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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
March 20, 2026

Ogun NYSC official in police custody over corper’s death after botched abortion

The corps member, said to have undergone an abortion, developed complications from the procedure which ultimately led to her death on Tuesday.

NYSC logo and Oluseyi Babaseyi
March 20, 2026

U.S. seizes four Iranian intelligence ministry’s domains for hacking, stolen data, seeking murder of journalists

“Our cyber assets will remain ever-vigilant to root out and deactivate networks that pose a threat to American citizens,” said Ms Bondi.

Seized domain logos
March 19, 2026

FIFA mandates teams to appoint female coach or assistant for women’s competitions

FIFA argued that despite the expansion of women’s football, coaching positions remained dominated by men.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
March 19, 2026

Wike promises diplomatic community safe working environment in Abuja

Mr Wike boasted that his administration had improved Abuja since he became FCT minister.

Nyesom Wike and members of the diplomatic community
March 18, 2026

Senegal FA rejects CAF verdict stripping national team of 2025 AFCON title

The Senegalese Football Federation says it will appeal the decision of CAF’s appellate board declaring Morocco the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Senegal lifting trophy at AFCON 2025
March 17, 2026

CAF appeal board declares Morocco winner of 2025 AFCON

This followed an appeal filed by the Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) seeking to be declared the victor of the final, won 1-0 by Senegal.

Morocco football team
March 17, 2026

FIFA rejects Nigeria’s petition to disqualify DR Congo from 2026 World Cup qualifiers

The NFF has less than 10 days to successfully appeal the decision before the 2026 World Cup inter-confederation playoff tournament.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
March 17, 2026

Iran in talks with FIFA to move World Cup matches away from U.S.

“We are currently negotiating with FIFA to hold Iran’s matches in the World Cup in Mexico,” the Iranian embassy said.

President Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino
March 17, 2026

Russia announces exclusion of Kenyans from recruitment for Ukraine war as Tinubu ignores Nigerians’ call to act

The Kenyan government said at least 1,000 Kenyans have been previously recruited to fight in the war, a number far higher than earlier estimates.

Tinubu at military parade
March 16, 2026

Trump’s chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer

Mr Trump Ms Wiles has a fantastic medical team that is tending to the 68-year-old. 

Susie Wiles