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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_
October 30, 2022

Buhari cancels event appearance over terrorist threats in Abuja, summons security chiefs

It comes days after foreign missions in Nigeria, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and European Union, issued statements warning of possible terrorist attacks.

Boko Haram and President Muhammadu Buhari
October 30, 2022

2023: Makinde backs Yoruba agenda as Afenifere endorses Tinubu in Akure

Conflicting decisions by Messrs Adebanjo and Fasoranti to endorse Messrs Obi and Tinubu, respectively, could effectively divide Afenifere as a unified pressure group for the Yoruba.

Seyi Makinde and Bola Tinubu
October 28, 2022

U.S. intensifies evacuation of embassy staff, family members from Abuja

While the Buhari regime’s mouthpiece Lai Mohammed described the U.S. terror alert as alarmist, the American embassy has intensified the evacuation of its citizens and employees.

U.S. EMBASSY
October 28, 2022

U.S. Chamber of Commerce invites Atiku for bilateral meeting

The United States Chamber of Commerce has invited the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to a bilateral trade dialogue with the U.S.-Africa Business Centre.

ATIKU IN U.S.; USAfBC
October 28, 2022

Atiku, Odinkalu, YIAGA, others pay tributes to late human rights activist Ariyo-Dare Atoye

Tributes continue to pour for civil rights activist Ariyo-Dare Atoye who died earlier this morning.

October 27, 2022

Career diplomat Ogbodo launches initiative to reduce number of out of school children

Mr Ogbodo said his initiative is inspired by his personal challenges while struggling to get an education after the death of his father.

Mr Ogbodo
October 27, 2022

Ex-White House chief of staff Meadows ordered to testify against Trump

Mr Meadows, 63, has been battling to avoid testifying before a special grand jury looking into the allegations of Mr Trump and his friends meddling in the Georgia election.

Mark Meadows and President Donald Trump
October 26, 2022

Gov Ortom withdraws support for Atiku, accuses him of working against Benue

“It was not correct for a presidential candidate who is seeking to rule the people to say that kind of thing,” Mr Ortom said.

Atiku Abubakar and Samuel Ortom
October 25, 2022

2023: Court nullifies all APC primaries in Rivers

The state leadership of the party has since 2018 suffered critical internal crises that has cost it its chance at the gubernatorial election.

APC flag