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By Abiola Olawale Renowned Nigerian Diplomat and the first African to serve as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has called for a transformative overhaul of Nigeria’s governance framework, advocating for a “People’s Democratic Constitution” to address the nation’s mounting challenges. Speaking at a national Conference organised by The Patriots and Nigerian Political Summit […] The post Elderstatesman, Emeka Anyaoku, Speaks Again , Urges Nigeria to A...
Elderstatesman, Emeka Anyaoku, Speaks Again , Urges Nigeria to Adopt a “People’s Democratic Const...
By Abiola Olawale Renowned Nigerian Diplomat and the first African to serve as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has called for a transformative overhaul of Nigeria’s governance framework, advocating for a “People’s Democratic Constitution” to address the nation’s mounting challenges. Speaking at a national Conference organised by The Patriots and Nigerian Political Summit […] The post Elderstatesman, Emeka Anyaoku, Speaks Again , Urges Nigeria to A...
By Abiola Olawale In a powerful statement that has sparked widespread discussion, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has praised the handling of some late monarchs’ funeral rites in Yorubaland, declaring that no one deserves to be “butchered like animals” This is as the monarch expressed satisfaction with how the late Awujale of Ijebuland, […] The post Oluwo Commends Awujale’s Burial, Says Late Monarchs Shouldn’t Be “Butchered Like Animals&#82...
Oluwo Commends Awujale’s Burial, Says Late Monarchs Shouldn’t Be “Butchered Like Animals”
By Abiola Olawale In a powerful statement that has sparked widespread discussion, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has praised the handling of some late monarchs’ funeral rites in Yorubaland, declaring that no one deserves to be “butchered like animals” This is as the monarch expressed satisfaction with how the late Awujale of Ijebuland, […] The post Oluwo Commends Awujale’s Burial, Says Late Monarchs Shouldn’t Be “Butchered Like Animals&#82...
By Yanju Uwala Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has backed the decision taken by the state labour union to embark on an indefinite strike action across the state and local government levels, accusing the state government of gross mismanagement. The state workers had accused the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun of […] The post Ogun PDP Knocks Dapo Abiodun, Backs Striking Workers: “Strike Action is lawful, a response to Abuse” appeared first on ...
Ogun PDP Knocks Dapo Abiodun, Backs Striking Workers: “Strike Action is lawful, a response to Abuse”
By Yanju Uwala Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has backed the decision taken by the state labour union to embark on an indefinite strike action across the state and local government levels, accusing the state government of gross mismanagement. The state workers had accused the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun of […] The post Ogun PDP Knocks Dapo Abiodun, Backs Striking Workers: “Strike Action is lawful, a response to Abuse” appeared first on ...
By Abiola Olawale In a powerful statement that has sparked widespread discussion, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has praised the handling of some late monarchs’ funeral rites in Yorubaland, declaring that no one deserves to be “butchered like animals” This is as the monarch expressed satisfaction with how the late Awujale of Ijebuland, […] The post Oluwo Commends Awujale’s Burial, Says Late Monarchs Shouldn’t Be “Butchered Like Animals&#82...
Oluwo Commends Awujale’s Burial, Says Late Monarchs Shouldn’t Be “Butchered Like Animals”
By Abiola Olawale In a powerful statement that has sparked widespread discussion, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has praised the handling of some late monarchs’ funeral rites in Yorubaland, declaring that no one deserves to be “butchered like animals” This is as the monarch expressed satisfaction with how the late Awujale of Ijebuland, […] The post Oluwo Commends Awujale’s Burial, Says Late Monarchs Shouldn’t Be “Butchered Like Animals&#82...
By Yanju Uwala Mr Femi Adesina, a former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former President Muhammadu Buhari and managing director of the Sun has disclosed that the late Nigerian leader did not own a private place of residence in the United Kingdom despite undertaking his medical treatments there. Making this known on Tuesday […] The post Buhari had no property in the UK, says Femi Adesina appeared first on The New Diplomat.
Buhari had no property in the UK, says Femi Adesina
By Yanju Uwala Mr Femi Adesina, a former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former President Muhammadu Buhari and managing director of the Sun has disclosed that the late Nigerian leader did not own a private place of residence in the United Kingdom despite undertaking his medical treatments there. Making this known on Tuesday […] The post Buhari had no property in the UK, says Femi Adesina appeared first on The New Diplomat.
Sunny Kuku holds forth as Regent By Yanju Uwala The race for the next Awujale of Ijebuland following the interment of the late Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona, who joined his ancestors on Sunday and was interred on Monday in accordance with Islamic rites, has commenced in earnest. The New Diplomat checks reveal that some members […] The post Oba Adetona’s Burial: Fierce Race for Next Awujale of Ijebuland Commences appeared first on The New Diplomat.
Oba Adetona’s Burial: Fierce Race for Next Awujale of Ijebuland Commences
Sunny Kuku holds forth as Regent By Yanju Uwala The race for the next Awujale of Ijebuland following the interment of the late Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona, who joined his ancestors on Sunday and was interred on Monday in accordance with Islamic rites, has commenced in earnest. The New Diplomat checks reveal that some members […] The post Oba Adetona’s Burial: Fierce Race for Next Awujale of Ijebuland Commences appeared first on The New Diplomat.
By YANJU UWALA The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday morning, departed London, United Kingdom for Daura, Kastina State, ahead of a full state burial. Reports gathered indicated that the remains of the late former president were being conveyed on a Nigerian Air Force craft. Vice President Kashim Shettima who is leading a […] The post End of an Era!Buhari’s Remains depart London for Nigeria for Full State Burial appeared first on The New Diplomat.
End of an Era!Buhari’s Remains depart London for Nigeria for Full State Burial
By YANJU UWALA The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday morning, departed London, United Kingdom for Daura, Kastina State, ahead of a full state burial. Reports gathered indicated that the remains of the late former president were being conveyed on a Nigerian Air Force craft. Vice President Kashim Shettima who is leading a […] The post End of an Era!Buhari’s Remains depart London for Nigeria for Full State Burial appeared first on The New Diplomat.
By Abiola Olawale The remains of the immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari have arrived in Katsina, Nigeria, on Tuesday afternoon, marking the beginning of a solemn state burial in his hometown of Daura. The Nigerian Air Force aircraft carrying the late President’s remains touched down at exactly 2 pm on Tuesday, accompanied by […] The post Breaking! Buhari’s Remains Arrive in Nigeria as Political Elites Gather in Daura for Burial appeared first on The New Diplomat.
Breaking! Buhari’s Remains Arrive in Nigeria as Political Elites Gather in Daura for Burial
By Abiola Olawale The remains of the immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari have arrived in Katsina, Nigeria, on Tuesday afternoon, marking the beginning of a solemn state burial in his hometown of Daura. The Nigerian Air Force aircraft carrying the late President’s remains touched down at exactly 2 pm on Tuesday, accompanied by […] The post Breaking! Buhari’s Remains Arrive in Nigeria as Political Elites Gather in Daura for Burial appeared first on The New Diplomat.
By Vice Admiral Awwal Z Gambo (Rtd) CFR, 21st Indigenous Chief of the Naval Staff (2021-2023) With a deeply saddened heart and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah (SWT), I pay tribute to a towering figure in our national history, our beloved father, leader and elder statesman, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. His […] The post Tribute To The Late Former President, Muhammadu Buhari GCFR appeared first on The New Diplomat.
Tribute To The Late Former President, Muhammadu Buhari GCFR
By Vice Admiral Awwal Z Gambo (Rtd) CFR, 21st Indigenous Chief of the Naval Staff (2021-2023) With a deeply saddened heart and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah (SWT), I pay tribute to a towering figure in our national history, our beloved father, leader and elder statesman, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. His […] The post Tribute To The Late Former President, Muhammadu Buhari GCFR appeared first on The New Diplomat.
By Abiola Olawale In a somber yet dignified atmosphere, the Katsina State Police Command, in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has deployed thousands of personnel to ensure a secure and orderly burial for the immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. The late leader, who passed away on Sunday, July […] The post End of an Era: Massive Security Presence in Katsina as Nigerians Prepare for Buhari’s Farewell appeared first on The New Diplo...
End of an Era: Massive Security Presence in Katsina as Nigerians Prepare for Buhari’s Farewell
By Abiola Olawale In a somber yet dignified atmosphere, the Katsina State Police Command, in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has deployed thousands of personnel to ensure a secure and orderly burial for the immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. The late leader, who passed away on Sunday, July […] The post End of an Era: Massive Security Presence in Katsina as Nigerians Prepare for Buhari’s Farewell appeared first on The New Diplo...
By Abiola Olawale In a solemn moment, Nigeria has bid farewell to one of its most towering iconic national figures whise groundbreaking recirds of service is unequalled, the immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, who was laid to rest in the courtyard of his private residence in Daura on Tuesday evening, July 15, 2025. […] The post [VIDEO] End of an Era!Tears as Buhari is Laid to Rest in Daura appeared first on The New Diplomat.
[VIDEO] End of an Era!Tears as Buhari is Laid to Rest in Daura
By Abiola Olawale In a solemn moment, Nigeria has bid farewell to one of its most towering iconic national figures whise groundbreaking recirds of service is unequalled, the immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, who was laid to rest in the courtyard of his private residence in Daura on Tuesday evening, July 15, 2025. […] The post [VIDEO] End of an Era!Tears as Buhari is Laid to Rest in Daura appeared first on The New Diplomat.
Key Takeaways Currently, every NATO member spends less on their military than on health or education However, a 5% GDP defense target would push 21 of them to spend more on the military than on schools. NATO countries officially agreed to raise their defense expenditures to 5% of their GDP by 2035. But how do their military expenditures compare to what […] The post What NATO Countries Spend on Military, Health, and Education appeared first on The New Diplomat.
What NATO Countries Spend on Military, Health, and Education
Key Takeaways Currently, every NATO member spends less on their military than on health or education However, a 5% GDP defense target would push 21 of them to spend more on the military than on schools. NATO countries officially agreed to raise their defense expenditures to 5% of their GDP by 2035. But how do their military expenditures compare to what […] The post What NATO Countries Spend on Military, Health, and Education appeared first on The New Diplomat.
Retired Envoys: Without Ambassadors, Nothing ‘ll change By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government of Nigeria has promised to address recent visa policy changes by the United States and the United Arab Emirates through diplomatic channels This is as the government reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining strong bilateral ties with both nations. Meanwhile, some retired Career […] The post As the US, UAE Close its Doors, FG Pledges Diplomatic Resolution appeared first on The New Diplo...
As the US, UAE Close its Doors, FG Pledges Diplomatic Resolution
Retired Envoys: Without Ambassadors, Nothing ‘ll change By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government of Nigeria has promised to address recent visa policy changes by the United States and the United Arab Emirates through diplomatic channels This is as the government reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining strong bilateral ties with both nations. Meanwhile, some retired Career […] The post As the US, UAE Close its Doors, FG Pledges Diplomatic Resolution appeared first on The New Diplo...
China’s crude oil imports surged to 12.14 million barrels per day in June, marking a 7.4% year-on-year increase, driven by a sharp rise in deliveries from Saudi Arabia and Iran, Reuters reported on Monday. The spike reflects both restocking after refinery maintenance and opportunistic buying by independent refiners amid steep discounts on sanctioned barrels. According […] The post China’s June Crude Imports Jump as Iranian and Saudi Volumes Surge appeared first on The New Diplomat.
China’s June Crude Imports Jump as Iranian and Saudi Volumes Surge
China’s crude oil imports surged to 12.14 million barrels per day in June, marking a 7.4% year-on-year increase, driven by a sharp rise in deliveries from Saudi Arabia and Iran, Reuters reported on Monday. The spike reflects both restocking after refinery maintenance and opportunistic buying by independent refiners amid steep discounts on sanctioned barrels. According […] The post China’s June Crude Imports Jump as Iranian and Saudi Volumes Surge appeared first on The New Diplomat.
By Abiola Olawale  A global group made up of top international economists , the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released its 2025 Global Liveability Index, identifying Damascus, Syria; Lagos, Nigeria; Tripoli, Libya; Caracas, Venezuela; and Harare, Zimbabwe, alongside five other cities as the world’s least liveable cities. The rankings, based on factors such as stability, […] The post Lagos, Damascus, Tripoli, Caracas, Harare, 5 Others Rank 10 Least Liveable Cities in the World ap...
Lagos, Damascus, Tripoli, Caracas, Harare, 5 Others Rank 10 Least Liveable Cities in the World
By Abiola Olawale A global group made up of top international economists , the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released its 2025 Global Liveability Index, identifying Damascus, Syria; Lagos, Nigeria; Tripoli, Libya; Caracas, Venezuela; and Harare, Zimbabwe, alongside five other cities as the world’s least liveable cities. The rankings, based on factors such as stability, […] The post Lagos, Damascus, Tripoli, Caracas, Harare, 5 Others Rank 10 Least Liveable Cities in the World ap...
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