Taofik Bankole

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Court denies former OAU sex-for-marks lecturer bail

Richard Akindele was denied bail when his case was heard at the Federal High Court in Osogbo on Tuesday.

WATCH: Femi Adesina comes under fire for false statement on military

Adesina falsely claims the military does not disclose the figure of casualties all over the world.

WATCH: Worker rescued alive four days after 7-storey building collapsed in Port Harcourt

A worker has been rescued alive four days after he was buried under the rubble of collapsed building.

We never received a dime from Ganduje – EFCC kicks

The EFCC has reacted to several reports that it was gifted a N10 million sum by Kano State government.

South Africa increases minimum wage as Nigerian govt dithers over N30,000

Nigeria’s neighbour in the South of Africa has announced an increment in its workers’ wage.

Tragic! Embittered husband shoots wife, in-law during divorce proceedings in South Africa

A police officer killed his wife and brother-in-law in the courtroom on Monday.

Online Scam: Suspected fraudster lures American to Nigeria, allegedly rapes her severally

An alleged rapist of an American national, Mathew Adedoyin, has been arrested by the DSS.

Buhari to visit Borno after soldiers’ massacre by Boko Haram

President Muhammadu Buhari will finally visit Borno where several soldiers have lost their lives in the past week.

Death toll in Uganda boat accident rises to 33

The death toll of fun seekers who died in a boat accident in Uganda on Saturday has risen to thirty-three.

Islamic scholar, 41, filmed while raping 8-year-old student in Kano

Alhaji Aminu Musa has been allegedly caught red-handed while raping an eight-year-old student.

Lagos police bust kidnap gang’s hideout, kill one

Police authorities in Lagos have confirmed the arrest of an alleged kidnapper and the killing of another.

2019 Election: Gbenga Daniel pays courtesy visit to Aare Gani Adams, seeks support for Atiku

Gbenga Daniel led a group of delegates on a courtesy visit to Gani Adams, the Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba Land.

Youths hack 13 suspected cultists to death for killing bike rider in Benue

At least thirteen suspected cultists were killed on Saturday by some youths in Lessel community, Benue State.

Widow’s son crippled by soldiers’ bullet cries for help, as Army turns blind eye

Emmanuel and his mother are in desperate need of help after soldiers’ bullet left him crippled.

PHOTOS: Many escape death as container-carrying truck falls on Lagos bridge

The injured victims were given first aid treatment at the scene.

Don’t politicise soldiers’ deaths – Buhari

The president said his government is taking necessary action to address the situation.

“She didn’t stab her boyfriend, he killed her” – Sister of deceased IMSU student

Cynthia Agomuo, the sister of Jennifer Agomuo, has debunked earlier reports that she committed suicide.

WATCH: Lagos residents seize Black Friday opportunity as prices of food items skyrocket

Many Lagos residents seized the opportunity of the Black Friday to get reasonable discounts on items.