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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
December 9, 2025

Nigerian lawmakers vow to withhold Tinubu’s 2026 budget over constituency projects funding

The situation began when Mr Tinubu’s government agreed to release N850 billion for constituency projects to lawmakers under mounting pressure.

Bola Tinubu [Credit: BAT]
December 9, 2025

Niger Republic imposes extra security checks on goods from Nigeria

Niger Republic’s military regime has imposed additional entry points screening for almost all goods coming into the country from Nigeria, citing security concerns.

Niger military leader and Tinubu
December 9, 2025

Trump govt to revoke citizenship of Ghanaian-born U.S. soldier over sexual misconduct

Mr Eshun was tried in a military court, convicted and dismissed from the Marine Corps.

President Donald Trump
December 9, 2025

Burkina Faso detains 11 Nigerian military officers, seizes NAF aircraft over airspace violation

The statement noted, “The military aircraft had on board two (02) crew members and nine (09) passengers, all military personnel.”

Bukina Faso/cargo plane C130
December 8, 2025

Morocco 2025: Nigeria, Egypt friendly moved to December 16 over FIFA’s new rule

Egypt and Nigeria were scheduled to clash in a tune-up game in Cairo on Sunday.

Salah and Iwobi
December 8, 2025

Foiled Coup: Nigerian soldiers on ground in Benin Republic, says defence chief Oluyede

Mr Oluyede said, “Ours is to comply with the order of the commander-in-chief of our armed forces, President Tinubu.”

President Patrice Talon & President Bola Tinubu
December 7, 2025

Attempted Coup: Nigeria deployed fighter jets to Benin Republic on President Talon’s request, says presidency

The statement noted that Mr Tinubu approved a request for the deployment of Air Force surveillance assets to monitor the country’s airspace including ground forces to restore stability to the

Nigerian Air Force fighter jets used to illustrate the story.
December 7, 2025

Failed Coup: ECOWAS deploys standby troops from Nigeria, Ghana, others in Benin Republic

President Patrice Talon said he took appropriate measures as the leader of the country to “thwart the actions of adventurers seeking to drag us back into a past of painful memory.”

December 6, 2025

Aston Villa stoppage-time sink Arsenal; City thrash Sunderland as Bournemouth hold Chelsea

Arsenal slipped further in their Premier League title charge after a stoppage-time goal condemned Mikel Arteta’s side to a 2-1 defeat

Crestfallen Arsenal players
December 5, 2025

Full Draw: Mexico, South Africa to open 2026 World Cup; Ghana paired with England, Croatia, Panama in Group L

Defending champions Argentina are in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan.

World Cup draw