Taofik Bankole

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‘Queen of Soul’, Aretha Franklin dies aged 76

The ‘Queen of Soul’, Aretha Franklin, has died from cancer at the age of 76.

Yomi Shogunle gloats over DPO killing protester during fuel subsidy protest in Lagos

ACP Abayomi Shogunle has gloated over killing a protester during the Occupy Nigeria fuel subsidy protest in 2012.

Full Report: Ongoing cases of child sex abuse in Catholic church revealed, over 300 priests indicted

A report detailing alleged criminal activities of child sex abuse within the Roman Catholic church has been released.

Education, health top priorities as El-Rufai submits 2019 budget

Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai again prioritised education as he submitted the proposed 2019 budget on Wednesday.

JUST IN: Victor Moses quits international football

Super Eagles forward Victor Moses has announced his retirement from international football.

Four university students feared dead after campus shuttle suffered blowout

A campus shuttle carrying students the Federal University Of Agriculture, Makurdi somersaulted.

PHOTOS: Acting President Osinbajo commissions water project, hospital in Zamfara

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo today commissioned several projects in Zamfara state.

Lagos Police arrest two suspected traffic robbers

Two suspected traffic robbers allegedly terrorising residents and passersby at Mile 2 area of Lagos State have been arrested.

Police detention of journalist for refusing to reveal source sparks public outrage

The continued detention of Samuel Ogundipe, a journalist with Premium Times by the police has sparked public outrage.

“I’m not desperate to become President” – Atiku

Presidential aspirant Atiku Abubaka has said he isn’t desperate to lead the country.

U.S. Embassy temporarily closes Abuja Consulate

The United State’s Embassy has temporarily closed its Consulate in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja.

INEC extends voters’ registration to August 31

INEC has announced an extension to the deadline for voters registration following complaints.

Mother butchers daughter in Russia for being “too argumentative”

A mother has allegedly hacked her daughter to death in Chaykovsky, Russia “for being too argumentative”.

Customer flees shop after buying N12,000 worth of drinks for friends in Abuja

Chukwunoso Obi bought drinks for himself and friends at a bar, but attempted to escape afterwards without paying.

BREAKING! Acting President Osinbajo listens to Nigerians, orders overhaul of SARS

Osinbajo has ordered a total overhaul of the SARS unit with immediate effect.

Benue lecturer remanded in prison for allegedly raping 13-year-old maid

Andrew Ogbuja is facing rape charges after allegedly having carnal knowledge of his 13-year-old housemaid.

FG announces kick off of N10,000 collateral free loans for traders

The Federal Government is set to kick off of Trader Moni, a scheme that offers N10,000 collateral free loans to petty traders.

London model found guilty of killing rival after sleeping with his girlfriend

London model, George Koh has been found guilty of killing Harry Uzoka, over a woman.