Taofik Bankole

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Kano police arrest debtors who stabbed creditor’s throat with nail

Police in Kano have arrested two men who stabbed their creditor, Alhaji Auwalu Awaisu, with nail in the throat.

Abuja residents experience building vibrations, fear possible earthquake

Residents in several parts of Abuja have said they experience occasional vibrations of buildings and the ground.

‘One chance’ robber jumps into Lagos lagoon, 3 others arrested

Three robbery suspects were arrested by the police in Lagos on Monday.

“I joined Black Axe because I was told Davido is also a member” – Suspected cultist

Tobi Adegoke said he only joined the Black Axe cult group to be able to meet singer Davido.

2019 Elections: Group comes to Buhari’s rescue, pays for his N45m nomination form

NCAN backed their trust in President Buhari by presenting a cheque of N45 million to Adams Oshiomhole on Wednesday.

Boy, 15, saws off his head after losing video game

A 15-year-old boy, Pavel Mateev killed himself after losing a video game, Russian news outlets say.

WATCH: Suspected Nigerian ‘yahoo boys’ taunt victim “requesting for nudes”

Appalling video shows moment suspected ‘yahoo boys’ taunt and mock their victim.

WATCH: Garki hospital needed Google to treat corps member shot by policeman

Doctors at the Garki hospital, Abuja attempted to use Google to search for alternative ways of treating Angela’s gunshot wound.

“Anybody with evidence of corruption against me should come forward” – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has maintained that there is no corruption label on him.

Father gives child as collateral for N180,000 to pay house rent in Cross River

A couple has been arrested for allegedly trafficking their two-year old first son to an agent in Port Harcourt.

Court arraigns suspected cultist who smashed mother’s head for ritual in Lagos

Taiwo Akinola was arraigned before the court on Tuesday for allegedly smashing his mother’s head in the Ayobo area of Lagos.

2019 Election: “I will turn Nigeria’s economy around in 2 years” – David Mark picks nomination form

Former Senate President David Mark on Tuesday (today) picked up his nomination form at the PDP secretariat in Abuja.

“Atiku’s concept of restructuring is vague; he leaves out corruption” – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has responded to Atiku Abubakar’s stance on the need for restructuring in Nigeria.

Headmaster, 50, rape four pupils in Enugu

Police in Enugu have arrested a 50-year-old headmaster, Nathaniel Idoko for allegedly defiling four female pupils.

“Providing free healthcare for pregnant women my legacy” – Former Delta governor, Uduaghan

Emmanuel Uduaghan says that his most proud legacy was being able to provide free healthcare for pregnant women.

Fire ruins 20 million historical artifacts in Brazil’s 200 years old museum

The National Museum in Rio, Brazil which houses at least 20 million historical items was on Monday completely razed by fire.

“Buhari healthier than 80 per cent of Nigerians” – Ngige

Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige has said Nigerians shouldn’t doubt President Buhari’s state of health.

Again, Buhari refuses to give assent to Electoral Amendment Bill

President Muhammadu Buhari has again refused to give assent to the electoral act amendment bill.