Taofik Bankole

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Democracy Day: President Buhari absent as FG declares Monday public holiday

Barring any last minute development, President Muhammadu is set to miss out on the May 29 celebrations.

“Igbos didn’t support Buhari, shouldn’t cry about marginalisation” – Minister of Labour

Ngige described politics as a form of “business”, in which if you dont “invest”, you wouldn’t get returns.

Students, principals of Lagos state secondary school abducted by suspected militants in Epe

Two principals and some students of the school were whisked away by gunmen.

“Officers collecting money from Yahoo boys in big trouble” – Lagos Police Commissioner

Fatai Owoseni says no hiding place for police officers who are guilty of misconduct.

Angry mob stone KAI official to death in Lagos

The mob allegedly pelted the KAI officials’ van with stones after they arrested two offenders, and Ayeni was hit.

Manchester United takes backdoor into Champions League after Europa win

The English clubside returns to the Champions League after winning the Europa League.

PHOTOS: Shock as University of Maiduguri student “gives birth, stuffs baby in hostel toilet”

The yet-to-be-identified student supposedly killed her newborn baby, before attempting to flush her down the toilet.

How Air Force officers “machete, beat UNIOSUN students over Yahoo boys”

A 400level student of the school reportedly sustained machete cuts from the officers and was taken to the hospital.

Boxing legend Holyfield donates N1bn health equipment to Lagos state

Holyfield says his foundation is looking for young fighters who want to be trained.

“Fuck you cancer!” – Elated Mexican woman celebrates beating terminal illness

Valyjv says she went through 12 blood tests, 3 CT scans, 48 bags of chemotherapy, and 144 hours in the hospital.

Okada riders snatch 1-year-old baby, rape her inside bush in Katsina

The suspect, Saleh Suleiman, and his accomplices, allegedly snatched the baby from her mother and raped her.

CHILD ABUSE: Pregnant woman “beats maid, 8, to death” in Lagos

Oby, a beautician, was nabbed by people when she attempted to dispose of the 8-year-old girl’s body on Saturday.

VIDEO: Police officers batter motorcycle riders “for refusing to give bribe” in Anambra

The officers allegedly beat the Okada rider until blood gushed and his cloth was torn into pieces.

Former boxing champion, Holyfield arrives Lagos, to trade blows with Tinubu

The 4-time world champion will trade punches with APC chieftain Bola Tinubu in a charity match.

UNIOSUN shuts down campus following Air Force officers’ assault on students

Students of the institution are expected back on campus on May 31.

Again, Nigeria Customs intercepts illegal smugglers of 440 pump-action rifles

The Nigeria Customs Service has again intercepted a container carrying about 440 pump-action rifles.

PHOTOS: Air Force men “in search of yahoo boys batter UNIOSUN students, workers”

The officers allegedly beat students and workers at the school with guns, cutlasses and clubs.

Unknown assailants behead boy, 5, dumps body in uncompleted building in Nasarawa

The boy was beheaded on Monday with his headless body dumped in an uncompleted building.