Taofik Bankole

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Nigerian ‘Yahoo boy’ busted in Australia for defrauding victim of N133m in online romance scam

Kelechi Cosmos Emeh has been busted in Australia for allegedly engaging in online romance scam.

Nigerians will be dying in 2050 if leaders continue to steal – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said one of Nigeria’s major problems is lack of honest leaders.

Three children burn to death in mother’s container-shop in Anambra

A mother lost her three children to the cold hands of death in Ugwuagba-Obosi area of Anambra on Thursday.

Ghanaian nationals rain acid on Nigerian truck driver in attempted heist

Two Ghanaian nationals have been arrested for robbing an attempting to kill a truck driver in Benin, Edo State.

Army arrests “wanted Boko Haram terrorist” in Borno

The Army has arrested a “wanted Boko Haram terrorist” identified as Babagana Abubakar aka Alagarno.

WATCH: Alleged NANS members awards NURTW leader, Koko Zaria

An Award of Excellence was presented to Koko Zaria, whom the students described as a “freedom fighter”.

#2019Election: INEC releases voter guidelines at polling units

INEC has released guidelines for electorates to follow at polling units during next month’s election.

Plateau police declare 13 suspects wanted over Major-General Alkali’s death

Thirteen suspects have been declared wanted in connection with the killing of retired Major-General Idris Alkali.

PHOTOS: Ambode’s luxurious buses to begin operations in March

Over 800 new buses are expected to begin operations in various parts of Lagos State in March.

PHOTOS: Many commuters escape death as train derails in Lagos

A train derailed from its tracks along Mangoro area of Lagos early Thursday morning.

Ondo CAC pastor allegedly impregnates 16-year-old

A pregnant 16-year-old has pointed accusing fingers at Pastor Akinsuyi for putting her in family way.

#2019Election: I will not share money to voters – Buhari

Buhari insists he will not take out money from the government’s coffers to finance his election campaign.

MC Oluomo stabbed, hospitalised as thugs clash during APC rally

MC Oluomo was stabbed and rushed to the hospital following a clash among political thugs.

Many injured as thugs clash during Sanwo-Olu’s campaign flag-off in Lagos

The official flag-off of APC’s campaign rally on Tuesday (today) has reportedly ended in violence.

WATCH: Alleged laptop thief in Computer Village declared wanted

An alleged laptop thief is on the run after making away with three units of Dell laptops at a shop in Ikeja.

Task Force begins clampdown on traders selling goods on rail tracks in Lagos

The government has launched “Operation all illegal traders must leave rail tracks in Lagos”.

Rice smugglers hack Customs officer to death, injure another in Ogun

Some desperate rice smugglers have hacked a Customs officer Hamisu Sani to death in Ogun.

WATCH: Borno governor Shettima breaks down in tears before Buhari over Boko Haram

Shettima betrayed emotions as he gave a report on effects of Boko Haram insurgency in his state to Buhari.