President Donald Trump has ordered the reopening of Churches, Mosques, and Synagogues labeling them as "essential service providers" during the coronavirus pandemic. He also threatened to "override" governors if their states did not follow the new federal recommendations. "Some governors have deemed liquor stores and abortion clinics essential, but have left out churches and houses…
To commemorate the year 2020’s International Day of Living Together in Peace, United Nations General Assembly President, Ambassador Tijani Muhammad-Bande has reminded the world of the UN’s call for an immediate global ceasefire. The day was declared as a day of commemoration by the General Assembly in 2017 to promote world peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding,…
By Oyinlola Awonuga (The New Diplomat's Entertainment Fashion and Sports Desk) Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is in buoyant mood following the arrival of his first child. Ndidi’s wife, Fortune put to bed in the United Kingdom on Friday. The Leicester City midfielder took to his Instagram account to share the good news with photos…
Embattled R&B singer, Robert Kelly's third attempt to get out of jail early while awaiting trial on charges of sexually abusing young girls has suffered a setback as a judge turned down the request. The singer had claimed he was at high risk of coronavirus because he is prediabetic. In her decision on Friday, US…
TV personality, Oprah Winfrey has showered mother of slain Ahmaud Arbery's with a mystery gift in a show of solidarity on what would have been his 26th birthday. Ahmaud's mom, Wanda Cooper-Jones revealed that Oprah personally reached out to her with messages of condolences over her son's murder and wishing Ahmaud a happy birthday. Wanda…
The Police Command in Delta has confirmed the death of a 60-year-old U.S. citizen in the state, due to suspected complications arising from COVID-19. The state Commissioner of Police, Hafiz Inuwa confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Warri, Delta State on Sunday. NAN reports that the 60-year-old woman was in…
By Oyinlola Awonuga (The New Diplomat's Entertainment, Fashion and Sports Desk) Celebrities like Jay Z, Alicia Keys, Meek Mill, and others at Roc Nation have written an open letter to Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to demand justice over the death of Ahmaud Arbery. Many artists have also publicly spoken out and demanded justice while asking…