Taofik Bankole

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Again, suspected herdsmen kill four, raze 35 houses in Plateau

At least four more persons have been reported killed by suspected herdsmen during a midnight attack in Nkiendoro village.

Jimi Agbaje emerges PDP candidate, to contest Lagos governorship election for 3rd time

Jimi Agbaje will again fly the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 gubernatorial election in Lagos State.

Why FRSC gives commercial buses ‘preferential treatment’ on Federal roads

The FRSC was tasked to check and educate motorists on what makes their vehicles road worthy when it was formed in 1988.

Saraki, other political bigwigs storm INEC HQ to protest against Osun governorship election result

Some political bigwigs have stormed the INEC headquarters in Abuja in protest against the governorship election result in Osun.

Court jails ex-South Korean president for 15 years for being corrupt

Former South Korean president, Lee Myung-bak has been sentenced to serve fifteen years in jail for corruption.

Abusing Naira notes will attract 6 months imprisonment – CBN Governor

Nigerians who are found culpable of abusing Naira notes would be tried in a mobile court, bankers in the country have warned.

Bubbly 42-year-old woman diagnosed with rare cancer, family in desperate need of N63m

The family of Bunmi Ashebu are in desperate need for funds after she was diagnosed with a very rare form of bile duct cancer.

Court to rule on Shi’ites leader El-Zakzaky’s bail application November 7

The bail application filed by Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife, Zinat, will be ruled upon by the Kaduna High Court on November 7.

EFCC nabs suspected ‘Yahoo boy’ in Ekiti

An alleged internet fraudster, Oke Omoniyi Benjamin, has been arrested by the EFCC.

Nigerian House of Reps aspirant refuses to resign position as city council member in US

Lanshima has been embroiled in controversy for seeking political office in Nigeria while still an active city council member in Louisville.

Suspected herdsmen kill 32 in fresh attacks in Plateau

About 19 persons have been feared killed in a fresh attack on residents of Ariri village by suspected herdsmen in Plateau State.

Man allegedly impregnates 13-year-old daughter in Edo

Moses Friday had allegedly been sleeping with Precious since she was 7.

Buhari calls Leah Sharibu’s mother, promises to secure her release

President Buhari today called Rebecca and promised to ensure her release from captivity.

Suspected kidnap syndicate arrested in Benue

Three suspects who allegedly masterminded the kidnap of a female Civil Defence Officer have been arrested.

Governor Ambode in serious dilemma as he loses party ticket

Governor Ambode officially has just eight months to spend in office, following confirmation that he lost his party’s primary election .

JUST IN: NWC declares Sanwo-Olu winner of APC primary election

The National Working Committee panel of the APC has declared Babjide Sanwo-Olu winner of the gubernatorial primary election.

Police arrest 3 for stealing, selling 2-year-old girl in Lagos

Police operatives in Lagos have arrested three women allegedly belonging to a child trafficking syndicate.

NWC, party members disagree on validity of APC governorship primary election in Lagos

The National Working Committee has insisted that the outcome of the election on Tuesday cannot be allowed to stand.