By Abiola Olawale Nigerian billionaire businessman, Mr Femi Otedola has shared a dramatic encounter with former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the 2004 diesel deregulation policy. This was detailed in his upcoming memoir, Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business, set for release on August 18, 2025, by FO Books. Otedola, then chairman of…
August 8, 2025 • News
The Trump-Putin meeting has become the main commodity market news of this week, with analysts speculating about the likelihood of a comprehensive deal and the impacts this could have on oil markets. ICE Brent has been gradually sliding closer to $65 per barrel as lower sanction risks on Russia could further erode the market’s in-built…
August 8, 2025 • News
By Abiola Olawale The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned its members, including prominent figures like the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, against endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027. The party’s National Working Committee (NWC) declared that such actions constitute anti-party activities…
August 8, 2025 • Headline
• Obidient: "Atiku and his allies have hijacked ADC" • ADC: "That's a lie, We 'll give everybody a level playing field" By Abiola Olawale The opposition coalition, which recently adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its political platform for 2027, is said to be grappling with internal anxieties as political rivalry between former…
August 8, 2025 • Headline
By Abiola Olawale Nigeria has begun to actively seek alternative trade partners to bolster its economy in response to the recent 15% import tariffs imposed by the United States, Jumoke Oduwole, Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment has revealed. The Minister said the development became necessary after United States President Donald Trump on August…
August 8, 2025 • Headline
By Abiola Olawale Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has condemned the arrest and detention of activist and Publisher of United States based Sahara Reporters, Mr Omoyele Sowore. This is as Obi, who is also a former a two-term governor of Anambra State, labelled the arrest as a “miscarriage of justice” and a…
August 8, 2025 • Headline,
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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 Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been thrust into a legal quagmire as the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York has issued a summons, ordering him to appear within 21 days to answer charges of intellectual property theft and breach of a $45,000…
April 10, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State expressed his heartfelt gratitude to renowned Nigerian artists such as Wizkid, Burna Boy, Olamide, and Tiwa Savage, along with all residents who contributed to what he called the vibrant atmosphere of the #GreaterLagosCountdown2025. In a statement released after the event on Wednesday, Sanwo-Olu thanked the artists…
January 1, 2025
By Abiola Olawale United States President Donald Trump is reportedly considering slamming a sweeping travel ban on Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, and 22 other African countries. The purported travel ban proposal was said to be contained in a leaked memo signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday. In the leak memo, Trump’s administration outlined…
June 16, 2025
By Ken Afor Three additional commissioners have joined the ongoing wave of resignations in Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s cabinet. On Friday morning, Commissioner of Housing, Gift Worlu, Commissioner of Education, Chinedu Mmom, and Commissioner of Transport, Jacobson Nbina, tendered their resignations from Governor Fubara's cabinet. This trails the exit of four commissioners who tendered their resignations…
December 15, 2023
By Ayo Yusuf Prominent Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has called for the removal of Abia, Imo and Ondo states from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The Commission, which was established by former President Olusegun Obasanjo in the year 2000 with the sole purpose of developing the oil-rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria, comprise…
October 24, 2023
By Charles Kennedy Crude oil production in Nigeria dropped by 12.56% in July to 1.29 million barrels daily from 1.48 million barrels daily in June, Business Day has reported, citing data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. According to the state agency, one of the reasons for the decline was the temporary shutdown of the…
August 11, 2023
By Abiola Olawale In a captivating tale of patriotism and resilience, Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie has shared the extraordinary story of how she earned her place on Nigeria’s women’s national football team. Allozie, a Houston Dash star, who recently helped Nigeria clinch its 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in 2025, opened…
August 3, 2025
The Super Falcons of Nigeria booked their place in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco after a dramatic 2-1 win over defending champions Bayana Bayana of South Africa, sealed by a late goal from defender Mitchel Alozie. With the match seemingly heading for extra time, Alozie launched a long…
July 22, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has lost his bid for re-election to the prestigious FIFA Council, the supreme decision-making body of world football. The elections, held during the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Cairo, Egypt saw Pinnick fall short against a competitive…
March 12, 2025
By Abiola Olawale In a tense Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Sunday, March 9, 2025, Arsenal's pursuit of the league title hit a frustrating roadblock after a 1-1 draw against Manchester United side. The result leaves Mikel Arteta's men searching for momentum at a critical juncture in the season, as they struggle to…
March 10, 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
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 Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, his deputy, Monday Onyeme and the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, have announced the decision to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress(APC). The announcement was made following a closed-door meeting at the Government House in Asaba on Wednesday.…
April 23, 2025
https://youtube.com/shorts/QzutzuFRq84?si=BeGVueL2MUu9Kt8q By Hamilton Nwosa Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has triggered controversy and massive media attacks to himself with pointed remarks targeting politicians who pledge to serve only a single term in office. The Governor appears to have called out the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party Peter Obi. This development has elicited serious…
August 3, 2025
By Abiola Olawale A former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has issued a warning to Nigerians, declaring that the nation’s survival hangs in the balance if the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains in power beyond 2027. Speaking during a grassroots mobilization campaign in Sokoto State on Saturday, El-Rufai described the upcoming election as “the fight…
August 3, 2025
Abure: "This is Illegal, We 'll Challenge INEC" Usman: "INEC Made the Right Decision, Abure No Longer LP’s Chair" By Abiola Olawale The Labour Party (LP) in Nigeria is grappling with a deepening leadership crisis as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has derecognised candidates submitted by the faction led by Julius Abure for the…
August 3, 2025
By Abiola Olawale As the 2027 Nigerian presidential election draws closer, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is said to intensifying its search for a formidable candidate to take on President Bola Tinubu, who is expected to seek re-election under the All Progressives Congress (APC). The New Diplomat gathered that political heavyweights, including former President Goodluck…
August 2, 2025
