Friday, October 23, 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 5, 2026

African football stars expected to shine at 2026 FIFA World Cup

From experienced stars seeking to build on Qatar exploits to a new generation eager to announce themselves globally, expectations are rising for another memorable African campaign.

Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Ronwen Williams, Antoine Semenyo, Brahim Diaz
June 4, 2026

NBA admonishes Nigerian courts, agencies to stop insisting on civil servants with assets as bail sureties

The NBA called on courts at all levels to be guided by the constitution and administrative rules when ruling on bail applications. 

Nigerian Bar Association
June 4, 2026

French-Iranian Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies at 56

During her lifetime, Ms Satrapi was an outspoken critic of the Iranian government and regularly attended protests in support of freedom and rights of Iranian women.

Marjane Satrapi
June 4, 2026

Europe targets 2026 FIFA World Cup glory with strong contenders

More than any other continent, Europe is the most successful at the FIFA World Cup.

Lamine Yamal, Ronaldo, Mbappe
June 3, 2026

Moffi, Onuachu score as Nigeria draw 2-2 with Poland in Warsaw

Nigeria will face 2026 FIFA World Cup-bound Portugal in the second friendly game on June 10.

Super Eagles players
June 3, 2026

21-year-old Nigerian-Irish concert promoter Qayyum Balogun stabbed to death during Dublin brawl

A young woman who was on the street when the dispute erupted was also stabbed.

Nigerian-Irish gig promoter Qayyum Balogun
June 3, 2026

Germany: Cologne Cathedral to charge tourists €12 for entry

Cologne’s Catholic Cathedral, a renowned Gothic church and UNESCO World Heritage site, has announced it will begin charging tourists an entry fee of €12 starting from July 1.

Cologne Cathedral (Credit: artincontext)
June 3, 2026

Man United legend David Beckham to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Mr Beckham’s wife, Victoria and actor Tom Cruise are scheduled to be the guest speakers at the ceremony.

David Becham with Hollywood stars
June 3, 2026

Four teams lead Asia’s hopes at expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Asian Football Confederation is one of the regions that benefited from FIFA’s expansion of the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams.

Socceroos
June 2, 2026

UK Athletics fined £350,000 for corporate manslaughter over 2017 death of Emirati para-athlete Abdullah Hayayei

“Abdullah was not just a person who passed away. He was a father and a husband with responsibilities, dreams and a future,” the late Hayayei’s family said.

Abdullah Hayayei