Taofik Bankole

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NIS nabs 75 illegal immigrants in Enugu

A total of 75 illegal immigrants, mostly from Niger Republic and Cameroon, have been arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service.

Police lay siege at Saraki, Ekweremadu’s residences as Senate President laments political witch-hunt

Operatives of the Department of State Services on Tuesday laid siege to the residence of Senate President Bukola Saraki.

20-year-old cultists’ henchman conceals weapon under hijab, kills 4 persons

20-year-old Mariam Abiola has been a henchman for Eiye confraternity since she fled her parents’ home.

Girl, 19, fakes kidnap to defraud father of N600,000

Dorcas Adilewa was said to have connived with her accomplice, Ifeoluwa Ogunbanjo to carry out the plan.

One dies in accident involving Sports Minister Dalung’s convoy in Gombe

At least one person was confirmed dead in an accident involving the convoy of the BSolomon Dalung, on Saturday.

155 Nigerians stranded in Russia after World Cup return

A total of 155 Nigerians who became stranded in Russia after the World Cup returned to the country Friday night.

Ghanaian policeman who assaulted nursing mother in bank hall over 250 cedis arrested

The police officer that assaulted a woman in a bank in Ghana has been identified and arrested.

PHOTOS: One confirmed dead in Train – Bus accident in Agege

Police say the accident involving a train and a commercial bus this morning claimed the life of one person.

FG facilitates return of 230 Nigerians stranded in Russia

About 230 Nigerians stranded in Russia after the World Cup are expected to arrive Nigeria today.

Several feared dead in Train – Bus accident in Agege, Lagos

An accident involving a train and a bus in the Agege area of Lagos has left unconfirmed number of people dead.

Odegbami eyes governorship seat in Ogun, promises to revamp health sector

Ex-football player, Segun Odegbami has declared his ambition to run for the governorship seat in Ogun State in 2019.

WATCH: Alleged leader of Black Axe cult group confesses to murder

The suspects’ arrest followed last week’s bloody clash between members of Black Axe and Eiye Confraternity.

Four Cameroonian soldiers who shot women, children dead on camera arrested

Four soldiers suspected to have shot two women and two children dead on camera have been arrested.

Buhari, Fayemi merry over Ekiti election outcome

President Muhammadu Buhari hosted Ekiti State Governor-elect, Kayode Fayemi at the Villa today.

Oshodi-Apapa Gridlock: Police, others call for patience

CP Edgal Imohimi has pleaded with commuters that the lingering gridlock on the road will be soon be addressed.

WATCH: “It’s really crazy” – Commuters lament terrible gridlock on Oshodi-Apapa expressway

Commuters have been experiencing a gridlock that makes them spend hours on the road.

Lawmakers condemn bad Naira notes in circulation, urge CBN to act

The House of Representatives has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to replace bad notes in circulation.

INEC extends voters’ registration exercise for workers

All registration centers across the country will from August 1, be opened from 9am to 5pm.