From Ameachi Prosper(The New Diplomat's Delta state correspondent) Delta State Government has imposed curfew in Ika North East LGA, following attempt by some youths of the area to burn down traditional Ruler's palaces and other public facilities over Yellow Fever outbreak in the area. It was gathered that the state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa approved…
By Oyinlola Awonuga (The New Diplomat's Entertainment, Fashion and Sports Desk) Nigerian singer and billionaire daughter of Femi Otedola, Florence Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy has requested her fans for a late birthday gift on Monday. DJ Cuppy who recently turned 28 on November 11, 2020 stated on her official Twitter page @cuppymusic that…
The federal government Monday made good its threat to formally petition CNN over what it described as blatantly irresponsible and a poor piece of journalistic work by a reputable international news organization. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in a letter, addressed to the CNN Vice President, responsible for Communications, Mr. Jonathan Hawkins, …
By Gbenga Abulude (Politics and General Desk) Heavily armed gunmen in the very early hours of Monday, invaded the residence of a staff member of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria and abducted him in broad daylight. The kidnappers who reportedly stormed the residence of the abducted staff located at Sarduana Crescent, Area BZ main campus…
A Google search of ASUU, the acronym of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, comes with the suggestions’ ASUU strike’, ‘ASUU strike update’ and ‘ASUU strike update today.’ The above are not surprising because most Nigerians have come to associate ASUU with ‘strikes’. ASUU is a union of teachers in the universities in Nigeria founded…
By Ogheneochuko E. Arodovwe Days are days but some days hold more significance than others. This day, the 22nd of November is very special to the Darah dynasty because on it 73 years ago, a baby was born whose life-time voyage and achievements would transform the status of the family from the obscurity and anonimity…
Reactions have started trailing moves by the United Kingdom Parliament to open debate on petition against Nigeria over the recent #EndSARS protest which rocked Nigeria, especially Lekki in Lagos state. The UK parliament has said it would commence debate on Monday on a petition calling for global sanctions against the Nigerian Government including the Nigeria…
By Gbenga Abulude (Politics and General Desk) It was a black Sunday in Anambra as many commuters are feared dead following an auto accident involving a tanker and a mini bus along Onitsha-Awka expressway, Anambra state. The accident, which reportedly occurred at Nkwere junction in the evening of Sunday left many in bad shape just…
By Oyinlola Awonuga (The New Diplomat's Entertainment, Fashion and Sports Desk) Premier League club, Manchester City has ended their pursuit of Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, according to Spanish football expert Semra Hunter. City were understood to be the front-runners to sign Messi on last summer as he requested to leave Barcelona following a bitter contract…