Over 100 staff ‘sacked’ as recession hits Nigerian media

The current economic crisis has forced some Nigerian dailies to cut staff strength in their newsrooms across the country, PREMIUM TIMES learnt weekend.
Sources in Leadership Newspaper in Abuja and The Punch in Lagos told PREMIUM TIMES the media giants recently let go of over a hundred journalists between them, citing rising cost of operation amidst a general economic downturn.

Youthful Nigeria show maturity beyond their years to beat Zambia

Zambia's Rainford Kalaba, right, vies for the ball with Nigeria's Ogenyi Onazi in a CAF World Cup qualifier.

Once again, Nigeria overcame adversity to open their 2018 World Cup qualifying series with a refreshing 2-1 win at Zambia. Bogged down by funding issues and in danger of missing the fixture, the Nigerian government stepped in at the last minute to provide money and get the squad a chartered aircraft to Zambia. They were rewarded with a convincing away win.

Nigeria seizes $800,000 in 'anti-corruption raids' on judges

Nigeria's security agency says it has seized $800,000 (£645,200) in cash in raids targeting senior judges suspected of corruption.

The DSS agency says the raids were carried out in recent days and several judges were arrested.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) accused the authorities of carrying out a "Gestapo-style" operation, demanding the release of those arrested.

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to tackle widespread corruption.

WWE No Mercy 2016 Results: News And Notes Featuring Dolph Ziggler's Intercontinental Title Win

John Cena, Dean Ambrose and AJ Styles’ tilt for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship is kicked off tonight’s show. With the second presidential debate and a high-profile Sunday night game between the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants, WWE could have easily curled into the fetal position as it prepared for another stiff night of competition.

Samsung 'pauses Note 7 production', say media reports

 

Smartphone giant Samsung has reportedly stopped production of its Note 7 phone amid claims that replacement devices still have critical battery issues.

Another Baby Factory Busted In Delta; Husband Impregnates Girls For Wife

The Delta State Police Command, on Friday, discovered another ‘baby factory’ in Asaba, the State's capital, following a tip-off. The Command rescued seven pregnant girls.

Police stormed the factory located at Oduke area within Asaba metropolis, arrested the proprietor’s husband and a female syndicate who is alleged to be the operator – as a Nurse.

Lady who Must Have Sex with Different Men Daily Shares Her Touching Story

She was r*ped and the trauma turned her into a lady with an uncontrollable crave for s*x. Her name is Sitawa Wafula. In her article published on Love Matters, she narrates how she suffered the mess until she was able to control her wild desires. Read her touching story:

THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH MEANS OF DEALING WITH LATENESS TO CHURCH

 

In the pursuit to reduce the rate of lateness, the church (The Apostolic Church 1 Nweol, Gokana) council has decided to prepare snacks (breakfast) for her members immediately after Sunday school services every Sunday. Thereby members may not have much excuses of late-coming.

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Lol. Check out this funny convo between a boss and an employee

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Lol, Rihanna shades her exes on Instagram

Rihanna who dated singer, Chris Brown, Dodgers baseball player Matt Kemp, rapper Travis Scott and Drake shared the above post on her Instagram page, lol.