Wednesday, October 21, 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
October 13, 2026

Rwanda beats South Africa, Nigeria to secure F1 African Grand Prix hosting rights

Mr Domenicali said, “Africa has always been part of Formula 1’s future.”

Formula 1
October 13, 2026

IMF warns collateral-backed financing can deepen liquidity risks for African borrowers

IMF warned African borrowers that securing private credit from direct lenders with high-value collateral could increase default and liquidation risk.

IMF building
October 12, 2026

French supermarkets hit by cyberattack, causing freezers to heat up

Reports noted that the full extent of the cyberattack remained unclear.

October 12, 2026

Ayra Starr becomes first African artiste to headline NFL halftime show

Nigerian afrobeats star Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, aka Ayra Starr, has become the first African artist to headline a National Football League (NFL) halftime show.

Ayra Starr performing at NFL halftime show
October 12, 2026

U.S. report identifies Nigerians as most trafficked persons in Ghana

The U.S. Department of State also upgraded the West African country to Tier 1 in its 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report.

Trafficking victims in Ghana Credit: NAPTIP
October 11, 2026

Man City thrash 10-man Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield, go three points clear of Arsenal 

The victory sent Man City three points clear at the top of the table, with second-placed Arsenal on 15 points.

Victorious Manchester City
October 11, 2026

Two Nigerians arrested in Thailand for alleged cocaine possession, immigration violations

The two men were arrested on Friday after immigration officials raided their apartment in central Pattaya.

Two Nigerians arrested in Thailand
October 10, 2026

INEC includes APC’s Chinda in final list, removes NDC candidates in Kano, Nasarawa

INEC recognised Mr Chinda as a candidate in the 2027 election amid questions about the validity of his nomination.

Kingsley Chinda
October 10, 2026

Saudi Arabia shutters operations, cancels flights as Houthi militia attacks Riyadh airport

Hostilities between the Houthi militia and Saudi Arabia have escalated in recent weeks.

King Khalid International Airport
October 10, 2026

INEC removes Pantami, Adebutu from guber list, keeps mum on Rivers

INEC cited a Supreme Court judgement on party membership as the basis for removing Messrs Pantami and Adebutu from the list.