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 11, 2026

Mental health patient crushes Canadian police officer Tarun Bali to death during routine traffic stop

The accident reportedly left Mr Bali, who was originally from India, in critical condition from severe injuries and was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Tarun Bali
June 11, 2026

Sirika hired Ethiopian Airlines plane to deceive Buhari, steal funds: EFCC

The project’s shady nature was uncovered after investigators found that the aircraft was the property of Ethiopian Airlines.

Sirika with EFCC agents
June 11, 2026

June 12 Democracy Day: Why MKO Abiola remains Nigeria’s towering figure in sports

Nigeria would have won the World Cup when the Super Eagles debuted in 1994 if MKO had become the president in 1993, according to a sports analyst.

M.K.O ABIOLA SPORTS ARENA
June 10, 2026

Somali referee Omar Artan returns home to hero’s welcome after U.S. entry denial for World Cup

Mr Artan’s case sparked condemnation from individuals within and outside the football community

Omar Artan
June 10, 2026

Air Canada pilot faces fraud charges for allegedly flying without licence for 17 years

Mr Wall completed over 900 domestic and international flights as a captain between 2009 and 2025 without obtaining the proper licence or completing mandatory testing.

Geoffrey Wall, Air Canada
June 10, 2026

Benfica confirm departure of José Mourinho to Real Madrid

Once Mourinho is formally presented, it will mark the former Chelsea and Manchester United manager’s return to Real Madrid, where he left in 2013.

Jose Mourinho
June 9, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup: Six European stars to light up football’s biggest stage

Although all players will have important roles in their respective teams’ campaigns in North America, attention is on a group of footballers expected to make the difference.

June 8, 2026

U.S. blocks Somali referee Omar Artan from entering country for 2026 World Cup

He had travelled on a diplomatic passport issued by Somalia Embassy in Nairobi.

Omar Artan
June 8, 2026

Group demands probe into alleged murder of Mozambican Catholic Bishop Osório Afonso

Mr Afonso was reportedly killed at his home in Quelimane city on Saturday by yet-to-be-identified armed assailants.

Osório Afonso