Taofik Bankole

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Bricklayer, 25, defiles 3-year-old pupil at unregistered school in Lagos

A 25-year-old bricklayer, Yinusa Olowu, is in Lagos police custody for allegedly defiling a three-year old girl in Bariga.

Obasanjo makes shocking U-turn, says Atiku would perform better than Buhari

Obasanjo has backtracked on his stance that he would never support his former deputy, Atiku Abubakar’s presidential bid.

2019 Election: Atiku, Murray-Bruce lead party to Obasanjo’s residence

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is again seeking the good eye of his nemesis, former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

WATCH: Hunt begins for man who allegedly bought items with N90,000 fake money in Lagos

The suspect allegedly paid the fake currencies to cashiers at the shop, Zee&Zee Food Mart on Thursday morning.

Tanzania’s only billionaire kidnapped on way to gym house

Mohammed Dewji, a 44-year-old Tanzanian business tycoon regarded as Africa’s youngest billionaire, has been kidnapped.

Religion, gender major factors for high rate of out-of-school-children in the North – UNICEF

The North has the highest number of children out of school in Nigeria, the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has said.

Gas explosion in Abuja restaurant leaves pregnant woman, 10 others, severely injured

The explosion was said to have occurred as workers at Rosy Restaurant in Area 11 went about the day’s business.

FG can only afford N24,000 minimum wage – Ngige

A N24,000 minimum wage is being proposed by the Federal Government for civil servants in the country.

Desperate 20-year-old farm labourer hacks motorcycle rider to death in Ogun

20-year-old Tobi Kodaolu decided to kill a commercial motorcycle rider so as to dispossess him of his means of livelihood.

“Under my watch, no part of Nigeria will be ignored” – Buhari assures

Buhari assured delegates from Ugep Kingdom, Cross River State, who were on a visit to the State House on Tuesday.

Police arrest suspect using shrine, witches to defraud ‘troubled’ victims in Osun

An alleged fraudster using a dreaded shrine to swindle victims had been arrested in Osun.

“He was funny, hardworking, and incredibly kind” – Family of Nigerian pastor’s son killed by US police mourn

For the Okobi family, nothing can be more agonising than seeing their son die at the hands of police officers.

Police kill Nigerian pastor’s son in the US

A Nigerian man, Chinedu Okobi, has become the latest victim of police brutality in the United States.

Man, 32, damages 78-year-old woman’s privates during rape attack in Niger

Rilwanu Salisu admitted to the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Minna that he indeed committed the crime.

Death toll in tsunami tragedy in Indonesia nearly hits 2,000

Nearly 2000 deaths have been recorded in the tsunami that rocked the Sulawesi island of Indonesia late September.

Existing structures on waste management do not align with mega city vision – Ambode

Ambode admitted that existing structures reveal deficiencies that do not align with his vision of a smart city.

Oby Ezekwesili: Fearless activist aiming to make history as Nigeria’s first female president

Obiageli Ezekwesili has every right to believe she stands a chance to become Nigeria’s number one citizen.

Fake wine producer arrested while searching for unsuspecting customers in Lagos

An alleged adulterated fruit wine seller, Ifeanyi Udeh has been arrested by the Lagos police.