Friday, October 9, 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
August 4, 2024

Nigeria’s D’Tigress beat Canada to reach historic Olympic quarterfinals

Nigeria’s D’Tigress achieved a historic Olympic milestone on Sunday after beating Canada 79-70 points to become the first African nation, male or female, to reach the quarterfinals of Olympic

August 4, 2024

Internet services on MTN face severe disruption amid hunger protests: Report

The report noted that internet connectivity on MTN dropped to as low as 40 per cent on the day the demonetisation started.

MTN logo/Protesters
August 3, 2024

Katie Ledecky matches all-time women’s record after winning 800m freestyle

America’s Katie Ledecky has tied the record for the most gold medals won by a female Olympian after winning the women’s swimming 800m freestyle.

Katie Ledecky swimming
August 3, 2024

Julien Alfred wins women’s 100m in Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic medal 

Julien Alfred ran a national record time of 10.72s to win the gold medal in the women’s 100m final at the Paris Olympic Games.

Julien Alfred
August 3, 2024

Police tear-gas, brutally march on protesters in Kano

Scenes of brutal force by security operatives characterised the containment of the widespread protests by the Nigerian authorities.

Screenshot from video of Police attacking protesters in Kano
August 3, 2024

Despite witnesses, police falsely claim terrorists, vigilantes killed protesters during march against hunger, corruption

On Saturday, police officers and State Security Service (SSS) operatives fired teargas and live rounds at protesters and journalists in Abuja.

ARMED POLICE OFFICERS
August 2, 2024

Supporters of Emir Bayero, APC caused Kano violence not protesters: Governor Yusuf

The Government House was breached on Thursday by armed youths, setting bonfires outside the precinct of the building after gaining access to the premises.

Governor Yusuf, Ado Bayero
August 2, 2024

Swimmer Katie Ledecky becomes U.S. most successful female Olympian after winning 13th medal

No other female swimmer of any nationality has won more than 12 medals.

Katie Ledecky
August 1, 2024

Corruption: CAF appoints independent auditors to investigate breaches within organisation

“There is zero tolerance in CAF for corruption,” Mr Motsepe said.

Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe
August 1, 2024

Three Americans, 13 others released in largest East-West prisoner swap in decades

The significant deal was reached between the West and Russia following months of complex negotiations.

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich