Taofik Bankole

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EFCC arraigns man for defrauding retired Navy officer of N180m

Mohammed Sanni Zubair was arraigned before the court in Abuja on Monday for allegedly defrauding a retired Navy officer.

Lagos police arrest 5 suspected trans-border robbers who raided haulage company’s warehouse

Police say the 9-man robbery gang was led by a 33-year-old Cameroonian national, Ahmed Ibrahim.

Fayose reportedly nursing plans to dump PDP

Outgoing Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose is reportedly nursing plans to dump the People’s Democratic Party anytime soon.

WATCH: “Nigeria is not easy for anybody” – Police officer says, as he allegedly extorts offender

A police officer has been caught on camera saying that “Nigeria is not easy for anybody” after he allegedly extorted his victim.

FG to announce new minimum wage soon – NLC

The new minimum wage for Nigerian workers will soon be announced by the Federal Government, Wabba has said.

2019 election: Atiku makes early promises to provide better welfare for the masses

Atiku Abubakar said in a tweet Monday morning that his government would ensure it makes life easier for the masses.

Three LASU senior lecturers land in trouble for alleged sexual harassment of female students

Three senior lecturers at the Lagos State University have been dismissed for allegedly harassing some females students.

Atiku Abubakar: The philanthropist whose father nearly denied education, eyes presidency after 25 years of trial

It is Atiku Abubakar’s best chance yet to lead Nigeria since he initially expressed the ambition 25 years ago.

Newlyweds, 18 others die as rented limousine crashes into New York tourist spot

The newlyweds, Axel and Amy, had rented the exquisite car.

BREAKING: Atiku emerges winner of PDP presidential primaries

Atiku will now be hoping to beat President Buhari in the February 2019 poll.

JUST IN: Aisha Buhari condemns APC, dissociates herself from party

Aisha Buhari has laid into the APC for sidelining candidates during its primary elections.

Visionscape threatens to suspend operations over attacks on staff

Visionscape is suspending operations over reported attacks on its staff and properties.

Ambode, Sanwo-Olu pictured together for first time since APC primary election

Ambode and Sanwo-Olu met and shared a seat at the on-going APC National convention holding in Abuja on Saturday night.

Jimi Agbaje: The pharmacist hoping to be third time lucky in Lagos governorship race

For Jimi Agbaje, this may be his best chance to finally get the mandate he has been craving since 2011.

UPTH mortuary workers allegedly gouge dead baby’s eye in Port Harcourt

Police in Rivers have arrested some staff of the UPTH mortuary over the alleged mutilation of an 18-month-old child.

Bus driver loses job for allowing monkey drive passengers in India

A bus driver in India has landed himself in trouble for allowing a monkey take control of the steering wheel.

Police summon Saraki, Dino Melaye, Murray-Bruce for “causing public unrest” during Abuja protest

Police have summoned Melaye, Saraki and Murray-Bruce for questioning over the commotion at the Force headquarters in Abuja on Friday.

Court sentences reckless driver to death for killing FRSC official

A court has sentenced a reckless driver, Usman Aliyu to death for crushing Muhammad Babangida to death.