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Ayoola Babalola

Ayoola Babalola covers politics and general news. Prior to joining Peoples Gazette, he was with U.S based Sahara Reporters. He is on Twitter @ayoolababalola_
March 6, 2023

Paul Pierrilus: Deportation of ex-cocaine dealer unlawful, U.S. lawyers say

Mr Pierrilus was on February 2021 deported to Haiti after spending prison time for possession and distribution of cocaine in his early twenties.

Paul Pierrilus
March 5, 2023

I’ll embrace those willing to be friends with me: Tinubu

Mr Tinubu made the statement in an appreciation message posted on his verified Twitter account.

Bola Tinubu
March 4, 2023

Killer lawyer, Murdaugh, sentenced to life imprisonment

Mr Murdaugh, an influential lawyer from a prominent family of lawyers in South Carolina, was arrested in October 2021 following the murder of his wife and 22-year-old son in June 2021.

Alex Murdaugh, wife and son (Credit: CNN)
March 4, 2023

Rivers APC guber candidate, Tonye Cole, deletes congratulatory message to Tinubu

Mr Cole deleted the message after his supporters stormed the post’s comment section to express their displeasure for his comments, as several vowed to withdraw their support from his gubernatorial

Tonye Cole
March 3, 2023

Nigerian states withdraw lawsuit against Tinubu’s victory from Supreme Court

Mike Ozekhome, a senior lawyer who filed the action on behalf of six opposition states, said his chambers withdrew the suit because it had been overridden by events.

The Supreme Court of Nigeria
March 3, 2023

PDP, Labour Party used Russian hackers to prevent INEC server from transmitting election results: APC

“Many times INEC server was hacked and attacked and these were done by political parties that brought in Russian and Israeli hackers.”

PDP LOGO, APC LOGO, and Hacker illustration
March 3, 2023

Six states ask Supreme Court to nullify Tinubu’s victory over Electoral Act violations

The presidential poll that produced Mr Tinubu has been questioned at the Supreme Court.

Adamawa governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Akwa Ibom State governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, Bayelsa State governor Douye Diri, Delta state governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Edo state governor Godwin Obaseki, and Sokoto state governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal
March 3, 2023

Nigerians, others attacked in Tunisia as President Saied calls black Africans criminals

Tunisia’s president claimed their presence was a source of “violence, crime, and unacceptable acts.”

Tunisian President Kais Saied
March 2, 2023

Peter Obi to challenge Tinubu’s victory in court

The presidential candidate spoke on Thursday.

Peter Obi addressing an international press conference
March 1, 2023

Lagos hospital chief Madewa Badejo instructs staff to submit PVCs to prevent Sanwo-Olu’s defeat at polls

Operatives of the ruling APC are under pressure to do everything they can to ensure the return of Mr Sanwo-Olu for a second term.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu and JK Randle Hospital