The New Diplomat https://newdiplomatng.com/ Nigeria's global voice Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:19:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://newdiplomatng.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cropped-new-diplomat-favicon-1-32x32.jpg The New Diplomat https://newdiplomatng.com/ 32 32 127640339 PDP Crisis Deepens: INEC Rejects NEC’s Meeting Notice, Slams Party for Procedural Blunder https://newdiplomatng.com/pdp-crisis-deepens-inec/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:19:59 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274670 Battle Over Party’s Scribe Position rages By Abiola Olawale The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is reeling from yet another blow as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rejected the party’s notice for its highly anticipated 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, scheduled for June 30, 2025. It was gathered that the PDP, already grappling with […]

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]]> 274670 Why I’m Committed To INEC’s Autonomy and Integrity — Tinubu https://newdiplomatng.com/why-committed-inec-autonomy/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:18:10 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274668 By Kolawole Ojebisi President Bola Tinubu has stated why he is committed to the autonomy of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC). Tinubu declared that INEC remains the backbone of Nigeria’s democratic journey. The Nigeria’s helmsman spoke at the flag off of the construction of INEC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, reaffirming his administration’s commitment […]

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]]> 274668 BREAKING: Benue Killings: Gov. Alia Declares Public Holiday Ahead Of Tinubu’s Visit https://newdiplomatng.com/breaking-benue-killings-gov/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:14:56 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274663 By Kolawole Ojebisi The Benue State Government, under the leadership of Governor Hyacinth Alia, has declared Wednesday, June 18, 2025, a public holiday to mark the official visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Serumun Deborah Aber, on Tuesday. […]

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]]> 274663 Ex-minister Shamusdeen Usman Out To Tarnish Jonathan’s Administration, Be Wary Of Him, Sambo Warns Tinubu https://newdiplomatng.com/minister-shamusdeen-usman-out/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:46:08 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274658 By Kolawole Ojebisi Former Vice-President, Namadi Sambo, has warned the duo of President Bola Tinubu and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun to keep ex-minister of budget and planning, Dr. Shamsudeen Usman, at arms length. Sambo maintained that the current administration should be wary of Usman, describing him as inconsistent and disloyal. He issued the warning […]

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]]> 274658 The World’s Worst Performing Economies in 2025 https://newdiplomatng.com/the-world-worst-performing/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:30:56 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274646 Key Takeaways South Sudan is expected to be the worst performing economy this year as its oil exports stall, sparking hyperinflation and political instability Several advanced economies made the list, including Austria, Germany, Italy, Japan, France, and Switzerland Which countries are experiencing the sharpest economic contractions and lowest growth in 2025? According to the latest IMF […]

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]]> 274646 Breaking Down the $450B of Trade Destruction from U.S. Tariffs https://newdiplomatng.com/breaking-down-trade/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:23:51 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274641 On May 12th, 2025, the Trump administration announced a new wave of tariffs on much of the world. The impact on global trade could be massive in the years ahead. This graphic, created in partnership with the Hinrich Foundation, shows the dollar value of expected trade destruction by economy. It uses data from the UN’s TINA […]

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]]> 274641 Rystad: Oil Prices To Remain Below $80 Despite Escalating Middle East Tensions https://newdiplomatng.com/rystad-oil-prices-remain-below/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:40:39 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274639 Oil prices are likely to remain capped below $80 per barrel despite the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, research firm Rystad Energy said on Monday, as Iran and Israel continue to trade strikes with the escalation now in its fourth day. “Based on our earlier disruption simulations, we see oil prices capped below $80 per barrel,” Mukesh […]

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]]> 274639 Oil Prices Up 2% as Israel-Iran Conflict Intensifies https://newdiplomatng.com/oil-prices-israel-iran/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:32:46 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274637 Crude oil prices are up 2% in early trading, after a bump from President Trump, who on Monday urged everyone to leave Tehran, suggesting further escalation in the hostilities, though they have flattened since the post. “IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” […]

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]]> 274637 2027: APC Vice-chairman, Salihu, Speaks On Why He Endorsed Tinubu, Omitted Shettima at N/East Summit https://newdiplomatng.com/apc-vice-chairman-salihu/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:25:20 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274630 By Kolawole Ojebisi The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Vice-chairman (North-east), Mustapha Salihu, has clarified why he endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second time without mentioning his second-in-command, Kashim Shettima, at the party’s stakeholders’ summit in Gombe over the weekend. Salihu maintained that his decision complies with the party’s constitution, stressing that there’s only […]

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]]> 274630 Peter Obi Slams Tinubu for Not Being Proactive on the Benue Massacre https://newdiplomatng.com/peter-obi-slams-tinubu-not/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:14:55 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274628 By Abiola Olawale The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential elections, Mr Peter Obi has sharply criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what he called the latter’s delayed response to the recent massacre in Benue State, where over 200 lives were lost to brutal attacks. In a strongly worded post on X on […]

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]]> 274628 Israel Obliterates Iran’s New Top General in Daring Airstrike, Escalating Tensions https://newdiplomatng.com/israel-obliterates-iran-new/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:08:42 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274625 By Abiola Olawale Israel has delivered another blow to Iran’s military leadership, reportedly eliminating a newly appointed top Iranian commander, General Ali Shadmani, in an airstrike on Tehran. The strike, confirmed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), targeted Shadmani just days after he assumed his role following the assassination of his predecessor. Shadmani had assumed […]

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]]> 274625 OPEC Oil Output Increase Falls Short of Target https://newdiplomatng.com/opec-oil-output-increase-falls/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:18:22 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274623 OPEC’s crude oil production rose by 180,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 27 million bpd in May, with producers part of the OPEC+ agreement raising output by much less than the 411,000 bpd headline hike planned for last month as some members compensated for past overproduction. The five OPEC members that have pledged cuts in […]

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]]> 274623 President’s Ex-aide Reveals: Why I’ll Oppose Tinubu’s Re-election In 2027 https://newdiplomatng.com/president-aide-reveals-why/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:10:45 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274619 By Kolawole Ojebisi Former Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Affairs, Aliyu Audu, has revealed why he will actively work to thwart his ex-principal’s re-election bid in 2027. Audu maintained that this burning motive prompted his recent resignation from the Tinubu administration. He disclosed this while featuring on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily […]

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]]> 274619 UK Moves To Crack Down On Grooming Gangs, Says Pakistani Men ‘Overrepresented’ In Group  https://newdiplomatng.com/moves-crack-down-grooming/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:06:07 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274616 By Kolawole Ojebisi  The United Kingdom has announced its determination to crush sexual predators who take delights in taking advantage of thousands of girls and young women in the country. The British government made the announcement on Monday, stressing that it will adopt tough new laws in its bid to achieve its objective of rooting […]

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]]> 274616 General David Mark Tells Tinubu, Alia: Residents May Resort To Self-defense Over Benue Killings If… https://newdiplomatng.com/general-david-mark-tells/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:58:09 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274614 By Kolawole Ojebisi A former Senate President, David Mark, has urged President Bola Tinubu and Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State to rise to their basic responsibility of protecting lives and property by proferring a lasting solution to the killings ravaging State. Mark, a retired Army Brigadier-General and also a former minister of Communications during […]

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]]> 274614 I ‘ve No Rift With My ‘Political Father’ Udom Emmanuel Despite My Defection to APC, Says Umo Eno https://newdiplomatng.com/rift-with-political-father/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:54:55 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274612 By Kolawole Ojebisi  Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has stated that his decision to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) has not driven a wedge into the rosy relationship between him and his immediate predecessor in office, Udom Emmanuel. Eno dismissed report making the rounds that his defection […]

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]]> 274612 Tinubu Retools Itinerary, Embarks on Visit to Benue Amid Global Condemnation of Killings https://newdiplomatng.com/tinubu-retools-itinerary/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:51:57 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274610 By Abiola Olawale  In response to the horrific massacre that claimed over 200 lives in Benue State, President Bola Tinubu has announced he will rearrange his schedule to visit the grieving communities on Wednesday. Tinubu made this pledge during the inauguration of the Greater Abuja Water Network on Monday. “I will adjust my programme and […]

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]]> 274610 FG vs Natasha: Senator Wins Round One As Court Quashes FG’s Bid to Arrest Natasha Over Alleged Defamation https://newdiplomatng.com/natasha-senator-wins-round-one/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:48:57 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274608 By Abiola Olawale The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the Federal Government’s attempt to issue an arrest warrant against suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over a defamation charge. The ruling was delivered on Monday, June 16, 2025, by the presiding judge, Justice Muhammed Umar. The ruling came after the Federal Government, through […]

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]]> 274608 Dangote Refinery’s Fuel Distribution May Cripple Nigeria’s Economy — PETROAN Warns https://newdiplomatng.com/dangote-refinery-fuel/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:08:42 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274605 Cites Monopoly, Job Losses, Others As Likely Consequences By Kolawole Ojebisi The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has expressed scepticism about the Dangote Refinery’s forward integration adoption, saying that the move may negatively affect the country’s economy. The association maintained that instead of achieving the intended positive objectives, the plan may […]

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]]> 274605 Gov Alia Reveals: Foreign Terrorists, Not Herders, Behind Benue Killings https://newdiplomatng.com/gov-alia-reveals-foreign/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:01:21 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274602 By Kolawole Ojebisi Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, has identified those behind the killings in his state as foreign terrorists who are well versed in the operations of sophisticated weapons. Alia exonerated nomadic herders looking for a means of livelihood from the brutality stressing that the real perpetrators are heavily armed, move without cattle, and […]

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]]> 274602 FG Summons Air Peace Over Alleged Infractions, Growing Customers’ Outcry https://newdiplomatng.com/summons-air-peace-over-alleged/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:53:21 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274600 By Kolawole Ojebisi The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has asked the management of Air Peace Limited to appear at its Abuja Headquarters on June 23, 2025. The commission disclosed that the invitation is in connection with the growing public outcry about consumer rights violations leveled against the Nigerian private airline. FCCPC maintained that […]

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]]> 274600 Israel-Iran War: Netanyahu Drops Bombshell, Says Iran Wants To Kill Trump https://newdiplomatng.com/israel-iran-war-netanyahu/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:49:40 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274597 By Abiola Olawale Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dropped massive allegations, claiming that the government of Iran is allegedly trying to assassinate United States President Donald Trump. Netanyahu, during a press interview since the escalation of conflict between Israel and Iran, claimed that the country’s Islamic regime had allegedly pinpointed Trump as a threat […]

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]]> 274597 Baker Hughes Reports Normal Operations Despite https://newdiplomatng.com/baker-hughes-reports-normal/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:37:10 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274591 All of Baker Hughes Middle Eastern projects are operating as normal, the oilfield services giant’s chief executive Lorenzo Simonelli has told Reuters. “Currently, all of our employees are safe, and the facilities continue to run and operate,” Simonelli said. “Hopefully there’s a de-escalation of tensions.” Israel and Iran continued firing missiles at each other over […]

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]]> 274591 The Winners and Losers at $60 Oil https://newdiplomatng.com/the-winners-losers-oil/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:20:00 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274589 A total of 93 oil and gas firms made it in the latest edition of the Forbes Global 2000 rankings of the world’s largest public companies. Forbes’ Global 2000 ranks the largest public companies in the world using four metrics—sales, profits, assets, and market value, and all these have reached record highs this year. All […]

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]]> 274589 Envoys, Falana Warn Wike: Your Action ‘ll Trigger Global Action Against Nigeria Over Ground rent https://newdiplomatng.com/ground-rent-envoys-falana-warn/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:11:24 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274586 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Weighs in By Abiola Olawale Eminent diplomatic and legal experts have begun to sound an alarm warning to President Bola Tinubu’s administration regarding a move by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under the leadership of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to seal 34 foreign embassies in […]

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]]> 274586 Emefiele Again! Documents Expose ex-CBN governor’s N130 billion income at CBN https://newdiplomatng.com/emefiele-again-documents/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:24:42 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274581 By Abiola Olawale In a jaw-dropping disclosure, court documents have unveiled some dirty income of the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele. The embattled ex-CBN governor, who served from 2014 to 2023, reportedly pocketed an annual salary of N350 million, alongside N75 million in quarterly reimbursements and over $6 […]

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]]> 274581 I Almost Ran Against Obasanjo, Falae, Others After June 12 Struggle– Soyinka https://newdiplomatng.com/almost-ran-against-obasanjo/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:14:42 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274579 By Kolawole Ojebisi Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has revealed that he almost threw his hat into the ring to run for the highest political office in the country on the eve of Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999 following the June 12 pro-democracy struggle. The playwright, however, said it took 36 hours of […]

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]]> 274579 Israel Reveals: How Iran Strikes Killed 70 Year-old Man, 4 Others… Injured 92 https://newdiplomatng.com/israel-reveals-how-iran/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:06:58 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274572 By Kolawole Ojebisi As the war between Israel and Iran continues to escalate, leaving casualties on both sides of the divide, Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency has revealed that five people were killed and 92 wounded on Monday in Iran’s latest missile strikes on the country. According to the Israeli agency, the latest development has […]

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]]> 274572 Israel-Iran War: Tension Soars in Middle East as Iran’s Missles Hit US Embassy in Israel https://newdiplomatng.com/israel-iran-war-tension-soars/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:02:39 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274567 By Abiola Olawale A United States embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, has reportedly been damaged by one of the missile strikes launched by Iran in the ongoing Middle East war. The development was confirmed by the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, on Monday. Huckabee said the embassy building in Tel Aviv sustained minor damage […]

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]]> 274567 Lessons of Mokwa’s Disaster, By Dakuku Peterside https://newdiplomatng.com/lessons-mokwa-disaster/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:15:20 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=274561 When the clouds gathered above Mokwa at the start of the 2025 rainy season, no one reached for a weather almanac; the townspeople needed only memory. They had seen the river climb its banks before, had watched water swirl down gullies that doubled as rubbish dumps, and had heard radio callers warn—almost cheerfully—that nature’s annual […]

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