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The Senate has adjourned it’s plenary for two months.

The adjournment follows recent attacks on the leadership of the Senate.

read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/24/breaking-senate-adjourns-plenary-till-september/

Fourteen senators of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday defected from their party to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

read full list here https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/24/breaking-15-senators-dump-apc/

Chairman of the Reformed All Progressives Congress (r-APC), Engr. Buba Galadima has been involved in a motor accident along Hadeija-Kano Road,

read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/23/breaking-galadimas-son-involved-in-motor-accident/

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled an Ogun State senator, Buruji Kashamu, from the party.
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled an Ogun State senator, Buruji Kashamu, from the party.

Three other members of the PDP in Ogun State were also expelled.

The spokesperson of the party, Kola Ologbondiyan, announced the expulsion at the end of an emergency NEC meeting in Abuja.

Mr. Kashamu, a supporter of erstwhile National Chairman of the PDP, Ali Sheriff, was expelled alongside Bayo Adebayo, Segun Sarki and Sanimu Sodipo; all from Ogun State.

Mr Kashamu is wanted in the U.S. for drug-related offences. He has repeatedly claimed he is innocent and has resisted moves to extradited him.

read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/23/breaking-pdp-expels-kashamu-others/

The National Chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has threatened to sack the Minister of Labour and Employment.


read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/23/apc-oshiomhole-threatens-to-sack-ngige/

The senate president, Bukola Saraki, has debunked speculations about juicy offers being made to him and his associates as part of the on-going discussions with the


read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/23/saraki-presidency-didnt-offered-me-oil-bloc/

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) got yesterday a reply to its threat to boycott next year’s elections.

You are being hunted by your past, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Adams Oshiomhole told the main opposition party.

read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/23/defection-pdp-apc-fight-dirty-over-saraki-dogara-others/

The Assistant Inspector General in charge of zone 2 command, AIG Adamu Ibrahim has upheld the recommendation of police disciplinary

read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/22/police-dismiss-four-sars-officers/

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seems to be in a hurry to get its deal with members of the Reformed -All Progressives Congress (R-APC) done and sealed.

read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/22/defection-pdp-gives-saraki-others-two-weeks-ultimatum/

read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/20/breaking-osun-ssg-one-other-withdraw-from-governorship-race/

A former Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Coomassie, has died.

He died on Thursday after battling protracted ailment.

READ MORE https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/19/breaking-ex-igp-ibrahim-coomassie-dies-at-76/

Samuel Ortom, Governor of Benue State, has backed down on his previous claims that he had left the All Progressives Congress (APC) and was open to joining another party.

read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/19/breaking-ortom-im-still-flying-the-apc-flag/

Staff of multinational oil and gas company ExxonMobil on Tuesday closed down the Lagos headquarters of the company over the sacking of 860 spy police without entitlements.

read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/18/exxonmobil-staff-protest-over-mass-sack/

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is ready to curb vote buying by politicians during elections, but it has also admitted that politicians involved

read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/18/inec-admits-vote-buying-during-ekiti-election/

A former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, may regain his freedom as a Federal High Court Judge, Ijeoma Ojukwu, on Monday formally endorsed the bail application granted him on July 2.


read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/16/breaking-dasuki-perfects-bail-condition/

The All Progressive Congress in Edo State has said that the failure of Ayodele Fayose in last Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State was a signal to Governor Nyesom.

read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/16/edo-apc-fayoses-defeat-is-a-signal-to-wike/

An undaunted Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti State, has said he will not abscond from Nigeria when his immunity from criminal prosecution elapses in October.

read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/16/fayose-is-efcc-court-of-law-i-am-not-afraid-of-anything/

Chelsea have sacked Antonio Conte with fellow Italian Maurizio Sarri set to be appointed as their new manager imminently


read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/12/breaking-chelsea-sack-coach-antonio-conte/

The Peoples Democratic Party caucus at the Senate has urged the Federal Government to investigate the alleged attack on Governor Ayodele Fayose by men of the Nigeria Police.

read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/12/breaking-attack-on-fayose-senate-pdp-caucus-demands-assault-probe/

Members of the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have stormed the National Assembly.

read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/12/pdp-leaders-storm-nass-to-protest-alleged-attack-on-fayose/

Babatunde Ogala, National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the party will institute legal action against Buba Galadima

read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/09/apc-to-sue-galadima-forming-r-apc/

Senator Dino Melaye has released a new video where he remixed a popular song “Oh! My Home” mocking his party the All Progressives Congress (APC).

read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/07/melaye-mocks-apc-calls-pdp-his-home/

The Supreme Court on Friday cleared Senate President Bukola Saraki of all allegations of false asset declaration.

read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/06/false-asset-declaration-supreme-court-clears-saraki-of-charges/

A football fan from Nigeria has reportedly requested political asylum in Russia, citing fears of political persecution in his home.


read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/06/world-cup-nigerian-fan-seeks-political-asylum-in-russia/

Buba Galadima, National Chairman of the Reformed-All Progressives Congress (APC), has explained why aggrieved members of the ruling party broke.
read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/07/04/apc-has-been-a-monumental-disaster-worse-than-pdp-r-apc/

The defending World Champions, Germany, are out of the World Cup after losing 0-2 to South Korea in their last group game.

read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/06/27/breaking-defending-champions-germany-knocked-out-world-cup/

The President of the Senate Dr. Bukola Saraki and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara are currently meeting with President.

READ MORE AT https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/06/27/breaking-saraki-dogara-meet-buhari-over-plateau-killings/

Phoenix Rising and former Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba has said bad officiating led to Nigeria’s ouster against Argentina at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia on Tuesday.

READ MORE AT https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/06/27/bad-officiating-denied-eagles-victory-drogba/

…reports ruling party to INEC
The Social Democratic Party has accused the All Progressives Congress of stealing its slogan, ‘Progress’.

read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/06/26/sdp-accuses-apc-of-stealing-its-slogan/

Former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has been sworn in as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress.

read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/06/24/breaking-apc-swears-in-oshiomhole-as-national-chairman/

The outgoing National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr John Odigie-Oyegun has praised the strength of the party and hailed.


read more at https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/06/23/i-see-one-strong-party-oyegun-praises-buhari-apc-as-he-bows-out/

The All Progressives Congress has confirmed former Edo governor, Adams Oshiomhole, as its national chairman.

Mr Oshiomhole was returned unopposed after a voice affirmation by party members.

The party said 18 positions were unopposed, and all were affirmed on Saturday.

More details coming… https://www.newdiplomatng.com/2018/06/23/breaking-apc-confirms-adams-oshiomhole-national-chairman/