Saturday, July 11, 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
June 9, 2026

New studies link smartphones to low fertility rate

One of the studies suggests that fertility rate fell sharply around 2008 among teens aged between 15 and 19 in high-income countries. 

Person(s) using smartphones
June 9, 2026

Instagram influencer arrested for stealing $200 during armed robbery

American social media influencer Dejontay Wings has been arrested for allegedly breaking into Take 5 Oil Change, an automotive maintenance company, and stealing $200.

June 9, 2026
U.S. Department of Justice
June 9, 2026

Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee for work visa to U.S. corrupt, unconstitutional, court rules

A court invalidated President Donald Trump’s imposition of a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications for foreign skilled workers, declaring it unconstitutional.

Trump in court
June 8, 2026

EU sanctions two Iranians, IRGC unit over restrictions on Strait of Hormuz

The EU alleged that Mr Akbarzadeh threatened drone and missile attacks against vessels passing through the strait.

European Union and Strait of Hormuz
June 7, 2026

UBA Foundation launches 2026 tree planting initiative in two Lagos schools 

The UBA Foundation is the corporate social responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group.

Managing Director, UBA Foundation, Bola Atta; Principal, CMS Grammar School, Jacob Ayokunle
June 5, 2026

Internal documents showed Shell prioritised production despite environmental damage in Niger Delta: Report

HEDA’s chair, Olanrewaju Suraju, said the documents confirmed that the oil giant “knowingly misled” host communities and courts.

June 4, 2026

Stakeholders stress need for implementation mechanisms to make NDC 3.0 investible

The report said that Nigeria has been unable to meet the requirements of foreign investors.

Africa Green Economy & Sustainability Institute
June 4, 2026

Nigeria among world’s most neglected displacement crises: Report

This is Nigeria’s sixth appearance on the list since 2016. It ranked fifth in 2016, 10th in 2017, eighth in 2019, sixth in 2020, and eighth in 2021.

IDPs
June 4, 2026

Google to release 32 million mosquitoes in Florida, California

Last year, the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District released Wolbachia-treated mosquitoes, resulting in a drop in the mosquito population.

Mosquitoes