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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
July 3, 2024

Ruto orders withdrawal of salary increment for ministers, lawmakers amid uproar

It was reported on Tuesday that Mr Ruto’s ministers and Kenyan members of parliament received a pay rise effective July 1.

William Ruto and protesters
July 3, 2024

Nigerian govt imposes VAT on crypto transactions

“We are writing to inform you of an important regulatory update that impacts our users from the Republic of Nigeria,” KuCoin said.

KuCoin
July 3, 2024
President Joe Biden
July 3, 2024

Kaduna Electric increase electricity tariff for Band A from N206/kwh to N209/kwh

Kaduna Electric has announced an upward review of electricity tariff for band A users.

Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDC)
July 3, 2024

Driver steals employer’s car on first day at work, takes to church for dedication

“I stole the car and took it to my pastor that this is what God has done for me,” the man said.

SP Benjamin Hundeyin
July 3, 2024

Kenya: Ruto’s government declares tax protesters wanted

Kenyan authorities on Tuesday declared some anti-Finance bill protesters wanted as the protests run into its third week. 

A composite of anti-Finance Bill protesters, Kenya police officers and President William Ruto
July 3, 2024

Ruto’s ministers, lawmakers get pay rise amid bloody anti-tax hike protests

The pay rise for Mr Ruto’s cabinet members and lawmakers, which, according to local media, took effect on July 1, coincided with anti-finance bill protests in Kenya.

Ruto and demonstrators
July 2, 2024

#RutoMustGo: Kenyan youths carrying coffins defy police clampdown, hit streets for third week

The protest against the finance bill proposing a tax hike started on June 18 and has morphed into calls for Mr Ruto’s resignation despite the bill’s withdrawal.

Protesting Kenyans
July 2, 2024

Koko Zaria’s thug stabbed me; my life in danger: Nollywood actor Lawori 

“I was drenched in my blood. I lost consciousness. I don’t know what I did. Nigerians, please help me. Since the attack, I’ve been in pain,” said Lawori.

Lawori and Koko Zaria
July 2, 2024

Portugal beat Slovenia to reach Euro 2024 last eight as Costa dries Ronaldo’s tears

“Even the strongest people have their (bad) days. I was at rock bottom… when the team needed me the most,” Ronaldo said in a post-match interview before bursting into tears again.

Ronaldo crying