Taofik Bankole

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Edo: Assistant Commissioner of Police allegedly shoots self dead

An Assistant Commissioner of Police, Christopher Osakue, reportedly committed suicide, for reasons unknown, at his residence in Upper Sokponba, Benin on Wednesday.

New Year Eve Tragedy: Suicide bomber strikes in Maiduguri, many feared dead

While many celebrated the start of a new year around the world, residents near the Nigerian Customs Service office in Maiduguri were victims of a suicide bombing attack.

Bag of rice available for N8,000 in Ebonyi – CBN

Central Bank of Nigeria in Yenagoa on Tuesday announced that a 50kg bag of Nigerian rice is selling in Ebonyi for N8,000, as opposed to the N22,000 an imported bag of rice costs.

Buhari sacks DG of Tourism Development, Sally Mbanefo

The Director General of the Nigeria Tourism Development, Mrs. Sally Mbanefo, was on Wednesday, November 30, relieved of her duties by the Federal Government.

NCC suspends intended data tariff increase, says it considers feelings of consumers

After a public outcry about the intended increase in data tariff by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the commission has suspended its directive to service providers in the country.

Ondo State governor-elect, Rotimi Akeredolu receives Certificate of Return, promises unbiased administration

Chief Rotimi Akeredolu on Tuesday received his Certificate of Return as the next Ondo State governor at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Akure.

Fire guts Lagos State Chief Judge’s chambers

Fire gutted the chambers of Lagos State High Court Chief Judge, Justice Funmilayo Atilade on Wednesday, temporarily paralysing judicial activities within the premises.

Senate orders NCC to stop intended hike in data tariff

The Nigerian Senate has ordered that the intended hike in data tariff by Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) be immediately stopped.

Former Minister of Works, Senator Ogunlewe resigns as FUNAAB Pro-Chancellor

Following his arraignment on allegations of abuse of office, former Minister of Works, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, has resigned his appointment as the Pro-Chancellor of FUNAAB.

Obanikoro returns N30m to EFCC, to return remaining N450m from Dasukigate in 2017

Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has returned an additional N30m to EFCC from money he received in Dasukigate, bringing the total amount of money he has returned to the commission to N134m.

EFCC impostor bags 14 years imprisonment for N10m Scam

Abiodun Edward, a member of a syndicate which specialized in impersonating staff of EFCC, in a bid to defraud unsuspecting victims, has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment.

Gunmen kill four, including Chinese, in Nasarawa

Four workers of a mining company, including a Chinese, were on Monday ambushed and killed by unknown gunmen in Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

Opposing team calls for Brazilian Chapecoense team to be declared Copa Sudamericana champions after plane crash

Atletico Nacional has requested that the Copa Sudamericana title be awarded to the Brazilian team, Chapecoense following a plane crash that killed almost all team members Monday night.

Education, Health get lion share as Ambode presents N813bn 2017 ‘Golden Jubilee Budget’

Education and Health sectors in Lagos State got huge allocations as governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday presented a 2017 budget proposal of N813bn to the House of Assembly.

Lagos Street Party: State government provides alternative routes for road users

Road users will have to ply alternative routes to their destinations between 3rd and 4th of December, as Lagos prepares to shut down several roads with its ‘Lagos Street Party’ at Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island.

“My fellow gamblers, I am sorry” – Final year student writes before committing suicide

Police in Enugu have obtained a suicide note left behind by a final year student of Agriculture Economics and a native of Awgu in Enugu State, Mr Tobechukwu Okeke, in which he apologised to his “fellow gamblers.”

19-year-old remanded in Ikoyi prison for stealing church offering

A 19-year-old suspect, Stephen John was on Tuesday remanded in Ikoyi prison for stealing offering money from a Catholic Church at Elegbata, Apongbon area of Lagos.

Thrills, frills, attractions and more, as Lagos celebrates yuletide early with unique street party

Lagos State is set to experience a total shutdown in what would be one of the liveliest yuletide celebrations in the state in a long time, with all roads leading to Ahmadu Bello Way on Victoria Island on December 3 and 4.