Wednesday, November 4, 2026

ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE

January 2, 2023

Islamic emirate Dubai scraps 30% alcohol tax to boost tourism

Dubai now faces increased competition from neighbouring countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar, host of the 2022 World Cup.

Alcohol drinks
January 1, 2023

Obasanjo backs Peter Obi for president, calls him mentee

Mr Obasanjo suggested the other candidates can “collectively contribute” to the nation’s progress but singled out Mr Obi as his preferred candidate.

A composite of former president Olusegun Obasanjo and Peter Obi
December 31, 2022

EXCLUSIVE: In plot to be CBN governor, official rejects N1 trillion bid for Polaris; sells bank N50 billion to Mamman Daura, Tunde Sabiu, Auwal Gombe

The only female deputy governor has steered several missteps that went unreported, but her involvement in a scheme to topple her boss has grown too elaborate for ceaseless secrecy.

Mamman Daura, Aishah Ahmad and Yusuf Tunde Sabiu (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo/Peoples Gazette)
December 31, 2022

Iconic journalist Barbara Walters dies at 93

In one of her famous interviews in 1977, she asked the then Cuban President why he suppressed press freedom.

Barbara Walters
December 30, 2022

PDP expulsion of G-5 governors won’t affect their candidacy in 2023: INEC

“All the candidates that their names have been submitted will remain candidates until elections are over,” Mr Okoye explained to The Gazette.

A composite of G5 Governors and INEC chairman used to illustrate story.
December 30, 2022

EXCLUSIVE: Godwin Emefiele to seek asylum in UK as SSS intensifies threats ahead of January 9 vacation deadline

The Gazette was informed that the ongoing threats against Mr Emefiele have been the most potent he has faced yet as CBN governor.

State Security Service agents and Godwin Emefiele
December 30, 2022

SSS pushed Buhari to authorise attack on Emefiele: High Court

Another federal judge defends the central bank governor’s right to carry out his duties without harassment or intimidation.

CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele and President Muhammadu Buhari
December 26, 2022

APC lawmaker, Doguwa, in legal crisis for threatening Kano voters

Mr Doguwa claimed the threat was issued to ginger APC supporters.

Alhassan Ado Doguwa
December 26, 2022

APC lawmaker, Doguwa, in legal crisis for threatening Kano voters

Mr Doguwa claimed the threat was issued to ginger APC supporters.

DOGUWA; APC