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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
June 11, 2026

Davido dons jacket with Oyo hostages’ names, takes rescue campaign to FIFA countdown concert 

Davido said “May God be with the families of the abducted and the ones killed.”

Davido
June 11, 2026

Trump says West African birth tourism ring busted, over 100 visas revoked

Mr Trump’s government has cracked down on immigration into the U.S., citing a high rate of visa overstays and identity fraud, among other issues.

Donald Trump
June 11, 2026

NNPC is house of thieves, fraud; Kyari must be arrested dead or alive to account for N210 trillion: Oshiomhole

“The law must be effective when it catches the lion, not only when it catches the rabbit. NNPC’s reputation is for fraud. NNPC is a house of thieves,” said Mr Oshiomhole.

NNPC GMD/CEO, Mele-Kyari
June 11, 2026

June 12 Photos: From Epetedo declaration to Emilokan proclamation

Mr Abiola’s Epetedo Declaration was a confrontation against a dictator. Mr Tinubu’s “emi lokan” proclamation was for a kingmaker to be king. He had his say and his way.

Bola Tinubu with MKO
June 11, 2026

National Democracy Day: Twelve quick facts about June 12

Though it was not Nigeria’s first election, the June 12, 1993, election date has become a major public holiday of historical significance, Nigeria’s Democracy Day.

June 11, 2026

June 12 Activists: Where are they now?

The June 12, 1993, election was like no other in Nigeria, as citizens with high expectations marched to the polls.

JUNE 12
June 10, 2026

ICC suspends top prosecutor Karim Khan, orders probe into alleged sexual misconduct 

The ICC said it would also “convene a special session of the Assembly of States Parties for it to consider the matter.”

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan
June 10, 2026

U.S.-Nigerian military operations eliminated 200 ISIS fighters in North-East: AFRICOM

AFRICOM said, “No U.S. or Nigerian forces were harmed. The targeted operations eliminated more than 200 terrorists, including Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.” 

U.S.-Nigerian forces
June 9, 2026

Philippines’ earthquake death toll rises to 37, 32,000 displaced

About 2,500 houses, 6,000 schools, and 117 government buildings were damaged across provinces in the Philippines.

A scene from the Philippines earthquake
June 9, 2026

Widespread abductions, killings sponsored to rubbish Tinubu’s achievements, Akpabio says

“Be very vigilant and be careful about people trying to kidnap for ransom. They are kidnapping in order to give the impression that Nigeria is not safe,” He said.

Godswill Akpabio