The New Diplomat https://newdiplomatng.com/ Nigeria's global voice Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:24:54 +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 China slams US ‘distortions’ over rare earth curbs, says new export rules follow global standards https://newdiplomatng.com/china-slams-distortions/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:24:54 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285815 By Obinna Uballa China has accused the United States of exaggerating and misrepresenting its new rare earth export licensing rules, insisting that the measures are consistent with international practice and that Washington was notified ahead of their announcement. Beijing’s strong reaction came on Thursday after US officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, accused China of […]

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]]> 285815 NCAA slams Orji Kalu over ‘drug-using pilots’ claim, says allegation false, misleading https://newdiplomatng.com/ncaa-slams-orji-kalu-drug/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:45:21 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285811 By Obinna Uballa The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has strongly dismissed allegations by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu during senate plenary on Wednesday that Nigerian pilots routinely operate aircraft under the influence of drugs, describing his comments as false, unfounded, and damaging to the country’s aviation reputation. Reacting to Kalu’s remarks on the Senate floor, […]

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]]> 285811 Ex-President Jonathan Mourns Passing of Kenyan Political Giant Raila Odinga https://newdiplomatng.com/president-jonathan-mourns-2/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:53:44 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285809 By Abiola Olawale A former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has expressed his sadness over the death of Kenya’s political titan and former Prime Minister, Raila Amolo Odinga, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 80. The New Diplomat reports that ​Odinga, a towering figure in Kenyan and African politics, died in India where […]

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]]> 285809 Kanu Fit to Stand Trial, Ailment Not Life-Threatening, NMA Panel Declares in Court-Ordered Report https://newdiplomatng.com/kanu-fit-stand-trial-ailment/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:02:16 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285807 By Abiola Olawale The ongoing trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has taken another turn following the submission of a critical medical report by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). The expert panel constituted by the NMA President, in compliance with a Federal High Court order, has concluded […]

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]]> 285807 Nestle shares jump 7% as new CEO announces sweeping plan to cut 16,000 jobs https://newdiplomatng.com/nestle-shares-jump-ceo/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:05:15 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285797 By Obinna Uballa Nestle shares surged more than 7% on Thursday after the global consumer goods giant announced plans to slash 16,000 jobs worldwide as part of a sweeping cost-cutting and restructuring drive under its new Chief Executive Officer, Philipp Navratil. The Swiss-based maker of Nescafé, KitKat and Maggi said the cuts, comprising 12,000 white-collar […]

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]]> 285797 PDP: Okonkwo urges INEC to Declare Diri’s Seat Vacant as Bayelsa LG Chiefs, Lawmakers Back Gov’s Exit https://newdiplomatng.com/okonkwo-urges-inec-declare/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:36:56 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285794 Okonkwo urges INEC to declare Diri’s seat vacant as Bayelsa LG chairmen, lawmakers back govr’s PDP exit By Obinna Uballa Following the resignation of Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nollywood actor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) […]

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]]> 285794 Oil Prices Rebound After Trump Claims India Will Curb Russian Oil Imports https://newdiplomatng.com/oil-prices-rebound-after-trump/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:28:30 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285792 Oil prices recovered slightly in early Asian trade on Thursday after a steep drop that pushed WTI and Brent to five-month lows the day before. The rebound was fueled by renewed optimism over U.S. pressure on India to curb its imports of Russian crude, which could tighten arbitrage flows and compress margins for buyers. At […]

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]]> 285792 Peter Obi Slams ‘Defection Politics,’ Vows to Resist South-East ‘Capture’ https://newdiplomatng.com/peter-obi-slams-defection/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:29:11 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285784 A former Anambra State Governor and the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has condemned the current wave of defection politics sweeping through Nigeria’s political landscape. This is as Obi slammed politicians for focusing on what he described as personal gain over public good The former Governor also criticized politicians for […]

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]]> 285784 [VIDEO] Finance Minister Wale Edun Makes First Public Appearance at London Art Fair Amid Health Concerns https://newdiplomatng.com/video-finance-minister-wale/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:23:47 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285779 By Abiola Olawale ​Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, made a public appearance at the prestigious 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in London on Wednesday. The development comes amid speculation about Edun’s health. ​The outing, captured in a brief video shared on social media, marked the first public […]

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]]> 285779 Why is Nigeria’s head not correct?, Funke Egbemode https://newdiplomatng.com/why-nigeria-head-correct/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:45:01 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285776 Forty-six years ago, there once existed a small fishing village called Bao’on County with a population of 30,000 people quietly fishing and selling their fishes. It had only one major road, an old street with a few inner roads leading off it. A few shops and restaurants were Bao’on’s only claim to modernity. Today it […]

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]]> 285776 [Video] Dickson Blasts Gov Diri’s Defection, Says it Makes No Sense https://newdiplomatng.com/video-dickson-blasts-gov-diri/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:26:55 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285768 By Abiola Olawale Senator Seriake Dickson, the lawmaker representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District of Bayelsa State at the Senate, has criticised his successor, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, for dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This is as Dickson, a former Governor of Bayelsa State, declared that he doesn’t understand the reason why Diri, […]

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]]> 285768 Ranked: The World’s Largest Merchant Ship Fleets by Country https://newdiplomatng.com/ranked-the-world-largest-4/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:18:53 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285765 Key Takeaways Indonesia tops the global ranking with over 11,000 merchant ships — a reflection of its massive archipelago, large domestic economy, and laws requiring ships in its waters to fly the Indonesian flag. Panama is the world’s 3rd largest ship registry — thanks to its open ‘flag of convenience’ system, which allows global shipowners to […]

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]]> 285765 [Video] Wike Mocks Defected PDP Govs: Those Who Accused Me of Working for Tinubu Are Now in APC https://newdiplomatng.com/wike-mocks-defected-pdp-govs/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:13:21 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285762 By Obinna Uballa The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at governors and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying their move vindicates him after years of being accused of undermining the opposition party. Speaking on Wednesday during […]

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]]> 285762 Nigeria’s inflation drops to 18.02% in September, lowest in over a year https://newdiplomatng.com/nigeria-inflation-drops/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:35:07 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285760 By Obinna Uballa Nigeria’s inflation rate eased sharply to 18.02% in September 2025, its lowest level in more than a year, down from 20.12% recorded in August, according to new data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest figures indicate a significant moderation in price increases across key sectors of the economy, signaling […]

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]]> 285760 Breaking! Governor Douye Diri Dumps PDP [Video] https://newdiplomatng.com/breaking-governor-douye-diri/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:02:44 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285753 By Abiola Olawale Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has reportedly ditched the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday. According to reports emerging on Wednesday, Diri alongside 23 members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, dumped the PDP. While their destination remains sketchy as of press time, an insider source said they are heading to […]

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]]> 285753 OPEC Chief: The World Needs $18.2 Trillion in Oil and Gas Investment https://newdiplomatng.com/opec-chief-the-world-needs/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:31:50 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285751 OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais emphasizes the critical need for continued investment in oil and gas, projecting their substantial role in the global energy mix until 2050. Primary energy demand is expected to increase by 23% by 2050, with oil still accounting for 30% of total global energy consumption, necessitating $18.2 trillion in oil […]

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]]> 285751 Defection fever grips PDP as Taraba gov, other bigwigs plot move to APC https://newdiplomatng.com/defection-fever-grips-pdp/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:32:31 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285748 By Obinna Uballa A major political realignment is underway as Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, appears set to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), following in the footsteps of Enugu Governor Peter Mbah, who formally joined the APC on Tuesday. The planned defection, which has sparked intense debate […]

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]]> 285748 Heavy casualties as Pakistan, Afghanistan border clashes escalate into full-blown conflict https://newdiplomatng.com/heavy-casualties-pakistan/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:27:15 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285744 By Obinna Uballa Dozens of troops and civilians have been killed in fierce cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan, as hostilities between the two neighbours entered a second week on Wednesday. Officials on both sides confirmed the escalating violence, which erupted after a string of deadly explosions in Afghanistan last week – including two in […]

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]]> 285744 Tears as Ex-Kenyan PM Raila Odinga Passes Away at 80 https://newdiplomatng.com/tears-kenyan-raila-odinga/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:18:11 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285741 Tears as Ex-Kenyan PM Raila Odinga Passes Away at 80 By Abiola Olawale In a heartbreaking moment that has plunged Kenya into mourning, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has passed away at the age of 80. The news was confirmed early Wednesday from a hospital in southern India. Odinga was said to have suffered a […]

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]]> 285741 Super Eagles to Face Gabon in 2026 FIFA World Cup Play-Offs https://newdiplomatng.com/super-eagles-face-gabon/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:52:41 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285739 By Abiola Olawale The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to battle Gabon’s Panthers in the semi-finals of the African zone play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The development comes hot on the heels of Nigeria’s 4-0 thrashing of the Benin Republic. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed the pairings, slotting the three-time […]

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]]> 285739 [Video] I Will Send You Back If You Don’t Wear Tinubu-Branded Outfits– Okpebholo Tells Cabinet Members https://newdiplomatng.com/video-will-send-you-back-you/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:13:59 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285735 By Abiola Olawale Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has mandated that all commissioners and special advisers in his administration wear the “Asiwaju cap”, a signature accessory emblazoned with branding for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, during official engagements. The governor gave the directive on Tuesday while swearing in newly appointed commissioners and inaugurating commissions and boards […]

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]]> 285735 US Revokes Visas of 6 Foreign Nationals for Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Assassination https://newdiplomatng.com/revokes-visas-foreign/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:18:23 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285732 By Abiola Olawale The United States government has announced its decision to trigger the revocation of visas for six foreign nationals accused of celebrating the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media. The move was announced by the US State Department, which explained that the government has zero tolerance for glorifying violence against […]

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]]> 285732 Why Peter Mbah’s Defection Won’t Affect PDP– Bode George https://newdiplomatng.com/why-peter-mbah-defection-won/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:56:50 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285729 By Abiola Olawale A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed concerns that the party would collapse following the recent wave of defections. This is as George asserted that the defection of Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, among many others won’t affect the PDP. According to him, the PDP has withstood several […]

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]]> 285729 Just In! Super Eagles Defeats Benin Republic to Keep World Cup Hope Alive https://newdiplomatng.com/just-super-eagles-defeats/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:12:41 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285725 By Abiola Olawale The 2026 World Cup hopes of the Super Eagles of Nigeria have been kept alive after an emphatic 4:0 over the Benin Republic on Tuesday. Striker Victor Osimhen scored three goals, with Frank Onyeka scoring the fourth, to ensure Nigeria has a spot in the qualification play-offs. The result also confirmed they […]

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]]> 285725 Boardrooms Without AI Expertise Risk Falling Behind in the Digital Age https://newdiplomatng.com/boardrooms-without-expertise/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:51:10 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285720 By Sonny Iroche In today’s corporate environment, the expectation on boards is evolving: no longer enough to be stewards of finance and compliance, board directors increasingly must bring, or at least grasp, artificial intelligence (AI) and technology literacy. In Africa, where digital transformation is accelerating, the question is not just whether boards should have AI-trained […]

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]]> 285720 Ranked: The Countries With the Most Millionaires in 2025 https://newdiplomatng.com/ranked-the-countries-with-most-2/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:10:26 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285717 Key Takeaways In 2025, the global millionaire population reached 60 million adults. America, China, and France are home to the largest millionaire populations—together holding more than half of the global total. If the world’s millionaire population were 10 people, four would live in America, one in China, and the rest around the world. Altogether, this […]

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]]> 285717 Ranked: The World’s Most Sustainable Economies in 2025 https://newdiplomatng.com/ranked-the-world-most-4/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:00:01 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285709 This infographic from the Hinrich Foundation introduces the 2025 edition of the Sustainable Trade Index (STI). The STI is an annual ranking of 30 select global economies developed along with the IMD World Competitiveness Center. The purpose of the STI is to stimulate meaningful discussions about the linkages between global trade, sustainability, and resilience, serving as a […]

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]]> 285709 Malabu Oil drags CAC to court over deregistration, seeks reinstatement https://newdiplomatng.com/malabu-oil-drags-cac-court/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:18:40 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285705 By Obinna Uballa Malabu Oil & Gas Limited, one of Nigeria’s most controversial oil firms, has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenging its deregistration by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), describing the move as “unlawful, illegal, null and void.” The company, reportedly co-owned by Mohammed Abacha, son of the late […]

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]]> 285705 Tension Escalates in Madagascar as National Assembly Votes To Impeach President https://newdiplomatng.com/tension-escalates-madagascar/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:55:39 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285702 By Abiola Olawale The political crisis rocking Madagascar has reached a boiling point as the country’s lower house of parliament voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to impeach President Andry Rajoelina. The lawmakers on Tuesday charged Rajoelina with alleged desertion of duty and breach of constitutional obligations. During the plenary, the lawmakers passed the resolution to impeach […]

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]]> 285702 IMF Boosts Nigeria’s Economic Outlook, Revises 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.9% https://newdiplomatng.com/imf-boosts-nigeria-economic/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:43:51 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=285697 By Abiola Olawale The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded Nigeria’s economic growth projection for 2025 to 3.9% expansion. The IMF also forecasted that Nigeria’s economic growth will accelerate to 4.2% in 2026. This revision was announced on Tuesday during the launch of the World Economic Outlook (WEO) 2025 at the ongoing World Bank and […]

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