Wednesday, July 8, 2026

IDOKO SALIHU

Idoko Salihu is a general news correspondent. He covers the North Centre part of Nigeria. Before joining Peoples Gazette, he was a content manager with Premium Times.He is on Twitter @SalihuIdoko
April 12, 2024

Angry judge slams maximum sentence on gender activist Bobrisky in naira abuse case

Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, has been sentenced to six months in prison without an option of a fine. 

Bobrisky
April 12, 2024

The industries behind Nigeria’s economic explosion

This spectacular growth in Nigeria’s economy is not due to sheer luck.

Globe used to illustrate the story
March 5, 2024

Rep pledges support for Plateau gov, says killings barbaric

“In our capacity as lawmakers, we will play our part with vigour.’’

Governor Mutfwang and Yusuf Gagdi
February 20, 2024

Economic Hardship: Davido promises donation of N300 million to orphanages

Last year, Davido donated N237 million to 424 orphanages in Nigeria through his David Adeleke Foundation (DAF).

Davido
February 18, 2024

APC spokesman shot dead at beer parlour

Plateau police commissioner Hassan Steve Yabanet directed the Area Commander and DPO of Pankshin to rescue the victims and arrest the suspects, who are still said to be at large.

Gunmen and Police IG Kayode Egbetokun used to illustrate the story
February 18, 2024

Hunger not new; Nigerians complaining now to make Muslim-Muslim ticket look bad: Islamic Cleric

In a Facebook post on Saturday, the cleric stated that the protests were to make the Muslim-Muslim ticket look bad.

February 6, 2024

Jos automobile crash kills three

Three persons and scores of cows died in a crash in Jos.

Photo from accident scene ( Credit: JayFM)
February 5, 2024
Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang and Action Democratic Party (ADP)
February 1, 2024

Tension grips candidates as INEC excludes PDP from Plateau by-election

On Wednesday, supporters of the PDP stormed INEC headquarters in Jos to clarify rumours of the exclusion of their candidates in Saturday’s election.

Simon Mwadkwon and Musa Agah Avia
January 24, 2024

Military supervising killings of Christians, destruction of properties in Plateau: CAN Chairman

“We are going to fight. We are not going to stop, and that is what I said,” he said.

Troops and CAN