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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_
December 4, 2022

Atiku should lower fees at his university if he’s serious about education in Nigeria: Kwankwaso

Mr Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Kwankwaso and Peter Obi of the Labour Party are among the presidential candidates taking part in today’s dialogue.

Rabiu Kwankwaso and Atiku Abubakar
December 4, 2022

Bandits shoot imam, abduct 19 worshipers inside Katsina mosque; police rescue six

The incident was first reported by resident witnesses who said that the attackers had injured and shot the chief imam and one other worshipper during prayers.

A composite of Bandits and Gambo Isah used to illustrate the story.
December 4, 2022

Iran moves to abolish morality police in face of months-long protest

Observers say that the patrol officers, which went around the country in vehicles branded in green and white colours, had not been seen in weeks.

Iran Morality Police
December 4, 2022

2023: Peter Obi releases 72-page manifesto

The Manifesto lays out a plan to secure, unite and make Nigeria productive.

Peter Obi
December 3, 2022

Taraba-based journalist arrested for exposing corruption in Gov. Ishaku’s government: Report

The lead editor of Taraba Truth and Facts newspaper is being prosecuted for his report exposing the Taraba governor’s plan to sell the state liaison office.

Governor Darius Ishaku and Taraba-based journalist, Ayodele Samuel Oloye
December 3, 2022

2023: Adefarasin charges Nigerians to rescue country from Buhari’s “total disaster”

Mr Adefarasin further called for the political participation of the audience, tasking them to play their part in the nation-building process.

Paul Adefarasin
December 2, 2022

Dogara joins northern Christian, Muslim leaders to endorse Atiku for president

The endorsement came days after a fissure emerged between Mr Dogara and Babachir Lawal, the former federal cabinet secretary who had abruptly endorsed Peter Obi for president.

Yakubu Dogara and Atiku Abubakar
December 1, 2022

Biden hints on NATO-led talks with Moscow, if Putin is “willing”

Mr Biden says he is prepared to hold talks with Russia President Vladimir Putin in consultation with his allies from the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).

Biden Putin
December 1, 2022

Ogun Labour Party expels Doyin Okupe

Mr Asade disclosed that Mr Okupe’s membership of the party had become invalid for non-payment of financial dues in the space of six months.

A composite of Doyin Okupe and Labour Party used to illustrate story.
December 1, 2022

Court sentences Senator Bassey Akpan to 42 years for stealing public funds

The presiding judge, Agatha Okeke, committed Mr Bassey to a federal correctional facility in Ikot Ekpene, where he will serve his term. He did not immediately file an appeal.

Bassey Albert Akpan