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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
February 27, 2026

Nottingham Forest get Midtjylland in UEL round of 16; Crystal Palace to face AEK Larnaca in Conference League

Both sides met during the league phase earlier this season, with Midtjylland emerging 3-2 winners, but Nottingham Forest now have another opportunity for revenge.

UEFA Europa League
February 27, 2026

Champions League’s Round of 16 Full Draw: Real vs Man City, Chelsea tackle PSG, Arsenal face Leverkusen

For the fifth in a row, Real Madrid will face Manchester City in the knockout phase of the UEFA Champions League.

Arsenal team (Credit: AFC)
February 27, 2026

NUC restricts award of honorary doctorate to three persons at convocation

The NUC directed that universities and degree-awarding institutions must strictly adhere to the new directive, citing the 2012 Keffi Declaration, signed by all vice-chancellors.

NUC Building
February 26, 2026

Major U.S. airport bans pyjamas for passengers amid growing grumble over indecent dressing

The management argued that the situation has got to an extreme to warrant banning the sleeping apparel at the Florida-based airport.

Tampa Airport and traveller(s) in pyjamas
February 26, 2026

Coach Wakama unveils squad for Nigeria’s FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifiers

D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama has unveiled a 17-player provisional roster ahead of Nigeria’s campaign at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifiers.

D’Tigress players
February 25, 2026

Racism in Football: History of villains, victims amid Prestianni-Vinicius probe

Ahead of the game at the Bernabéu today, UEFA suspended Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni for alleged racial abuse. Here’s a history of villains and victims of racism in football.

Vinicius and Prestianni
February 25, 2026

AFCON 2025 Final: Senegal condemns Morocco’s imprisonment of 18 fans for hooliganism

“We express our profound dismay and distress following the verdict. This incomprehensibly harsh decision has provoked widespread outrage,” Mr Cisse said.

Chaos at AFCON final
February 25, 2026

Bodo/Glimt knock Inter out of Champions League; Newcastle, Leverkusen book last 16

Bodo/Glimt have defeated Manchester City, Atletico Madrid and now Inter twice in the competition this season.

Bodo/Glimt
February 23, 2026

15 killed in Peru helicopter crash

The remains of the victims, including children aged three and 17 years old, were found at the scene.

Scene of the helicopter crash
February 23, 2026

UEFA provisionally suspends Gianluca Prestianni over alleged racial abuse of Vinicius

Prestianni is currently in the news after Vinicius accused him of using racial slurs against him during the match against Benfica.

Vinicius facing Benfica player