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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
January 19, 2026

Photos: Commuters groan in heavy gridlock amid demolition of Mararaba bridge

The popular Mararaba bridge was brought down by heavy bulldozers on Monday to create space for a planned overhead bridge.

gridlock
January 18, 2026

U.S. announces closure of Abuja Embassy, Lagos Consulate Monday to mark Martin Luther King Jr Day

In a statement on Sunday, the embassy in Nigeria announced that its Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos would be closed on January 19.

U.S. flag
January 18, 2026

Norwegian Nobel Committee says prize not transferable after Trump accepted Machado’s

The Norwegian Nobel Committee clarified that Mr Trump is not officially recognised as a Nobel Prize winner.

President Donald Trump
January 17, 2026

Uganda’s 81-year-old President Museveni wins, extends 40-year grip on power

Mr Museveni polled 72 per cent of the votes, while his main challenger, Bobi Wine, a music star, polled 25 per cent.

Yoweri Museveni
January 17, 2026

Red Devils beat Man City, dash title dreams

Coming off an EFL defeat to Brighton, United put up a brilliant performance to grab all three points at Old Trafford, pushing Arsenal behind.

Manchester United vs Manchester City
January 17, 2026

Canada stabilises courses eligible for post-graduation work permit in 2026

IRCC stated, “To meet the field of study requirement, your CIP code must be on the list of currently eligible CIP codes…”

Students in a Canadian university.
January 16, 2026

Uganda Election: About seven killed as 81-year-old Museveni eyes seventh term

The Ugandan strongman has won every single election by a huge margin since the country started direct elections.

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni
January 14, 2026

Morocco end Nigeria’s dream at AFCON 2025 semi-final, roar into final

Morocco will now face Senegal in the final of the competition.

Moroccan players celebrating
January 14, 2026

U.S. suspends visa processing for Nigeria, Somalia, Yemen, 72 other countries indefinitely

The U.S. noted that indefinite pause to visa processing for the countries would take effect from January 21.

U.S. Visa
January 13, 2026

Keep protesting, occupy govt institutions; help is coming,Trump assures Iranian protesters

The American president said “Save the names of the killers and abusers. They will pay a big price.”

Protesting Iranians