Taofik Bankole

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Children sleep in cages after separation from parents at the US-Mexico border

In this video, children are seen sleeping on camp mattresses and using foil as covers.

Poor Electricity: SERAP drags Fashola to court over misappropriation of funds

SERAP accuses Fashola of failing to account for money spent on privatisation of the electricity sector.

Relief for LASG workers, to get gratuity 3 months after retirement

Retirees will begin to get their gratuity benefits in as little as three months after retirement.

Corruption, poor healthcare playing huge roles in mother-to-child HIV transmission in Nigeria

Many infected pregnant women in Nigeria continue to infect their babies with the deadly virus.

Suspected kidnappers posing as land dealers arrested in Lagos

Odudare and Ojo allegedly attempted to kidnap a Deputy Comptroller of Customs, her younger brother, and her son.

My people need no flyovers or bridges – Gov. Tambuwal

Tambuwal said he’d rather address more important needs of his people.

Police declare alleged serial thief with deformed leg wanted

Police say all victims should reach out to the force for proper documentation.

‘One chance’ robbers kill victim with hammer in Abuja

Five members of an armed robbery gang that robbed unsuspecting passengers in their taxi have been arrested in Abuja.

2019 Election: Makarfi declares ambition for presidency

Makarfi will battle former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the party’s sole ticket.

FRSC returns N27m found on accident victims in Ogun

The victims were said to be returnees from Spain who were headed for Benin to attend an engagement.

“Youths shouldn’t allow any selfish politician to use them” – Sultan of Sokoto

Abubakar gave the advice in his Eid-el Fitr message to Nigerians delivered in Sokoto.

Civil servant sentenced to 2 years imprisonment for defrauding deaf and dumb victim of N1m

Salako was found guilty of defrauding a deaf and dumb man of N1million.

Former LASU lecturer becomes Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean of University of Derby

Professor Kamil Omoteso began his academic career in 2001 at Lagos State University.

Police officer allegedly extorts man for having communication app on phone in Ibadan

Officer Ogunkanmi allegedly extorted Olamide for having Google Hangouts app on his phone.

FG set to receive N180bn Abacha loot from US

The development is the outcome of negotiations between the FG and three countries.

Kenyan woman dies after breast enlargement surgery goes horribly wrong

June’s intestines were punctured during the cosmetic procedure and she died shortly after.

“How bus driver, conductor connive to steal passengers’ phones in Lagos” – Victim

A driver and his conductor allegedly stole a passenger’s phone around Abraham Adesanya roundabout.

Danish man who allegedly killed wife, daughter claims innocence

Nielsen was arraigned at the Lagos High Court sitting on Wednesday.