Taofik Bankole

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“Audu Maikori was totally irresponsible and will be prosecuted” – El-Rufai

El-Rufai has said that Audu Maikori was “completely irresponsible” with his utterances and will be prosecuted.

Niger: Governor sacks food masters in boarding schools for preparing unpalatable meals

The governor lambasted the food masters for their ineptitude in catering for the students.

Soldier allegedly canes, kicks driver for “driving recklessly” in Lagos

An unidentified soldier allegedly beat Kolawole mercilessly with a cane and launched a kick into his side.

UPDATE: 3 suspected suicide bombers killed in Maiduguri explosion

At least three petrol tankers were burnt as a result of the incident, but no other loss of life has been recorded.

3 secondary school teachers kidnapped in Edo regain freedom

The three male teachers of Ebomisi Secondary School, Edo have been released.

PHOTOS: Residents heave sigh of relief as dead body of notorious kidnapper arrives Imo

Curious residents thronged the Imo state Police headquarters to catch a glimpse of the killed criminal and his accomplices.

Police, Airforce engage in gun battle in Imo, one hospitalised

Police and Airforce officers squared off in a gun battle at a First Bank premises in Imo.

Zimbabwe: Mother allegedly kills daughter over boiled eggs

The woman, identified as Mercy Marigo, hit her daughter, Tapuwanashe with a burning log of wood for cooking eggs.

Residents in shock as suspected cable thief is electrocuted in Edo

Residents woke up to see the dead body of Omoivie beside some mini transformers on Thursday morning.

King Mohammed VI of Morocco calls Buhari, checks on President’s state of health

The Moroccan leader joins a list of leaders who have spoken with Buhari as he continues to rest in London.

Child Abuse: Woman allegedly pours boiling rice on 12-year-old maid’s body

Mrs Maduka accused her 12-year-old maid of stealing and allegedly poured boiling rice on her.

Police sergeant arrested for attempting to steal newborn baby in Imo

The officer was paraded on Wednesday alongside the suspected killers of a retired soldier in the American army killed in January.

“Help, we are being crushed with mortar!” – Residents of Ikorodu community cry over terror attacks

Residents of Agbowa community are calling on Lagos police to rescue them from assailants who crush them with mortar.

Rivers: Police kill notorious kidnapper a month after he was set free from court by gang members

The suspect, Henry Chibueze a.k.a Vampire, was forcefully set free by gunmen who invaded the Imo State High Court on January 27.

Victor Moses signs two-year contract extension with Chelsea

Moses has been rewarded for his impressive form with a two-year contract extension.

Mother, 3 children killed by unknown assailants in church building in Lagos

A woman and her three children were killed in an uncompleted church building at Agbowa early Wednesday morning.

PHOTOS: EFCC recovers property worth millions from former Customs boss

Customised tricycles, motorcycles, truck, rugs were some of the items recovered from the former Customs boss.

2 Beninoise brothers sentenced to death for stealing N300,000 in Ogun

The convicts, John Kuku, 45, and Fabu Kuku, 33, were found guilty of a two-count charge on conspiracy and armed robbery.