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Oyindamola Olubajo

Oyindamola Olubajo is a reporter with Peoples Gazette focusing on special reports and critical national news. She is a graduate of Mass Communication with over three years of experience in writing and reporting. Prior to working with The Gazette, she was with AllNews, an online news platform.She is on Twitter @hoyiin
August 16, 2026
The accident scene.
August 16, 2026

Indian-American CEO who fired 900 employees on Zoom sacked

Mr Garg’s ouster came on August 3 after the board of directors voted unanimously to remove him as CEO over concerns about his “judgment, temperament and credibility.”

Vishal Garg
August 16, 2026

INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election

INEC declared Mr Adeleke the winner after he defeated his closest rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the APC, and 13 other contestants.

Ademola Adeleke
August 14, 2026

Trump govt accuses Canada, Mexico of helping China bypass tariffs

The U.S. accused Canada, Mexico, India and 37 other countries of aiding China’s evasion of tariffs, saying this has resulted in the loss of billions of dollars in tariff revenue.

President Donald Trump and Mark Carney
August 14, 2026

American embassy launches initiative to strengthen U.S.-Nigeria agricultural trade partnership

Speaker series in Abuja to connect Nigerian agribusinesses and policymakers with American expertise in agricultural technology, trade, and livestock development.

August 14, 2026

U.S. prison officials caught sexually abusing female inmates in California jail

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation failed to protect women incarcerated in its facilities despite “repeated incidents” of sexual assault by officials.

Female inmates in California jail
August 13, 2026

Deutsche Bank becomes first European clearing house for China’s renminbi

Deutsche Bank has become the first European clearing house for China’s renminbi.

Stash of renminbi cash
August 12, 2026
August 12, 2026

Taliban stopped 2.4 million girls from going to school in Afghanistan: UNESCO

UNESCO warned in a report on Tuesday that the figure could surge to four million by 2030 following a rise of about 200,000 last year.

Taliban, Afghan girls
August 12, 2026

Trump confirms switching Air Force One for smaller plane, fearing Iran’s attack after NATO summit

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he secretly switched from Air Force One to a smaller military aircraft when leaving Turkey after the NATO summit in July.

Trump boarding Air Force One