Thursday, September 10, 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
June 23, 2026

Ronaldo makes history as only man to score at six FIFA World Cups, oldest player to score brace

He also became Portugal’s highest scorer in World Cup history with 10 goals, surpassing the legendary Eusebio.

Cristiano Ronaldo
June 23, 2026

U.S.-based Nigerian nurse Olufemi Olaifa arraigned for alleged sexual assault at rehabilitation home

The BPD said, “The investigation revealed that a 30-year-old female resident reported being sexually assaulted by a male nurse employed at the facility.”

U.S.-based Nigerian nurse Olufemi Olaifa
June 23, 2026

Five young Canadian siblings killed in Ontario road crash laid to rest

The 42-year-old male driver and lone occupant of the SUV was also pronounced dead at the hospital after succumbing to his injuries.

Five young Canadian siblings
June 22, 2026
Messi
June 22, 2026

How Eloy Room of Curacao became 2026 World Cup’s sensational goalkeeper

Room’s masterclass followed the heroic outing of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha in the West African country’s historic goalless draw against Spain last week.

June 22, 2026

FULL LIST: Nigerians playing for other countries at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Peoples Gazette profiled 15 players of Nigerian heritage who are representing other nations at the tournament in North America.

Noni Madueke ,Bukayo Saka,Eberechi Eze,Antonio Nusa,Folarin Balogun,Manuel Akanji,Noah Okafor,Michael Olise,Carney Chukwuemeka ,David Alaba,Felix Nmecha,Jamal Musiala,Ime Okon,Tani Oluwaseyi ,Promise David
June 22, 2026

World Cup: Cape Verde continues impressive run with 2-2 draw against Uruguay

Debutants Cape Verde remain unbeaten at the World Cup after holding two-time champions Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in their second Group H match at the Miami Stadium late Sunday.

June 21, 2026

World Cup: Yamal, Oyarzabal score as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H tie 

Lamine Yamal opened the scoring for Spain 10 minutes into the match,

Spain V Saudi Arabia
June 21, 2026

Canada’s Ismaël Koné to miss rest of 2026 World Cup after leg surgery

Koné sustained a leg injury during Canada’s Group B match against Qatar on Thursday.

Ismaël Koné
June 20, 2026

Cape Verde sensational goalkeeper Vozinha’s mum arrives in U.S. ahead of Uruguay clash

Ms Evora was granted a visa on Thursday. She arrived at the Miami International Airport on Friday evening, and welcomed by members of ‌staff ⁠wearing FIFA accreditation.