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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
February 11, 2025

Ex-Spanish football chief, Luis Rubiales, tells court footballer Jenni Hermoso consented to kiss  

Mr Rubiales described the kiss as “an act of affection,” noting that “This was a tremendous moment for her.”

Luis Rubiales/Jenni Hermoso
February 11, 2025

HIV/AIDS cases to jump six times in Nigeria, other African countries after Trump cuts, UN warns

“We will see a surge in this disease,” Ms Byanyima said, speaking from Uganda.

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story
February 11, 2025

Elon Musk bids to buy OpenAI for $97 billion

Mr Musk has not shied away from showing his disdain for Mr Altman and has called him a “scam” on multiple fronts.

Musk and Altman
February 9, 2025

Massive asteroid heading for earth could devastate Nigeria in 2032, scientists warn

Scientists listed several countries that could potentially be impacted if the asteroid lands on solid ground, including three African countries: Nigeria, Sudan and Ethiopia.

Asteroid
February 8, 2025

Age Forgery: Police order Idowu Owohunwa, Simon Lough, other CPs, AIGs to appear before disciplinary panel

A police source said the order for the appearance of Messrs Owohunwa, Lough is related to an ongoing investigation into age falsification allegations.

Idowu Owohunwa and Simon Lough
February 8, 2025

Court blocks Trump’s plan to sack 2,700 USAID employees 

The judge also ordered the reinstatement of 500 others already furloughed.

USAID logo and President Donald Trump
February 8, 2025

 Trump disbands elite DOJ team tracing multibillion-dollar Sani Abacha loot for Nigeria

The newly appointed United States’ Attorney General Pam Bondi ‘quietly’ dismantled the team earlier this week following authorisation by Mr Trump.

Composite of Trump, Abacha, Tinubu
February 7, 2025

Liverpool thrash Tottenham; face Newcastle United in Carabao Cup final next month

Tottenham went into Thursday’s match with a one-goal advantage after they beat Liverpool in the first-leg tie at the Tottenham Stadium.

Liverpool players celebrate goal against Spurs
February 6, 2025

Judge halts Trump’s plan to fire two million U.S. workers

Judge George O’Toole Jr has issued a temporary restraining order barring the Office of Personnel Management from proceeding with the reduction plan until a hearing on Monday afternoon.

Donald Trump
February 5, 2025

Judge blocks Trump’s order ending U.S. birthright citizenship indefinitely

Mr Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented and temporary immigrants on U.S. soil has suffered another blow.

Trump and black U.S. babies