61 commercial sex workers bag six months jail term in Jigawa
Jigawa State Magistrate Court sitting in Ringim Local Government, on Friday, sentenced 61 commercial sex workers to six months imprisonment. Presiding Judge, Justice Sadisu Musa Jahun said they were arraigned before the Magistrate Court on two-count charges of prostitution and…
2023:‘Don’t vote for old men’ – Saraki tells Nigerians, claims Southwest origin
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has advised Nigerians not to elect an elderly person as their President in 2023. Saraki said it would not augur well if Nigerians elect another elderly person “that cannot really move” in the next year…
Electricity supply: IBEDC gives reason for power drop, as Ede union issues no-payment directive
The Federation of Ede Youths Development Association (FEYDA) has asked residents of Ede to suspend payment of electricity bills until further notice. The decision was taken at a meeting of the association on Friday in Ede. The directive, which was…
War: We’ve dealt powerful blows to Russia – Zelensky boasts, reveals number of soldiers killed
Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that his country’s military has dealt “powerful blows” to Russian forces amid the ongoing war between both Russia and Ukraine. In a video address on Friday, Zelensky also thanked all those who were helping…
Ukraine invasion: First stage of war is over – Russia announces next action
Russia has announced that the first phase of its war with Ukraine is over. Russia said the first phase of its military plan is now complete, announcing that its next primary focus is now centered on eastern Ukraine. A top…
Pay us compensation for our demolished houses – Osun home owners stage protest
Owners of buildings demolished in Osogbo, during the last administration in Osun State have urged Governor Adegboyega Oyetola to come to their aid by paying their compensations. Led in the protest by their Chairman, Oladejo Moshood, the Landlords’ Association, disclosed…
Burna Boy reveals highest paid artist in Africa
Nigerian Music star, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has named himself as the highest paid artist in the entire African continent. The Grammy-winning Nigerian singer stated this in a recent tweet on his verified Twitter handle, on…
War: Ukrainian President Zelensky escapes assassination
Accusing fingers have been pointed over alleged assassination plot against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. A senior adviser to the Ukrainian Minister of Defense, Markian Lubkivskyi, told CNN that Russian private military group, Wagner was involved…
Issues as APC holds make or mar convention today
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is holding its much-touted national convention today, 26 Saturday, 2022, amidst critical issues affecting the soul of the party. The convention, which is coming after dilly-dallies on the part of the party’s top echelon,…
10 things you need to know this Saturday Morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. About fifty people were killed, while an unspecified number of persons were abducted when bandits attacked nine communities in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. ASP Mohammed Jalinge, Police…