Thursday, July 30, 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
September 7, 2022

I don’t know why my aide Mamu was arrested in Egypt: Sheikh Gumi

Mr Mamu was detained at the Cairo International Airport for 24 hours and is being repatriated to Nigeria, many outlets are reporting.

Ahmad Gumi and Tukur Mamu
September 7, 2022

UAE announces new visa policies effective October 3

Bilateral relations between Nigeria and the UAE have heightened in the past two months following stringent migration rules meted out by the economic giant of Middle-East.

UAE
September 7, 2022

2023 Elections: INEC begins online recruitment of ad hoc staff

The INEC recruitment portal will open on September 14 and close on December 14.

INEC Photo (Credit: Punch Newspapers)
September 7, 2022

Apple to launch new iPhone 14 today

Tech giant Apple is set to launch its latest iPhone on Wednesday, where the company is expected to reveal new versions of the iPhone and Apple Watch.

iPhone
September 7, 2022

British PM Truss appoints Kemi Badenoch, Kwasi Kwarteng as ministers

Ms Truss is to meet with her senior ministers for an inaugural cabinet meeting today before addressing parliament.

Kemi Badenoch and Kwasi Kwarteng
September 6, 2022

U.S. stole Chinese text messages, eavesdropped on phone calls: China

The foreign ministry said the U.S. actions “seriously endanger(s) China’s national security”.

President Xi Jinping of China (Credit: BBC)
September 6, 2022

U.S. Heatwave: California to experience blackout

Currently, California’s grid stands at 59,369 megawatts, and its current demand starts at 46,853 megawatts.

Heatwave in California
September 6, 2022

Liz Truss becomes UK prime minister after meeting with Queen

Ms Truss is expected to make her first speech as Prime Minister outside 10 Downing Street at about 4:00 p.m. today.

Liz Truss meets with Queen Elizabeth II
September 6, 2022

Qatar rejected Buhari’s request to visit Doha due to FIFA World Cup: Presidency

“The Qataris explained that the dates chosen by Nigeria were too close to the World Cup tournament which is being hosted by them.”

Qatar leader , President Muhammadu Buhari and FIFA world cup
September 5, 2022

U.S. judge grants Trump’s request for special master to review Mar-a-Lago documents

The U.S. Justice Department is to halt using the seized materials for any “investigative purpose” until the review is completed.

U.S. President Donald Trump