The New Diplomat https://newdiplomatng.com/ Nigeria's global voice Mon, 06 Oct 2025 06:40:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/newdiplomatng.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-newdip-1.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 The New Diplomat https://newdiplomatng.com/ 32 32 127640339 Saving Democracy: The Urgency of Electoral Reforms https://newdiplomatng.com/saving-democracy-the-urgency/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 06:38:47 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285047 By Dakuku Peterside Voter turnout is democracy’s vital sign, and ours has been fading. Since 2007, participation has fallen from 57% to 26.7% in 2023—our lowest since the return to civilian rule. Out of 93.47 million registered voters, only 24.9 million cast their votes. These are not just statistics; they are signals from the body […]

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]]> 285047 Certificate Scandal: Accused Minister confesses + Details of court records https://newdiplomatng.com/certificate-scandal-accused/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 06:30:43 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285044 The Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has admitted that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), never issued him a degree certificate. This admission validates the findings of a painstaking two-year investigation by PREMIUM TIMES, which revealed that he forged the credentials he submitted to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Senate during his […]

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]]> 285044 Billionaire vs the union, By Sam Omatseye https://newdiplomatng.com/billionaire-union/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:56:46 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285042 There is nothing that the story of oil will not do in this country. It is black but a devious beauty. It is a tale of a beautiful woman or what poets call a femme fatale. Nobel Laureate Garcia Marquez in his immortal novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude, wafts the tale of Remedios the […]

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]]> 285042 [VIDEO] Hilarious Moment as Obasanjo Stands Up to Address Aiyedatiwa https://newdiplomatng.com/video-hilarious-moment/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 21:08:53 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285038 By Abiola Olawale In a moment that’s already lighting up social media, former President Olusegun Obasanjo turned a formal courtesy visit to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State into a masterclass in Yoruba wit and elder-statesman charm. During his recent visit to Ondo State for the 75th birthday celebration of renowned constitutional lawyer Dr. Tunji […]

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]]> 285038 BREAKING: How Imisi won BBNaija Season 10 . . . takes home N150 million grand prize https://newdiplomatng.com/breaking-how-imisi-bbnaija/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 20:43:08 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285026 Stand-out housemate Imisi this Sunday night, October 5, 2025 emerged winner of the Big Brother Naija Season 10 reality TV show. She beat the eight other finalists during the grande finale to take home the N150 million grand prize. With the disqualification of Faith for violence against Sultana on Thursday, Imisi, known for her resilience, […]

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]]> 285026 Kemi Badenoch unveils radical plan to deport 150,000 illegal migrants annually https://newdiplomatng.com/kemi-badenoch-unveils-radical/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 19:49:35 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285024 By Obinna Uballa Kemi Badenoch, leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, has announced a sweeping immigration crackdown that would see 150,000 illegal migrants deported each year, branding it the toughest border reforms in British history. In a video statement posted on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, Badenoch outlined what she called the […]

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]]> 285024 [PHOTOS] Wike, Fubara, Rivers Elders Council Meet in Port Harcourt https://newdiplomatng.com/photos-wike-fubara-rivers/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:02:46 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285018 By Abiola Olawale The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara convened with the Rivers State Elders Council in Port Harcourt on Saturday evening. The New Diplomat gathered that the closed-door gathering, attended by key figures including State House of Assembly Speaker Martins Amaewhule and Elders Council […]

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]]> 285018 N14 trn: SERAP Writes Sanwo-Olu, Wike, Fubara, Bala Mohammed, Otti, Others to render Account https://newdiplomatng.com/trn-serap-writes-sanwo-olu/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:53:48 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285016 By Abiola Olawale The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a stern letter to 36 state governors, including Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Nyesom Wike of the FCT, Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, and Alex Otti of Abia, demanding a detailed breakdown of how the states have utilized an estimated N14 […]

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]]> 285016 Trump Launches $2,500 Incentive for Migrant Teens to Voluntarily Return Home https://newdiplomatng.com/trump-launches-incentive/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:51:37 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285014 By Abiola Olawale The administration of United States President Donald Trump is reportedly set to unveil a program offering unaccompanied migrant teenagers $2,500 to voluntarily leave the United States. Reports emerging on Sunday revealed that the reported initiative is targeted at teens aged 14 and older , who are currently in federal custody. According to […]

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]]> 285014 “ADC Pressuring Me to Join Them”, Tunde Bakare Reveals https://newdiplomatng.com/adc-pressuring-join-them/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:49:19 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285012 By Abiola Olawale Prominent cleric and founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Tunde Bakare, has disclosed that he is facing “immense pressure” from influential figures to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). However, Bakare, the founder of Citadel Global Community Church, firmly reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the APC, likening the […]

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]]> 285012 Want a Second Passport? These 13 Countries Let You Buy Citizenship https://newdiplomatng.com/want-second-passport-these/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 08:55:55 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285009 Key Takeaways Citizenship by investment programs allow individuals to acquire a second passport by making significant financial contributions to a country’s economy. Minimum investment amounts and requirements differ significantly by country. Citizenship by investment programs give wealthy individuals the chance to secure a second passport by making significant financial contributions. The requirements vary by country, but […]

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]]> 285009 Saudi Arabia’s Spending Spree Meets Oil Price Reality https://newdiplomatng.com/saudi-arabia-spending-spree/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 19:07:02 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285004 Saudi Arabia’s grand Vision 2030 ambitions may be colliding with a colder fiscal reality. Fitch Ratings warned Friday that Riyadh faces rising financial risks as oil prices soften and government spending balloons, threatening the kingdom’s plans for fiscal consolidation. The numbers tell the story: Saudi Arabia now expects a budget deficit equal to 5.3% of […]

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]]> 285004 Kidnapped Abuja doctor found dead, kidnappers hold on to three children https://newdiplomatng.com/kidnapped-abuja-doctor-dead/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 19:02:35 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285001 A renowned veterinary doctor and former chairman of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) FCT chapter, Dr. Ifeanyi Ogbu, has been murdered in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. According to reports, armed men stormed his residence in Kubwa, Abuja, and abducted him along with his three children. While the nursing wife and other family members […]

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]]> 285001 Jonathan Clears Air, Says No Accusations of Boko Haram Ties Against Buhari https://newdiplomatng.com/jonathan-clears-air-says/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:43:46 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284996 By Abiola Olawale Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has denied accusing his successor, the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, of having any links to the Boko Haram insurgency. The clarification comes hot on the heels of a heated exchange that has reignited debates over Nigeria’s protracted fight against terrorism. Jonathan’s statement, issued through his Special […]

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]]> 284996 Saraki Blasts Kwara Governor Abdulrazaq Over Escalating Killings https://newdiplomatng.com/saraki-blasts-kwara-governor/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:32:17 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284993 By Abiola Olawale A former President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has condemned Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for what he described as his “irresponsible” handling of insecurity in the state. Saraki, also a former governor of Kwara State lambasted Abdulrazaq over a deadly bandit raid in Oke-Ode that reportedly killed 21 people. […]

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]]> 284993 Osun 2026: Omisore Throws Hat in Ring, Eyes APC Ticket to Unseat Adeleke https://newdiplomatng.com/osun-omisore-throws-hat/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:28:39 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284990 By Abiola Olawale Veteran politician and former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has officially declared his ambition to contest the 2026 gubernatorial election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) banner. Omisore, branding his campaign as the “Osun Rescue Mission 2026,” labelled himself as the antidote to what he described as the state’s […]

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]]> 284990 “Malicious, contrived lies”: Presidency slams US senator over bill to sanction officials on ‘killing of Christians’ https://newdiplomatng.com/malicious-contrived-lies/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:21:13 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284983 By Obinna Uballa The Nigerian Presidency has strongly dismissed claims by United States Senator Ted Cruz that government officials in the country are complicit in the killing of Christians. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, described the allegations as “malicious, contrived lies,” insisting that Nigeria does not have a […]

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]]> 284983 You’re distorting history, Boko Haram never nominated Buhari as negotiator, Garba Shehu replies Jonathan https://newdiplomatng.com/you-distorting-history-boko/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:18:18 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284980 By Obinna Uballa A war of words erupted on Friday between former President Goodluck Jonathan and Garba Shehu, media aide to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, over claims that Boko Haram once nominated Buhari to negotiate peace with the Nigerian government. Jonathan, speaking at the public presentation of Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram […]

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]]> 284980 EPL Roundup: Arsenal Surges to Premier League Summit as Manchester United Defeats Sunderland https://newdiplomatng.com/epl-roundup-arsenal-surges/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:01:30 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284976 By Abiola Olawale In an entertaining Premier League Matchweek 7, Arsenal reclaimed the top spot with a 2-0 victory against London rivals West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium. Meanwhile, Manchester United delivered a 2-0 home triumph over Sunderland, providing manager Ruben Amorim with a reprieve amid mounting scrutiny. The New Diplomat reports that Arsenal’s […]

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]]> 284976 Why Tinubu is Afraid of Jonathan’s 2027 Comeback Bid https://newdiplomatng.com/why-tinubu-afraid-jonathan/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 08:53:46 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284973 By Farooq A. Kperogi Although former President Goodluck Jonathan hasn’t formally declared his intention to run for president, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appears to be already worked into a frenzy by the mere prospect of it, at least judging from the sensation of fright that drips from the statements of his spokespeople and close supporters. […]

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]]> 284973 Putin: Oil Prices Could Soar Past $100 Without Russian Crude https://newdiplomatng.com/putin-oil-prices-could-soar/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 07:50:28 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284968 Amid rising global energy demand, oil prices could jump above $100 per barrel if Russia’s oil is pushed out of the market, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. “It’s impossible to imagine that the loss of Russian oil volumes will preserve a normal situation in global energy and the economy,” Russian news agency Interfax quoted Putin […]

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]]> 284968 3 Solid Second Passport Options For U.S. Citizens https://newdiplomatng.com/solid-second-passport-options/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 07:45:13 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284965 A second citizenship not only means you have a back-up plan should the situation in your home country no longer suit you, it also opens up a world of opportunities for travel, business, education, and investment outside home borders. There are many routes to multiple citizenships including through ancestry and investment but today let’s look […]

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]]> 284965 Oil Recovers After 8% Drop https://newdiplomatng.com/oil-recovers-after-drop/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:52:44 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284961 An 8% weekly loss is a rare occurrence in oil markets, especially if it comes on the back of five straight daily declines. Even though Friday’s trading has shown a marginal recovery with ICE Brent edging closer to $65 per barrel, however it seems that Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting could prompt further price declines in case […]

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]]> 284961 Osun LG Crisis: Court Extends No-debit Order on UBA Accounts “Operated” By APC Chairmen Till October 9 https://newdiplomatng.com/osun-crisis-court-extends/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:37:01 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284959 By Abiola Olawale The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has extended its interim injunction against United Bank for Africa (UBA), freezing 30 bank accounts linked to withheld Osun State LG allocations until October 9, 2025. This decision was delivered on Friday by Justice Ladiran Akintola of Court 5. The order comes days after the […]

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]]> 284959 Boko Haram’s Ambition Was Similar to What Fueled Nigeria’s Civil War, Jonathan Warns https://newdiplomatng.com/boko-haram-ambition-was/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:32:55 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284957 By Abiola Olawale Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has likened the ambitions of Boko Haram insurgents to the grievances that fueled the nation’s 1967-1970 Civil War. Speaking at the public presentation of Scars, a book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (retd.), on Friday, Jonathan claimed that Boko Haram wanted more […]

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]]> 284957 Many feared killed, vehicles burnt as petrol tanker explodes on Abeokuta-Sagamu expressway https://newdiplomatng.com/many-feared-killed-vehicles/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:20:48 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284955 By Obinna Uballa A petrol tanker explosion in the early hours of Friday has left an unconfirmed number of people dead and several vehicles destroyed along the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State. The spokesperson of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE), Mr. Babatunde Akinbiyi, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in […]

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]]> 284955 VIDEO: Lagos NURTW chair Sego quizzed by DSS, denies intimidation voters ahead of 2027 https://newdiplomatng.com/video-lagos-nurtw-chair-sego/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:16:42 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284951 By Obinna Uballa The Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle, popularly known as Sego, has denied allegations of threatening voters ahead of the 2027 general election after honouring an invitation by the Department of State Services (DSS). Sego had come under fire following […]

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]]> 284951 Super Eagles Coach, Chelle Unveils 23-man Squad for Decisive World Cup Qualifiers https://newdiplomatng.com/super-eagles-coach-chelle/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:10:15 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284949 By Abiola Olawale Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has officially unveiled his 23-man squad for the decisive qualifiers against Lesotho and the Benin Republic. The Super Eagles, currently in a precarious position in Group C, face Lesotho on October 10 before facing the Benin Republic four days later. Announcing the squad to secure qualification […]

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]]> 284949 Rape allegation: Sen. Elisha Abbo insists he’s victim of smear campaign, not under arrest https://newdiplomatng.com/rape-allegation-sen-elisha/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:06:20 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284947 By Obinna Uballa Senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo, former Adamawa North lawmaker, has dismissed reports linking him to the alleged rape of a 13-year-old schoolgirl, insisting he was never arrested or detained by the Nigeria Police Force. Widespread media reports on Thursday claimed that Abbo was in police custody at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), […]

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]]> 284947 AfDB boosts Uganda flood response with $500,000 grant, partners S’Africa’s SIU to fight corruption https://newdiplomatng.com/afdb-boosts-uganda-flood/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:02:54 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284945 By Obinna Uballa The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has unveiled two interventions this week: a $500,000 emergency relief grant to support communities devastated by floods and landslides in Uganda, and a new partnership with South Africa’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) to combat financial crime and strengthen anti-corruption frameworks across the continent. In a statement […]

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