Taofik Bankole

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Court strikes out 6 charges, says Nnamdi Kanu has no intention to manufacture bomb

A Federal High Court judge has struck out six of the 11-count charges levelled against the Pro-Biafra agitator.

Senate confirms Justice Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria

Onnoghen’s name was forwarded for screening by Acting President Osinbajo two weeks ago.

Lagos’ unemployed candidates wait hopelessly, 3 months after commencement of FG’s N-Power

Lagos state is yet to begin paying selected N-Power candidates, while other states have paid at least two months salaries.

Ogun: Man, 28, to spend 7 years in jail for stealing N70,000 laptop

28-year-old Gbenga Salako will serve 7 years in jail without an option of fine for stealing laptop.

Katsina: 8 killed, 38 injured as cattle-carrying truck runs into ditch

The truck was carrying cattle and 58 passengers when its tire burst.

“We hear you loud and clear” – Acting President Yemi Osinbajo tells protesters

Osinbajo said the protesters’ displeasure at the government were heard “loud and clear.”

Anambra: Pastor goes for vigil, gets killed and dumped in gutter by unknown assailants

Patsor Ime Etim’s remains was reportedly discovered in a gutter at the front of his church early Friday morning.

HAPPENING NOW: Police stop protesters marching to Aso Rock villa in Abuja

Police have formed a barricade at the State House in Abuja to prevent protesters from proceeding to Aso Rock villa.

Nigerians defy heavy police presence, protest against economic hardship

Nigerians have defied heavy police presence and started to gather in protest against economic hardship in the country.

Man who tied employee like goat for “stealing” to be charged with conspiracy and assault

Engr. Wole Odunuga, the man who tied his employee and bundled him at the back of a Hilux van, will be charged to court on Monday.

Nigerian man, 33, bags 27-year jail term in the United States for internet love scam

Sunmola was said to have driven some of his victims to bankruptcy, and at least one to the brink of suicide with his fraudulent activities.

Nigerians discuss Fela Anikulapo-Kuti after 2face pulls out of February 6 protest

Mixed reactions have begun to trail 2face Idibia’s call for the cancellation of February 6 intended mass protest.

DSS media clampdown proves Buhari has no respect for democracy

The DSS needs to stop the harassment of media houses doing their job!

LASU: Final year student suspended over alleged rape, cultism

Mr Adeyemi Temitope has been suspended from the institution for allegedly partaking in rape and cultism crimes.

Ondo: Local Government Chairman slumps and dies in hotel room

Agunola Omomowo, the Chairman of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, reportedly slumped and died at a hotel early Friday morning.

INCREDIBLE! Cockroach pulled out of woman’s skull alive after creeping up her nostril

A cockroach crept up a woman’s skull through her nostril while she slept and it was pulled out alive.

Ogun: Three die, pregnant woman injured, as bus rams into bridge

An 18-seater bus suffered brake failure and rammed into a bridge, killing three, on Thursday.

“We’re not seeking financial assistance, fraudsters responsible” – Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army warns the general public to be aware of fraudsters using COAS Lt Gen TY Buratai’s name to solicit for funds.