Taofik Bankole

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IGP orders investigation into killing of UK returnee by policeman in Abuja

A policeman allegedly shot dead a United Kingdom returnee, Anita Akapson, in Katampe Extension, Abuja, late Saturday night.

Tension, as ISWAP threatens to kill two ICRC health workers today

The terrorist group holding Hauwa Mohammed Liman and Alice Loksha threatened to kill them on Monday (today).

WATCH: Portuguese teacher falls to death while taking selfie on balcony

A lady’s desire to take a perfect selfie led to her death as she fell from the 27th floor of a building in Panama last Friday.

Recently released prisoner arrested again for stealing phone in Lagos

Tunde Okunola was rearrested by the police in Lagos last Wednesday.

Why Ganduje may face jail term for money laundering

Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, may have breached the money laundering act as stipulated by the constitution.

WATCH: Kano governor, Ganduje caught on camera allegedly collecting $5m bribe from contractors

Daily Nigerian newspaper has released a video implicating Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje.

WATCH: Religious leaders should stay away from partisan politics – Buhari

President Buhari, during an Interfaith Conference said religious leaders should not be involved in partisan politics.

WATCH: Fayose hailed in the streets of Ekiti as he embarks on appreciation walk

Outgoing governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose was hailed as he went on an appreciation walk in the streets on Saturday.

Trader’s only son electrocuted to death while fleeing from teachers in Calabar

Isaac reportedly stepped on a live wire as he tried to escape picking litters with his colleagues.

Lai Mohammed, ministers visit Leah Sharibu’s mother, promises to secure her release

Lai Mohammed led a delegate to Maiduguri to visit Rebecca Sharibu.

Kogi police arrest 16 suspected kidnappers dealing in human parts

Sixteen suspected kidnappers allegedly dealing in human organs have been arrested by the police in Kogi.

2019 Election: Atiku promises cabinet before May 29, as Peter Obi emerges Vice

Peter Obi will campaign beside Atiku Abubakar in the 2019 election year, it has been announced.

Buhari, Atiku can go to the moon; Nigerians just want a country that works!

Buhari, Atiku and other candidates can go to the moon with their promises, Nigerians just want a country that works!

Two child rapists indicted for filming act on 9-month-old baby

Hayes and Ice have been indicted after being found guilty of recording their rape of a 9-month-old baby.

FLOODING: NEMA declares national disaster in 5 more states

The flooding in Bayelsa, Rivers, Taraba, Adamawa and Kebbi states have been declared a national disaster by NEMA.

31 die in massive landslide in Uganda

No fewer than 31 people have died in a landslide caused by heavy rainfall in Uganda, the country’s government says.

WATCH: 10 months after Obaseki signed N150bn budget, Esan residents lament abandoned road in Edo

Residents of Esan West LGA in Ekpoma, Edo State have lamented the deplorable state of a major road.

2019 Election: Senate approves N189 billion for INEC

The Senate has approved a N234 billion sum for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the 2018 budget.