Saturday, October 3, 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
May 5, 2026

Thai police nab 21-year-old Nigerian student Louis Junior in nationwide crackdown on cocaine dealers

Mr Junior was apprehended last Saturday during an attempt to meet up with a cop who posed as a buyer for 40 grams of cocaine.

Nigerian student, Louis Junior
May 5, 2026

Judge apologises to Trump’s would-be assassin Cole Allen over police handcuffs

The judge was dissatisfied with the treatment of Mr Allen in detention and unconvinced by the prosecutors’ argument to place the defendant on suicide watch.

Cole Allen rushing through security checkpoint
May 4, 2026

Africa Month: Ramaphosa renews calls for reparations

He said the scars of colonialism are still evident in societies across the continent.

Cyril Ramaphosa
May 4, 2026

Riots break out in New York as ICE agents arrest Nigerian Chidozie Okeke over expired documents, drug possession

“During his arrest, Okeke refused to comply with officers’ lawful commands to exit the vehicle and weaponised his vehicle to attempt to hit ICE officers,” said DHS.

May 3, 2026

Ferguson rushed to hospital from Old Trafford as Man United beat Liverpool to secure Champions League spot

Matheus Cunha opened the scoring for United when action started as his rebounded effort from a loose ball was deflected into the back of the net.

Manchester United logo
May 2, 2026

CAF sets June to July for 2027 AFCON; Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda to co-host

The tournament will be the first AFCON to be co-hosted by three countries. 

Confederation of African Football (CAF)
May 2, 2026

Gyokeres brace powers Arsenal to 3-0 victory against Fulham

It only took nine minutes for Viktor Gyokeres to put the Gunners ahead.

Arsenal
May 2, 2026
Spirit Airlines
May 2, 2026

Nigerian student Obasi Chimezirm Princewill jailed in Cyprus for sexually molesting lady, recording act 

Police Sergeant Mustafa Mahan testified during the trial that authorities also received multiple reports of previous rape accusations against Mr Princewill.

Obasi Chimezirm Princewill
May 1, 2026

Nigerian con men Olalekan Bashiru, Emma Okereke, others convicted in $215 million FBI-led internet fraud bust

In total, they made an estimated $125 million from the scheme, with prosecutors alleging that about $50 million in illicit proceeds was used to purchase cashier’s checks.

Olalekan Bashiru and Emma Okereke