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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
September 9, 2023

Death toll in Morocco’s 6.8 magnitude earthquake surpasses 1000

“Our response will depend on the needs that are assessed on-site,” the group said in a statement.

Earthquake in Morocco
September 9, 2023

Over 600 killed, many wounded as powerful earthquake hit Morocco overnight

The 6.8-magnitude earthquake, which toppled buildings, is the strongest that the North African country has witnessed in 123 years.

Earthquake in Morocco
September 6, 2023

Victor Osimhen nominated for Ballon d’Or alongside Messi, Haaland; Asisat Oshoala secures consecutive nomination

Nominated alongside the 24-year-old were Argentina’s World Cup hero and Inter Miami forward, Lionel Messi and Manchester City’s free-scoring striker, Erling Haaland.

Victor Osimhen, Aishat Oshoala, Halaand, and Messi
September 6, 2023

FG hikes prices for single, three-phase prepaid metres to N81,975, N143,836

NERC claims the new pricing ensures fair and reasonable prices for both MAPs and end-users in the prevailing economic realities.

Prepaid meters
September 4, 2023

Nobel Foundation disinvites Russia, Belarus from Stockholm ceremony amid backlash

The body acknowledged a fundamental error in its decision to extend invitations to the controversial countries.

Nobel and Vladimir Putin
September 3, 2023

Police detain suspect over planned bomb attack on Ugandan church

Identified by name as Kintu Ibrahim, the suspect was detained by police as he was about to stop at the Lubaga Miracle Center.

Photo of Ugandan policemen used to illustrate this story (Credit: Newdelhitimes.com)
September 2, 2023

Enyimba to play Wydad AC in African Football League inaugural edition quarter-finals; Al Ahly tango Simba SC

The eight most prominent African teams will participate in the AFL’s maiden edition, scheduled to begin in October.

Enyimba team
September 2, 2023
Man City's Haaland and Forest's Elanga
August 31, 2023

U.S. imposes visa sanctions on Sierra Leone’s election riggers, manipulators

“The visa restriction policy announced today will apply to specific individuals and is not directed at the Sierra Leonean people.”

U.S Secretary of States Antony Blinken
August 30, 2023

FCT minister Wike dares PDP to suspend him over anti-party activities

“Who will suspend me? I want to dare anybody,” the politician challenged the leadership of PDP.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike [Credit: Chi Geru]