Friday, July 17, 2026

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
April 18, 2026

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again over U.S. blockade

Reports say Iranian gunboats opened fire on a merchant vessel attempting to pass.

Ships awaiting to pass the Strait of Hormuz
April 17, 2026

Over 38,000 women, girls killed in Gaza in two years: UN 

Mr Doraid called for adherence to the ceasefire and international law.

Displaced women in Gaza war
April 16, 2026

Ex-Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax kills wife, self amid divorce proceedings 

The police chief stated, “So tragic for the children to lose both parents; extra tragic for them to actually be in the home when it occurred.”

April 16, 2026

ISWAP, Boko Haram terrorists planning to attack Nigerian airport, prison: Report

Nigeria ranked fourth in the Global Terrorism Index released on March 19, 2026. 

Boko haram
April 15, 2026

American YouTuber Johnny Somali jailed in South Korea for public nuisance

Before the hearing, he told reporters he wished to apologize to South Koreans.

Johnny Somali.
April 14, 2026

Petrol consumption dropped to 47.3 million litres daily in March: NMDPRA

Despite the decrease in consumption, the oil and gas regulator said marketers’ fuel imports increased.

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)
April 12, 2026
Strait of Hormuz
April 11, 2026

‘Lucifer’ attacks three with machete in New York

The suspect had been arrested three times before, but had no history of being an emotionally disturbed person.

New York City's Grand Central Statio
April 10, 2026

White South Africans make up 4,996 of total 4,999 refugees Trump admitted into U.S. in six months

Nearly all refugees admitted to the United States by President Donald Trump’s administration so far in 2026 are white South Africans.

April 9, 2026

Florida launches investigation into ChatGPT over alleged role in university shooting

Two people died, and five others were injured in the Florida State University shooting.

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