Taofik Bankole

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Flood destroys properties, displaces 200 households in Plateau

Almost 200 households have been sacked by a flood that swept through the Rikkos community in Jos, Plateau State.

WATCH: “Osun State does not have my money” – Tinubu

Political stalwart and former Lagos State Governor Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has said Osun State as a whole is not as rich as he is.

Boy, 14, rapes, murders 83-year-old woman in Baltimore

Harvin is facing murder charges after he allegedly raped and beat an 83-year-old woman, Dorothy Mae Neal.

Journalist, 12-year-old son choke to death in Lagos fire incident

A journalist identified as Akinwunmi Dickson was burnt to death in a fire that razed a shopping complex in Ikeja on Sunday.

“It’s difficult for investors to have confidence in Nigeria” – Federal Palace Hotel investors moan as exit nears

Federal Palace Hotel investors have said they are preparing to exit the Nigerian market.

Why I won’t be running for President again – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has given a reason why he won’t be contesting for the presidential seat come 2019.

Man burns 13-year-old niece’s body with pressing iron over alleged N3,000 theft

One Effiong Sunday has landed himself in trouble in Bayelsa State after he allegedly burnt his 13-year-old niece with pressing iron.

Tragic! Man beats lover’s son to death over N20 in Abia

Residents of Agbaravo community descended on Amandianaeze for allegedly killing the last born of his lover on Saturday.

Unknown assailants butcher 3 policemen, 2 vigilantes in Taraba

Three police officers and two vigilante men were brutally butchered by suspected herdsmen in Taraba state on Thursday.

Bismarck Rewane, Tunji Andrews, Feyi Fawehinmi, other experts speak on MTN Nigeria tax and CCI issues

Bismarck Rewane, Tunji Andrews, and many other observers have spoken on MTN Nigeria’s issues with CBN.

“The situation is not yet out of control” – NGSA gives full report on Abuja earth tremors

Abuja residents have been assured by the NGSA that there is no cause for alarm over fears of possible earthquake in the capital.

PHOTOS: UCH Ibadan uses buckets as alternative for leaking roof

Several buckets were lined up to contain water that leaked from the roof of the Univeristy College Hospital, Ibadan, today.

Confusion, suspected mischief, surround CBN’s hounding of MTN

The ongoing saga involving the Central Bank of Nigeria and MTN Nigeria is characterised by confusion and suspected mischief.

WATCH: Viral video shows amazing moment woman delivers baby in the car

A Texas couple were on their way to the hospital for the delivery of their fifth child when the wife pooped her in the passenger seat.

Kenyan man catches wife in bed with lover, dies during fight

Dickson Samba was said to have arrived home late Thursday night to find another man in bed with his wife.

“Don’t drag us into MTN issue” – FIRS, Customs say

The Federal Inland Revenue Service and Nigeria Customs Service are staying clear of the Federal Government’s current battle with MTN.

Abuja Tremors: Nigerian Geological Survey DG says no cause for alarm

The Director General of the NGSA, Alex Nwegbu has assured Abuja residents that there is no cause for alarm over the tremor.

Abuja Tremor: Saraki calls for calm, caution

Senate President Bukola Saraki has called for calm and caution on the earthly tremor being felt in several parts of Abuja.