From Ameachi Prosper(The New Diplomat's Delta & Edo States Correspondent) The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reiterated the commitment of the Edo State Government to deepen business co-operation and investment ties between the state government and the Kingdom of Belgium. Governor Obaseki made the submission when the Belgium Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency,…
In what turned out to be a demonstration of majority of Ghanaians preference for incumbent President Nana Akufo-Addo over his main rival in the just concluded hotly contested presidential election in Ghana, Akufo-Addo has been re-elected president of Ghana. Akufo-Addo who polled a total of 6,730,413 votes to overwhelm his closest rival, John Mahama. Read…
It was a shocking drama on Monday with video(see attached) and podcast showing former well-known president of France, Mr Nicolas Sarkozy facing trial over allegations of corruption in Paris on Monday. In what appears to be a historic and landmark trial, former president Sarkozy becomes the very first ex- France head of government to be…
By Oyinlola Awonuga (The New Diplomat's Entertainment, Fashion and Sports Desk) Popular American singer, Bobby Brown, has been hit by another tragedy, five years after his 22-year old daughter, Bobbi Kristina, was found dead. This time, his 28-year-old son, Bobby Brown Jr. has been found dead at his home in Los Angeles. This is one…
By Oyinlola Awonuga (The New Diplomat's Entertainment, Fashion and Sports Desk) The entertainer, Obianuju Catherine Udeh better known as DJ Switch has quietly left Nigeria, following reports of threats to her life. On Monday, there were unconfirmed reports claiming she has been granted asylum by the Canadian government. DJ Switch reportedly surfaced in Canada, speaking…
Joe Biden and Donald Trump will go head to head for the White House on 3 November, with polls showing Biden currently has a slight advantage  By Ashley Kirk; Dominic Gilbert and Bruno Riddy Who will win 2020 presidency? Democratic challenger Joe Biden is currently leading Donald Trump  in the national polls as the US…
By Oyinlola Awonuga (The New Diplomat's Entertainment, Fashion and Sports Desk) Real Madrid has been hit by a major blow ahead of La Liga's opening as star forward striker,  Eden Hazard reportedly picked up a thigh injury in training at the weekend. As Los Blancos also  known as Real Madrid is set to begin its 2019-20…
By Oyinlola Awonuga (The New Diplomat's Entertainment, Fashion and Sports Desk) Coleraine striker,Eroin Bradley has been given six-match suspension by the Irish FA for urinating on the pitch thereby behaving in a most inappropriate manner. The incident occurred during the Irish Cup semi-final tie between Coleraine and Ballymena at the Windsor Park recently. Bradley was…
*UK’s Liam Fox, Saudi’ s Al-Tuwaijri Also In Final Push… By Hamilton Nwosa(Head, The New Diplomat’s Polling, Research and data desk) As the race for the coveted seat of Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) enters its final stage, all eyes are gradually focusing on three women; namely former  Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,…