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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 12, 2024

Climate change to fuel hunger, violence in West Africa, Sahel, say UN Security Council members

The council members expressed deep concerns about climate change’s severe and tangible impacts in West Africa and the Sahel.

Malnourished African children
January 9, 2024

EFCC questions Zenith, Providus, Jaiz CEOs Betta Edu, Sadiya Umar-Farouk alleged humanitarian fund fraud

There have been several corruption investigations since President Bola Tinubu assumed power.

ZENITH, PROVIDUS, JAIZ BANKS AND THEIR CEOS
January 7, 2024

Iraq moves to expel U.S. troops after unilateral air strike

The airstrike targeted and killed Abu Taqwa, a high-ranking commander of a local militia in central Baghdad.

Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani and Joe Biden
January 2, 2024

Tinubu closes Buhari’s single treasury account, asks MDAs to remit 100% revenue to new account

Agencies not funded by the federal government are also expected to remit 50 per cent of their generated revenues.

President Bola Tinubu and Muhammadu Buhari
December 31, 2023

Ex-Senate President Saraki extols goodness of Ayo Odekunle, directs support to late Nigerian lawyer’s family

Mr Saraki, in a statement on his X account, said the late lawyer was of “remarkable character and dedication.”

Bukola Saraki
December 27, 2023

Saraki, Atiku, others mourn as Akeredolu succumbs to prostate cancer

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar described Mr Akeredolu as a “quintessential gentleman who took the finesse to governance.”

December 27, 2023

After demanding bigger federal allocation, Niger governor bans alcohol in Suleja, other FCT suburbs

Revenue in the Nigerian beer market is estimated to be around $5.2 billion and is expected to grow annually by 12.86 per cent, according to data by Statista.

Governor Mohammed Bago
December 26, 2023

Plateau: Governor Mutfwang asks villagers to defend themselves after Christmas Eve attacks

“We must stay united to defend our communities,” Mr Muftwang said in a statement on Tuesday.

Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang [Photo Credit: Facebook - Gyang Bere]
December 26, 2023

Switzerland moves to allow drug users use cocaine for recreation

“Control and legalisation can do better than mere repression.”

Switzerland