Taofik Bankole

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Fani-Kayode granted N50m bail over alleged N26m fraud, to face trial in December

Fani-Kayode pleaded “not guilty” to the charge of N26m fraud, and the presiding judge, read out his bail conditions as being a sum of N50m and one surety in like sum.

Goodluck Jonathan hails Hillary Clinton, says it takes “great self sacrifice” to concede defeat

The former Nigerian president hailed vanquished United States presidential hopeful, Hillary Clinton for accepting her defeat in good fate as it “takes great self sacrifice.”

Amid protests, Donald Trump to make first White House visit to Barack Obama as President-elect

Barack Obama and Donald Trump’s meeting today will come with some degree of awkwardness, as the newly elected president taunted POTUS with countless barbs during his campaign.

Old woman gifts President Buhari live goat in gratitude for his “passion to liberate the masses”

Egbon Grace made her way through a thick crowd to deliver a live goat in appreciation of President Buhari’s “selfless lifestyle and passion to liberate the masses” on his recent visit of Edo State.

Wole Soyinka insists he’ll “tear Green Card” following Donald Trump’s emergence as United States President

Wole Soyinka is not backing down from his decision to shred his Green Card to pieces, following Donald Trump’s emergence as the next president of the United States.

Hundreds lose properties to fire as Yoruba, Egun youths clash in Lekki

Many have been left to lick their wounds as a result of a brutal clash between some Yoruba and Egun youths in Lekki, which has reportedly left well over 200 structures razed to the ground.

Unrest in United States as thousands take to streets to protest Donald Trump’s win

Hundreds of people defied the light rain and darkness as they assembled with banners reading “Not our president” and “If he builds a wall we will tear it down”.

Americans rejected Hillary Clinton but will they accept Michelle Obama as their 1st female president?

Not since Jackie Kennedy has the world been enamoured with the spouse of an American president as it has been with Michelle Obama

Hillary Clinton gives first speech since election loss to Donald Trump

Hillary addressed her supporters and staff on Wednesday after suffering the painful defeat, urging all to give the newly-elected President a chance.

President Buhari hopes to partner with Donald Trump on “fight against terrorism, peace and security”

The Nigerian President looks forward to working together with Donald Trump on his continued fight against terrorism, in a bid to achieve peace, security, economic growth and good governance.

How world’s leading media reacted to Donald Trump’s victory

“Disunited States”, “Divided America bitter to the end”, “God Save America” are some of the many descriptions that sought to capture the mood of Donald Trump’s victory as the next United States president.

Aftermath of US Election: Nigerians roast Pastor T.B Joshua over “false vision”

The controversial pastor announced a few days ago that God revealed to him Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton would win the 2016 U.S elections, but on Wednesday, November 9, Donald Trump emerged winner.

Like Buhari, Donald Trump ‘will be president for all of Americans’

Donald Trump declared his unbiased intentions to “deal fairly with everyone,” including “all other nations,” in his victory speech and he also praised his counterpart, Hillary Clinton, for her dedication to public service over the years.

Breaking: Donald Trump is the next United States President!

In what has come as a shocking outcome, Republican candidate Donald Trump has been elected as the next President of the United States.

US Presidential Election 2016: Hillary Clinton’s chances dim as Donald Trump edges closer to victory

The race to determine the next president of the United States is dragging to a close, with Republican candidate, Donald Trump taking a commanding lead over Hillary Clinton.

Card frauds take plunge with Interswitch’s Card Control

Interswitch’s aim at providing a lasting solution to the high rate of financial fraud in Nigeria by launching an effective Card Control in December 2015 has started yielding positive results.

Nigerian Senate to review age restrictions, work experience plaguing unemployed youths

Unemployed youths in Nigeria have a glimmer of hope, as the Senate through a series of tweets today, announced that it has moved a motion to rid the country’s employment system of unfavourable job requirements.

US Election: Woman delivers baby girl moments after casting ballot

The impending arrival of her baby girl didn’t stop a heavily-pregnant woman from casting her ballot at the polling booth as the race for the next President of the United States thickens.