Monday, October 5, 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
February 19, 2026

NPFL sanctions Kwara United over attack on Rivers United contingent, match officials

Dozens of Kwara United fans stormed the stadium to block Rivers United players, club officials, and match officials from leaving the pitch.

Kwara Utd team
February 19, 2026

Badminton Rankings: NSC celebrates Eniola Bolaji’s rise to world number one

The achievement meant that Eniola became the first Nigerian and African to attain the world number one ranking in para-badminton.

Nigerian Para badminton sensation, Eniola Bolaji,
February 19, 2026

Benfica: FIFA boss Infantino condemns alleged racism against Vinicius

“I was shocked and saddened to see the incident of alleged racism towards Vinícius Júnior in the UEFA Champions League,” said Mr Infantino.

Vinicius facing Benfica player
February 19, 2026

Title race setback for Arsenal as Gunners bottle two-goal lead in draw with Wolves

Bukayo Saka put Arsenal ahead only five minutes into the encounter. 

Mikel Arteta
February 18, 2026

Eight killed in Lake Tahoe avalanche

The deaths made the incident the most deadly avalanche in California history. 

Lake Tahoe
February 18, 2026

Nine skiers still missing after Lake Tahoe avalanche

The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday near Lake Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe
February 18, 2026

Nine-month-old baby, two women killed in Cape Town shooting

The South African Police Service (SAPS) said the bodies of the infant and two women aged 25 and 36, riddled with gunshots, were found on the scene.

Cape Town
February 18, 2026

Real Vs Benfica: Prestianni racially abused Vinicius, calling him ‘monkey’ five times, Mbappe reveals

“Racists are, above all, cowards. They need to put their shirts in their mouths to show how weak they are,” said Vinicius.

Vinicius dancing at corner flag
February 18, 2026

Champions League: Chaos, drama mar Real Madrid-Benfica match; PSG edge Monaco 3-2

What followed was chaos as the referee booked Vinicius for what he deemed excessive celebration after the player danced with the corner flag.

Real players walking off pitch against Benfica
February 17, 2026

Osimhen accuses Napoli of treating him ‘like a dog’ after TikTok video fallout

Osimhen said the issue with Napoli started in late 2023 after the club’s TikTok account posted a video mocking him for missing a penalty.

Osimhen