Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Victor Olorunfemi

Victor Olorunfemi is a sports reporter with Peoples Gazette. Prior to working with The Gazette, he was with Sports247 Nigeria, a grassroots football news platform. He is on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram @herovicofficial
October 13, 2026

ICE detains Ghanaian-born Missouri State University accounts manager Paul Essel battling marriage fraud allegation

The university noted that the defendant would remain on paid leave pending the conclusion of the investigation.

Paul Essel
October 13, 2026

U.S.-based Nigerian correctional officer Obinna Onyekwere arrested, charged with official oppression

Mr Onyekwere is listed as a senior correctional officer on TDCJ’s employment records after joining the department in May 2021.

Obinna Onyekwere
October 13, 2026

Rwanda beats South Africa, Nigeria to secure F1 African Grand Prix hosting rights

Mr Domenicali said, “Africa has always been part of Formula 1’s future.”

Formula 1
October 13, 2026

IMF warns collateral-backed financing can deepen liquidity risks for African borrowers

IMF warned African borrowers that securing private credit from direct lenders with high-value collateral could increase default and liquidation risk.

IMF building
October 12, 2026

French supermarkets hit by cyberattack, causing freezers to heat up

Reports noted that the full extent of the cyberattack remained unclear.

October 12, 2026

Ayra Starr becomes first African artiste to headline NFL halftime show

Nigerian afrobeats star Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, aka Ayra Starr, has become the first African artist to headline a National Football League (NFL) halftime show.

Ayra Starr performing at NFL halftime show
October 12, 2026

U.S. report identifies Nigerians as most trafficked persons in Ghana

The U.S. Department of State also upgraded the West African country to Tier 1 in its 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report.

Trafficking victims in Ghana Credit: NAPTIP
October 11, 2026

Man City thrash 10-man Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield, go three points clear of Arsenal 

The victory sent Man City three points clear at the top of the table, with second-placed Arsenal on 15 points.

Victorious Manchester City
October 11, 2026

Two Nigerians arrested in Thailand for alleged cocaine possession, immigration violations

The two men were arrested on Friday after immigration officials raided their apartment in central Pattaya.

Two Nigerians arrested in Thailand
October 10, 2026

INEC includes APC’s Chinda in final list, removes NDC candidates in Kano, Nasarawa

INEC recognised Mr Chinda as a candidate in the 2027 election amid questions about the validity of his nomination.

Kingsley Chinda