Taofik Bankole

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WATCH: Commuters lament deplorable state of Lagos-Badagry expressway

The Lagos-Badagry expressway has been left in a totally deplorable state since construction work began on it over a year ago.

FIRS recoups N12.66bn from billionaire tax evaders

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says it has recovered N12.66 billion from billionaires in the country who have not been paying tax.

#OsunDecides2018: INEC declares Osun election inconclusive, to announce date for re-run

Reports say the commission was strongly considering Thursday, September 27, for the re-run.

#OsunDecides2018: INEC deliberates on tight election race, as PDP edges APC

PDP’s Senator Ademola Adeleke amassed 254,698 votes while APC’s Gboyega Oyetola amassed 254,345 votes

Rising model sentenced to life imprisonment for killing popular Nigerian model in UK

The court has handed down a life sentence to a rising model, George Koh, for killing Nigerian model Harry Uzoka, in the U.K.

“Normal banking transactions are not affected” – Polaris Bank writes Skye Bank customers

Polaris Bank said all previous transaction policies of Skye Bank – including its management – have been retained.

CBN revokes Skye Bank’s operating license

Skye Bank will now be taken over by Polaris Bank.

FBI charges illegal Nigerian immigrant in US with identity theft, fraud

A Nigerian national living in Georgia, Olukayode Ibrahim Lawal has been charged with fraud and identity theft crimes in the United States.

Cholera outbreak kills 61 in Yobe

Over 795 patients were successfully treated and discharged, while 50 others are still on admission.

Nigerians, NLC, CAN clamour for Leah Sharibu’s release “before it’s too late”

Nigerians have been clamouring for the government to swing into action and ensure the immediate release of Leah Sharibu.

Pilot bags 15 years imprisonment for forgery

A pilot, Patrick Biyere will spend the next fifteen years behind bars over forgery of cheques.

Armed robbers strike in Ekiti, kill 2 bank staff

At least two people were shot to death by an armed robbery gang that struck at a Union bank branch in Igede late Wednesday.

Woman carrying concubine’s pregnancy dies during childbirth in Oyo

Marian had filed for divorce from her husband of 20 years, Kayode, after claiming that she was pregnant for another man.

How former Heritage Bank manager laundered N1.6bn – EFCC

Joseph Iwejuo and Dudafa Waripamo-Owei are facing a 23-count charge of conspiracy to conceal N1.6 billion said to be proceeds of crime.

Davido’s public campaign for Senator Adeleke violates NYSC bye-laws

Authorities at the NYSC are glaringly showing bias towards Davido.

Senator Adeleke was arrested over examination malpractice over a year ago – Police

Police have provided damning evidence of alleged examination malpractice against Senator Ademola Adeleke.

Woman scalds husband with hot water for buying their children N50 snack

Adaobi was said to have been angered that her husband, Sunday Edona, bought the children N50 snacks without her knowledge.

“We welcome all investors” – CBN seeks redress over experts’ concerns on CCI, MTN saga

CBN has said it does not intend to ruin the country’s relationship with foreign investors.