Taofik Bankole

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PHOTOS: Police busts armed robbery, gun dealing syndicate terrorising Benue, Taraba

Eleven suspected criminals were arrested with a total of ten AK 47 rifles recovered.

Ebola kills 17 in DRC, Nigeria expected to be on alert

At least 17 people have died from a fresh Ebola outbreak in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Offa bank robber identified as a dismissed police officer

One of the robbers in the bloody bank robbery in Offa has been identified as a former policeman.

Lawyer wife who ripped husband’s intestines over infidelity claims begs God for forgiveness

Police say Udeme asked God for forgiveness in a WhatsApp message sent to the sister-in-law.

Buhari returns to UK days after returning from US

President Buhari has said he’s embarking on a four-day medical trip.

Lagos Police sanctions officers playing lotto on duty

Some police officers have been arrested for playing ‘baba ijebu’ while on duty.

Police release photos of robbery suspects behind Offa killings, promises N5m cash reward

The suspects have been declared wanted with a N5 million cash reward for any credible information on them.

Businessman, 30, “burgles Chinese man’s shop, carts away shoes worth millions of Naira”

Okafor and his accomplices allegedly attempted to burgle the shop when policemen arrested them.

BRUTAL! Lawyer wife “rips husband’s intestine, severs manhood with knife” in Lagos

Udeme unsuccessfully attempted to commit suicide after allegedly killing her husband.

LASG finally allows sanity prevail, orders PSP operators to resume waste collection

Normalcy appears to have been restore regarding waste management in Lagos.

“IGP Idris’ attitude is insulting, threat to our democracy” – Saraki blows hot over police boss’ disobedience

IGP Idris has again refused to show up at the Senate chamber as mandated by the National Assembly today.

Sex worker narrowly escapes suspected ritualist’s trap in Delta

The sex worker’s customer allegedly locked her inside the house after several rounds of sex.

Osun govt seals OAU over alleged N1.8bn tax evasion

The school was put under lock and key by officials of the Revenue Task Force early Wednesday morning.

Buhari clarifies “lazy Nigerian youths” comment, blames media

Buhari said agriculture has been the saving grace for many youths in the north.

CBN dispels fire reports, says smoke caused by faulty generator

There were earlier reports that fire had engulfed the CBN headquarters in Abuja.

Fire engulfs CBN headquarters in Abuja

Details of the cause of the fire and losses are still sketchy.

Meet the Nigerian policeman “who has never collected bribe”

Officer Julius Adewale Adedeji, has been rewarded as the ‘most dedicated police officer’ for his ‘honesty’.

“National Assembly ready to give passage to the Minimum Wage Bill” – Yakubu Dogara

Nigeria’s minimum wage was last reviewed to a paltry N18,000 (less than $50) seven years ago.