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		<title>How Much Gas Prices Have Risen Since the Iran War</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:31:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Key Takeaways U.S. gas prices have risen about 44% from their pre-war baseline, adding an average of $1.25 per gallon. The largest percentage increases are concentrated across the Midwest and Mountain West, with several states up more than 60%. States that were already among the most expensive for gas have generally seen smaller percentage increases. [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/how-much-gas-prices-have-risen-since-the-iran-war/">How Much Gas Prices Have Risen Since the Iran War</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>Tinubu Orders Forensic Audit of IPPIS, Federal Agencies Over Payroll Fraud</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Hamilton Nwosa]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:12:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Nwosa Hamilton President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed a comprehensive forensic audit of the Federal Government’s payroll and administrative systems amid concerns over ghost workers, payroll manipulation and the continued funding of questionable government agencies. The exercise will cover the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), as well as federal ministries, departments, agencies, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/tinubu-orders-forensic-audit-of-ippis-federal-agencies-over-payroll-fraud/">Tinubu Orders Forensic Audit of IPPIS, Federal Agencies Over Payroll Fraud</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>&#8220;I&#8217;ve Evidence Tinubu is 90 Years Old, And I&#8217;ll Present in Court,&#8221; Atiku Claims</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:41:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Abiola Olawale Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has stirred massive political controversy by claiming that President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old. ​Atiku made this explosive assertion during a media interview, maintaining that he is fully prepared to present his documentation and [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/ive-evidence-tinubu-is-90-years-old-and-ill-present-in-court-atiku-claims/">&#8220;I&#8217;ve Evidence Tinubu is 90 Years Old, And I&#8217;ll Present in Court,&#8221; Atiku Claims</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>(VIDEO) Outrage as Nwebonyi Campaigns for Votes Across a River with No Bridge in Ebonyi</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:07:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Abiola Olawale A recent campaign outing by Senator Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi, the lawmaker representing the Ebonyi North Senatorial District of Ebonyi State in the Nigerian National Assembly, has drawn sharp criticism and sparked intense debate across social media. This comes after footage emerged showing the lawmaker addressing constituents from the opposite bank of a [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/video-outrage-as-nwebonyi-campaigns-for-votes-across-a-river-with-no-bridge-in-ebonyi/">(VIDEO) Outrage as Nwebonyi Campaigns for Votes Across a River with No Bridge in Ebonyi</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>Oil Prices Head for a Weekly Loss Despite Escalating Iran Tensions</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:49:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Crude oil prices were on course to book another weekly loss despite no sign of any progress being made towards peace between Iran and the United States. At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $89.17 per barrel, with West Texas Intermediate at $83.19 per barrel. Brent was down by 5.3% over the [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/oil-prices-head-for-a-weekly-loss-despite-escalating-iran-tensions/">Oil Prices Head for a Weekly Loss Despite Escalating Iran Tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>VeryDarkMan Kicks Against Falana’s Criticism, Says His NBA Invitation Based on Experience, Not Books</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Afolayan Sunday Following intense backlash from legal heavyweights over his appearance at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference—most notably Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Femi Falana—Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has fired back, insisting that his invitation was merited by practical field experience rather than academic textbooks. ​VDM featured [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/verydarkman-kicks-against-falanas-criticism-says-his-nba-invitation-based-on-experience-not-books/">VeryDarkMan Kicks Against Falana’s Criticism, Says His NBA Invitation Based on Experience, Not Books</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>&#8220;I Don&#8217;t Look 80,&#8221; Atiku Slams Age Criticisms</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:16:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Afolayan Sunday Former Vice President and the 2027 African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has firmly pushed back against persistent criticisms regarding his age as he gears up for the 2027 general elections. Addressing public discourse surrounding his age, the veteran politician famously challenged critics: &#8220;Do I look 80?&#8221; ​With the political [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/i-dont-look-80-atiku-slams-age-criticisms/">&#8220;I Don&#8217;t Look 80,&#8221; Atiku Slams Age Criticisms</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>2027: &#8220;I&#8217;ll Reopen All Borders If Elected President,&#8221; Atiku Declares</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:25:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Abiola Olawale Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has shifted focus back to Nigeria&#8217;s trade and economic landscape. Following his recent policy declarations regarding the fuel subsidy, Atiku has made a fresh vow to reopen all land borders across the country, arguing [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/2027-ill-reopen-all-borders-if-elected-president-atiku-declares/">2027: &#8220;I&#8217;ll Reopen All Borders If Elected President,&#8221; Atiku Declares</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>Details as US Announces Move to Pull Out 200 Troops From Nigeria</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:10:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Abiola Olawale The United States military has begun withdrawing the majority of the approximately 200 service members deployed to Nigeria earlier this year. ​US Africa Command (AFRICOM) and defense officials confirmed that the drawdown marks the wrap-up of a specialized deployment focused on intelligence sharing, reconnaissance, and specialized training to combat the Islamic State [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/details-as-us-announces-move-to-pull-out-200-troops-from-nigeria/">Details as US Announces Move to Pull Out 200 Troops From Nigeria</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>EXCLUISVE! Woes for Aisha Achimugu as Oceangate faces Potential loss of Oil Block</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:41:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Nwosa Hamilton Controversial businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, who threw a lavish party to mark her 50th birthday in Grenada in 2024 may be in for a rough patch following indications that her firm, Oceangate Engineering Oil &#38; Gas Limited, is facing a potential loss of Petroleum prospecting license (PPL 235), should it fail to meet [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/excluisve-woes-for-aisha-achimugus-as-oceangate-faces-potential-loss-of-oil-block/">EXCLUISVE! Woes for Aisha Achimugu as Oceangate faces Potential loss of Oil Block</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>Tinubu Orders Major Overhaul of Nigerian Football</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:04:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Nwosa Hamilton President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following the country’s repeated struggles to qualify for major regional, continental and global competitions. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said the proposed overhaul would tackle longstanding problems in [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/tinubu-orders-major-overhaul-of-nigerian-football/">Tinubu Orders Major Overhaul of Nigerian Football</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>Tinubu Swears In Abel Enitan as New Head of the Civil Service of the Federation</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:12:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Abiola Olawale President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally sworn in Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF). ​The brief inauguration ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja, following the statutory retirement of his predecessor, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who stepped down after reaching the [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/tinubu-swears-in-abel-enitan-as-new-head-of-the-civil-service-of-the-federation/">Tinubu Swears In Abel Enitan as New Head of the Civil Service of the Federation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>Borgu Bloodbath: Peter Obi Demands Urgent Action as Attacks Persist</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Hamilton Nwosa]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Nwosa Hamilton Former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive action following reports of deadly attacks and mass abductions in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. Obi, reacting to reports of attacks on communities [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/borgu-bloodbath-peter-obi-demands-urgent-action-as-attacks-persist/">Borgu Bloodbath: Peter Obi Demands Urgent Action as Attacks Persist</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>The $150 Trillion Global Economy in 2030</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Key Takeaways The global economy is projected to expand by nearly $25 trillion between 2026 and 2030. The U.S. ($37.7 trillion) and China ($26 trillion) will remain the world’s largest economies by 2030. Germany and India are projected to be virtually tied for third place, separated by just $5 billion. The world economy is projected [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/the-150-trillion-global-economy-in-2030/">The $150 Trillion Global Economy in 2030</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>Details as Another 67 Nigerians Arrive in Lagos From South Africa</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:37:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Afolayan Sunday In yet another wave of emergency evacuations, a fresh batch of 67 Nigerian citizens has safely arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The returnees touched down via a South African Airways flight, fleeing ongoing tensions and hostile conditions in South Africa. ​This latest repatriation exercise comes amid the [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/details-as-another-67-nigerians-arrive-in-lagos-from-south-africa/">Details as Another 67 Nigerians Arrive in Lagos From South Africa</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>Sim Fubara Lost His Mojo the Day He Became Wike’s Stooge</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Fred Chukwuelobe When Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State fell out with his godfather and political benefactor, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, many Rivers people &#8211; and Nigerians across the country &#8211; rallied behind him. Those who opposed Fubara were largely people who had benefited, or were still benefiting, from [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/sim-fubara-lost-his-mojo-the-day-he-became-wikes-stooge/">Sim Fubara Lost His Mojo the Day He Became Wike’s Stooge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>9/11 Attack Mastermind Set to Face Trial in 2028</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:24:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Abiola Olawale More than two decades after the tragic event, a US military judge has officially scheduled a trial date for the self-proclaimed mastermind of the September 11 terrorist attacks. ​Air Force Lt. Col. Michael A. Schrama, serving as the military commissions judge, issued a scheduling order setting June 5, 2028, as the start [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/9-11-attack-mastermind-set-to-face-trial-in-2028/">9/11 Attack Mastermind Set to Face Trial in 2028</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>Breaking: Gusau Quits as NFF President Amid Football Crisis</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:19:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Nwosa Hamilton Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau has resigned from office, throwing the country’s football administration into fresh uncertainty. Gusau announced his resignation in Abuja on Thursday, amid mounting pressure over Nigeria’s recent football setbacks. The crisis deepened after the Super Eagles missed out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while the Super [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/breaking-gusau-quits-as-nff-president-amid-football-crisis/">Breaking: Gusau Quits as NFF President Amid Football Crisis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>Falana Slams NBA over VeryDarkMan’s Invitation as Panelist</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:56:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Afolayan Sunday Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has heavily criticised the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for inviting social media activist Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), as a panelist. Falana did not hold back in expressing his disappointment over the NBA’s selection of speakers for such a high-profile intellectual gathering. He argued that [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/falana-slams-nba-over-verydarkmans-invitation-as-panelist/">Falana Slams NBA over VeryDarkMan’s Invitation as Panelist</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>Global Oil Security Looks Shakier as Conflicts Hit 45 Million Bpd of Supply</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:13:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Nearly half of global oil supply is produced in conflict-affected countries, with the Middle East disruption alone removing an estimated 5–7 million bpd from the market. The bigger vulnerability is increasingly refined fuels, as Middle Eastern disruptions and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries have tightened diesel and gasoline supplies while global refining capacity has fallen [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/global-oil-security-looks-shakier-as-conflicts-hit-45-million-bpd-of-supply/">Global Oil Security Looks Shakier as Conflicts Hit 45 Million Bpd of Supply</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>Fake Video: DHQ Reaffirms Military’s Political Neutrality</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:07:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Nwosa Hamilton The Defence Headquarters has disowned a viral AI-generated video falsely portraying the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, as making partisan political statements. In a statement issued by the Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba said described the video as fabricated and said the remarks attributed to the CDS were [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/fake-video-dhq-reaffirms-militarys-political-neutrality/">Fake Video: DHQ Reaffirms Military’s Political Neutrality</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>&#8220;You Can&#8217;t Blame Us For Non-Accountability over Fuel Subsidy Removal&#8211; Govs Declare</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:27:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Abiola Olawale The 36 state governors, operating under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), have vehemently distanced themselves from accusations that sub-national governments have failed to account for funds received following the removal of the petrol subsidy. Addressing journalists after an NGF meeting, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri dismissed the allegations as [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/you-cant-blame-us-for-non-accountability-over-fuel-subsidy-removal-govs-declare/">&#8220;You Can&#8217;t Blame Us For Non-Accountability over Fuel Subsidy Removal&#8211; Govs Declare</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>REPORT: How Nigerians Paid N7.8bn in Ransoms to Kidnappers in One Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:11:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Afolayan Sunday Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis has reached a grim new milestone, with a staggering 7,825 people abducted and at least 1,142 killed between July 2025 and June 2026. According to a security report released by SBM Intelligence titled The Capture of Nigeria&#8217;s Kidnap Economy, the country experienced a 66% surge in abductions compared to [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/report-how-nigerians-paid-n7-8bn-in-ransoms-to-kidnappers-in-one-year/">REPORT: How Nigerians Paid N7.8bn in Ransoms to Kidnappers in One Year</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>Anticipation as INEC Set to Unveil Gov, Assembly Candidates</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:08:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Afolayan Sunday As preparations intensify for the upcoming general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will publicly display the list of candidates nominated by political parties for the February 6, 2027, governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections on Saturday, August 29. ​The publication marks a critical milestone in [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/anticipation-as-inec-set-to-unveil-gov-assembly-candidates/">Anticipation as INEC Set to Unveil Gov, Assembly Candidates</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>Scholar-Diplomat Gambari Appointed Visiting Scholar at University of Pennsylvania&#8217;s Center for Africana Studies</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:37:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Abiola Olawale Eminent Scholar-Diplomat, former Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister and erstwhile United Nations Under-Secretary-General, Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, has been offered an appointment as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania. The appointment, issued through the university&#8217;s Center for Africana Studies and made available to The New Diplomat, spans a one-year term from [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/scholar-diplomat-gambari-appointed-visiting-scholar-at-university-of-pennsylvanias-center-for-africana-studies/">Scholar-Diplomat Gambari Appointed Visiting Scholar at University of Pennsylvania&#8217;s Center for Africana Studies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:42:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Nwosa Hamilton The Presidency has criticised former Vice President and 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar over what it described as conflicting statements on petrol subsidy, raising concerns about the clarity of his proposed policy ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Special [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/subsidy-war-deepens-as-presidency-blasts-atiku-over-policy-contradictions/">Subsidy War Deepens as Presidency Blasts Atiku Over Policy Contradictions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:33:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Abiola Olawale The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered and forfeited cash and physical assets valued at over $500 million to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, made the revelation while delivering a keynote presentation at the Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime in the [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/how-efcc-recovered-over-500m-in-cash-assets-for-fg-in-three-years-olukoyede-reveals/">How EFCC Recovered over $500m in Cash, Assets for FG in Three Years, Olukoyede Reveals</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:17:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Abiola Olawale President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the sudden passing of veteran journalist and publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo. Oladipo passed away at the age of 56 following a sudden health emergency. In an official statement issued through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/this-is-a-painful-loss-tinubu-mourns-eagle-online-publisher-dotun-oladipo/">&#8220;This is a Painful Loss,&#8221; Tinubu Mourns Eagle Online Publisher Dotun Oladipo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>2027: &#8220;Fuel Will Not Be More Than ₦605/Ltr if Elected,&#8221; Says Accord Party Presidential Candidate, Hashim</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:41:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Abiola Olawale In a major economic policy promise ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Presidential Candidate of the Accord Party, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, announced that an Accord-led administration will cap the retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at a maximum of ₦605 per litre.  Addressing press members on [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/2027-fuel-will-not-be-more-than-%e2%82%a6605-ltr-if-elected-says-accord-party-presidential-candidate-hashim/">2027: &#8220;Fuel Will Not Be More Than ₦605/Ltr if Elected,&#8221; Says Accord Party Presidential Candidate, Hashim</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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		<title>Family Confirms Late Mary Habila Died of Cardiac Arrest After Battling Heart</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:47:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Abiola Olawale The family of the late Mary Habila, popularly known as Mara, has officially cleared the air regarding her tragic death, revealing that she suffered a fatal cardiac arrest resulting from a long-standing hole in her heart. ​The clarification comes weeks after the sudden demise of the 26-year-old nurse, which had sparked widespread [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com/family-confirms-late-mary-habila-died-of-cardiac-arrest-after-battling-heart/">Family Confirms Late Mary Habila Died of Cardiac Arrest After Battling Heart</a> appeared first on <a href="https://newdiplomatng.com">The New Diplomat</a>.</p>
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