The New Diplomat https://newdiplomatng.com/ Nigeria's global voice Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:13:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 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 Alleged $14.86m Fraud: EFCC Summons Ex-Gov Sylva for Questioning After Dumping APC https://newdiplomatng.com/alleged-14-86m-fraud-efcc-summons-ex-gov-sylva-for-questioning-after-dumping-apc/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:08:14 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306666 By Abiola Olawale The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally summoned Chief Timipre Sylva, the former Governor of Bayelsa State and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, urging him to present himself for questioning over an alleged $14.86 million fraud. The anti-graft agency’s directive comes hours after Sylva announced his resignation from the […]

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]]> 306666 Amnesty Slams NPF, DSS, Other Security Agencies Over Silence on Borno Commissioner’s Threat Against Opposition https://newdiplomatng.com/amnesty-slams-npf-dss-other-security-agencies-over-silence-on-borno-commissioners-threat-against-opposition/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:02:53 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306664 By Abiola Olawale Human rights watchdog Amnesty International has condemned security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS), for failing to investigate aggressive threats directed at political opposition members in Borno State. The criticism follows a viral video showing Sainna Buba, the Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports […]

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]]> 306664 Trump Talks Tough, Says US Will Hit Iran Hard https://newdiplomatng.com/trump-talks-tough-says-us-will-hit-iran-hard/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:44:35 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306661 By Afolayan Sunday United States (US) President Donald Trump has issued a stark new warning to Iran, declaring “We’re going to hit them hard” and promising a response after the latest exchange of fire focused on the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The comments came on August 31, 2026, following the first direct military clash […]

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]]> 306661 Why Atiku Wasn’t Present At G100 Opposition Summit — ADC https://newdiplomatng.com/why-atiku-wasnt-present-at-g100-opposition-summit-adc/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:41:58 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306659 By Abiola Olawale The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed speculations surrounding the absence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the G100 Opposition Summit held in Abuja. The party clarified that Atiku’s absence was neither a boycott nor a reflection of internal friction, emphasizing that the summit was designed primarily as an inter-party collaboration […]

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]]> 306659 The Diop Era Begins at ECOWAS https://newdiplomatng.com/the-diop-era-begins-at-ecowas/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:08:11 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306628 By Nwosa Hamilton The newly appointed President of the ECOWAS Commission, General Birame Diop, has officially assumed office. General Diop, a former Senegalese Minister of Defence and former Chief of the General Staff of the Senegalese Armed Forces, was appointed by the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at its 69th Ordinary Summit […]

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]]> 306628 Lionel Messi Officially Announces Retirement from Argentina National Team https://newdiplomatng.com/lionel-messi-officially-announces-retirement-from-argentina-national-team/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:52:56 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306626 By Abiola Olawale An era in world football has officially come to a close as Argentina’s captain and forward Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from the national team, bringing down the curtain on a historic international career. The announcement comes after Argentina’s hard-fought campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where La Albiceleste finished […]

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]]> 306626 US, Iran Trade Strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, Ending a Month-Long Lull https://newdiplomatng.com/us-iran-trade-strikes-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-ending-a-month-long-lull/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:34:35 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306623 By Abiola Olawale ​Tensions in the Middle East spiked dramatically after the United States and Iran exchanged military strikes for the first time in a month. The sudden escalation shattered a period of relative quiet, sending shockwaves through global energy markets and renewing fears of a wider regional conflict. ​The flashpoint occurred when US forces […]

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]]> 306623 2027: Concerns as Borno Commissioner Threatens to Flog Those Who Refuse to Support APC https://newdiplomatng.com/2027-concerns-as-borno-commissioner-threatens-to-flog-those-who-refuse-to-support-apc/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:17:57 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306619 By Abiola Olawale The Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, has drawn widespread condemnation and public alarm following a controversial speech in which he threatened political opponents and declared that citizens who refuse to support the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections will be “flogged”. The […]

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]]> 306619 Details as Nigeria’s GDP Grows 4.4% in Q2 20— NBS https://newdiplomatng.com/details-as-nigerias-gdp-grows-4-4-in-q2-20-nbs/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:54:56 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306615 By Afolayan Sunday The Nigerian economy sustained its upward momentum, recording a real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 4.43% year-on-year in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026. ​According to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday, the Q2 2026 growth rate shows an uptick compared to the 4.23% […]

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]]> 306615 NDC, INEC Clash Over Alleged Replacement of Candidates for 2027 Elections https://newdiplomatng.com/ndc-inec-clash-over-alleged-replacement-of-candidates-for-2027-elections/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:48:56 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306611 By Abiola Olawale Tensions are rising between the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following heated allegations of unauthorized candidate replacements ahead of the upcoming 2027 general elections. ​The friction follows INEC’s recent publication of candidate particulars and Form EC9 lists across states, triggering protests and fierce pushback from party […]

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]]> 306611 Sowore Demands Apology from DSS, Unconditional Withdrawal of Cybercrime Charge https://newdiplomatng.com/sowore-demands-apology-from-dss-unconditional-withdrawal-of-cybercrime-charge/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:44:05 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306609 By Abiola Olawale Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has fired back at the Department of State Services (DSS), demanding an unreserved public apology and the immediate, unconditional withdrawal of the cybercrime charges pressed against him. ​The controversy erupted on August 25, 2025, when Sowore took to his official […]

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]]> 306609 Breaking! Ex-Bayelsa Gov Sylva Dumps APC Amid Coup Allegations https://newdiplomatng.com/breaking-ex-bayelsa-gov-sylva-dumps-apc-amid-coup-allegations/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:10 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306604 By Afolayan Sunday Former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and former Bayelsa State Governor, Chief Timipre Sylva, has officially resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). ​The high-profile exit comes amidst intense political pressure and compounding controversies surrounding security investigations linking his associates to a foiled coup plot against the federal administration. Sylva […]

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]]> 306604 Wike Hosts Fubara in Port Harcourt Residence https://newdiplomatng.com/wike-hosts-fubara-in-port-harcourt-residence/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:20:47 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306600 By Abiola Olawale In what marks a major development in the politics of Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Sunday met with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, at his private residence in Port Harcourt. ​The high-profile meeting is the first major face-to-face interaction between the duo since Fubara announced that […]

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]]> 306600 Brothers El-Rufai at war https://newdiplomatng.com/brothers-el-rufai-at-war/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:12:29 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306598 By Sam Omatseye This is not a time for the brothers El-Rufai to wash the family kaftan in public. For a good reason. Their father is behind bars partly because of his footloose tongue. Are they trying to tell us that running their mouth runs in the family? Their father is seething in ICPC detention. […]

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]]> 306598 Exclusive! Tinubu Skips UN General Assembly in New York Despite FG’s Earlier Assurances https://newdiplomatng.com/exclusive-tinubu-skips-un-general-assembly-in-new-york-despite-fgs-earlier-assurances/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:32:58 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306588 May be absent for third consecutive time By Abiola Olawale Latest information emerging on Sunday has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may be set to skip the upcoming 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York, United States, for the third consecutive year. The New Diplomat reports that this development is coming […]

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]]> 306588 [Video] Nigeria Demands AU Action Over Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa https://newdiplomatng.com/video-nigeria-demands-au-action-over-xenophobic-attacks-in-south-africa/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:49:07 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306517 By Nwosa Hamilton Nigeria has urged the African Union to take immediate and collective action against recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks targeting Africans and other foreign nationals in South Africa. Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, made the call during the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union in […]

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]]> 306517 Nigeria Raises Concern Over Political Crisis in Niger https://newdiplomatng.com/nigeria-expresses-concern-over-situation-in-niger-republic/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:20:08 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306505 By Nwosa Hamilton The Federal Government has expressed concern over the prevailing political and security situation in the Republic of Niger following an attempted coup in Niamey. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, said Nigeria remained committed to peace, security, democracy and sustainable development in Niger. Adeniyi […]

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]]> 306505 Fernandes treble inspires Man Utd rout, Chelsea beat Brighton in thriller football https://newdiplomatng.com/chelsea-survive-brighton-fightback-to-seal-thrilling-win-leeds-draw-with-brentford/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:56:06 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306500 Bruno Fernandes starred with a hat-trick in Manchester United’s 5-2 rout of Ipswich, while Chelsea extended Xabi Alonso’s perfect start with a thrilling 4-3 win against Brighton on Sunday. Fernandes’s dynamic display ensured United bounced back from their humiliating 2-0 defeat at Hull on the opening weekend of the Premier League season. Michael Carrick’s side […]

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]]> 306500 [VIDE] Osun Political Scene Buzzes as Adeleke, Ex-Gov Aregbesola Share the Dance Floor https://newdiplomatng.com/vide-osun-political-scene-buzzes-as-adeleke-ex-gov-aregbesola-share-the-dance-floor/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:39:48 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306493 By Abiola Olawale The political atmosphere in Osun State has been stirred following a public appearance by Governor Ademola Adeleke and a two-term governor of the state, Rauf Aregbesola, at an event held in Ilesa over the weekend. The two political figures captured public attention when they were spotted sharing lighthearted moments and dancing together […]

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]]> 306493 Details as APGA Sweeps All 21 Chairmanship Seats in Anambra LG Polls https://newdiplomatng.com/details-as-apga-sweeps-all-21-chairmanship-seats-in-anambra-lg-polls/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:27:07 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306490 By Afolayan Sunday ​The ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has recorded a landslide victory in the Anambra State local government elections held on August 29, 2026, sweeping all 21 chairmanship positions and councillorship seats across the state. ​The official results were declared on Sunday by the Chairman of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission […]

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]]> 306490 APC Nat’l Sec Visits Adeleke After Party’s Loss in Osun https://newdiplomatng.com/apc-natl-sec-visits-adeleke-after-partys-loss-in-osun/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:22:44 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306488 By Afolayan Sunday The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, has met with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. The high-profile visit comes on the heels of the fiercely contested August 15 governorship election, which saw the ruling party suffer a major defeat in the state. The New Diplomat reports that discussions […]

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]]> 306488 DSS Moves to Pause Cybercrime Trial Against Sowore Until After 2027 Elections https://newdiplomatng.com/dss-moves-to-pause-cybercrime-trial-against-sowore-until-after-2027-elections/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306483 By Abiola Olawale The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly instructed its lead counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), to seek an adjournment in the ongoing cybercrime trial involving African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore. ​The DSS reportedly opted to step back from the proceedings, effectively pushing any further court actions to a date […]

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]]> 306483 Tinubu Begins Three-Week Annual Leave, Departs for London https://newdiplomatng.com/tinubu-begins-three-week-annual-leave-departs-for-london/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:02:35 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306481 By Abiola Olawale President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to officially commence a three-week working vacation as part of his annual leave, departing Abuja for Europe. According to the Presidency, his initial stop is London, United Kingdom. ​The leave was confirmed in an official statement released by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President […]

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]]> 306481 Osun Violence: Adeleke Orders Coroner Inquest, Sets Up Probe Panel Into Killings https://newdiplomatng.com/osun-violence-adeleke-orders-coroner-inquest-sets-up-probe-panel-into-killings/ Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:15:25 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306450 By Abiola Olawale Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has issued an Executive Order establishing a Coroner Inquest and Panel of Inquiry to thoroughly investigate the recent killings, shootings, and widespread violence in Ikire. ​The unrest, which broke out on August 24, 2026, at the Naira and Kobo Junction motor park in the Irewole Local Government […]

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]]> 306450 Niger Junta Restores Order After Insurgents Attempt to Storm Presidential Palace https://newdiplomatng.com/niger-junta-restores-order-after-insurgents-attempt-to-storm-presidential-palace/ Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:31:03 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306442 By Afolayan Sunday Niger’s ruling military administration announced it has “gradually taken back control” of the capital following a tense night of heavy gunfire and coordinated attacks targeting key state infrastructure, including the presidential palace. The unrest erupted late Friday and extended into Saturday morning, sending shockwaves through Niamey. According to security sources, the chaos […]

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]]> 306442 Shettima Jets Out of Abuja to Attend AU Summit in Angola https://newdiplomatng.com/shettima-jets-out-of-abuja-to-attend-au-summit-in-angola/ Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:45:11 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306435 By Afolayan Sunday Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Luanda, the capital of Angola, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU). The high-level continental meeting is centered on tackling persistent security challenges across Africa, prioritizing coordinated approaches to conflict prevention, dispute […]

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]]> 306435 Nigeria’s Land Borders Are Open, Tunji-Ojo Fires Back at Atiku https://newdiplomatng.com/nigerias-land-borders-are-open-tunji-ojo-fires-back-at-atiku/ Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:16:55 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306424 By Abiola Olawale The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has firmly refuted claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar suggesting that Nigeria’s land borders remain closed. This is as Tunji-Ojo clarified that current security checkpoints are strategic measures rather than total trade blockades. ​The friction arose following comments from the former Vice President criticizing […]

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]]> 306424 Chinese Suspects Flee as Police Rescue 2 Colombians https://newdiplomatng.com/police-rescue-2-colombians-from-trafficking-syndicate-in-lagos/ Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:13:58 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306421 By Nwosa Hamilton The Nigeria Police Force has rescued two Colombian women allegedly trafficked into Nigeria and held captive by a suspected international criminal syndicate in Lagos. The victims, identified as Maria Camila Rodas Ortiz and Yuliet Fernanda Rios Mesa, were reportedly lured to Nigeria before being detained against their will and deprived of their […]

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]]> 306421 Details as Shettima Opts for Low-Key 60th Birthday Celebration https://newdiplomatng.com/details-as-shettima-opts-for-low-key-60th-birthday-celebration/ Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:04:24 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306419 By Abiola Olawale Vice President Kashim Shettima has officially announced that he will forgo elaborate events, public gatherings, and media advertorials as he prepares to mark his 60th milestone birthday on September 2, 2026. ​In a statement issued on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President emphasized […]

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]]> 306419 [PHOTOS] Tinubu Approaches US Court, Seeks Order to Block Release of Alleged Drug Trafficking File Case https://newdiplomatng.com/photos-tinubu-approaches-us-court-seeks-order-to-block-release-of-alleged-drug-trafficking-file-case/ Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:58:43 +0000 https://newdiplomatng.com/?p=306412 By Abiola Olawale President Bola Tinubu has moved to block the public release of historical investigative records held by United States law enforcement agencies, citing personal privacy rights. ​According to court filings submitted by his legal team, the Nigerian leader is pushing back against efforts to disclose documents tied to decades-old investigations. ​The legal filings […]

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