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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
July 3, 2026

‘We’re adversaries in duty, partners in nation-building’, Tinubu warms up to journalists ahead of 2027 presidential election

“Tonight, we are gathered in one room pretending to be friends when, in truth, we are often adversaries,” Mr Tinubu stated.

July 3, 2026

There will be no state police in Abuja, Tinubu govt says

The government, however, said that the FCT minister will be empowered under the bill to provide logistical support to the soon-to-be federal police.

President Bola Tinubu With Olatunji Disu
July 2, 2026

Youths minister recants, says adire not replacing NYSC khaki

Mr Olawande acknowledged that he mentioned Adire and Ankara in the interview, but maintained that he cited them only as proposed choices.

NYSC
July 2, 2026

World Sports Journalists Day: AIPS seeks separation of politics from sports worldwide

Mr Merlo stressed that journalists must stand firm against infiltration in the era of content creation and artificial intelligence.

Journalists covering the World Cup.
July 2, 2026

Adire to replace NYSC khaki as FG plans major scheme reforms

The minister did not specify the timeline for the implementation of the uniform change.

Youth corpers and adire
July 2, 2026

Thai flight attendant faces 25 years’ imprisonment for allegedly smuggling $500,000 worth of heroin into Australia

The AFB estimated the quantity of the substance to be more than one kilogramme, with a calculated street value of $500,000.

Mina Kondo and smuggled heroine
July 2, 2026

Sick leave destroying Germany’s economy, we’re cracking down: Chancellor Merz

The opposition Alternative for Germany party, which finished second in the national election last year, said the projections could derail the reforms.

Friedrich Merz Credit: Aljazeera
July 2, 2026

Presidency panics as another bribery scandal engulfs chief of staff Gbajabiamila

Mr Gbajabiamila is not new to bribery scandals. In 2021, Mr Gbajabiamila was among lawmakers accused of taking $2 million in cash bribes each to pass the petroleum law.

Gbajabiamila
July 1, 2026

Harry Kane nets brace as England beat DR Congo 2-1 to reach World Cup last 16

England will now face Mexico at the Mexico City Stadium next Monday for a place in the quarterfinals. 

Three Lions of England vs DR Congo.
July 1, 2026

Ghana-based Nigerian Aderinsola Oluwanitemi Adeleye arrested over alleged cybercrime, U.S. bank ATM card fraud

Authorities also found 15 rounds of live 9mm ammunition and one empty 9mm shell casing, hidden in a drawer, during a subsequent search of the suspect’s office.

Ghana-based Nigerian Aderinsola Oluwanitemi Adeleye