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Ahmed Oluwasanjo

Ahmed Oluwasanjo is a general news reporter. Prior to joining Peoples Gazette, he was with The Interview Magazine as a reporter and video editor. He is on Twitter @ahmedrazak3
February 25, 2026

U.S. court sentences ex-NNPC chief Paulinus Okoronkwo to seven-year jail over million-dollar bribe

Mr Okoronkwo forfeited $2.5 million Los Angeles mansion to U.S. government in October last years.

Paulinus Okoronkwo
February 24, 2026

Peter Obi, Odigie-Oyegun, other ADC chieftains escape hoodlum attack in Edo

“PO and the leadership of the ADC are under siege and attack in Benin, Edo State,” Mr Tanko said.

Peter Obi
February 24, 2026

Police commission announces recruitment exercise for 50,000 new officers nationwide

The PSC spokesperson said the physical and credential screening for applicants will commence on March 9, 2026.

Police officers
February 24, 2026

AFP’s report baseless; neither N10 billion ransom paid nor Boko Haram commanders released to secure Niger pupils, teachers’ freedom: Tinubu govt

The minister stated, “The report itself reveals contradictions that expose its speculative character, presenting sharply conflicting accounts regarding the alleged ransom.”

Rescued pupils of St. Mary's Catholic School, Niger State.
February 24, 2026

El-rufai’s aide lied; ex-governor didn’t suffer nosebleeding in custody 

The ICPC told Peoples Gazette on Tuesday that Mr Adekeye’s claim was a lie.

Nasir El-Rufai,
February 24, 2026

Tinubu govt paid N10 billion to Boko Haram to free abducted schoolchildren, teachers: Agence France-Presse

Citing two sources, AFP stated that “the total ransom at N40 million per head — around $7 million in total”, while “another put the figure lower at N2 billion overall”.

President Bola Tinubu , Boko Haram and National Security Adviser Ribadu
February 23, 2026

U.S. lawmaker presents report on alleged Christian genocide to Trump

Mr Trump also ordered airstrikes against terrorists in Sokoto on Christmas Day.

U.S. lawmaker Reiley Moore
February 23, 2026

Begging is crime in Dubai, attracts three-month jail term, police warn

In a statement on its official X page on Monday, Dubai Police warned potential beggars about the legal consequences.

Street begging in the UAE
February 23, 2026

NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to fake Dostinex tablets in circulation 

The agency warned that falsified, unlicensed, and unregistered medicines present significant risks to public health.

NAFDAC
February 23, 2026

U.S. issues security alert to citizens in Mexico after military kills drug baron El Mencho

The U.S. embassy in Mexico issued a security alert on its website, urging its citizens in the country to remain at home.

Map of Mexico