Taofik Bankole

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FIFA, Manchester United saddened by Calabar viewing centre tragedy

18 persons were electrocuted at a Calabar viewing centre during Manchester United’s game on Thursday night.

OGUN: 3 die as Port Harcourt-bound vehicle loses tyre on motion

The driver lost control when one of the rear tyres of the vehicle burst.

BENUE: Angry youths go haywire, kill 6 suspected herdsmen in retaliation

The youths barricaded the highway and killed six persons during the protest.

TRAGIC! 20 children dead as bus collides with truck in South Africa

The mini bus burst into flames following the collision.

“18, not 30 people were electrocuted in Calabar viewing centre tragedy, 7 dead” – Police

Police say the earlier figure of casualties reported was inaccurate.

Man, 40, kills Okada rider over N100 fare in Katsina

Police say Isiya actually planned to snatch the motorcycle.

CHILD ABUSE: Little girl allegedly brutalised by father for watching TV in neighbour’s room

Esther’s father allegedly threatened to beat his wife for cooperating with a stranger.

Nigeria: 30 people eletrocuted while watching Manchester United game in Calabar

A high tension cable reportedly fell and electrocuted about 30 football lovers.

“Don’t pay extra charges on recharge cards!” – Service provider warns Nigerians

MTN warns its subscribers to avoid paying additional charges on recharge cards.

Marriage without medical screening becomes illegal in Kaduna, attracts jail term

Undergo medical screening before marriage or go to jail!

“How Delta police assaulted, detained me and my friends for owning laptops” – Victim

Damilola and his friends were allegedly assaulted by SARS operatives for failing to produce laptop receipts.

LAGOS: Boy, 16, allegedly stabs woman with bottle for “abusing his mom”

The secondary school student allegedly broke a glass and stabbed a neighbour on the head for abusing his mother.

Nigerian Army wages war against killers in Southern Kaduna

The army is ready to flush out all killers of innocent persons in Southern Kaduna.

INEC announces April 27 for commencement of voter registration nationwide

The exercise would take place from 9a.m to 3p.m on weekdays (Mondays to Fridays).

NIGERIA: Meningitis death toll hits 745, over 250 recorded in past week

The deadly epidemic continues to claim more lives.

“Our lecturers don’t carry guns!” – AAU debunks cultism claims

The institution is demanding an apology from Edo State Police Commissioner, Haliru Gwandu.

QUEEN SERENA! Tennis star announces 20weeks pregnancy in Grand Style

Serena’s announcement shows she was pregnant when she won her 23rd Grand Slam at the Australian Open.

44 die as bus plunges into river in India

The bus reportedly skidded off the road and plunged 500 metres into a river.