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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_
January 14, 2023

Supreme Court sacks Obong of Calabar, orders fresh election

The apex court upheld a much earlier ruling by the Appeal Court in Calabar that the selection process of the Obong was marred with irregularities.

Obong of Calabar, Édidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu
January 12, 2023

More classified files found at location associated with President Biden

The Department of Justice is still looking into the situation, and its findings will determine how the matter proceeds.

U.S. President Joe Biden, DOJ
January 10, 2023

U.S. Justice Department reviews potential mishandling of classified files by president Biden

Documents with classified markings were discovered in the Penn Biden Center in Washington on November 2, 2022.

Joe Biden
January 9, 2023

Atiku: UK police release Dokpesi

The UK authorities have released Mr Dokpesi, according to DAAR Communications.

Raymond Dokpesi
January 8, 2023

Armed herdsmen invade Edo train station, abduct scores of passengers

The AK47-wielding herdsmen attacked the Igueben train station while passengers were waiting to board the train.

Edo train station, armed herdsmen Used to illustrate the story
January 6, 2023

Buhari to attend ten APC rallies in all geopolitical zones for Tinubu

The timetable released by the APC PCC shows that Mr Buhari will attend rallies in Adamawa, Yobe, Sokoto, Kwara, Ogun, Cross River, Nasarawa, Katsina, Imo, and Lagos states. 

Bola Tinubu and Buhari in Jos
January 5, 2023

Prince William physically attacked me, spoke badly about Meghan: Harry

Mr Harry’s memoir, Spare, is scheduled for release next week and is anticipated by many who are eager to take a peep into the life and struggles of the British royalty.

Prince William and Prince Harry
January 5, 2023

“Gazelle Gagaraga”: Tinubu mumbles another word salad about Yahoo boys on campaign trail

Mr Tinubu has continued to mumble unintelligible phrases such as bulaba-bala-blu, giving his image makers nightmares in explaining away an apparent mental challenge.

Bola Tinubu in Edo State
January 4, 2023

Raheem: Police defend cop who killed pregnant lawyer, call him ‘nice man’ 

“The man was never a drunk. In fact, I was told he is a very nice man. I know him… The guy has been a very good man,” police spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi said.

A composite of Drambi Vandi ,Olumuyiwa Adejobi and IGP Baba used to illustrate the story
January 3, 2023

Edwin Clark endorses Peter Obi for president, boosting South-South chances

Mr Clark said that “Nigeria has a great opportunity to elect a phenomenal team” in Peter Obi and his deputy, Datti Baba-Ahmad. 

Edwin Clark and Peter Obi