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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_
November 29, 2022

2023: Tinubu launches campaign to raise N5 billion from Nigerian masses 

The APC candidate is banking on the N5 billion to help actualise his vision to rule Nigeria.

Bola Tinubu [Credit: BAT]
November 29, 2022

Ex-Comoros President Sambi gets life sentence for $1.8 billion passport racketeering

“They (Mr Sambi and his group) gave thugs the right to sell Comorian nationality as if they were selling peanuts.” 

AHMED MOHAMMED SAMBI
November 28, 2022

2023: Appeal Court reinstates Ogun PDP candidates

The appellate court said the trial court lacked the jurisdiction to have entertained the matter in the first instance.

PDP
November 25, 2022

‪Ogun Labour Party accuses Doyin Okupe of diverting campaign funds, tells Obi to halt rally 

The state secretary, Feyisola Michael, asked the presidential candidate of the party, Peter Obi, to halt his state rallies over Mr Okupe’s financial misappropriation.

Doyin Okupe
November 25, 2022

Court annuls Osun local government election

Justice Nathaniel Ayo-Emmanuel cancelled the election, which was hurriedly conducted by the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), for contravening the Electoral Act 2022.

Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC)
November 25, 2022

Namibia removes statue of German colonialist Curt Von Francious 

The 2.4-meter-tall bronze monument was designed and cast by a South African sculptor.

GERMAN STATUE
November 24, 2022

South-West votes not sure for Tinubu: Babachir Lawal

“So you can’t even count on the Yoruba votes totally. And Atiku in any case, PDP has always been strong in the South-West.”

Babachir/Tinubu/Adeboye/Adebanjo
November 22, 2022

South Korean president suspends Q&As amid disagreement with press

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s behaviour mirrors that of his predecessors who avoided the press because of sensitive questions.

President Yoon Suk Yeol
November 22, 2022

Tinubu vows to “recharge” Lake Chad if elected president in 2023

In his manifesto, Mr Tinubu noted that the rehabilitation of Lake Chad was a necessary measure towards curbing insecurity.

Bola Tinubu and Lake Chad