Taofik Bankole

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Student expelled for criticising Redeemer’s University’s management finally graduates

It has been a happy ending for Adedayo Adebowale following his expulsion by the Redeemer’s University for criticising its management.

JUST IN: Abuja court strikes out FG’s suit against Jones Abiri

Jones Abiri has no case to answer, the magistrate court in Abuja has ruled on Monday.

Fear grips residents, Buhari declares ‘national disaster’ as flood threatens several states

President Buhari on Sunday ordered NEMA to declare a “national disaster’’ over the disturbing development.

Prevent Fayose from running away – EFCC tells Customs

The anti graft agency is investigating Governor Fayose for alleged abuse of office, and money laundering.

Evans appears in court, victim testifies how he was given tetanus injection

The trial of alleged kidnapper, Evans resumed at the Lagos High Court sitting in Igbosere on Friday.

7 passengers travelling to Lagos from Enugu kidnapped, suspects demand ransom

At least seven passengers have been kidnapped on their way to Lagos from Enugu on Thursday.

“I didn’t know the certificate was forged” – Kemi Adeosun finally speaks on NYSC scandal

Kemi Adeosun said she didn’t know that the NYSC certificate issued to her was fake.

Buhari confirms Adeosun’s resignation, appoints Zainab Ahmed new finance minister

Mrs Zainab Ahmed will replace Kemi Adeosun as finance minister with immediate effect.

Volkswagen to end Beetle production after 7 decades

Volkswagen has announced that it will stop the production of its iconic Beetle cars by the end of 2019 model-year.

Nasarawa gas explosion victims to be flown to South Africa – Governor Al-Makura

The victims of gas explosion in Nasarawa will be flown out to South Africa for treatment, the state governor says.

Minister commissions ‘culvert, gutter’ in Akwa Ibom

Okechukwu Enelamah on Friday commissioned what he called Gully Erosion and Flood Control Project in Akwa Ibom.

JUST IN: Kemi Adeosun bows to pressure, resigns as finance minister

Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun has reportedly resigned from the position with immediate effect.

Air Peace adds to its fleet, spends $1.17bn on 10 Boeing 737 MAX

Nigerian carrier Air Peace is set to add another set of aircraft to its fleet, its CEO, Allen Onyema has announced.

Police arrest two alleged rapists in Imo

Two alleged rapists, Onumajuru Victor and Chibike Chikere have been nabbed by the police in Imo.

Buhari’s appointment of Bichi as DSS boss sparks controversy

Buhari has replaced Mathew Seiyefa with Yusuf Magaji Bichi as the new Director-General of the Department of State Services.

62-year-old herbalist attempts to slaughter victim for money ritual in Ogun

Ganiyu Idowu was caught alongside two others as they allegedly attempted to slaughter their victim.

Court orders DSS to pay detained journalist Jones Abiri N10m

The Department of State Services (DSS) has been ordered to pay Jones Abiri N10 million for illegally detaining him for two years.

Ekiti lawmakers approve Fayose’s N10bn supplementary budget 1 month before handover

The outgoing Ekiti State governor’s proposed N10 billion supplementary budget has been approved.