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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_
August 29, 2022

Bandits free Nigerian police intelligence officers after N30 million ransom

The Gazette had on Saturday reported the abduction of the officers who were on an investigation assignment to central Kogi State from the capital Abuja.

Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba Alkali and Bandits
August 27, 2022

Bandits kidnap senior police intelligence officers on Abuja highway 

The officers were seized while on a reconnaissance mission in Kogi, where violent insurgents have claimed responsibility for killings and abductions in recent weeks.

Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba Alkali and Bandits
August 26, 2022

Contempt: Inibehe maintains innocence, demands release of court’s CCTV footage

“I want to publicly appeal to my lord, Justice Ekaette Obot, the chief judge of Akwa Ibom state, to release the closed-circuit television recording of the proceedings.”

Ini Effiong and Judge Ekaette Obot
August 22, 2022

Gunmen kidnap four Catholic nuns in Imo

The Catholic Reverend Sisters were kidnapped Sunday morning along the Okigwe-Enugu road on their way to mass.

Gunmen/ nondescript Catholic Sisters
August 20, 2022

Journalist languishes in jail 100 days after arrest for reporting Gov. Abiodun’s U.S. crimes

“The public must observe the continuous desecration of the sacred principles of fair trial and right to legal representation by state agents incited by Mr Abiodun.”

State Security Service/Dapo Abiodun
August 18, 2022

No timeframe to end ASUU strike: Education minister Adamu 

Mr Adamu’s briefing further revealed that the end of the strike is not in sight.

Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu
August 17, 2022

Electricity workers temporarily suspend strike

The gathering agreed to set up a high power delegation to look into issues brought up by the NUEE and report back within two weeks.

Chris Ngige and Joe Ajaero
August 17, 2022

Peter Obi visits Femi Kuti after musician claimed he received threats from Obidients 

“We need a campaign based on issues that affect Nigeria. That is what I came here to do,” Mr Obi said.

Peter Obi and Femi Kuti
August 15, 2022

Peter Obi can’t get over 200 supporters for Kaduna rally unless it holds on Twitter: El-Rufai

The Kaduna governor added that the 200 people would include “those ‘imports’ that can’t open their shops on Mondays, and came on overnight bus last night!”

Peter Obi and El-Rufai
August 11, 2022

Correctional Service officials torture, assault jailed rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong

Mr Effiong’s ordeal was disclosed by senior lawyer and rights activist, Professor Chidi Odinkalu, on Thursday via a tweet.