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 1, 2024

Eleven protesters killed as police unleash hell of gunfire during first day of national rallies against hunger, corruption

The government also deployed other efforts to stymie the protests’ popular trajectory, hobbling internet speed in order to prevent protesters from widespread distribution of multimedia.

Nigerian soldiers and citizen protesters
August 1, 2024

Eleven protesters killed as police unleash hell of gunfire during first day of national rallies against hunger, corruption

The government also deployed other efforts to stymie the protests’ popular trajectory, hobbling internet speed in order to prevent protesters from widespread distribution of multimedia.

Armed Nigerian Police and protesters
August 1, 2024

FBI, EFCC nab two Lagosians for stealing $1 million from Jamaican government

The Jamaican anti-graft agency said investigation into the cybersecurity attack was still ongoing.

EFCC/FBI
August 1, 2024

Three suspects plead guilty over Sept. 11 attack in U.S to evade death penalty

There will still be a mini trial for the men but possibly not sooner than next year.

World Trade Centre
July 30, 2024

Simone Biles wins fifth Olympic gold as U.S. reclaims women’s team gymnastics title 

It is the first time Biles has returned to the top of the podium in eight years since the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games after she pulled out of single events.

Simone Biles
July 30, 2024

‘The Last Supper’: Oyo bishop Badejo condemns offensive Paris Olympics opening ceremony painting

Organisers of the Paris Olympics apologised following outcry over parody of the Last Supper scene of Jesus Christ with his 12 disciples.

Paris 2024 Olympics logo
July 30, 2024

Morocco, Spain, Portugal jointly bid for 2030 FIFA World Cup hosting right

Mr Lekjaa said, “We are truly convinced that our bid will constitute a heritage for today’s generations and a legacy for those of tomorrow.’’

FIFA WORLD CUP
July 29, 2024

Two children dead, several critically injured after stabbing incident at dance class in UK

“We believe that the adults injured were bravely trying to protect the children,” Ms Kennedy added.

Merseyside Police
July 29, 2024

Paris Olympic: Nigeria’s D’Tigress stun highly-ranked Australia

The four-time consecutive African champions will face France on Thursday in their next group game.

Nigeria’s D’Tigress basketball team in a group photograph.