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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 20, 2024

67 journalists behind bars across Africa as Israel tops jailers of media practitioners worldwide: CPJ

The spike coincides with the Israel-Gaza conflict, during which more than 80 journalists have lost their lives.

Committee to Protect Journalists (Credit: CPJ)
January 19, 2024

Protest breaks out in Nasarawa over Supreme Court ruling

Motorists are diverting to alternative routes as security agencies try to restore calm to the areas.

Protesters
January 18, 2024

UK PM’s Rwanda immigration plan for asylum seekers survives lower house vote

It is the latest legislative effort to address concerns raised by the Supreme Court.

Rishi Sunak
January 17, 2024

Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, makes EU terrorist list

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz welcomed the EU’s decision.

European Union
January 16, 2024

Chinese researchers create cloned monkey

Past attempts at rhesus monkey cloning have faced challenges, with either no live births or the offspring succumbing within hours.

Cloned first rhesus monkey [ZHAODI LIAO, NATURE]
January 16, 2024

New Zealand female lawmaker accused of shoplifting resigns

The allegations involve three instances of theft from two clothing stores, one in Auckland and another in Wellington.

Golriz Ghahraman
January 16, 2024

Shell exits oil exploration in Nigeria, announces sale of onshore subsidiary

“This agreement marks an important milestone for Shell in Nigeria.’’

Shell
January 16, 2024

U.S. meets Nigerian military as extremist groups ravage West Africa

‘‘Around West Africa, extremist groups exploit weak governance.’’

Michael Langley
January 16, 2024

Messi, Guardiola, others cart home laurels at Best FIFA Football Awards

The award recipients were determined through a comprehensive voting process.

Lionel Messi and Pep Guardiola
January 12, 2024

U.S. sends delegation to AFCON 2023

The delegation plans to engage with government officials, international partners, civil society, and Ivoirian youths.

AFCON