Taofik Bankole

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Enugu: Pregnant woman, 4-year-old son die in kerosene explosion

The explosion occurred when the woman’s husband attempted to light a lantern filled with kerosene.

Lagos: Employer ties man like goat in Hilux van for “stealing” wheel barrow and ladder

Engineer Odunuga reportedly tied his worker’s legs and hands and attempted to drive the victim to Abuja in a Hilux van.

Social Media Craze: Onlookers take photos after hit-and-run accident, teenage victim bleeds to death

Medics say the acident victim could have survived the crash if he had received emergency care earlier.

BREAKING: Angola’s long-time President confirms he will step down after 37years rule

President Dos Santos has announced he will step down after ruling Angola for 37 years.

Southern Kaduna Crisis: El-Rufai springs into action, arrests 17 suspects, including Fulani herdsmen

El-Rufai’s government had been under intense criticism from the general public for the ongoing crisis in Southern Kaduna.

Lagos: Unidentified man slumps and dies while on a jogging exercise

The man slumped and died while he was performing an early morning jogging exercise.

Video: Horrified neighbours watch as Indian man allegedly kills African woman

The lady can be seen lying lifeless on the floor with blood stains all over the place while the alleged killer, reportedly Indian, sits on a chair next to her.

Cure for AIDS? Nigerian professor claims to have discovered cure for dreaded disease

A Nigerian professor said he has found the cure for dreaded AIDS disease.

Southern Kaduna Crisis: Police arrest suspected Fulani herdsmen

The suspected Fulani herdsmen were reportedly arrested in possession of two AK-47 rifles and cutlasses.

“Your soul will never smell heaven” – Brother of UNIMAID Professor killed by suicide bombers blasts Boko Haram

Malam Usman Abas said in a heartfelt letter that his brother’s killers will die miserably without the privilege of a proper burial.

Osun: Man openly disowns wife, after daughter gets married without his consent

The man denounced the women via a full page newspaper ad.

“It is our right!” – Nigerians react to Lagos Police’s intention to stop 2face-led peaceful protest

Nigerians are utterly disappointed at Lagos Police’s intention to stop the 2face-led peaceful protest on February 6.

661 Pump-Action Rifles Smuggling: Two wanted customs officers surrender

Abdullahi I and Odiba Haruna Inah have surrendered after being declared wanted in connection with the illegal smuggling of 661 pump-action rifles.

Nigerian soldier summoned for allegedly beating Nollywood actress with rod

A Nigerian soldier, Sulaiman Olamilekan, allegedly beat the actress and inflicted injuries on her.

“You are NOT invited!” – Nigerians shut Fayose on his wish to join in 2face-led mass protest

Nigerians say Governor Fayose lacks the credibility to join in the February 6 mass protest.

UK sends Nigerians packing with their Ghana-must-go bags

The deportees could be seen identifying their Ghana-must-go bags upon touchdown.

Suspected thief narrowly escapes lynching in Lagos

The unnamed suspect is said to be notoriously known for his atrocities in the Ajao estate area of Lagos State.

Lagos: Woman crashes wedding, allegedly steals bride’s N60,000 while dancing

Ifeoluwa Adekunle gate-crashed a wedding ceremony and allegedly stole N60,000 while pretending to be dancing with the bride.