Rotimi Akinola

Nigeria is not a country. It's a mindset.

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Pope Francis: Mixed reactions trail Papal call to Europe's Catholics on refugee crisis

The Pope said the Vatican will host two refugee families. The reactions are not all positive.

Furious elephant tramples journalist to death

It is not clear whether the journalist was filming the stampede or running for dear life when one of the angry elephants attacked him and trampled on him.

Nigeria's sick flock to 16-year-old girl for healing as Mary the Mother of Jesus "shows up" in Kaduna again

Locals could be heard screaming in disbelief as they gazed on the “apparition” for minutes.

Police debunk report of 17-year-old who allegedly beat grandma to stupor

“It never happened,” state police spokesperson Kalu Amadi Celestina told Newsroom on Monday.

“Why I beat my grandma to stupor over N20,000 ceremony cash,” 17-year-old allegedly opens up to police

“As he was beating her, the woman fell down and started foaming in the mouth before she slipped into unconsciousness.”

VIDEO: You may die 5 times of you ever try this

This dude passes out five times on this slingshot ride and screams like hell.

"Civil" Nigerian mob refuses to lynch armed robber, hands him over to police

But the 22-year-old suspect was not passed to the police in one piece.

Here's what happened after NCC told MTN, Airtel, Glo, others to deactivate unduly registered phone lines

“I did not even read the message my network sends to me because they are annoying.” a middle-aged man told Newsroom.

Photos: The hell Iwaya people of Lagos go through everyday

It has not really rained this year but the drizzles that have greeted the community have added to the woes of motorists who ply the road.

Germany accused of planning to use migrants as "slaves"

“Germany is probably seeking to lower wages and continue to recruit slaves through mass immigration,” Marine Le Pen said.

It's a boy! Jim Iyke and 23-year-old European sweetheart become parents

Jim Iyke has been dating a 23 year old Lithuanian Dana Kinduryte, and the couple have welcomed a son.

Open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of your 100 days in office

“Remember that jailing of corrupt persons can only be done by the law courts and not at your discretion.”

Ekiti driver allegedly runs away with company's jeep

Usman allegedly stole the car from where it was parked in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, and was driving it to Abuja when he was arrested.

C.O.D United appoints Paulo Jorge Silva as new manager

“I am here to succeed with the club,” Paulo Silva said.

Nigerian schoolgirl “runs mad” after eating cake baked with Indian hemp

“After eating the cake, the female student started behaving abnormally and was rushed to the hospital for medical attention.”

"Judge him if you have no sin," Nigerians tell Adeboye after RCCG suspends pastor for inviting Fuji star Pasuma to "minister" at church

Commentor: “He who is without sin should cast the first stone. Even Christ did not come for the righteous.”

"Hold Ikeja Electric responsible for electrocuted worker," colleagues fume, allege sabotage

The victim and another colleague were, Wednesday, working on the electric pole when power suddenly came on.

Ojuelegba accident update: 3 confirmed dead, one rescued alive

Three men have now been confirmed dead after a container truck fell off Ojuelegba bridge in Lagos, and landed on two vehicles on the road beneath.