Taofik Bankole

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PHOTOS: Papers show Oyo govt accused Ayefele’s Fresh FM of libelous report 2 months ago

The station was accused of misleading the public with a report against Governor Ajimobi.

Ayefele’s Music House contravenes planning laws – Oyo government

The Oyo state government claims that the building violated the physical planning approvals in the state.

PHOTOS: Ayefele screams witch hunt as Oyo government demolishes N800m building

The Oyo State government has pulled down singer Yinka Ayefele’s N800m building following an evacuation order.

Imo police arrest IPOB women demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s release

The Imo State Police Command on Friday arrested IPOB women demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu.

PHOTOS: 19 alleged Nigerian ‘yahoo boys’ arrested in Kenya

The suspects allegedly engaged in internet fraud through Facebook.

Fayemi, Fayose bicker over recruitment of 2000 teachers, workers in Ekiti

Fayemi has expressed displeasure at Fayose’s recruitment of 2000 new workers.

Just in: former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan dies at 80

Ghanaian diplomat and former Secretary General of the United Nations Kofi Annan has died at the…

Court discharges nine men accused of murdering Apapa PDP chairman

The court on Friday discharged nine men charged with the murder of Adeniyi Aborisade.

OFFICIAL: INEC confirms 2019 election dates

The Independent National Electoral Commission today confirmed the dates for the 2019 general elections.

Many feared dead as building collapses in Abuja

An unconfirmed number of persons were trapped under the rubble after a building under construction collapsed in Jabi, Abuja.

Turkish club replaces 18 players with 10 goats

A Turkish football club, Gulspor, in its bid to generate revenue, has sold eighteen of its players and bought ten goats instead.

JUST IN: Samuel Ogundipe regains freedom after 3 days in detention

Detained Premium Times journalist, Samuel Ogundipe has finally regained his freedom after spending three days in police custody.

“How kidnappers killed victims, called ‘Alhaji’ to come for body parts” – Rescued victim

A lucky woman identified as Precious has recounted her experience at kidnappers’ den in Port Harcourt.

Car snatcher nabbed in Ogun, one killed

Two suspected car snatchers were on Wednesday arrested by the police in Ogun State.

Commercial driver’s wife dies at lover’s residence after rounds of sex

Ogun police have arrested a man, Kelvin Michael, whose married lover died after several rounds of sex.

Jealous ex-boyfriend stabs ex’s new Nigerian lover to death

Godson Akran has been arrested in Texas for allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend to death.

Journalists mount pressure on Osinbajo for Samuel Ogundipe’s release

More pressure is being mounted on Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to order the release of Samuel Ogundipe.

NUJ calls on AP Osinbajo to check IGP’s excesses, pleads for Samuel Ogundipe’s release

NUJ said in its letter to Osinbajo that Idris has been notorious for hounding journalists doing their job.