A federal court in Canada has denied the asylum claim of Yoruba Nation leader Ayoola Oke after a prolonged legal battle, citing a lack of sufficient evidence to prove that he faced possible persecution in Nigeria and South Africa, where he holds a permanent residency. According to court documents sighted by Peoples Gazette, the legal…
The friendly match between Nigeria women’s national team and Cameroon at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne has been called off, our correspondent understands. The first of the two-legged international friendly, initially scheduled for Saturday, was expected to mark the Super Falcons’ return to action for the first time since their narrow defeat to France…
The Nigerian Army has announced a major update regarding the 89 Regular Recruit Intake (89RRI) recruitment exercise. In a newly released statement, authorities confirmed that the exercise has been rescheduled to take place from June 8 to June 21, 2025, as against the previously scheduled dates of June 2 to June 16, 2025. All shortlisted…
French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, the inventor of the abortion pill, died at the age of 98 at his home in Paris on Friday, his wife told AFP. The doctor and researcher, who achieved worldwide renown for his work that led to the pill, had an eventful life that included fighting in the French resistance and…
Nigeria’s golden boy, the 2024 African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, on Friday, paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu and the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in Lagos on Friday. Lookman, whose dazzling performances on the pitch have captured global attention, was accompanied by his father, Mr Adeyinka Lookman, and…
The death toll from the flood that ravaged Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa communities in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger on Thursday has risen to 115. When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, NSEMA, Ibrahim Hussaini, made this disclosure on behalf of the Director General, Ibrahim Baba Arah….
Governor Kefas Agbu of Taraba State has clarified the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of his sister, Atsi Kefas, who was initially believed to have been killed by bandits along the Wukari-Chinkai Road in 2024. Speaking with journalists in Jalingo, the state capital, Governor Kefas said investigations have shown that his sister was fatally…
Jane Edidiong Ufot, the daughter of Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno, has posted a video on social media accusing him of sacrificing his deceased wife (her mother). Patience Oluwakemi Umo Eno died in September 2024 over an undisclosed illness. Mrs Ufot, appointed as a senior special adviser to the governor on health, safety and environment,…
The leader of Arewa Summit International, Bashir Lamido, has advocated for the South West to produce all presidential candidates in the 2027 general elections, while urging that the South East be given full support to produce the Nigerian president in 2031. Speaking on Friday during a high-level political dialogue on zoning and national cohesion in…
Portable has taken a swipe at Speed Darlington over his controversial claim of having an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old girl. Darlington sparked outrage on social media after footage of him confessing to having sexual intercourse with the minor surfaced on Tuesday. The backlash prompted swift action from authorities, with the Lagos State Domestic and…