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Shadow Opposition Cabinet: Judge Decides DSS, Utomi’s Fate June 25

The New Diplomat — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:39:56 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 25, 2025 to hear a suit filed against the convener of planned Shadow Government, Prof. Pat. Utomi, by the Department of State Services (DSS). The security agency had, on Wednesday, in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/937/2025, which has Utomi as […]

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DSS Seeks Court Injunction to Halt Utomi’s Shadow Government Protests

The New Diplomat — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:40:01 +0000

By Abiola Olawale The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed an urgent application at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to prevent Professor Pat Utomi, a renowned political economist and former presidential candidate, from organizing rallies and public engagements linked to his “shadow government” initiative. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/937/2025, accused Utomi of actions […]

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Mokwa Flood: Death Toll Hits 200 As NASEMA Recovers Bodies Of 7 Children

The New Diplomat — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:36:54 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi Apparently, the last has not been heard about the tragedy that hit Mokwa town following a devastating flood that swept through the community which is the headquarters of Mokwa Local Government Area in Niger State. This is as seven more bodies of children were recovered on Tuesday night, six days after incident. […]

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In 2 Years, Tinubu Has Surpassed Shagari, IBB, Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan, Says APC

The New Diplomat — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:33:06 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi The ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has outperformed all past Nigerian Presidents before him in tackling the economic challenges of the country. The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Felix Morka, stated this on Wednesday, stressing that Tinubu had done more than all […]

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Anambra Guber: Soludo, Moghalu, Ukachukwu, Others Scale through as INEC Releases Final List

The New Diplomat — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:08:51 +0000

By Abiola Olawale The race for the Anambra State governorship election, slated for November 8, 2025, is set to intensify as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates. According to INEC’s announcement, campaigns will officially commence on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, and conclude at midnight on Thursday, November 6, […]

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Amaechi Opens Up On Why He Made Wike Chief Of State

The New Diplomat — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:54:26 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has disclosed why he made the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, his Chief of Staff during his reign as Governor of Rivers State. Amaechi said he made Wike his Chief of Staff to be able to supervise him. The former Rivers helmsman spoke […]

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Elon Musk Slams Trump’s Spending Bill as An Abomination

The New Diplomat — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:58:55 +0000

Trump’s Aide: That Won’t Change the President’s Position By Abiola Olawale Tech billionaire Elon Musk has unleashed a scathing critique of United States President Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending bill, labeling it a “massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill” and a “disgusting abomination.” Musk, the Tesla CEO, who recently stepped down from his role […]

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[VIDEO] Reuben Abati Blasts Wike for “Disrespectful” Comments on Amaechi, Odili

The New Diplomat — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:51:40 +0000

Says Wike Will Soon insult Tinubu By Abiola Olawale Veteran journalist and former presidential spokesperson Dr. Reuben Abati has sharply criticized Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for his recent remarks targeting former Rivers State Governors; Rotimi Amaechi and Peter Odili. Abati, speaking on Arise News, labeled Wike’s comments as “rude […]

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Fubara Meets Tinubu in Lagos Amid Political Tension in Rivers State

The New Diplomat — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:37:07 +0000

By Abiola Olawale Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the President’s private residence in Bourdillon, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, sparking fresh speculation about the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. The meeting, which took place behind closed doors, comes on the heels of a […]

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Obasanjo Opens Up On Why He Established Leadership Institute

The New Diplomat — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:34:10 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed the rationale behind the establishment of a new leadership institute he named after himself. The ex-Nigeria’s helmsman maintained that his new Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute, OOLI, is not only an institute, but also a movement aimed to reclaim Africa’s leadership narrative. He stated this at the […]

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What Caused Deadly Mokwa Flood In Niger — Minister, Utsev

The New Diplomat — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:23:11 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, has attributed the deadly flooding that happened in Mokwa in Niger State to heavy rainfall due to extreme weather condition occasioned by climate change. The minister maintained that the rainfall overwhelmed local drainage systems, stressing that the deadly incident could have been prevented […]

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2027: No Automatic Tickets For Lawan, Oshiomhole, Wamako, Kalu, Ndume, Yar’Adua, Other 103 Senators, Says APC

The New Diplomat — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:14:56 +0000

APC Reps Also Affected By Tajudeen Balogun As the political permutations toward 2027 heighten, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared the air that it has not handed over automatic tickets to its any of its serving Senators and members of the House of Representatives. The APC which further clarified its stance on the […]

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BREAKING! Appeal Court Voids Election Tribunal’s Verdict, Hands APC Victory In ALL 23 Benue LGs

The New Diplomat — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:15:28 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi The Benue chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the state governor, Alia Hyacinth, have been handed a decisive victory by the Appeal Panel on Local Government Petitions sitting Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) House in Abuja, in a verdict that affirmed that the APC made a clean sweep of all the […]

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$1.28 billion’s Withheld Airlines Funds: IATA Clears Nigeria As Mozambique top list

The New Diplomat — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:52:37 +0000

By Abiola Olawale The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has officially removed Nigeria from its list of countries withholding airlines’ revenues, commonly referred to as blocked or trapped funds. This announcement, made during IATA’s recent annual general meeting (AGM), marks a milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to resolve longstanding foreign exchange (FX) challenges that have impacted […]

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Confusion As Aiyedatiwa’s Allies Resign As Deputy Speaker, Majority Leader Of Ondo Assembly

The New Diplomat — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:46:14 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi Two prominent politicans and allies of the Ondo State governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa have resigned their positions in the legislature of the ‘Sunshine State’. The lawmakers are Abayomi Akinruntan and Ogunmolasuyi who, until their resignation early this morning (Tuesday), were the Deputy Speaker and Majority Leader of the state assembly. Akinruntan represents […]

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Over 4 Million Refugees Have Fled Sudan Due To Civil War, Says UN

The New Diplomat — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:42:00 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi The United Nations has lamented the impact of the Sudan civil war on neighbouring nations, stressing that the humanitarian crisis has led to the exodus of over four million nationals of the country. The agency maintained many survivors of the civil war, which began in 2023, are facing inadequate shelter due to […]

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Ex-Imo Gov. Okorocha Blasts Opponents: Those With Phobia for Okorocha Can’t Sleep, Spewing Lies

The New Diplomat — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:35:56 +0000

Says No plan to Dump APC By Kolawole Ojebisi Former Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha as dismissed the reports making the rounds that he’s planning to dump the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as a fabrication of those intimidated by his political clout. This is as the ex-governor denied ever attacking the APC. Okorocha spoke […]

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Gen T.Y. Danjuma opens up on Declining Health: “Time is Running out for me…I’m a Sick, old Man.”

The New Diplomat — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:33:15 +0000

By Abiola Olawale Former Nigerian Defence Minister and prominent philanthropist, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (rtd.) has publicly disclosed his declining health status, hinting at a sense of urgency in his remaining years. In a heartfelt address during his turbaning ceremony as the Gang Paan Ganye by the Gangwari Ganye, His Royal Highness Alhaji Adamu Sanda, […]

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South Korea election results 2025 live: Lee Jae-myung projected to win

The New Diplomat — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:27:09 +0000

Exit polls show Lee Jae-myung of the opposition Democratic Party of Korea winning more than 50 percent of the vote in today’s snap election, while Kim Moon-soo of the governing conservative People Power Party trails behind with about 39.3 percent. The snap vote was called after former leader Yoon Suk-yeol was impeached and removed from […]

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Atiku, Amaechi, El-Rufai Sore Losers Driven By Inordinate Quest To Regain Power — APC

davidabiola — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:01:40 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi The All Progressives Congress(APC)has described the trio of former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, ex-Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi and former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai as a bunch of sore losers desperate to regain power at all costs. The ruling party maintained that the trio and other prominent politicans spearheading the emerging coalition […]

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No Plan For Total Dissolution Only Non-performing Commissioners’ll Be Sacked — Oborevwori

davidabiola — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:55:42 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has assured members of the State Executive that he’s not planning their wholesale dissolution. Oborevwori, however, maintained that underperforming commissioners in his administration will be shown the exit door. The governor spoke on Monday during the inauguration of eight newly constructed duplexes at the Commissioners’ Quarters […]

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War: After ceasefire, Ukraine Expects Exchange Of War Prisoners With Russia

davidabiola — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:52:45 +0000

By Tajudeen Balogun Ukrainian President, Volodymir Zelensky has said that he expects more prisoners of war will be exchanged with Russia. This followed Monday’s round of peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey. Speaking after a Nato meeting in Vilnius, Zelensky reiterated support for a new set of sanctions to pressure President Vladimir Putin to comply with […]

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Ground Rent : I Take Delight In Stepping On Big Men’s Toes — Wike

davidabiola — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:49:10 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his determination to enforce rules regarding ground rent payments and other policies without fear or favour, stating that he takes delight in stepping on toes of big men. Wike, who said that he is result-oriented, maintained that he would not […]

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Stop Posting Videos Mocking Civil Servants’ Over Luxury Cars — FG Warns Dealer

The New Diplomat — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:49:54 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi The Federal Government has expressed its displeasure over a viral video apparently taunting Nigerian civil servants over their inability to afford posh and luxury cars. This is as the government warned an Abuja automobile dealer, popularly known as Alamin Sarkinmota, against subtle promotion of actions capable of demeaning civil servants, who work […]

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2027: Why I Will Lead Tinubu’s Campaign- Wike

The New Diplomat — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:34:05 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has revealed why he will be at the vanguard of the re-election campaign of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Wike, the immediate past governor of Rivers State, who spoke on Monday at a press conference in Abuja said his stance that the […]

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Gambari Proffers Solutions to Root Causes of Africa’s Security Challenges

The New Diplomat — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:45:36 +0000

By Abiola Olawale Eminent Scholar-Diplomat, former Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, and erstwhile United Nations Under-Secretary-General, Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, has proferred insights on the root challenges confronting African leaders in building lasting peace and secutity throughout the continent. Gambari, a former Chief of Staff to immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, and first and only African […]

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Hajj 2025: Saudi Bars 269,000 from entering Makkah, Revokes 400 Licenses

The New Diplomat — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:41:16 +0000

42,000 Nigerians in Saudi for Hajj By Tajudeen Balogun No fewer than 269,000 individuals without official permits have been prevented by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) authority from entering Makkah, ahead of the peak of this year’s Hajj exercise. KSA authorities said late on Sunday that the move followed efforts to control overcrowding and […]

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FG Announces June 6, 9 as Public Holidays for Eid-Ul-Adha Festivities

The New Diplomat — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:37:19 +0000

By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate the Eid-Ul-Adha celebrations. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government on Monday in a statement by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo, in […]

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Nigeria: 730 days later

The New Diplomat — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:17:07 +0000

By Peter Dakuku Two years can feel both fleeting and painfully long in Nigeria. Seven hundred and thirty dawns have rolled across the savannah, the creeks, and the sprawling megacities since the last electoral hoopla promised a national rebirth. We now stand midway between ballots, yet conversation in Abuja’s corridors is drifting toward 2027 slogans […]

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Gov. Yusuf Declares Public Holiday On Monday To Mourn Kano Athletes

The New Diplomat — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:38:42 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, has declared Monday, June 2, 2025, as public holiday in the state to sympathise with families of the victims of an auto accident that claimed many lives and left several others seriously injured. Yusuf also extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, praying that God […]

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