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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_
December 31, 2021

Civil Defence officers revolt over deduction of N5,000 from their salaries for ‘useless’ name-tag

Officers of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps are protesting at the corp’s headquarters in Abuja and its formations across the country over a N5,000 deduction in their December salaries

Abubakar Audi/NSCDC Officiers
December 31, 2021

Pastor Odukoya suffers another bereavement, loses twin sister

The clergyman’s twin sister died just weeks after his second wife, Pastor Nomthi Rosemary, died of cancer on November 9, 2021.

Pastor Taiwo Odukoya and his late twin sister Kehinde Hassan
December 30, 2021

You’ll return govt money if you don’t win AFCON, Guinea’s military ruler tells players

“Bring back the trophy or bring back the money we invested in you. Period,” Mr Doumbouya said during the send-off ceremony for the players on Tuesday.

Naby Keita, Guinea National Team, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya,
December 30, 2021

Ex-England star Ian Wright calls out ‘racism’, ‘disrespect’ against AFCON

Mr Wright speaking on his Instagram live broadcast says the coverage of the African tournament is tinged with racism and disrespect especially with the kind of questions asked.

December 30, 2021

Igboho: Unjustly detained herbalist narrates ordeal with SSS

Mr Fasooto never appeared in court during his six months in detention. He was never formally charged with a crime or offence.

Fasooto Dada, Yusuf Bichi and Sunday Igboho
December 25, 2021

I’m happy oil discovery in Bauchi, Gombe will cut Niger-Delta political power: Buhari

“…but we thank God that oil is now discovered in Bauchi and Gombe and that will help to balance the politics of oil in the country,” Mr Buhari said.

President Muhammadu Buhari
December 23, 2021

Journalist David Hundeyin wins maiden financial crimes reporting award

Mr Hundeyin was awarded the Financial Crimes Reporter of the Year at the Governance Risk Compliance and Financial Crimes Prevention Awards.

David Hundeyin
December 23, 2021

Ooni’s wife Naomi announces divorce, says she can’t keep pretending

“I shall no longer be referred to as wife to the Ooni of Ife or as Queen of Ile-Ife but as the Queen of the people and mother of my adorable prince,” Ms Ogunwusi said.

Ooni, Adeyeye Ogunwusi and Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi
December 22, 2021

Why I attacked Indian at Ikoyi Club: Modupe Alakija

Mr Alakija said he attacked the co-clubber because he “rudely and arrogantly” approached him to wear his nose mask.

Modupe Alakija and Ikoyi club
December 21, 2021

Court orders Dubai ruler to pay ex-wife $730 million in divorce settlement

The payment is to cover divorce settlement as well as several intrusion and threats to Ms Haya’s privacy and security.