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 13, 2026

US-based Nigerian professor, wife who sued Trump govt for cancelling citizenship oath-taking are now Americans

Mr Goshit and his wife took their oaths of allegiance on Wednesday in front of family members and friends.

Sunday Goshit and his wife, Regina
June 13, 2026

India issues safety advisory over rising drowning cases of nationals in Canada

“It is advised to follow all safety instructions, avoid entering unfamiliar/unsafe waters and wear life jackets where required/recommended,” the consulate stated.

Safety advisory
June 13, 2026

Trump govt resumes processing immigration benefits for Nigerians, 38 other nationalities

Citing national security concerns, the policies were initially imposed on 19 countries.

U.S. President Donald
June 12, 2026

U.S. govt partners UFC to promote sports diplomacy worldwide

The signing of the partnership was part of activities lined up for UFC Freedom 250.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
June 12, 2026

Extreme weather forces cancellation of Toronto’s World Cup fan festival

Thousands of fans were left stranded on Thursday after Toronto’s flagship 2026 FIFA World Cup kick-off party in Canada was cancelled due to extreme weather conditions.

Extreme weather forces cancellation of Toronto's World Cup fan festival
June 12, 2026

Nationwide Blackout: Tinubu approves N4 trillion bond to settle electricity debt

“Electricity is a democratic dividend we owe every Nigerian. We intend to deliver it,” Mr Tinubu said.

LIT LANTERN IN DARKNESS
June 12, 2026

U.S. DEA intensifies operations to combat substance abuse at 2026 World Cup

“The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) remains committed to helping keep host cities safe and preventing accidental drug poisoning,” said the anti-narcotics agency.

DEA AGENTS (AP Photo/Mike Balsamo)
June 12, 2026

June 12: Day democracy died or resurrected, Nigerians react

“I am speaking for the masses, our people who should see it as a significant date when democracy died,” Mr Olorunfemi noted.

IBB, MKO and Sanni Abacha
June 11, 2026
Mexican players celebrating