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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 19, 2026

What you should know about Merlin the duck at 2026 World Cup

On Monday, FIFA officials took photos with the celebrity duck. 

Merlin the duck
June 19, 2026

Woman who killed stepdaughter in 1978 jailed 12 years in 2026

“She was sentenced to 15 months’ imprisonment for those offences, to run concurrently,” the police said.

Janice Nix
June 19, 2026

UK warns citizens after asbestos detected in toys, science kits, sand products

The UK government said asbestos use or importation has been banned since 1999, and consumer products found to contain asbestos must be recalled.

UK flag
June 19, 2026

Leah Sharibu’s parents join global campaign against sexual violence in conflict

They cited their daughter as an example of suffering endured by victims of terrorists’ captivity who refuse to renounce their faith.

Leah Sharibu
June 19, 2026

Sharia-based investment firm commits $626 million to Lagos-Calabar coastal highway 

The policy provides 95% coverage across two tranches: $276 million with a seven-year tenor, and $350 million with a nine-year tenor.

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
June 19, 2026

FBI places $10 million bounty on drug baron Yulan Carias

FBI is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of fugitive drug baron Yulan Adonay Archaga Carias, aka ‘Porky’.

June 19, 2026

COVID-19: Trump admin releases documents accusing Fauci of funding Chinese Wuhan lab research

Mr Trump’s administration has released documents accusing Anthony Fauci, a former head of NIAID, of funding Wuhan Lab research that sparked the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Donald Trump and Anthony Fauci
June 19, 2026

Trump govt moves to revoke citizenship of 250 naturalised Americans

The move is targeted at Americans who obtained their citizenship fraudulently or engaged in criminal acts.

U.S. President Donald
June 18, 2026

Ooni preaches unity as Yoruba lawyers gather in Ile-Ife 

Mr Olagunju expressed appreciation to the Ooni for his exceptional support and hospitality towards the association.

2026 National Conference in Ile-Ife, Osun State
June 18, 2026

Zimbabwean lawmakers vote tenure elongation for sit-tight Robert Mugabe’s successor 83-year-old President Mnangagwa

The development comes barely a year after Mr Mnangagwa said he would step down after his second term.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa