Taofik Bankole

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Fire engulfs Obafemi Martins’ Chinese club stadium

The fire was prevented from spreading to the stands and the pitch.

NCoS: 1,000 Inmates Pursuing University Degrees, Six Studying for PhDs
“Pay N5000 fine or serve 2 months in prison” – Judge tells man who stole N170 in Abuja

The convict, identified as Gabriel, has been sentenced to serve two months in prison for stealing N170.

WICKED WORLD! Jumia worker “murdered by customers to whom he delivered 2 iPhones”

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the man’s death.

UNBELIEVABLE! Small business owners get ONLY 0.1% of bank loans

SMEs have seen a steady decline in loans granted to them by Nigerian banks in the past few years.

Lagos state unleashes neighbourhood “police” to combat crime

The state hopes to combat crimes in neighbourhoods with the new initiative.

5 dead, 2 injured, as drunk driver crushes church members in Akwa Ibom

The drunk driver reportedly crushed 7 persons who were returning from church.

Stranded children back in father’s arms after mother died in accident

The little children have been identified by their father.

“Those praising Buhari are the real enemies” – Emir Sanusi

Such loyalists will not bring the president’s attention to his mistakes, Sanusi says.

Lawmakers declare Kaduna airport “disaster waiting to happen” after personal experiences

The lawmakers say safety standards are not being adhered to at the airport.

“The heat in IDP camps is overbearing” – Femi Kuti blasts FG again

Femi says the living conditions internally displaced persons are subjected are not befitting.

Food Poisoning: Brothers arrested for selling beans sprayed with insecticide in Lagos

The brothers were arrested for “preserving” beans with Sniper insecticide.

Nigerian teenage triple-jumper becomes world number one!

Sponsors have started moving in for Teepee in Great Britain.

Borno: 8 dead, 20 injured, as suspected terrorists drop bombs on IDP camp

The IDP camp in Borno was attacked by five male bombers on Wednesday morning.

Plateau commissioner slumps and dies while jogging with governor

The commissioner was jogging alongside Gov. Lalong when he suddenly slumped.

“This is only the beginning of frustration” – colleague on why Dr Orji jumped into lagoon

A supposed “colleague” of Dr Allwell Orji suggested the doctor committed suicide because of the bad state of health system in the country.

How Facebook video saved student, 25, from kidnapper

Diggs, a kidnap victim, engineered her narrow escape when she remembered a Facebook video.

Imo: Final year student crushed by truck on way to exam hall

The yet-to-be-identified student was on his way to sit for an exam when a truck reportedly crushed him.

“We have lost value for human life”- Buhari condemns Benue yam market killings

The president said investigations have been launched into the killings.