Taofik Bankole

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WATCH: Residents fret as Shi’ites set police car ablaze in Abuja

Shi’ite protesters set fire to a police vehicle in Wuse II, Abuja on Tuesday.

WATCH: Again, Shi’ites hurl stones at police in third clash in Abuja

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria have again engaged the police in a face-off in Wuse II, Abuja on Tuesday.

“It’ll happen” – Donald Trump plans to end citizenship by birth in US

Trump plans to sign an executive order that’ll put a stop to automatic citizenship for children born in the United States.

Kaduna Crisis: Buhari arrives for peace talk

President Buhari is currently in Kaduna to meet with stakeholders over crisis in the state.

Husband returns home to find 8-month-old daughter murdered by wife’s friend

A mother of three is facing jail term after her male friend beheaded her 8-month-old baby at her residence.

PHOTOS: 3 Shi’ite members killed, 4 soldiers injured in Abuja clash

Three more Shi’ite members were killed in the clash at Kugbo/Karu bridge checkpoint in Abuja on Monday.

JUST IN: Again, many feared killed as Shi’ites clash with soldiers in Abuja

Another clash between soldiers and Shi’ite protesters has reportedly led to the death of more people.

Why I have not been campaigning – Jimi Agbaje

Jimi Agbaje’s relative quietness since emerging the governorship candidate for the PDP has been a thing of concern.

LASBCA warns owners of dilapidated buildings to begin demolition or face consequences

LASBCA boss, Olalekan Shodeinde, said after the seven-day ultimatum, the agency would begin demolitions.

Almost 190 passengers feared dead as aircraft plunges into sea in Indonesia

Many passengers aboard an aircraft headed for a key tin-mining region in Indonesia are feared dead.

Residents blame “ineffective” representatives for terrible road in Ayobo-Isefun

For residents of Isefun, Ayobo area of Lagos, there has not been a more frustrating experience than a neglected road.

Man, 42, rapes 16-year-old virgin maid in Ogun while wife was away

Abiodun Amosu is facing charges of rape for allegedly defiling his housemaid at their Ibara Housing Estate, Abeokuta residence.

Buhari’s lack of certificate a non-issue – Lai Mohammed

Lai Mohammed has dismissed Buhari’s inability to produce his school leaving certificate as a “non-issue”.

WATCH: 3 die as Shi’ites clash with soldiers

Some Shi’ite protesters were engaged in a face-off with operatives of the Nigerian Army in Abuja.

Former Minister of Works, Tony Anenih dies aged 85

Chief Tony Anenih has died, aged 85.

Boko Haram kill one soldier, injure four in Borno

The soldiers engaged in a shootout with Boko Haram terrorists at Gashigar, Borno State on Saturday.

Nigerians should learn to vote only educated leaders – Emir Sanusi

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerians to desist from voting uneducated leaders.

WATCH: Olori returns to church a week after marrying Ooni of Ife

Olori was back at En-Heralds Ministry to lead proceedings as the church marked its seventh year of existence.