By Abiola Olawale The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially elected former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, as its new National Chairman. Turaki’s emergence at the just-concluded National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, came after a consensus was reached by stakeholders and key governors within the party. Turaki, the…
November 16, 2025 • Politics
By Abiola Olawale The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday ratified Ambassador Umar Damagum as its substantive National Chairman at a Elective National Convention in Ibadan. The ratification officially ends Damagum's tenure as Acting Chairman and sets the course for the party's leadership into the crucial 2027 general elections. The convention, held at the Lekan…
November 15, 2025 • News
By Abiola Olawale The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday announced the expulsion of several high-profile members, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose. The announcement, made during the party’s National Convention in Ibadan, also confirmed the expulsion of the suspended National Secretary, Senator…
November 15, 2025 • Headline
By Abiola Olawale The Republic of Benin has officially extended the presidential term from five to seven years. This change, passed through the National Assembly, comes amid broader constitutional reforms. The extension of the presidential mandate from the current two five-year terms to what is effectively a longer two-term limit is one of the most…
November 15, 2025 • News
By Abiola Olawale Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has publicly detailed his specific wishes for his own funeral. In a video released on Saturday, marking his 65th birthday, Fayose, an outspoken political figure delivered a series of clear directives, emphasizing a state-controlled burial. Fayose, fondly known as "Osokomole," explicitly stated that the Ekiti State…
November 15, 2025 • News
By Owei Lakemfa A very dangerous situation has arisen in the world with the United Nations Security Council, UNSC, on October 31, 2025 deciding illegally, to reverse a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA. This has not caught world attention. It has not hit internal headlines because there is a universal complicity. Almost all countries are afraid of…
November 15, 2025 • Opinion
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Stand-out housemate Imisi this Sunday night, October 5, 2025 emerged winner of the Big Brother Naija Season 10 reality TV show. She beat the eight other finalists during the grande finale to take home the N150 million grand prize. With the disqualification of Faith for violence against Sultana on Thursday, Imisi, known for her resilience,…
October 5, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, has officially launched her move to cook the world's largest pot of jollof rice. The New Diplomat reports that the event began today, Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. It was gathered that Hilda Baci will be…
September 12, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The fashion world has been thrown into a state of mourning as Giorgio Armani, an iconic Italian designer died at his Milan home on Thursday at the age of 91. Born on July 11, 1934, in Piacenza, Italy, Armani was praised by many for transforming the fashion landscape with his revolutionary approach…
September 4, 2025
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 Abiola Olawale Three eminent and distinguished Nigerians; late Head of State, General Murtala Mohammed; former civilian president as well as erstwhile military Head of State, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo; and Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, a former Foreign Affairs Minister of Nigeria, and former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations who also served as Chief of Staff…
November 6, 2025
By Obinna Uballa President Bola Tinubu has submitted the name of Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, to the Senate for confirmation as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The nomination was conveyed in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read on the floor of the Senate during Tuesday’s plenary. Udeh…
November 4, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate and a former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, has issued a call to the Federal Government (FG), emphasizing the critical need for enhanced collaboration with the United States to combat insecurity and terrorism across Nigeria. This is as Obi said that the threats from US President…
November 3, 2025
By Abiola Olawale President Bola Tinubu has broken his silence on the recent designation of Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC) by United States President Donald Trump, over alleged widespread persecution of Christians. This is as Tinubu declared that Nigeria is not hostile to any religion. He claimed that his administration remains committed…
November 1, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The Confederation of African Football and the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Local Organising Committee has announced that all football fans travelling to the tournament will be eligible for free electronic visas. This announcement was made known in a press statement issued by CAF on Friday. CAF announced that it…
November 14, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Nigeria’s Super Eagles kept their World Cup dream alive on Thursday night with a dominant 4–1 win over Gabon in their Africa playoff semi-final clash in Morocco. The match started as a cagey affair, with both teams struggling to convert their chances. It was Akor Adams of Sevilla who finally broke the…
November 13, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the schedule, venues, and matchups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Playoff Tournament. This highly anticipated mini-tournament, set to take place in Morocco in November, will determine the continent's final hopeful for the expanded global showpiece. The four nations who emerged as…
October 29, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Arsenal cemented their position as Premier League leaders on Sunday, grinding out a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium. The decisive moment came courtesy of a former Crystal Palace player, as summer signing Eberechi Eze haunted his old club, scoring his crucial first league goal for the Gunners to…
October 26, 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 Obinna Uballa Economic experts and government officials have described Nigeria’s scheduled hosting of the 2027 Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) as a transformative opportunity for the country’s economy, predicting that the event will hepl unlock new markets, attract foreign investments, and position Nigeria as a leading hub for continental commerce. The announcement on Friday by…
September 8, 2025
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
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
By Obinna Uballa Economic experts and development stakeholders have hailed the new N1.5 billion loan scheme jointly launched by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA), describing it as a potential game changer for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in the region. The…
October 17, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Ugbarajo Itsekiri Youths, a socio-cultural organisation, has accused some individuals from Ogbe-Ijoh in Delta State of attempting to unlawfully claim parts of Warri South Local Government Area, describing the move as a “territorial affront.” In a statement signed by its Vice President, Mrs. Tasye Mene, the group said the Ijaw community has…
September 17, 2025
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 Obinna Uballa As Anambra residents go to the polls on Saturday, November 8, 2025, the political momentum appears to tilt in favour of the incumbent governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), who is seeking a second term. While 16 candidates are on the ballot, political permutations, party structures,…
November 7, 2025
By Abiola Olawale President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania’s presidential election, securing a new five-year term with 97.66% of the vote. The country’s electoral chief announced the landslide victory on Saturday, cementing Hassan’s position as the nation's first elected female leader. The victory for the incumbent, who took office in…
November 1, 2025
By Abiola Olawale In a move signaling a potential end to their high-profile political dispute, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District of Kogi state, has officially invited the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and other distinguished senators to a project commissioning ceremony in her constituency. Akpoti-Uduaghan's invitation was conveyed…
October 30, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The crisis within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified as the South-East lawmakers have issued a strong warning, threatening to boycott the party's upcoming National Convention if their demand for the woman leader seat, originally zoned to Imo State, is not met. A member of the House of Representatives, Hon.…
October 26, 2025
