Wednesday, October 21, 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
October 17, 2026

Ex-U.S. defence official convicted for helping Nigeria-based scammers launder fraud proceeds released from prison 

Prosecutors alleged that the offences occurred between July 2023 and December 2025 when Mr Marcus served as a money mule for online scammers operating in Nigeria.

United States Department of Justice
October 17, 2026

Nigerian migrant rights leader Olukunle Adetunji faces deportation from Canada after failed asylum claims

The CBC Canada reported that Mr Adetunji was released from custody after spending 10 months in detention across several maximum-security provincial facilities.

Olukunle Adetunji
October 16, 2026

Shooting Stars mourn Crown FC driver killed in road accident

The injured players and staff, including the driver, were reportedly rushed to the hospital for treatment.

(Source: Oyo News)
October 16, 2026

Court jails five for spraying naira notes

The judge held that the abuse of naira notes contravened Section 21(3) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007.

Money sprayed at parties
October 16, 2026

Artistes celebrate Fela’s posthumous birthday at Felabration

During his lifetime, Fela was imprisoned several times, largely due to his confrontations with the Nigerian authorities.

Fela Kuti
October 16, 2026

Three suspects on trial for impersonating Tunde Ednut in N18 million fraud

EFCC arraigned Raymond Charles Yafetus, Auwal Ibrahim and Babangida Ibrahim, over alleged impersonation of popular Nigerian influencer Tunde Adekunle, aka Tunde Ednut.

October 16, 2026

Elon Musk unveils new Tesla Roadster with flight function

Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla has unveiled its next-generation Roadster, featuring flight capabilities, nearly nine years after the businessman first announced the concept in 2017.

Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla has unveiled its next-generation Roadster
October 15, 2026

Alleged Fraud: Witness tells court he facilitated N1.4 billion forex transactions for Yahaya Bello’s associate

Justice Maryanne Anineh adjourned the case until October 27 and November 24, 2026, to continue the trial.

Yahaya Bello (Credit: X)
October 15, 2026

FIFA president Infantino apologises over failed World Cup sales plan amid UEFA pressure

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) also demanded that Mr Infantino release documents relating to the proposed sale of stakes in FIFA.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the FIFA logo.
October 15, 2026

Family of Oyo teacher killed by terrorists plans farewell service five months after waiting for remains

The ceremony is scheduled for 11:00 a.m on October 30, 2026, in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.

Michael Olugbade Oyedokun