Good morning. Here are some of the major stories making headlines across Nigeria, covering health, politics, crime, entertainment and other key developments.
1. Sex workers scramble as anti-HIV jab runs out
Demand for Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable drug used for HIV prevention, has risen among sex workers and other eligible Nigerians participating in the Federal Government’s pilot programme.
Findings by Saturday PUNCH showed that supplies had run out in some participating states, including Benue, Kwara, Gombe and Cross River, only months after the programme began.
2. N8,000 debt suicide: How Oyo police triggered ‘poor’ student’s death
The circumstances surrounding the death of polytechnic student Al-Amin Mohammed have raised questions about the handling of the case by the Oyo State Police Command.
Saturday PUNCH gathered that police allegedly did not interrogate or arrest the woman accused of taking Al-Amin’s mobile phone, an incident that preceded the dispute.
The 30-year-old was detained at the Sanyo Police Division over an N8,000 debt. His family was reportedly unable to meet an alleged N100,000 bail demand, after which he was taken to court.
3. Obi, Momodu condemn El-Rufai’s prolonged detention
Peter Obi and African Democratic Congress chieftain Dele Momodu have renewed calls for the release of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who has remained in custody since February.
Obi’s media aide, Idris Zekeri, told Saturday PUNCH that the former Anambra State governor had consistently called for El-Rufai’s case to be handled through due process.
Zekeri said Obi had questioned the continued detention, arguing that allegations against El-Rufai should be determined by the courts.
4. Niger miners’ deaths: Grieving families demand justice
Families of 37 suspected illegal miners who died after their arrest by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State are demanding justice and compensation.
Speaking to Saturday PUNCH, relatives alleged that they were prevented from seeing the detainees or taking food to them while they were in custody.
Some said they only learnt that several of the miners had died after repeatedly being turned away or asked to return when they visited the NSCDC office.
5. My daughters don’t need approval to be lesbians — Charly Boy
Veteran entertainer and social commentator Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has spoken about his decision to accept his two daughters’ identification as lesbians.
In an exclusive interview with Saturday Beats, he addressed criticism over his social media posts about his daughters and explained his approach to parenting.
Charly Boy said his response was guided by love and his belief that parents cannot control their adult children.
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