Thursday, August 20, 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
August 15, 2026

U.S. judge clears way for Trump to end deportation protection for over 1,000 Somalis

The verdict came over two months after U.S. Supreme Court ​backed the administration to end TPS for thousands of immigrants from Haiti and Syria.

Somali in the U.S.
August 15, 2026

I will unseat Adeleke, boasts APC’s Oyebamiji

Observers viewed the poll as a three-horse race.

Bola Oyebamiji
August 15, 2026

UK govt slams £74 million fine on employers hiring undocumented workers 

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

UK Home office (Credit:UK)
August 14, 2026

Ghana police capture Nigerian Augustine Okechukwu Maazi, kill two gang members in failed bank robbery

The Ghana Police Service in a statement said Mr Maazi was arrested and two members of the robbery gang killed during a planned robbery of some banks in Labone, Accra.

August 14, 2026

Kidnapped American missionary Kevin Rideout regains freedom after nine months

Kevin Rideout, an American missionary kidnapped in the Niger Republic, has been released after spending nine months.

Kevin Rideout
August 14, 2026

UNILAG Fire: Power supply, internet restored at data centre after blaze

Although power was restored at the facility, internet connectivity had not yet been fully restored due to fire-related damage.

UNILAG building
August 13, 2026

UK announces 2026/2027 Commonwealth fellowships opportunities for Nigerians, others 

The fellowship application is open to applicants from Nigeria and other Commonwealth countries until August 25, 2026.

UK logo
August 13, 2026

11 suspects charged over multimillion-dollar sham marriages for U.S. green cards 

The U.S. noted that investigations showed some individuals paid up to $100,000 per sham marriage to game the immigration process and obtain a U.S. green card.

The Chinese nationals [Credit: Department of Justice via abc7NY] and U.S.flag.
August 13, 2026

U.S., Japan to rival China via world’s deepest undersea mine for rare earths

U.S. and Japan are collaborating on undersea mining of rare earth minerals in Minamitorishima Island in a move to rival China’s dominance of global rare earth mining.

Undersea rare earths
August 12, 2026

Trump announces White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s resignation

Ms Leavitt, 28, is the youngest White House press secretary in history. 

Karoline Leavitt