Nigerian Student Uche Okirie Stabbed To Death By Neighbour In UK
Uche Okirie, a UK-based Nigerian student, was stabbed to death in the early hours of…
Uche Okirie, a UK-based Nigerian student, was stabbed to death in the early hours of Saturday by a Congolese suspect, a report by the Norfolk police has confirmed. Colleagues of Mr Okirie told Peoples Gazette they had identified him but were struggling to reach his family in Nigeria. The Norfolk police also appealed to UK…
Wendy Shay hosted the Shay Concert 2025 with a bang, with the roar of over 100,000 fans drawing all eyes to West Hills Mall over the weekend. Amidst glimpses, clips from the concert also showed different exploits has people embraced the moment to enjoyed fun. The Weija West Hills Mall witnessed one of its largest…
Following a recent surge in insecurity that has unsettled communities across the region, governors of the Southwest states, operating as the Southwest Governors’ Forum, have stated their demand for state Police. They declared that establishing State Police “can no longer be delayed” and officially unveiled a new regional security architecture designed to protect lives and…
The Director General, Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the release of Kenneth Okechukwu Nwafor, arrested in July 2022 over alleged links to the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB). Nwafor, from Isuikwuato LGA in Abia State, was awarded N5 million as compensation for his wrongful arrest and is entitled to…
Inspector General of Police (IG), Kayode Egbetokun, has responded to recent reports of bandits seeking peace deals and ongoing attacks on police officers, emphasizing a balanced approach of encouraging surrender while maintaining law enforcement. Addressing the issue of bandits coming forward for amnesty, Egbetokun said the police would not shut the door on those willing…
The Ogun State Ministry of Justice has announced that it is expediting the prosecution of TikTok Content Creator, Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, following a series of road traffic incidents that have raised public safety concerns. The announcement relates to the incident on November 1, 2025 in Sagamu, Ogun State, where Abiodun crashed…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has issued a strong warning to politicians planning to manipulate the 2027 governorship election in the state. The governor also declared that anyone attempting to rig the polls “will be met with madness.” In a viral video circulating on social media on Monday, the governor cautioned political actors against plotting…
The British Government has turned down a request by Nigeria to deport former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, who is serving a prison term in the United Kingdom for organ trafficking, The Guardian UK reports on Monday. Ekweremadu, 63, was jailed for nine years and eight months in 2023 after a UK court found him,…
Fighters of the Boko Haram faction loyal to Ali Ngulde have beheaded two women in the Mandara Mountain area of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State after accusing them of engaging in shirk (idolatry). Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victims were apprehended by the terrorists who alleged they were found with charms (layu)…
The Federal Government says the United States has agreed to step up its security partnership with Nigeria. According to the Presidency, Washington has committed to providing intelligence support, defence equipment, and other strategic assistance to help Nigeria tackle terrorism and violent extremism more effectively. Officials described the development as a major outcome of last week’s…