Taofik Bankole

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Young man sentenced to death for raping, killing polytechnic student lover in Ondo

The court has pronounced a death sentence on Chukwudi Onweniwe for killing his girlfriend about two years ago.

JUST IN: Tribunal declares Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election

Senator Ademola Adeleke has been adjudged winner of the Osun State governorship election.

WATCH: Four injured as another weak building collapses in Lagos

The residential building at Egerton Oke Arin Square, Lagos Island, came crashing down Monday afternoon.

Three Abuja police officers dismissed for collecting N1.8m bribe

Three police officers in Abuja are now out of job after being found guilty of misconduct.

Buhari is poorer than he was in 2015 – Osinbajo

Osinbajo says Buhari may not be as rich as he was when he was first democratically elected into office.

Paedophile strikes a pose as he bags 14-year jail term for defiling 12-year-old girl

Lambert Ighodaro had been found guilty of defiling a 12 year old schoolgirl since 2017.

GUILTY! Court sentences man to death by hanging for beating banker wife to death in Lagos

Lekan Shonde has been found guilty of killing his wife, Ronke, over infidelity allegations.

International Women’s Day: 31 women pulling strings in Buhari’s government

Here are 31 women who are making things happen in their appointed roles in Buhari’s government.

Lagos govt teases commencement of 5000 luxurious buses’ operation

The Lagos State government has said it is set to increase the number of luxurious buses to 5000.

We cut over 20 wrists in one operation – Notorious Lagos robber

Kunle Poly, said in his confession that stubborn victims get the brutal treatment of losing their hands.

Fulani man allegedly caught with human skull in Oyo

Musa Ahmed has claimed to be a victim of circumstance after he was allegedly caught with a human skull.

The compelling story of Suleiman – the heartbroken father whose support for Buhari is unwavering despite daughter’s kidnap

Umar Suleiman has every reason to be angry, hostile and disgusted at President Buhari and his security agencies.

Former Deputy Chief Registrar of Oyo court to serve 7-year jail term for N9m fraud

A former staff of the Oyo State High Court, Mutiat Omobola Adio, will spend seven years in prison for fraud.

21-year-old chef slits female lawyer’s throat in Lagos hotel

Police have arrested a 21-year-old chef who allegedly murdered a female lodger at a hotel in Ikeja.

PHOTOS: Many feared dead, several others injured as truck crushes tricycle in Isolo

At least two persons have been feared dead after a truck lost control and rammed into a tricycle in Isolo.

Buhari may reshuffle his cabinet in May – Femi Adesina

President Buhari may reshuffle his cabinet when he begins his second term as Nigeria’s leader in May.

WATCH: Lagos civil servants jostle for branded bags of rice in Alausa ahead of governorship election

Several Lagos State civil servants gathered to jostle for branded bags of rice distributed at Alausa.

JAAFAR: Kano govt allegedly witch-hunts journalist for refusing to put away Ganduje bribery videos

The Kano State government has allegedly began to witch-hunt Jaafar Jaafar over Ganduje bribery videos.