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ADC Condemns Akpabio’s ‘Seven Virgins’ Remark, Rejects Jailing Suicide Survivors.

By Afolayan Sunday The opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly faulted the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio’s stance on suicide prevention laws, calling for an immediate shift from punitive measures toward medical treatment and psychological support. ​The party's reaction follows intense parliamentary debates surrounding a bill seeking to decriminalize attempted suicide in…

‘Master of Bogus Statistics’, Shettima Slams Peter Obi’s Economic Prescriptions.

By Abiola Olawale Vice President Kashim Shettima has criticised the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, labeling him the "master of bogus statistics and incoherent economic prescriptions." ​Speaking at the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council at the Banquet Hall of…

‘Political Abduction’: ADC Blasts APC Over Inclusion of Opposition Governors in Campaign Council.

By Nwosa Hamilton The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of undermining Nigeria’s multiparty democracy, describing the inauguration of the ruling party’s Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja as a “rape of democracy.” The council’s Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, Wednesday, alleged that the APC was…

Lagos-Calabar Highway: Gov. Diri Rebuts Duke’s Criticism.

By Nwosa Hamilton Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has faulted former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke over his criticism of the Federal Government’s Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, insisting that the road is technically feasible despite the swampy terrain across parts of the Niger Delta. Duke had described the 750-kilometre coastal highway as unbuildable,…

2027: Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Unveils N/Central Leadership Team in Abuja.

By Afolayan Sunday Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, the Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation officially inaugurated its North-Central Zone coordinators and state directors in Abuja. ​The inauguration was led by the Director-General of the campaign council, Mr. Felix Hyat, who charged the newly inducted political leaders to foster grassroots engagement and build strong synergy with…

2027: Why I’m Backing Tinubu for Re-election– Adeleke.

2027: Why I'm Backing Tinubu for Re-election-- Adeleke By Abiola Olawale Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared his unalloyed commitment to driving the re-election campaign of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Adeleke stressed that supporting Tinubu transcends party divisions, describing the president’s developmental vision as crucial for long-term national…

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    It will be evening of recognition, strategic networking and high-level conversation as public and private sector leaders, diplomats, global thought leaders, sectorial experts, industry icons gather in Abuja on December 14 to formally unveil the Outcome Reports of a High-Level Roundtable on Unlocking Energy, Oil & Gas, Minerals, Aviation & Maritime opportunities in the Gulf…

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  • Unlocking Energy, Oil & Gas, Minerals, Aviation and Maritime Opportunities in the Gulf of Guinea

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    High-Level Roundtable on Unlocking Energy, Oil & Gas, Minerals, Aviation & Maritime Opportunities in the Gulf of Guinea during the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), New York, USA

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Entertainment

US Honours Nollywood Icons, Celebrates Creative Ties With Nigeria

By Nwosa Hamilton The United States has honoured eight distinguished Nigerian film and television professionals for their contributions to Nollywood and efforts to strengthen creative collaboration between Nigeria and the United States. The honourees were recognised by Deputy Chief of Mission Jimmy Mauldin and Consul General Brandon Hudspeth at an event celebrating the achievements of…

BREAKING: How Imisi won BBNaija Season 10 . . . takes home N150 million grand prize

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,…

Nigeria

How FG Disbursed ₦11.8bn Loans to 6,842 Academic Staff

By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government has announced the disbursement of ₦11.8 billion in interest-free loans to 6,842 academic and non-academic staff across the country. ​The initiative, managed under the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), aims to provide financial relief and professional support to workers in 141 federal tertiary institutions, including universities, polytechnics, and…

JUST IN: Senator Okey Ezea of Enugu North Dies in UK at 62

By Obinna Uballa Senator Okey Ezea, representing Enugu North Senatorial District, has reportedly passed away while receiving medical treatment in the United Kingdom, according to early reports. No further details on the circumstances of his death have been made available. Ezea, a member of the Labour Party, was the only remaining National Assembly lawmaker from…

Senate declares national emergency on insecurity, urges Tinubu to recruit 100,000 soldiers

By Obinna Uballa The Senate on Tuesday issued its strongest warning yet over Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, calling on President Bola Tinubu to authorise the immediate recruitment of at least 100,000 additional troops to stabilise the nation’s overstretched security forces. Lawmakers also resolved to investigate the utilisation of funds allocated to the Safe School Programme,…

(PHOTOS) Breaking! Angola Honours Murtala, Obasanjo, Gambari

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…

Sports

AFCON 2027: Super Eagles Begin Qualifier Campaign With Win Over Madagascar

By Afolayan Sunday The Super Eagles of Nigeria began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign on a triumphant yet nervy note, coming from behind to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. ​Facing a resilient Barea side that proved stubborn throughout the first half,…

EPL Shock: Chelsea, Arsenal Thrashed 3-0 in Brutal Weekend

By Nwosa Hamilton Arsenal FC endured a humbling 3–0 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion, mirroring Chelsea FC’s heavy loss just 24 hours earlier in the English Premier League. Brighton delivered a commanding performance, overpowering Arsenal in all departments to secure a convincing victory. The hosts were clinical in front of goal and defensively solid,…

Arsenal Stage Comeback to End Chelsea’s Unbeaten Start

Arsenal produced a fierce comeback to defeat Chelsea 2-1 in a thrilling London derby at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, ending the Blues’ unbeaten run and boosting the Gunners’ early Premier League title charge. Chelsea struck first, stunning the home crowd after just 77 seconds as Morgan Rogers fired a low effort into the net…

Lionel Messi Officially Announces Retirement from Argentina National Team

By Abiola Olawale An era in world football has officially come to a close as Argentina's captain and forward Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from the national team, bringing down the curtain on a historic international career. The announcement comes after Argentina’s hard-fought campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where La Albiceleste finished…

Technology

Nigerian Travellers, Others Stranded As Flight Cancellations Mar US 5G Rollout

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…

Nigeria’s Flutterwave In Talks To Triple Valuation To $3 Billion

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.…

World’s Most Expensive Car, Rolls-Royce Makes Public Debut

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…

All You Need To Know About Jeff Bezos’ 10-minute Trip To Space Today

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…

Arts & Lifestyle

Holding 2027 Intra-Africa Trade Fair in Nigeria ‘ll boost Economy, Says FG

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…

ETA: Canada, Australia, US To Benefit From UK’s Visa-Waiver Entry Scheme

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.…

The Israeli-Palestinian War: A Failure of Diplomacy

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…

The Church Rushed Us: Stella Damasus On Why Third Marriage With Soul Mate Crashed

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…

Environment

Revealed! How Fossil Fuel Enablers Dominated List of COP27 Sponsors

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…

Revealed! Concerns As COP27 Sees Over 25% More Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Than In Glasgow

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…

COP27: Activists Reject New Africa Carbon Markets Initiative

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…

We’re On Highway To Climate Hell, UN Chief Guterres Warns As COP27 Takes Off

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…

Niger Delta

“This is Unacceptable,” Omo-Agege Calls for Justice over Delta Director’s Death

By Abiola Olawale Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has strongly condemned the tragic death of Mr. Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, a Deputy Director in the Delta State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, demanding an uncompromised and transparent investigation. The New Diplomat reports that ​Adeda passed away following a violent incident at…

CBN, Finance Ministry Forge Pact to Align Nigeria’s Economic Policies

By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have officially signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening coordination between fiscal and monetary authorities to promote macroeconomic stability and sustainable economic growth.​The agreement, inked in Abuja by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr…

CBN Alerts Nigerians About Fake $46bn Grant Claims

By Nwosa Hamilton The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has alerted Nigerians about the existence of a fraudulent letter circulating online that falsely claims the apex bank approved a $46 billion grant under the leadership of Governor Yemi Cardoso. The apex bank, while distancing itself from the fake document, maintained that the purported document did…

For Economic Reforms, Nigeria’s CBN Bags NES Distinguished Award

Cardoso: Award validates Bank’s status, pursuit of macroeconomic stability By Hamilton Nwosa Nigeria’s apex Bank best known as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has received the Nigerian Economic Society’s (NES) Distinguished Organisation Award in recognition of its institutional reforms and contributions to Nigeria’s macroeconomic stability and economic development. According to the CBN, the award…

Politics

Why El-Rufai Was Named in ADC Campaign Council Despite Being in Detention– Momodu

By Afolayan Sunday Veteran journalist and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has shed light on the strategic decision behind naming former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as the Deputy Chairman of Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. ​Speaking during a television interview, Momodu explained that the appointment is a deliberate move to honour…

“We’re Still Repaying Debts Incurred During Administrations of Obi, Obiano,” Anambra Govt

By Afolayan Sunday The Anambra State Government has revealed that the current administration led by Governor Chukwuma Soludo is still actively servicing loans and financial liabilities incurred by previous administrations under former governors Peter Obi and Willie Obiano. This was made known by the state’s Commissioner for Finance, Izuchukwu Okafor, during an Ndi Anambra podcast…

How Atiku’s Petrol Subsidy Policy is Equivalent to APC’s Muslim-Muslim Ticket Strategy– Fayemi

By Abiola Olawale Former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to reinstate petrol subsidies, comparing the policy position to the All Progressives Congress (APC) Muslim-Muslim ticket strategy used during the 2023 general elections. Speaking during a television interview on Arise News, Fayemi stated that Atiku’s promise is purely…

Osun Guber: Drama as APC, PDP Deny Petitions Challenging Adeleke’s Victory

By Abiola Olawale Controversy has erupted surrounding the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal after the legal team of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Adebayo Adedamola, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, swiftly dissociated themselves from petitions filed against Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the August 15, 2026, poll. Despite notices of two…

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