Friday, August 21, 2026

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
July 2, 2026

Nigerian-born engineer Banjo Popoola convicted for multimillion-dollar contract fraud in U.S.

In March, Peoples Gazette reported Mr Popoola’s indictment for fraudulently awarding multimillion-dollar construction contracts to his sister and wife in return for kickbacks.

Banjo Popoola
July 1, 2026

U.S. announces limited-edition social security cards for children born during America’s 250th anniversary 

The SSA said the official Freedom 250 designation is exclusively for original cards issued through the EAB program to newborns during the qualifying period. 

250th anniversary
July 1, 2026

UK advises citizens against travelling to Kwara, Benue

The travel advisory by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) was updated on July 1.

UK flag
July 1, 2026

Employers hiring illegal workers risk £60,000 fine or five years in jail from October 1: UK Govt

The UK Home Office said, “Gig economy employers will be legally required to ensure Right to Work checks are undertaken.”

UK Home office (Credit:UK)
June 30, 2026

FBI declares man wanted for drug trafficking

The suspect is wanted for his alleged involvement in drug activities in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Wanted Poster for Fronta Lontrell Miller
June 30, 2026

Paraguay declares public holiday to celebrate team’s World Cup win over Germany

Paraguay’s victory is one of the biggest upsets in the ongoing World Cup and the competition’s history.

Paraguay's historic win against Germany.
June 30, 2026

Parcel bomb explosion in France injures wealthy Ukrainian businessman

Mr Thibault said the matter was being investigated as “attempted murder” and not considered as a “terrorist” act.

parcel bomb exploded in a building at Monaco
June 30, 2026

 Asylum seekers to pay UK govt £10,000 for accommodation, support

Ms Mahmood said, “Asylum support is a right, but it is also a responsibility.”

UK Home office (Credit:UK)
June 30, 2026

Nigerians should leave Tinubu alone; he’s done his bit fighting terrorists, bandits: Pastor Adeboye

Meanwhile, Mr Adeboye said God spoke to him about what would happen to sponsors of terrorism in Nigeria.

Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God
June 30, 2026

God did not tell me how or when he’ll rescue Oyo schoolchildren; promised to talk to me later: Pastor Adeboye

“I was compelled to cry unto God because we have been fasting and praying for a particular group of school children who were captured,” said the RCCG spiritual leader.

Enoch Adeboye