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No Untouchables, I’ll ‘Touch’ Abuja Wealthy And Heavens Won’t Fall — Wike Boasts

Hamilton Nwosa — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:02:32 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his determination to ensure that the law is used as a leveller and not a tool to oppress the poor in Abuja, noting that heavens will not fall for doing so. Wike maintained that in his estimation there are no […]

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Tears As Nigeria’s Ex-Ambassador To US, Jubril Aminu, Dies At 85

Hamilton Nwosa — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:49:31 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi A renowned Nigerian scholar, politician and diplomat, Prof. Jubril Aminu, has passed away, aged 85. Aminu”s death was confirmed by a family member on Thursday. His death has also been confirmed by Hon. Abdullahi Prambe, Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development in Adamawa State, According to the two sources, Aminu, who served […]

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“Why Wike’s Politics Should Be Studied At Universities,” Says Ooni of Ife

The New Diplomat — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:43:06 +0000

By Abiola Olawale The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has asserted that the political maneuvering of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory(FCT), in making President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet deserves academic scrutiny. The revered monarch declared that Wike should be studied by political analysts because of his political prowess. Ooni of […]

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Using FOI Act As Blackmail tool Not Activism But Sabotage — NEITI Warns

The New Diplomat — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:39:07 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), has warned individuals and organisations operating under the guise of Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) to extract information which they later use to blackmail or harass public officials, saying the action is sabotage rather than activism. NEITI said this while lamenting the alleged misuse of Freedom of […]

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Oil Prices Rise Despite OPEC+ Output Hike Plans

The New Diplomat — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:33:01 +0000

Morgan Stanley forecasts that OPEC+ will restore all 2.2 million bpd of previously cut output by October, mainly benefiting Saudi Arabia. Goldman Sachs anticipates a smaller, short-term increase in August, citing strong oil demand fundamentals and geopolitical risks. Despite the expected supply boost, oil prices climbed due to escalating Ukraine-Russia tensions and a surge in […]

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Top 10 wealthiest cities in the world in 2025

The New Diplomat — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:26:04 +0000

There is a common thread that runs through seven of the top 10 wealthiest cities in the world in 2025. Can you spot what that is? Another private jet touches down in Dubai as another millionaire decides to make the glittering metropolis their new home, joining the ever-growing population of ultra-wealthy who are redrawing the […]

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Ruto Teases Kenyan Men: Nigerians Marrying Our Women…’Balance This Scale’ To Avoid Brain Drain

The New Diplomat — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:12:19 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi Kenyan President, William Ruto, has urged, in a humourous manner, bachelors in his country to look for ladies of Nigerian extraction to marry to balance the connubial scale titling currently in Nigeria’s favour. Ruto light-heartedly hinted at possible brain drain if parity is not ensured by Kenyan men in bringing quality Nigerian […]

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Trump, Biden Clash Over Probe Into Alleged Cover-Up of Health Crisis

The New Diplomat — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:07:48 +0000

Trump: “Biden Deliberately Covered His Health Status“ • Biden: “It’s a lie…It’s attempt to cover up Your Performance” By Abiola Olawale In a fiery escalation of political tensions, United States President Donald Trump has ordered an probe into what he claimed was a deliberate “conspiracy” by former President Joe Biden’s aides to conceal the situation […]

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Akpoti-Uduaghan Distances Self From Viral Video on Tinubu

The New Diplomat — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:47:22 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi The suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial district of Kogi State, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has dissociated herself from a viral audio and video purportedly featuring her holding a conversation with a supposed journalist, where she claimed that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, allegedly pressurized President Bola Tinubu to have her imprisoned. Akpoti-Uduaghan maintained that […]

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Ranked: Countries With the Highest Remittance Costs

The New Diplomat — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 20:48:34 +0000

Key Takeaways Workers often pay high costs to send money across borders due to limited competition, poor price visibility, and, in some cases, underdeveloped payment systems. Tanzania has the highest average cost of $115 on a $200 remittance. Seven of the 15 most expensive countries for sending remittances are in Africa. For workers sending money […]

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US Green card, legal status, buying land, own properties, permanent resident status

The New Diplomat — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 20:33:03 +0000

US green cardholders may be prohibited from buying land and owning properties in some parts of Ohio. Legislators in Ohio are debating a bill that would forbid foreign nationals and some green card holders from buying land in sizable areas of the state, reports Newsweek. This legislation proposes limiting foreign entities’ purchases of certain properties, […]

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Lagos: Mr Governor, this sacrifice must get to Olodumare

The New Diplomat — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 20:23:24 +0000

By Funke Egbemode As a young reporter in the early 90s, I grew up in the newsroom hearing the phrase ‘IBB Boys’. These were young soldiers loyal to the former Military President, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida who ruled Nigeria between August 27, 1985 and August 26, 1993. As a directing staff (lecturer) at the Nigerian Defence […]

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Drama As APC, PDP Trade Words Over Davido, Gov Adeleke’s Visit To Tinubu

The New Diplomat — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 20:16:15 +0000

By Tajudeen Balogun A mild drama has ensued after Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, visited President Bola Tinubu, in Lagos on Wednesday. This development has triggered a verbal war between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains. Although details of Adeleke’s discussion with Tinubu during his visit […]

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EFCC Declares Two More Wanted Over CBEX Fraud

The New Diplomat — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:44:16 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi Two more suspects have been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with an alleged fraud case linked to a digital trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange, popularly known as CBEX. The anti-graft agency made the declaration on Wednesday in a notice published across its official social media […]

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Defection: Maku Backs Alia, Says No Plan To Make Benue Gov. Dumps APC For PDP

The New Diplomat — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:06:00 +0000

By Kolawole Ojebisi A former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, has said that he has no plans to prevail on the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, to dump the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Maku stated this in a statement he personally issued and signed on Wednesday. The ex-minister […]

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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 Alleged Opposition 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 Staff

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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