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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 19, 2026

Mexico-based Nigerian fraudster sentenced to prison for defrauding U.S. govt of $1.3 million

The 37-year-old crook swindled the U.S. government out of $1.3 million by using taxpayers’ personally identifiable information to file fraudulent tax returns in their names.

Black U.S. prison inmates used to illustrate the story
February 18, 2026

After Peoples Gazette report, FG compels Istanbul Quarry to compensate pupils, villagers, practise safe blasting

Mr Bamigbetan stated, “After the quarry was shut down for some days, we ensure the quarry owners compensated the villagers and everyone affected.”

Istanbul Quarry
February 17, 2026

Badenoch says Starmer’s govt zombie, useless for rejecting delay of council election 

The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejected plan to delay 30 local council May elections in England.

UK flag
February 17, 2026

Electoral Act: Dispersing protesters with teargas shows Nigeria is disgraced country, says Obi

Mr Obi said, ” Those who yesterday claimed to be champions of democracy, have today become destroyers of our democracy and the worst enemies of good governance.”

Peter Obi
February 16, 2026
Canadian flag (credit: Konga)
February 16, 2026

Tinubu: Trump called Nigeria ‘disgraced country’ because certificate forger is president, Obi declares

Mr Obi took a jab at President Bola Tinubu, referring to the controversies surrounding his certificate.

Peter Obi
February 16, 2026

Nigerians elected thieves to manage national resources: Peter Obi

Mr Obi had excoriated Mr Tinubu for fiscal recklessness, repeatedly expanding the 2023 budget “without a clearly defined end date”.

Peter Obi speaking with Bola Tinubu
February 16, 2026

El-Rufai plotting to cause nationwide unrest, damage Tinubu’s govt: Presidency

“Mallam El-Rufai has two clear intentions…. One, to create…an atmosphere of fear and unrest, and then damage the government…,” said the presidential adviser.

El-Rufai with ADC chieftains
February 15, 2026

Ribadu reports El-Rufai to SSS; seeks submission of evidence of toxic substance purchase

He added, “I am further directed to state that the allegation has been formally referred to the Department of State Services for a comprehensive investigation.”

Nasir El-Rufai and Nuhu Ribadu
February 15, 2026

Tinubu enjoying Argungu festival amid terrorists’ massacre of 1,300 Nigerians in 41 days: ADC

The ADC party raised the alarm over terrorists taking up territories in Kwara State, fearing they could overrun South-West states with time.

Attacked communities in Kwara/Bola Tinubu