercrime case against suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, was on Monday stalled following a preliminary objection by her counsel, Ehiogie West-Idahosa (SAN). Akpoti-Uduaghan faces a six-count charge under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024, in suit…
September 22, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has alleged that more than N2 trillion was siphoned through questionable petrol subsidy claims during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, with depot licence holders emerging as the chief beneficiaries. Otedola made the claim in a statement on Monday while defending the Dangote Petroleum Refinery (DPR) in…
September 22, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, and the presidency are currently locked in a war of words over the former's criticism of President Bola Tinubu. This comes after El-Rufai accused Tinubu of allegedly scheming to become a "president for life" akin to Cameroon's long-ruling Paul Biya. El-Rufai, also a…
September 22, 2025
Managed money speculators hit record bearish positions on WTI even as the IEA forecasts massive ongoing investment needs to prevent steep supply declines. The IEA projects global production would fall by more than 5 million barrels a day annually without new drilling, driven by faster depletion in shale fields. With tech now outspending oil on…
September 21, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticised United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday, declaring that a Palestinian state "will not happen". This comes after Starmer, Carney, and Albanese announced their decision to recognise Palestine as a sovereign entity. Netanyahu's…
September 21, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Sunday for New York, United States, as leader of the nation's delegation at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This comes after The New Diplomat had reported that Tinubu had delegated Shettima to represent him at the UNGA for the…
September 21, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The United Kingdom has formally recognised a Palestinian state, a move Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as an effort to “revive the hope of peace” between Palestinians and Israelis. The decision, announced on Sunday, places Britain alongside Canada and Australia in what appears to be a coordinated Commonwealth initiative, despite strong opposition…
September 21, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will on Monday, September 29, administer the oath of office to 57 newly elevated Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) at a special ceremony marking the commencement of the 2025/2026 legal year of the Supreme Court. According to a statement by the Director of…
September 21, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Tens of thousands of Filipinos poured into the streets of Manila on Sunday to protest a massive corruption scandal tied to flood-control projects, clashing with police in the country’s largest anti-graft demonstrations in years. The Philippines protests come against a backdrop of growing unrest across Asia. In recent weeks, demonstrators in Nepal…
September 21, 2025
