By Abiola Olawale The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns, challenging the accuracy of the presidency’s report on infrastructure development in the country. This is as the opposition party accused the presidency of engaging in lies, stressing that the report in question is littered with "errors and deliberate misinformation." In a statement released by…
September 2, 2025 • Headline,
By Abiola Olawale The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has expressed its willingness to work with suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, signaling a likely shift in the ongoing political crisis that has gripped the oil-rich state. This development comes as the timeline stated in President Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in March is…
September 2, 2025 • Politics
By Obinna Uballa The United States Mission in Nigeria has cautioned Nigerian travellers to strictly comply with the terms of their visas, warning that overstaying could attract severe penalties, including long-term entry bans. The advisory, posted Tuesday on the Mission’s official X handle, underlined the fact that violating visa conditions jeopardises future chances of entering…
September 2, 2025 • Headline,
U.S. policies Weigh in on market By Obinna Uballa Oil prices rose on Tuesday amid growing concerns over Russian supply disruptions and uncertainty surrounding United States trade and monetary policies. Brent futures for November delivery traded at $69.46 per barrel at 10:54 a.m. Nigerian time, up 1.92% from Monday’s close. The October Nymex WTI contract…
September 2, 2025 • Energy,
By Obinna Uballa Fears about rising political violence ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections deepened on Monday after armed thugs attacked the convoy of former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in Kebbi State. The incident occurred in Birnin Kebbi and left about 10 vehicles vandalised while several supporters sustained injuries.…
September 2, 2025 • Headline,
By Sonny Iroche In the intricate tapestry of Nigeria’s federal republic, the structure of governance is designed to distribute power and responsibilities across multiple layers, fostering development from the grassroots to the national level. With one President and one Vice President at the helm, 36 states each governed by elected executives, and 774 Local Government…
September 2, 2025 • Opinion
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By Obinna Uballa The organisers of Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 have announced 22 finalists who will compete for the prestigious crown at this year’s edition of the pageant. The contestants, representing various states across the Nigeria were unveiled through the pageant’s official website and social media platforms. The winner will succeed the outgoing queen, Chidinma…
August 26, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Two of Nigeria’s biggest music stars, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and Oluwatosin Ajibade, better known as Mr Eazi, over the weekend, tied the knot in lavish overseas ceremonies - a trend analysts say has deprived the country’s tourism and hospitality sectors of huge potential revenue in the region of about…
August 11, 2025
By Hamilton Nwosu Afrobeat legend Innocent Ujah Idibia, widely known as 2Baba or 2Face, has officially married Natasha Osawaru, an Edo State House of Assembly member, in a private traditional wedding held in Abuja on July 25, 2025. The ceremony, attended by close family members and friends, including 2Baba’s mother, has sparked widespread buzz across…
July 31, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The 17th Headies Awards, held on April 27, 2025, in Lagos State, delivered a night of electrifying performances with many celebrities gathering to celebrate another edition of the award event. Nigerian music heavyweights Davido, Tems, Rema, and rising star Zerry DL emerged as standout winners, cementing their dominance in the African music…
April 28, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Mr Azibaola Robert, an entrepreneur, lawyer and pro-democracy activist has spoken out again, maintaining that his cousin and former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan is constitutionally and legally qualified to contest for the presidency. Azibaola Robert, a frontline lawyer and former pro-democracy activist, in a press statement posted on his official Facebook…
September 1, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced pro-Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa to six years in prison after finding him guilty of terrorism-related offences. Ekpa was convicted on charges of inciting terrorism and participating in the activities of a terrorist organisation, a verdict that marks a dramatic turn in his controversial activism.…
September 1, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government of Nigeria has commended the conviction of Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-born Finnish citizen, by a Finnish court in Finland. Recall that the Päijät-Häme District Court, sitting in Finland, sentenced Ekpa to six years in prison on September 1, 2025, for terrorism-related offenses. Reacting to the development, Nigeria’s Minister of…
September 1, 2025
• Urges Tinubu to Reverse Decision By Abiola Olawale The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the Federal Government’s recent decision to increase Nigerian passport fees. This is as the organisation labelled the move as “arbitrary, unlawful, and discriminatory.” The New Diplomat reports that the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) recently announced that, starting…
August 31, 2025
Liverpool on Sunday defeated Arsenal in a 1-0 victory at Anfield Stadium. Liverpool secured all three points after Dominik Szoboszlai scored a stunner from a 30-yard free-kick. This means that Liverpool maintained their perfect start to the 2025-26 Premier League season. The New Diplomat reports that the match was a tense affair, with Arsenal’s defense…
August 31, 2025
English football club, Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly intensifying negotiations to sign Atalanta’s star forward Ademola Lookman as the summer transfer window approaches its September 1 deadline. It was gathered that Lookman, a 27-year-old Nigerian international, has reportedly caught the eye of Tottenham. Lookman is also reportedly eager to return to the Premier League as Tottenham…
August 29, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Former Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri has expressed excitement over his appointment as a United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocate. The announcement, made on Thursday in a release by his foundation, Giants of Africa, confirms Ujiri’s inclusion in a select group of global leaders championing efforts to eradicate poverty and hunger,…
August 29, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Portuguese manager, Jose Mourinho, has been sacked as head coach of Turkish giants Fenerbahce after just one season in charge, following the club’s failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League group stage, with speciations over Premier League return already surfacing. The 62-year-old manager left his role on Friday, two days after…
August 29, 2025
The rollout of 5G internet service in the United States has left many US-bound air travellers stranded at the various airports in Nigeria and around the world as many airlines were forced to cancel flights over safety reasons. The 5G rollout, The New Diplomat gathered, triggered a feud earlier in the week between the US…
January 22, 2022
Flutterwave Inc., a Nigerian payments firm, is seeking fresh funding at a valuation of $3 billion or more, a figure that would roughly triple its last valuation, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The startup, which has offices in Lagos, Nigeria and San Francisco, recently held discussions with potential investors, the people said.…
October 15, 2021
The Rolls-Royce Boat Tail produced by the Rolls Royce Motor Cars company has made its first official public appearance. The Rolls-Royce Boat tail holds a price tag of $28 million as world's most expensive new car. The singular cabriolet made its first public appearance at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Northern Italy over…
October 9, 2021
AFP-- The wealthiest man on the planet Jeff Bezos spent a few minutes in space Tuesday on Blue Origin’s first human mission, a key moment for a fledgling industry seeking to make the final frontier accessible to elite tourists. “A very happy group of people in this capsule,” said Bezos after the spaceship touched down…
July 20, 2021
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By Kolawole Ojebisi The United Kingdom has announced dozens of additional countries, including United States, Canada and Australia, as beneficiaries of its Electronic Travel Authorisation schemes meant for visitors. According to AFP, the system, aimed at tightening border security, took effect on Wednesday. The scheme would allow eligible travellers to enter Britain with pre-travel authorisation.…
January 8, 2025
By Dr. Frederick Braimah The Israeli-Palestinian war, a longstanding and complicated conflict, is often seen and regarded as a stark reminder of the limitations and failures of diplomacy. Diplomacy, the art of fostering collaborative relationships between nations, organizations, or individuals, typically involves nuanced negotiations, tactful persuasion, and strategic compromise to yield mutually beneficial results. As…
October 26, 2024
By Ishola Kayode Ace actress Stella Damasus and her best friend and soul mate producer Daniel Ademinokan had wanted to take their relationship slow, to cruise along a little longer but the church intervened. The pastors felt that since the two famous members of the choir enjoyed each other’s company so much they should get…
August 5, 2023
The Nigerian female football team, the Super Falcons, Thursday defeated their Cameroonian counterparts 1-0 to qualify for the World Cup. They're also through to the semi final stage of the WAFCON tournament in Morocco. Nigeria's 17 shirt, Rasheedat Ajibade scored a header in the 57th minute of play to give the Falcons a victory.…
July 14, 2022
18 out of 20 entities sponsoring the UN Climate Change Conference COP27 directly supported or partnered with the fossil fuel industry, according to an analysis by Corporate European Observatory (CEO) and Corporate Accountability. The revelation comes on the heels of investigation by Global Witness that a total of 636 fossil fuel lobbyists were accredited to…
November 18, 2022
636 fossil fuel lobbyists affiliated with some of the world's notorious polluting corporations were said to have been registered among delegates participating at the ongoing COP27 climate talks in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh, The New Diplomat has learnt. The figure represents an increase of over 25% from COP26 in Glasgow as it depicts…
November 10, 2022
Climate activists in Africa have described the new Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI) launched at the COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt on November 8 as a further distraction from the real solution to climate change. The ACMI has a 13-member steering committee of African leaders, CEOs, and carbon credit experts, who believe the initiative will…
November 9, 2022
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT - United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres told countries gathered at the start of the COP27 summit in Egypt on Monday they face a stark choice: work together now to cut emissions or condemn future generations to climate catastrophe. The speech was intended to set an urgent tone as governments sit down…
November 7, 2022
Frontline international journalist-diplomat and former Nigerian Ambassador to Thailand, Ambassador Oma Djebah, has congratulated the Delta State APC Chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie on the occasion of his birth day celebration. In his goodwill message to the celebrant, Amb. Djebah, a former two-time Delta State Honourable Commissioner for Information, described Elder Sobotie as “a dynamic, astute…
August 20, 2025
By Hamilton Nwosa Frontline international journalist-diplomat and former Nigerian Ambassador to Thailand, Ambassador Oma Djebah has congratulated the Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Senator (Obarisi) Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR, on the occasion of his 62nd birthday, today, Sunday, August 3, 2025, describing him as an impactful personality in the 9th Senate whose voice and contributions…
August 3, 2025
By Tajudeen Balogun ...Bayelsa, Ogun also shine Team Delta has been announced as the overall winner of the 22nd National Sports Festival hosted by Ogun State. Similarly, Bayelsa and Ogun States were announced as the first and second runners-up, respectively. The winner, Delta State, won a total of 109 gold, 75 silver and 87 bronze…
May 30, 2025
By Abiola Olawale A notable leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State and Nigeria's former Ambassador to Thailand, Ambassador Oma Djebah, has applauded and welcomed the historic decision of Delta State governor, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the entire Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) political structure in the State along with his Commissioners…
April 27, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns, challenging the accuracy of the presidency’s report on infrastructure development in the country. This is as the opposition party accused the presidency of engaging in lies, stressing that the report in question is littered with "errors and deliberate misinformation." In a statement released by…
September 2, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has expressed its willingness to work with suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, signaling a likely shift in the ongoing political crisis that has gripped the oil-rich state. This development comes as the timeline stated in President Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in March is…
September 2, 2025
Wike: Nobody Serves one-term, and sticks to it. Obi is misleading Nigerians with one-term...talk. Obidients: "Mandela said he 'll serve one-term, he did! Lyndon B. Johnson said one-term term, and he did! We believe in Obi." By Obinna Uballa The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused former Labour Party presidential…
September 1, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may be heading for another deepening crisis as Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has warned that the party’s scheduled National Convention, scheduled for November 15-16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State, may not hold. This is as Wike maintained that unless critical internal…
September 1, 2025
