Taofik Bankole

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Police arraign anti-Buhari protester in court for climbing mast in Abuja

Police have arraigned Ilyasu Lawal in court for climbing a mast in protest against President Buhari’s administration over a week ago.

Police arrest suspect threatening to kill Atiku, rape his wife, daughter over presidential ambition

Police have arrested Augustus Akpan who allegedly threatened to kill Atiku Abubakar.

Lagos police kill suspected Aiye cult leader in shootout

An alleged notorious cult leader was gunned down by the police at Ishashi, Ojo area of Lagos Tuesday night.

“I will go through the process” – Ambode expresses willingness to participate in APC primaries

Akinwummi Ambode, after weeks of seeking the good eye of top party members, has stated his intention to contest in APC’s primaries.

Food service employee faces 4 years jail term for spitting in customers’ pizza

20-year-old Jaylon Kerley was seen spitting on a pizza intended for customers at Comerica Park on Friday night.

FRSC confirms deplorable state of Lagos-Badagry expressway

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has confirmed the terrible state of the Lagos-Badagry expressway.

#OsunDecides2018: With or without Omisore, Osun people will vote in Adeleke – PDP

A top PDP source in Osun State told Newsroom that the people of the state are ready to cast their votes for Adeleke.

WATCH: “Come to our rescue” – Oguta, Imo residents sacked by flood plead with FG

Flood has sacked some residents of Oguta LGA in Imo State and destroyed their farmlands.

EXCLUSIVE: Police allegedly detain doctor who attempted to treat attacked PDP chieftain ahead of Osun election re-run

The police in Osun State have allegedly detained Dr. Muyiwa Oladimeji for going to administer treatment on Diekola.

Leah Sharibu’s mother drags FG, IGP Idris to court for N500m

Rebecca Sharibu, the mother of Leah Sharibu has sued the Federal Government.

2019 Election: Buratai warns soldiers to stay away from politics

Buratai warned and promised stiff punishments for soldiers who are found guilty of showing support for any political party.

Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years jail term

Bill Cosby has been sentenced to three to ten years in jail for sexual assault.

TUC embarks on strike over minimum wage September 27

TUC said in a statement through its Secretary-General, Musa-Lawal Ozigi, that it had resolved to go ahead with the strike.

Population projections and implication on Nigeria’s economic growth

Nigeria’s population, currently at almost 196 million, is expected to keep increasing through the next five years.

Lai Mohammed blames non-commitment of investors for suspension of Nigeria Air

The Minister of Information said the indefinite suspension of Nigeria Air was as a result of apathy from investors.

Court sentences 7 impersonators to jail

Seven impersonators have been convicted by the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State.

Buhari approves 50% retirement benefits for defunct Nigeria Airways’ former workers

Fifteen years after national carrier, Nigeria Airways ceased operations, former workers will begin to get their retirement benefits.

APC Presidential primaries holds same day as Osun governorship re-run

The primary election to determine the presidential candidate of the APC at the 2019 election will now hold Thursday.