Taofik Bankole

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Parents, candidates lament faulty computers, bad internet, during 2017 JAMB exams

Many candidates could not complete the questions in record time because of the faulty system.

VIDEO: “Don’t be fooled, there are no jobs in Dubai” – Stranded Nigerian man cries

He warned Nigerians to avoid falling for vague promises made by travelling agents.

PHOTOS: Overwhelming emotions as Chibok girls reunite with parents in Abuja

The ceremony was characterised by tears and screams of joy.

VIDEO: Onlookers rain water on drunk police officer

The officer cursed his “oppressors” and threw sand at them in return.

“JAMB not deducting 100 marks from cheating candidates” – Exam body debunks rumour

The exam body debunks rumours that it was deducting 100 marks from candidates who were caught cheating on camera.

PHOTOS: Tears, pain, and regrets, as South Africa buries Karabo Mokoena

Friends and family wore long faces and cried uncontrollably at the interment of the 22-year-old.

Suspected phone thief nabbed, beaten in University of Ibadan hostel

A mob descended on the unidentified suspect, whose accomplice reportedly escaped.

UPDATE: 3 dead, 19 rescued alive in Lagos building collapse

Three persons were pulled out dead from the wreckage of the collapsed building at Ire Akari Estate, Isolo, Lagos.

Police Assault: Nigerians report 498 cases of officers’ misconduct in 3 months

Reports of police officers’ misconduct were mostly in Lagos, as a total of 90 cases were recorded.

Uber driver “threatens to beat female passenger, breaks her phone” in Lagos

The driver allegedly grabbed the passenger’s phone and bag and tried to punch her.

Man, others, “caught stealing passengers’ money on Arik Air flight”

Eyewitnesses say the man pretended to take cash from his bag, but took from another passenger’s bag instead.

Buy Naija To Grow Naira: Cross River governor orders all political appointees to wear locally made clothes

Ayade said that as from June 2017, he would not be wearing clothes not made from the factory.

JAMB candidate, 21, arrested with gun in Nasarawa exam hall

The candidate was arrested in possession of a locally-made pistol and two rounds of live ammunition.

PHOTOS: 1 dead, 15 injured in Lagos building collapse

A number of people are reportedly still trapped inside the building as rescue operations continue.

“I want N30bn from El-Rufai for violating my rights” – Audu Maikoru files lawsuit

Audu Maikori slams Gov. El-Rufai with a N10billion law suit.

TRAGIC! Mother, 3 children, burn to death in Lagos fire

A mother and her three children: Chukwuka (9), Nonso (7) and Ugochukwu (6) were burnt to death.

COMMENDABLE! SS2 student, 19, returns “purse filled with money and ATM cards” in Ogun

Miss Samson Omolabake returned a purse filled with money and ATM cards that she saw on the road to FCMB.

“Man dragged by van in Benin was a suspected cultist” – Police claim

Police claim the suspected attempted to jump off the back of the police van after his arrest.