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 18, 2026

Court jails nine 10 years for stealing crude oil in Akwa Ibom

The Federal High Court, Uyo Division, has sentenced nine suspects to 10 years’ imprisonment.

September 18, 2026

Tinubu celebrates Nigeria’s victory in $2.35 billion Mambilla power dispute

The company accused Nigeria of breaching a 2003 agreement concerning the proposed 3,050-megawatt Mambilla Hydropower Project.

President Bola Tinubu
September 17, 2026

Chelle invites Osimhen, 23 others for Nigeria’s 2027 AFCON qualifiers; unveils separate team for Russia clash

Nigeria will host Madagascar in the first match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom on September 25.

Super Eagles player
September 17, 2026

Burna Boy to perform at maiden NFL Paris Game in October 

Mr Tubito stressed that the first-ever NFL match deserves a Burna Boy’s performance.

Burna Boy and the NFL logo
September 17, 2026

Police say ninth body found in chilling South African femicide

Mr Lesufi said, “Someone has declared war against us and we will push back. I have full confidence in the team.”

September 17, 2026

Nigerian-born Texas correctional officer Eberechukwu Emmanuel Igwe arrested for punching wife over clothes, hats

The victim also accused her husband of hitting her on both shoulders with a closed fist.

Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Eberechukwu Emmanuel Igwe
September 17, 2026

Nigeria left out as Brazil begins electronic visa issuance for six African countries

The new electronic visa category is part of broader efforts by the Brazilian government to modernise its immigration system.

September 17, 2026

Tinubu: Abdulmumin Jibrin backs Wike, tells APC governors to work with FCT minister

“If anybody at the subnational level feels it may work against him or his interest, they should discuss with Wike,” said Mr Jibrin.

APC governors and Wike
September 17, 2026

Brighton knock Man United out of Carabao Cup; Liverpool face Chelsea in next round

Manchester United are out of the 2026/27 Carabao Cup after a 3-2 loss to Brighton at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

Man United players
September 16, 2026

Writer, broadcaster Bonnie Greer dies at 77

Her husband David Hutchins confirmed her passing in a statement on Wednesday.

Bonnie Greer