Embattled Nigerian monarch, Oba Joseph Oloyede, has been ordered to forfeit millions of dollars in cash and high-value property to the United States government following his conviction on several fraud-related charges in $4.2 million COVID-19 relief scam, according to legal filings sighted by Peoples Gazette. The latest blow to Mr Oloyede, who was the Apetu…
Hon. Kareem Khadijat Omotayo, the personal assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on constituency affairs has hailed Nigerians for there perseverance amid ongoing economy reform by Tinubu-led administration. In her independence day message, she disclosed that amid ‘economic struggles and political instability, Nigerians have shown unwavering perseverance, driven by the belief that no obstacle is…
Former Minister of National Planning and former Ambassador to Mexico, with concurrent accreditation to Panama, Costa Rica, and Guatemala Chief Mrs Ebun Oyagbola died at the weekend at the age of 93. The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle confirmed her demise in a condolence…
As discussions intensify around the integrity of the 2027 general elections, former political adviser to the Vice President, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has warned that anything short of a transparent electoral process can push the nation towards unprecedented turmoil. Baba-Ahmed took to his verified X account, yesterday, to stress the urgent need for Nigeria’s political leaders…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recovered ₦8.62m during a rescue operation following a road accident on the Zaria-Funtua Road in Kaduna State. The corps spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. The crash, which occurred around 7pm on September 30, involved a Nigerian Army Ford pickup truck and a speeding…
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed claims linking its officers to a viral video showing uniformed personnel scooping fuel from a crashed tanker. In a press statement issued on Monday by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the NPF clarified that the individuals in the footage were not policemen but uniformed personnel from a…
The Chairman and Sole Administrator of Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Services (PTS), Hon. Dr. Ibraheem Oladeji Salami (Dikko), has been honored with the prestigious Most Impactful Young Leader of the Year Award at the just-concluded Oyo State Youth Summit, 2025, held at the International Conference Center, University of Ibadan, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Dr….
American adult film star King Nazir has traveled to Nigeria to meet Daisy Melanin, another adult entertainer. This move comes after Daisy publicly asked for “8 strong men” to join her in a new video project. Daisy, who now lives in Nigeria, made her request online, which quickly caught King Nazir’s attention. Interested in the…
Nigerian students are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence to support their studies, according to new Google Search trend data released on Tuesday as schools reopen across the country. Google said searches combining “AI + studying” rose by more than 200 per cent compared with 2024, showing that learners are not only curious about AI but…
The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has partnered with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to introduce YouthCred, a loan programme offering corps members access to credit facilities of up to ₦200,000. The initiative was formalised on Wednesday in Abuja through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions. CREDICORP Managing…