Thursday, October 1, 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
September 20, 2026

So-Safe corps nabs interstate tricycle thief in Ogun

The state commander, Soji Ganzallo, commended the operatives of the corps for their persistence, professionalism and tactical efficiency.

September 20, 2026

U.S. child sex offender Anthony Paul Smith dies of lung cancer two years into 35-year jail term

Mr Smith eventually pleaded guilty to the lower charge and was sentenced to 35 years’ imprisonment in December 2023.

Anthony Paul Smith
September 20, 2026

Three suspects arrested over murder of nine women in South Africa

Mr Cachalia noted that eight of the victims had been positively identified.

September 19, 2026

AI Menace: Gemini escaped testing environment, hacked into three companies, Google reveals

The hacks reportedly occurred during a cybersecurity test conducted by Irregular, an independent cybersecurity evaluation firm.

September 19, 2026

Govt has no control over petrol pump prices, says NMDPRA 

The authority said petro pump prices are determined by free market conditions.

Fuel nozzle
September 19, 2026

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel on missile sites

Mr Pedaran was, however, executed without any evidence for the allegations.

Hossein Pedaran
September 19, 2026

Seriake Dickson hails appeals court ruling upholding NDC registration ahead of 2027 elections 

Mr Dickson described the lower court June order as an assault on the party’s constitution rights.

Seriake Dickson and Nigerian Democratic Congress
September 19, 2026

Two U.S. female prison officials arrested for allegedly having sex with inmates

Ms Lopez has since been charged with a third-degree felony of violating the civil rights of a person in custody, with her bond set at $10,000.

September 18, 2026

Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from covering White House 

Mr Trump had in February 2025 issued a similar order against the Associated Press (AP).

United States President Donald Trump
September 18, 2026

Australian athlete apologises for soiling self during Hyrox race

Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk has apologised after winning her race in China over the weekend despite experiencing an involuntary bowel movement.