Thursday, September 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
July 15, 2026

Oyo Hostages’ Release: Tinubu gave us Christmas in July, says Moyo Okediji

Mr Okediji, a professor of Art and Art History at the University of Texas, Austin, lauded the approach of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in rescuing the captives.

Moyo Okediji
July 15, 2026

2026 World Cup: We were not at our best against Spain, says Mbappe

Deschamps’ last match as head coach of the team would be the third-place match between France and the loser of the semi-final match between Argentina and England.

Kylian Mbappe
July 15, 2026

Institute says Lagos flood denial worsening crisis, urges urgent action

The institute pointed out that flooding has recurred annually in Lagos since 1968, except in 1973, the Sahelian drought year.

Flooded Lagos road used to illustrate the story
July 14, 2026

Oyarzabal, Porro score as Spain beat France to reach World Cup final 

Spain will face the winner of the second semi-final match between England and Argentina on Sunday. 

The Spanish team after the semi-final match
July 14, 2026

Volkswagen plans 50,000 fresh global job cuts amid growing competitive car market

The company had earlier agreed to reduce its workforce across all groups, including Porsche and Audi subsidiaries, by 50,000, bringing the total to 100,000.

Volkswagen
July 14, 2026

Ghana police nab two Nigerians for allegedly killing compatriot over internet fraud proceeds

Police officers who examined Mr Uzorchukwu’s body at the scene found a deep cut on his forehead and a towel stuffed into his mouth.

July 14, 2026

Family struggling to accept reality of Jayden Adams’ death after World Cup outing, says father

Adams played three matches at the World Cup in North America as South Africa reached the knockout round of the tournament for the first time in the country’s history.

July 13, 2026

Over 10,000 people died in Europe during June heatwave, says report

Over 10,000 deaths were recorded across Europe due to the record-breaking heatwave that hit the continent in late June, according to EuroMOMO.

BODY BAGS
July 12, 2026

Dubai billionaire Al Habtoor gifts Egypt national team players Mitsubishi cars after World Cup run

Mr Al Habtoor noted that the gesture would be extended to members of Egypt’s World Cup technical, administrative, and medical staff.

July 12, 2026

Norwegian Air changes logo to British Airways after losing World Cup bet

The 2026 World Cup marked a historic milestone for Norway because it’s the first time the Scandinavian nation reached the tournament’s quarter-finals.