Rotimi Akinola

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

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UPDATE: Police confirm PHCN official died on electricity pole, one other person seriously injured

The Wednesday tragedy happened opposite the Police College in Ikeja area of Lagos.

2 killed as container truck falls from Ojuelegba bridge, crushes SUV, salon car

“One of the vehicles was an SUV. It was totally crushed. The other white salon car was partially affected.”

Boko Haram: What journalist Simon Ateba told Cameroonian soldiers before they set him free

Simon Ateba, who was freed after journalists called for his release, shared his experience on Tuesday.

"Family and friends" of man police found lifeless in Abuja bush show up

Many people claiming to be the 27-year-old’s friends and acquaintances have been visiting him on his sick bed.

“I had the feeling Chief Oladeinde Fernandez would die” – Dele Momodu

Top media entrepreneur Dele Momodu sent Twitter into “condolence mood” after breaking the news on the micro-blogging website.

FIFA: “An African should succeed embattled Blatter,” Nigeria’s Segun Odegbami says he can

“Africa must play a big role in world football,” Odegbami said after declaring his intention to become the next FIFA president.

"Cultists" invade Delta home, injure father and son, cart away money, phones

“They injured my father and my brother with their guns.”

Moses on loan to West Ham after signing new Chelsea contract

West Ham said they are delighted to have the Nigerian winger.

Pastor Adeboye reportedly bans Pasuma from RCCG crusades, suspends pastor, committee that invited him

An RCCG pastor got himself into trouble after paying Fuji artiste Pasuma to come sing at church crusade.

HERO: Nigerian police sergeant promoted, honoured for producing bullet-proof vest with own hands

Hosea presented a fabricated bullet proof jacket which he manufactured locally and at affordable price to the Inspector-General of Police during a lecture parade.

Ezekwesili under fire for "ignoring Boko Haram killings"

We will let you know if Ezekwesili responds to her alleged silence on the killings.

VIDEO: Saraki plays basketball "in honour of" FIBA champs D'Tigers of Nigeria

Watch Nigeria’s Senate President slam one into the basket. We’re not sure the second one went in, tho.

28 things aspiring musicians must know – What Ayeni Adekunle told PFWA contestants

We think you’re gonna like Numbers 6, 15, and 20.

Chill, we’re not employing 10,000 officers yet – police

“The general public is hereby warned to beware of online fraudsters who may take advantage of the recruitment information to defraud them.”

Names of 12 victims of Bristow helicopter that crashed into Lagos lagoon

Six of the victims died, and six survived the August 12 crash

“Redevelopment of Falomo Shopping Centre not against peoples interest,” Afriland tells Ambode

“Afriland strongly refutes the suggestion that it has engaged in any misconduct or that the transaction is in any way detrimental to the people and government of Lagos State.”

PHOTOS: One killed, shops looted and razed, as Oshodi thugs trade bullets, machetes and sticks

“Shops were also looted and burnt down. The hoodlums do that whenever they fight.”

PHOTO: Jonathan’s singing ally Onyeka Onwenu kneels for Buhari

A center Onwenu leads is being probed over allegations of corruption – a phenomenon Buhari said he’s out to kill.