Thursday, October 22, 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 27, 2026

Reactions trail nonagenarian’s renouncement of U.S. citizenship to fulfil wish of dying as Indian

The user added, “I welcome her coming back but don’t say you came here for love of country.”

June 27, 2026

U.S. govt seizes nearly 400 websites illegally streaming 2026 FIFA World Cup

“We have seized hundreds of domains, used to illegally stream World Cup matches for profit, to disrupt the international networks that profit from the global popularity of the World Cup,” Mr

FIFA World Cup 2026
June 27, 2026

U.S. govt charged four with criminal offences for flying drones over World Cup venues 

The United States government has designated every World Cup stadium in the United States a no flying zone on matchdays.

U.S. flag
June 26, 2026

Over one billion children face overlapping climate hazards worldwide; Nigeria ranks high: Report 

The hazards are subsequently affecting the health, education, and survival of the population. 

June 26, 2026

IAEA completes critical repairs at Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant

The nuclear plant is still staffed by Ukrainian personnel despite Russian control.

IAEA inspectors
June 26, 2026

TikTok influencer Brooke George charged with murder of boyfriend in Dubai, faces death by firing squad

The organisation also urged Emirati authorities to treat the case as domestic violence. 

Brooke George
June 25, 2026

World Cup: Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador reach round of 32; Curacao eliminated

They join Morocco and South Africa as the three African countries to have qualified for the knockout stage so far.

Côte d’Ivoire players
June 25, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for 360,000 Haitians, Syrians

Haitians and Syrians were both been granted protected statuses in 2010 and 2012, respectively, by former President Obama.

June 25, 2026

DR Congo, Rwanda agree to immediate ceasefire in renewed peace push

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have reached a new ceasefire agreement to immediately end hostilities.

M23 REBELS
June 25, 2026

CBN’s 2028 inclusion target puts spotlight on OPay’s agent network

Fintech company OPay says its operations are already aligned with several of the CBN’s stated priorities.

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