Taofik Bankole

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Kidnappers demand N91m ransom for ladies abducted amid birthday preparations in Abuja

The abductors of two ladies, Veronica Otogo and Bisola Mohammed, in Abuja have reportedly made a demand of $300,000 (N91.4million) ransom.

“We shot and killed Aisha Alli-Balogun” – Kidnap suspects confess to murder of Stand Up Nigeria presenter

The suspects said their gang leader shot and killed Aisha Alli-Balogun because attempted to flee the scene by speeding off.

Benue: Widow loses N2.9million to ponzi scheme, demands refund

A widow, identified as Mrs Dauda Maiduguri, said she had been defrauded of N2.9 million by one Ibrahim, a top guider of Global Funds International.

Two Customs officers declared wanted over seized 661 pump-action rifles

Abdullahi I and Odiba Haruna Inah were said to have examined and cleared a 40-ft container laden with 661 pump-action rifles at the Apapa port.

Nigerian woman gives birth to quadruplets in London hospital, loses two as she racks up N300m bill

Priscilla and her innocent newborns’ fate now hangs in the balance as the hospital maintains its services, though quality, are not “free of charge”.

Tuface: President Buhari will be welcomed by protesting Nigerians on February 6

President Buhari’s return to office will be on a challenging note.

Benue: Man allegedly impregnates sister, commits suicide

Inalegwu was reportedly mocked by locals for allegedly sleeping with his sister.

FRSC proposes nationwide ban on motorcycle (Okada) to reduce road accidents

Okada riders have also been linked to the operations of armed robbers, kidnappers and other criminals in several parts of the country.

Rosanwo: “Ex-wife broke bottle on my head, her mother slapped me 18 times” – man breaks opens up on domestic abuse

He also accused his former wife, whom he now battles in a UK court, of infidelity.

Cross River: Man accuses 11-year-old twin daughters of witchcraft, poisons them

Festus allegedly poisoned his 11-year-old twin daughters for fear of being killed.

Zimbabwe: Man commits suicide after wife drives new car into house, killing his parents

Delani Ngwenya reportedly committed suicide on Sunday, after his wife drove into a building his parents were sitting during a driving lesson.

Kano: “Jay Jay Okocha” stabs motherless SSS2 student to death

The student was traced to a corner by his assailant identified simply as Jay Jay Okocha and stabbed three times in the back.

“A lot of bad dudes out there!” – Donald Trump defends decision to ban immigrants without warning

Donald Trump said he didn’t take chances to impose a ban on immigrants because there are a lot of “bad dudes” out there.

Danger! 661 pump-action rifles intercepted by Nigeria Customs Service in Lagos

Investigation is ongoing to reveal the persons behind the acquisition of the pump-action rifles.

Lagos City Marathon: Avoid getting trapped on major roads, here are alternative routes to ply on February 11

Alternative routes to ply on the day have been announced.

China: Man mauled by 3 tigers in the presence of wife and children

Mr Zhang was mauled by three tigers after he dropped into their enclosure in his bid to avoid paying for entrance ticket.

Canada: Gunmen kill 6 in mosque hours after government announced solidarity with Muslim immigrants

It is unclear whether Trudeau’s statement in solidarity with the stranded immigrants, mostly from Muslim majority nations, prompted the attack on the mosque.

Abia State: Four arrested for allegedly raping NYSC members and market women

Ifeagwu Kalu, Nkeiru John Iwuoha, Chukwu Ogbonnaya, and Onyebuchi Kalu allegedly go about molesting helpless NYSC members and market women.