The New Diplomat https://newdiplomatng.com/ Nigeria's global voice Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:27:27 +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 Ex-Senator Elisha Abbo in Police Custody over Alleged Rape of 13-Year-Old Girl https://newdiplomatng.com/senator-elisha-abbo-police/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:27:27 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284934 By Abiola Olawale A former lawmaker representing Adamawa North Senatorial District of Adamawa State in the Senate, Senator Elisha Abbo is reportedly in the detention facility of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). According to reports, the development came after the former lawmaker reportedly surrendered himself to authorities over allegations of raping a 13-year-old secondary school […]

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]]> 284934 Elon Musk’s fortune hits half a trillion dollars, cementing his lead as world’s richest man https://newdiplomatng.com/elon-musk-fortune-hits-half/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:18:56 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284932 By Obinna Uballa Elon Musk on Wednesday became the first individual to reach a net worth of $500 billion, buoyed by a rebound in Tesla’s share price and swelling valuations of his other ventures in space and artificial intelligence. The milestone comes less than a year after his fortune crossed $400 billion, underscoring his widening […]

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]]> 284932 Shehu Sani to Atiku: Defeating you in ADC primaries nearly impossible https://newdiplomatng.com/shehu-sani-atiku-defeating/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:16:10 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284930 By Obinna Uballa Shehu Sani, former Kaduna Central senator, has said it would be extremely difficult for any younger politician to defeat former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in a party primary. Sani was reacting to Atiku’s comments in a BBC Hausa interview published Wednesday, where the former presidential candidate pledged to step aside from the […]

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]]> 284930 Tesla beats expectations with 497,000 Q3 deliveries, up 7% despite Europe slump https://newdiplomatng.com/tesla-beats-expectations/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:12:11 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284928 By Obinna Uballa Tesla delivered 497,099 vehicles in the third quarter of 2025, surpassing Wall Street forecasts and marking a 7% increase from the same period last year, even as production slipped and European sales faltered. The Elon Musk-led EV maker produced 447,450 vehicles in the quarter, down from 469,796 a year ago, but still […]

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]]> 284928 Details as Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Rivers State Emergency Rule https://newdiplomatng.com/details-court-dismisses/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:09:30 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284926 By Abiola Olawale The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The court ruled that it lacked jurisdiction to entertain the suit, dealing a significant blow to challengers who argued the move violated fundamental rights and constitutional norms. The presiding […]

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]]> 284926 Why I Slept Well After Cancelling Independence Day Parade– Tinubu  https://newdiplomatng.com/why-slept-well-after/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:06:36 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284924 By Abiola Olawale   President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that cancelling the traditional military parade for the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary allowed him the luxury of sleeping.   Speaking at the star-studded unveiling of the newly renovated Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Lagos, once the iconic National Arts Theatre, Tinubu said […]

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]]> 284924 Tinubu to commission $400m indigenous crude terminal in Rivers, Nigeria’s first in 50 years https://newdiplomatng.com/tinubu-commission-indigenous/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:03:49 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284922 By Obinna Uballa President Bola Tinubu will on October 8 commission the $400 million Otakikpo Onshore Crude Oil Export Terminal in Rivers State, marking Nigeria’s first new crude export facility in more than five decades. Developed by Green Energy International Limited (GEIL), operators of the Otakikpo field in OML 11, Ikuru Town, Andoni Local Government […]

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]]> 284922 Relief for travellers as Akwa Ibom airport resumes night flights after lighting restoration https://newdiplomatng.com/relief-travellers-akwa-ibom/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:01:00 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284919 By Obinna Uballa Air travellers to and from Akwa Ibom State can now fly at night through the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, following the completion of an overhaul of its airfield lighting and navigational aids. Governor Umo Eno, in a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, expressed delight at […]

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]]> 284919 Nigeria’s Oil Boom Meets Its Refining Headache https://newdiplomatng.com/nigeria-oil-boom-meets-its/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:00:48 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284917 Nigeria’s Petroleum Minister: Daily output has climbed to between 1.7 and 1.83 million barrels, while active rigs surged from 31 in January to 50 by mid-year. Aliko Dangote’s $20 billion, 650,000-bpd plant in Lagos—is mired in strikes, sabotage claims, and financial headaches. Nigeria’s top oil union launched a nationwide walkout after 800 refinery workers were […]

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]]> 284917 Tension as PENGASSAN rejects Dangote peace deal, insists on reinstatement of sacked workers https://newdiplomatng.com/tension-pengassan-rejects/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:57:49 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284916 By Obinna Uballa The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has disowned the reconciliation agreement announced after talks with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, insisting it did not sign the document. The development has cast doubt on the Federal Government-brokered peace deal and heightened uncertainty over the dispute. PENGASSAN President, […]

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]]> 284916 Mapped: Africa’s Millionaire Population by Country in 2025 https://newdiplomatng.com/mapped-africa-millionaire/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:44:33 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284913 Key Takeaways South Africa is the richest country on the continent, with 41,100 millionaires, 112 centi-millionaires ($100 million+ USD), and eight billionaires. The island nation of Mauritius has seen a 63% growth in its millionaire population over the past decade—the fastest overall. Similarly, Morocco has seen a significant jump of 40% to reach 7,500 millionaires […]

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]]> 284913 Shettima Lands in Abuja After Attending UNGA https://newdiplomatng.com/shettima-lands-abuja-after/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:16:10 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284910 By Abiola Olawale Vice President Kashim Shettima has touched down at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Thursday. Shettima returned to Nigeria following the conclusion of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York, where he represented President Bola Tinubu The New Diplomat reports that the vice president’s aircraft touched down […]

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]]> 284910 2027: I’ll Quit Presidential race If…, Atiku Reveals https://newdiplomatng.com/quit-presidential-race-atiku/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:12:54 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284908 By Abiola Olawale Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has disclosed that he will only step down from the 2027 presidential race if a young aspirant defeats him to clinch the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ticket. Speaking during an interview session with BBC Hausa, Atiku revealed that he would not only drop his presidential ambition but also […]

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]]> 284908 PENGASSAN-Dangote war: Nigeria lost billions of naira, 16% oil output, 30% gas sale, -NNPC https://newdiplomatng.com/pengassan-dangote-war-nigeria/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:54:21 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284905 By Obinna Uballa The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has revealed that the recent three-day strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) caused 16 percent of national oil production, 30 percent of marketed gas, and 20 percent of power supply to be lost, putting severe pressure on the […]

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]]> 284905 OpenAI seals $6.6bn share deal of $500bn, outpaces SpaceX https://newdiplomatng.com/openai-seals-share-deal/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:50:59 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284902 By Obinna Uballa OpenAI has completed a $6.6 billion secondary share sale, valuing the company at a staggering $500 billion, according to an insider familiar with the deal, CNBC reported on Thursday. The transaction allowed current and former employees to sell shares, solidifying OpenAI’s position as the world’s most valuable private company, overtaking SpaceX’s $456 […]

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]]> 284902 US shutdown won’t affect visa, passport services in Nigeria – Embassy https://newdiplomatng.com/shutdown-affect-visa/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:25:35 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284894 By Obinna Uballa The United States Embassy in Nigeria has reassured applicants that visa and passport services will continue uninterrupted, despite the ongoing partial shutdown of the US government. In a notice issued Wednesday via its official X handle, the embassy said: “Due to the lapse in appropriations, this X account will not be updated […]

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]]> 284894 Maduagwu: FCT police launch manhunt for attackers, say doctors tried to resuscitate late Arise TV anchor https://newdiplomatng.com/maduagwu-fct-police-launch/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:20:17 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284891 By Obinna Uballa The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command announced on Wednesday that it has launched a manhunt for armed robbers behind the tragic death of Arise News correspondent, Somtochukwu ‘Sommie’ Maduagwu, even as President Bola Tinubu, Niger State Governor Umaru Bago, and several prominent Nigerians mourned her passing. Maduagwu, 29, died on Monday […]

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]]> 284891 Lagos Govt, Peter Obi clash over Trade Fair demolition https://newdiplomatng.com/lagos-govt-peter-obi-clash/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:14:56 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284889 By Obinna Uballa The Lagos State Government and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, have clashed over last week’s demolition of more than 19 buildings at the ASPAMDA Market within the Lagos Trade Fair Complex. Obi, who visited the site on Tuesday in company of senators, House of Representatives members, and Labour Party […]

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]]> 284889 Dangote Refinery: PENGASSAN Suspends Strike After FG’s Intervention https://newdiplomatng.com/dangote-refinery-pengassan/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:10:28 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284887 By Abiola Olawale The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has announced its decision to suspend its ongoing strike. The decision was announced by PENGASSAN President, Festus Osifo on Wednesday. Osifo explained that the union was taking the “moral high ground” by bowing to government persuasion despite strong doubts about the […]

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]]> 284887 Nigeria @65: Obi blames APC for economic decline, rising poverty, calls for competent leadership https://newdiplomatng.com/nigeria-obi-blames-apc/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:55:46 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284885 By Obinna Uballa Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary should serve as a moment of sober reflection, lamenting that the country has been gravely diminished under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) despite its enormous potential. In a statement issued on Wednesday […]

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]]> 284885 NUPENG dues is N7,000 not N54,000, By Owei Lakemfa https://newdiplomatng.com/nupeng-dues-owei/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:09:56 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284883 By Owei Lakemfa I have, given my experience as a retired labour leader, journalist, patriot and human rights activist, risen in the last few weeks to defend the fundamental rights of workers in the oil industry. I did this because I cannot fold my hands as Dangote Plc dumps huge funds on the mass and […]

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]]> 284883 Ranked: Gas Prices Around the World in 2025 https://newdiplomatng.com/ranked-gas-prices-around-world/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:14:06 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284874 Key Takeaways Fuel prices in Hong Kong rank as the highest globally, at $3.07 per liter in 2025. Several European cities rank among the world’s most expensive for gasoline, driven by energy supply shocks. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has seen the fastest price increase since 2020 across 69 cities analyzed, with fuel costs up nearly 49%. […]

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]]> 284874 Oil Prices Edge Higher After Steep Two-Day Selloff https://newdiplomatng.com/oil-prices-edge-higher-after/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:07:15 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284872 Oil prices recovered slightly in early Asian trading on Wednesday after two straight sessions of steep declines, as traders weighed the prospect of a larger OPEC+ output increase against signs of tighter U.S. crude inventories. At the time of writing, Brent futures for December delivery had climbed to $66.17 while WTI was trading at $62.50, up 0.21% on the […]

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]]> 284872 Details as Nigerian Immigration Begins Clampdown on Foreigners with Expired Visas https://newdiplomatng.com/details-nigerian-immigration/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:02:39 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284869 By Abiola Olawale The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced its decision to kick off a sweeping nationwide crackdown on foreign nationals overstaying their visas or breaching entry conditions. The NIS said the enforcement action began immediately following the expiration of a generous amnesty program on September 30, 2025. The New Diplomat reports that the […]

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]]> 284869 Trump Threatens Massive Layoffs as US Government Shutdown Begins https://newdiplomatng.com/trump-threatens-massive/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:07:44 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284866 By Abiola Olawale United States President Donald Trump has warned of sweeping federal layoffs as the US government officially entered a shutdown at midnight, marking the first such impasse since 2019. The development came after the US Congress failed to pass a funding bill amid disagreement over healthcare costs and spending priorities. The shutdown, triggered […]

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]]> 284866 Nigeria @65: Sterling Bank abolishes account maintenance fees, vows to free Nigerians from hidden charges https://newdiplomatng.com/nigeria-sterling-bank/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:41:41 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284862 By Obinna Uballa Sterling Bank has scrapped account maintenance fees on all personal accounts, describing the move as a “gift” to Nigerians in celebration of the country’s 65th Independence Day. The announcement, made in a statement on Wednesday, comes just six months after the lender eliminated transfer fees on local online transactions in April 2025. […]

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]]> 284862 Nigeria at 65: Atiku blasts Tinubu, says he is “unbothered” about Nigerians https://newdiplomatng.com/nigeria-atiku-blasts-tinubu/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:06:53 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284856 By Abiola Olawale As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Day today, October 1, 2025, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, accusing him of abandoning the people. Atiku described the nation as a “giant moving painfully slow on the feet of clay,” blaming decades of mismanagement and what he called the current […]

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]]> 284856 Dangote Refinery to Redeploy 800 Sacked Workers Amid Union Dispute, FG Confirms https://newdiplomatng.com/dangote-refinery-redeploy/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:49:03 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284853 By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government has announced that it has been able to broker an agreement between the Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, confirmed that Dangote will […]

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]]> 284853 Tinubu Hails Reforms, Defends Subsidy Removal in 65th Independence Day Address https://newdiplomatng.com/tinubu-hails-reforms-defends/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:44:58 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284851 By Obinna Uballa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday used his Independence Day broadcast to highlight his administration’s achievements in the last 28 months, insisting that Nigeria has “turned the corner” and is on a path to sustainable growth. In his nationwide address to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, Tinubu defended the removal of fuel […]

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]]> 284851 Ooni, Oluwo in War of Words as Osun Royal umble Escalates https://newdiplomatng.com/ooni-oluwo-war-words-osun/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:56:57 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=284848 …Oluwo to Ooni: You plotted with my ex-wife to poison, kill me …Ooni to Oluwo: I hope you reported to the police By Obinna Uballa The age-long rivalry between the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has once again escalated into an open war of words, with […]

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