Friday, October 2, 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 19, 2026

2026 World Cup: Preview of U.S. vs Australia match

Co-hosts United States and Australia will face each other in their 2026 FIFA World Cup second Group D match at the Settle Stadium on Friday evening.

June 19, 2026

How Canada scored six goals in first-ever World Cup win

Co-host nation Canada blitzed Qatar in a 6-0 demolition at the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

June 19, 2026

Video: Watch Messi’s mesmerising hat-trick against Algeria

Lionel Messi scored a mesmerising hat-trick as defending champions Argentina opened their Group J 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over Algeria.

June 18, 2026

Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi denied entry into Canada for Germany World Cup clash amid match-fixing allegation

The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday.

Elye Wahi
June 18, 2026

Qatar govt flies 1,000 fans to Vancouver for crucial World Cup clash against Canada

The fans were flown on planes chartered by Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and are reportedly being housed in high-end hotels including the Fairmont and the JW Marriott Parq.

Qatar govt fies 1,000 fans to Vancouver
June 18, 2026

World Cup: Eight drones seized at Kansas City stadium, FBI nabs fugitive

The U.S. announced that airspace restrictions would be in place across stadiums during World Cup matches and over FIFA Fan Festival venues on each day of the tournament.

USA flag and Drone
June 17, 2026

God cleared me of corruption charges: Diezani

She said the ruling marked the end of 11 years of torment.

Diezani Alison-Madueke
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