Thursday, October 8, 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
February 28, 2026

Abia governor lashes out at journalist over question during media chat 

“That we throw this open for everybody to ask questions doesn’t mean people should be stupid,” Mr Otti said.

Governor Alex Otti
February 28, 2026

U.S. ready to eliminate terrible leaders; Iranians should take over their govt: Trump

Mr Trump said, “”Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating threats from the Iranian regime.”

U.S. President Donald
February 28, 2026

Israel, U.S. launch joint attack on Iran 

The report said, “It also wasn’t immediately clear whether the 86-year-old Khamenei was in his offices at the time.”

February 27, 2026

ADC South-South leaders snub Obi, declare support for Amaechi’s presidential bid

Mr Oyegun said on Friday that the decision to support Mr Amaechi’s presidential ambition was unanimous.

John Oyegun and Rotimi Amaechi
February 27, 2026

Nigerian fraudster Leslie Mba jailed in U.S. for multimillion-dollar wire fraud, romance scam

“Now, Mba has prison to look forward to, followed by a one-way ticket back to Nigeria,” U.S. attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei said.

U.S. PRISON
February 25, 2026

UK-based Nigerian Esosa Eguakin jailed for sexually assaulting women on train

The court heard how, on 21 August last year, he intentionally sat behind a woman in her 30s and sexually assaulted her.

UK-based Nigerian, Esosa Eguakin
February 25, 2026

U.S. court sentences ex-NNPC chief Paulinus Okoronkwo to seven-year jail over million-dollar bribe

Mr Okoronkwo forfeited $2.5 million Los Angeles mansion to U.S. government in October last years.

Paulinus Okoronkwo
February 24, 2026

Peter Obi, Odigie-Oyegun, other ADC chieftains escape hoodlum attack in Edo

“PO and the leadership of the ADC are under siege and attack in Benin, Edo State,” Mr Tanko said.

Peter Obi
February 24, 2026

Police commission announces recruitment exercise for 50,000 new officers nationwide

The PSC spokesperson said the physical and credential screening for applicants will commence on March 9, 2026.

Police officers
February 24, 2026

AFP’s report baseless; neither N10 billion ransom paid nor Boko Haram commanders released to secure Niger pupils, teachers’ freedom: Tinubu govt

The minister stated, “The report itself reveals contradictions that expose its speculative character, presenting sharply conflicting accounts regarding the alleged ransom.”

Rescued pupils of St. Mary's Catholic School, Niger State.