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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 5, 2025

Tinubu abruptly abandons meeting with Lagos advisory council, lawmakers for delaying Obasa’s return as Speaker

Mr Tinubu said he had no business with them since the individuals were not there to carry out his order, Peoples Gazette was told.

Tinubu and Obasa
February 4, 2025

Tinubu’s advisory council offers Obasa Lagos Senate seat, eyes new lawmaker to replace speaker Meranda

The proposal presented to Mr Obasa includes removing Ms Meranda and appointing a neutral person as the new speaker if he accepts a senatorial ticket.

Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly , Mudashiru Obasa
February 4, 2025

Canada, Mexico cave after Trump imposes tariffs, make new concessions to U.S.

Mr Trudeau added, “Canada is making new commitments to appoint a Fentanyl Czar, we will list cartels as terrorists, ensure 24/7 eyes on the border.

Claudia Sheinbaum, Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau (Credit: CNN)
February 3, 2025

Kelechi Iheanacho joins Middlesbrough on loan from Sevilla

In over 300 career appearances, the former Manchester City player has scored 85 goals.

Kelechi Iheanacho Signing for Middlesbrough
February 3, 2025

Unlike Nigeria’s 86%, South Africa only receives 17% of HIV/AIDS funding from U.S., Ramaphosa hits back at Trump

Except for PEPFAR aid, “which constitutes 17%” of South Africa’s HIV/AIDS programme, “there is no other funding that is received” from the U.S.,” said Mr Ramaphosa.

February 3, 2025

Trump cuts all financial aid to South Africa as white farmers allege attacks, land seizures

Mr Trump’s decision came just a week after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a new expropriation bill into law.

February 2, 2025

Mexico, China kick, Canada hits back as Trump announces 25% tariff on imports  

Mr Trump accused Canada, Mexico and China of being responsible for the large influx of drugs and undocumented migrants into the United States.

China, Mexico and Canada leaders
February 1, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz urges Trump to award presidential medal of freedom to prominent economist Thomas Sowell

Mr Cruz made this plea to Mr Trump with his “this is a very good idea” response to a post by popular black conservative figure Larry Elder.

Thomas Sowell
January 31, 2025

UCL: Real Madrid to face Man City in knockout match; Atalanta tango Club Brugge

Real Madrid will face Manchester City in the knockout phase of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League.

UEFA Champions League
January 31, 2025

Immigration of foreign workers to Japan surpasses 2.3 million amid high demand, ageing population

Japan has the highest share of people aged 65 and older, which stood at 29.9 per cent in 2022 and has contributed to the country’s high demand for foreign workers.

Foreign workers in Japan; ageing Japanese