Taofik Bankole

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Policeman, IPOB member die during clash in Anambra

Two deaths were reported in the clash between police operatives and the Biafra agitators.

Police arrest 3 siblings for allegedly kidnapping church member’s daughter in Ondo

Three siblings have been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a church member’s 6-year-old daughter for ransom.

Fake beggars feigning blindness, renting kids arrested in Anambra

Some women allegedly feigning blindness in order to receive alms were arrested on Wednesday.

WATCH: “They are using us to make money” – Nigerian soldiers complain, military dismisses claims as “propaganda”

Some soldiers have complained bitterly about the lack of inadequate and sophisticated firearms.

WATCH: Many feared killed as 7 storey building collapses in Port Harcourt

Many people are feared to have been killed after a seven storey building under construction collapsed in Port Harcourt.

WATCH: Traveller laments state of Airport toilet in Abuja, as Tuface shames Nigerian politicians

Tuface marveled at the magnificence of the Accra International Airport during his time there.

Two ‘Yahoo’ boys, one guard arrested in connection to murder of DELSU student

Police investigation into the murder of Elozino Ogege has led to the arrest of two ‘Yahoo’ boys and a security guard.

NANS blame death of 11 students on ASUU strike, plead with FG for quick resolution

NANS said it believes that the student wouldn’t have been involved in the accident if there was no strike.

Offa Bank Robbery: Police deny killing Adikwu, say Saraki not yet off the hook

The last has not been heard of the death of Michael Adikwu, one of six prime suspects in the Offa bank robbery.

Customs intercept N7bn worth of Tramadol, refuse N150m bribe from importers

Importers of contraband Tramadol drugs attempted to bribe their way into the country, the Nigeria Customs Service has said.

ATM card thief duping bank customers arrested in Anambra

An alleged fraudster switching unsuspecting victims’ bank cards to wipe out their accounts has been arrested in Anambra.

WATCH: Baby miraculously escapes death after falling on rail track in India

A baby miraculously escaped unscathed as a train ran over her after her mother dropped her on a rail track in India.

2019 Election: Presidential debate to hold January 19

There will be a live broadcast of a debate among all 2019 presidential candidates next month.

Senate orders committee to pay condolence visits to slain soldiers’ families

The Senate has directed a committee to pay condolence visits to the families of slain soldiers and farmers in Borno.

“Number of farmers in Nigeria has increased by 12 million” – Ogbeh

The Federal Government has expressed satisfaction that its focus on agriculture has started to yield positive results.

“I want four children” – IMSU student says, days before stabbing boyfriend, killing herself

Agomuo Jennifer reportedly committed suicide on Wednesday after driving a knife through her boyfriend.

Like Abraham: Father slaughters daughter in Benue ‘as sacrifice to God’

John Depuun, new reports reveal, got hold of the infant on Tuesday and took her to a bush where she was slaughtered.

Governorship, state Assembly and Area Council elections to hold March 2 – INEC

INEC confirmed the date on Wednesday (today).