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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
June 17, 2026

Canada sends letters to new nationals to return their citizenship certificates for review

It was gathered that the individuals being contacted are people granted citizenship under the descent framework following the implementation of Bill C-3 in December last year.

Canada citizenship
June 17, 2026

Tongues wag as South African woman arrested at Thailand airport with 16kg heroin hidden in pet food bags

“It’s their best job. That’s the end of her journey in life.
They blame immigrants, while they are the main source of the illicit drugs,” @sinzumee said.

South African woman arrested at Thailand airport Photo credit: The Phuket News
June 17, 2026

Equatorial Guinea PM, ministers resign over failure to meet targets

Equatorial Guinea’s government has been disbanded following the resignation of Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua over the failure of his administration to meet its objectives

President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo
June 17, 2026

Iran’s national team forced out of U.S. immediately after World Cup match: Coach

“We have no idea why. I think our team is perhaps the most oppressed in the World Cup,” the coach stated.

Iranian team
June 17, 2026

U.S. unveils $1 billion humanitarian funding for UNICEF, WFP

The U.S. announced it will provide over $1 billion in funding to UNICEF and the WFP as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to address global humanitarian crises.

President Donald Trump
June 17, 2026

Record-equalling Messi inspires Argentina, scores hat-trick against Algeria

“Everything I’m experiencing now is a bonus. I’ve been fortunate enough to achieve all my dreams,” said Messi.

Lionel Messi
June 16, 2026

Mbappe scores brace as France beat Senegal in group opener 

The brace took Mbappe’s World Cup goal tally to 14 goals, placing him third on the all-time top-scorer list.

Mbappe with the French national team
June 16, 2026

Meet World Cup sensation, 40-year-old Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha

Vozinha became emotional on the pitch after the full-time whistle.

Vozinha
June 16, 2026

Man gathers beer brands in each of 48 countries playing at 2026 World Cup

It is not the first time Mr Gus, who describes himself as the ‘World Cup beers guy,’ has collected beer brands from countries featuring in major football tournaments.

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June 16, 2026

UK unveils new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet

The announcement came 24 hours after the United States military boarded and seized one of the suspected Russian shadow ships in English waters on Monday.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer