Friday, September 11, 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
May 30, 2026

Two friends bag 23-year jail term for killing UK-based Nigerian Sylvester Abayomi in ‘extreme’ dangerous driving

The 50-year-old victim, who was reportedly on his way to work that morning when he was struck, suffered severe chest injuries and died later that day.

Uways Hussain And Usmon Mahmood
May 30, 2026

Canada vows stringent measures after several travellers falsely detained in drug bag-tag switching scam at airports

The decision followed a recent investigation by CTV News, which found that at least 17 individuals with flights leaving Canada were accused of drug smuggling and detained over the past year.

Ms Nicole and a bag-tag
May 30, 2026

Hard Rock Stadium: 2026 FIFA World Cup arena for Scotland vs Brazil, Colombia vs Portugal

Hard Rock will host multiple World Cup matches, including Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay, Uruguay vs Cape Verde, Scotland vs Brazil and Colombia vs Portugal.

Hard Rock Stadium
May 29, 2026

Metropolitan police to deploy 500 officers for Arsenal trophy parade

The parade is dedicated to celebrating Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years.

Arsenal players celebrating winning EPL
May 29, 2026

Ebola Outbreak: U.S., Canada, Mexico announce joint travel policy ahead of 2026 World Cup

The measures aim to protect their citizens as well as millions of tourists and athletes expected to visit North America during the tournament.

2026 FIFA World Cup
May 29, 2026

Meet Lincoln Financial Field set for football’s biggest showdown

Curacao vs Ivory Coast, Croatia vs Ghana and the round of 16 match are also billed to be staged at the venue.

Lincoln Financial Field
May 28, 2026

New York, New Jersey summon FIFA over 2026 World Cup ticket prices 

“FIFA has turned buying a ticket to the World Cup into a gauntlet of confusion, fake scarcity and impossibly high prices,” she said.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
May 28, 2026

New York mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Arsenal-themed thobe at Eid prayers sparks reactions

Mr Mamdani is a life-long Arsenal fan, who started supporting the club at age 10.

May 28, 2026

Ebola Outbreak: Thailand becomes first country to mandate 21-day quarantine for travellers arriving from DR Congo, Uganda

The DDC also mandated that travellers coming from both territories should be allowed to enter Thailand only via Suvarnabhumi Airport.

May 28, 2026

Inside NRG Stadium hosting Ronaldo, Saudi players at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Nigeria’s Super Eagles faced Mexico at the venue in a friendly match in May 2013 that ended in a 2-2 draw.

NRG Stadium