Saturday, October 3, 2026

HILLARY ESSIEN

Hillary Essien is a reporter with Peoples Gazette focusing on special reports and critical national news. She is a lawyer with 2 years of writing and reporting. Prior to working with The Gazette, Hillary served as an administrative assistant at a non-profit organisation focused on food security for children of low income households.She is on Twitter @Hillary_essien
July 26, 2021

Uduak Akpan, suspected killer of Iniubong Umoren, pleads guilty to murder

Mr Akpan was arraigned on Monday at the State High Court in Uyo, alongside his father.

Uduak Akpan
July 26, 2021

Malian President Assimi Goita’s attacker dies in custody

The man who attacked and attempted to stab Malian President Assimi Goita last week has died in hospital while in the custody of security services, the government said.

Malian President Assimi Goita
July 26, 2021

SSS blocks Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers from entering Federal High Court

Mr Kanu’s trial had been adjourned to July 26 after being abducted by Nigerian security agents and repatriated to Nigeria from Kenya on June 29.

July 23, 2021

CBN’s digital currency CBDC set for October 1

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that it will launch the pilot scheme of its digital currency by October 1, 2021.

July 22, 2021

How Trump nearly invaded Nigeria with U.S. special forces: Report

A book detailing former U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has disclosed how the U.S. forces, including the American navy SEAL, almost invaded Nigeria.

U.S. Special Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, and former U.S. President Donald Trump
July 21, 2021

Ghanaian cedi remains stable against U.S. dollar: IMF

The Ghanaian cedi has remained stable against the American dollar, says the International Monetary Fund.

Nana Ado-Kuffor and Cedis
July 21, 2021

Ghanaian cedi remains stable against U.S. dollar: IMF

The Ghanaian cedi has remained stable against the American dollar, says the International Monetary Fund.

Nana Ado-Kuffor and Cedis
July 20, 2021

Buhari will determine 2023 elections: Garba Shehu

Mr Shehu said Mr Buhari will not risk allowing another party to derail the structures he has set for the country in 2023.

Buhari, Atiku, Tinubu
July 20, 2021

Women have to be rebellious to make it in Nigerian politics: Iyom Anenih

Ms Anenih maintained that women must be ready to fight for their space to be relevant in politics.

Iyom Josephine Anenih
July 19, 2021

Reps block INEC from using manual accreditation during elections

The House of Representatives have allowed the use of smart card readers by INEC, effectively restricting the use of manual means to oversee electoral activities.

House of Representatives,