Taofik Bankole

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INCEST: Woman, 45, marries son, daughter in US

Patricia has been jailed for two years following her marriage to her daughter.

Lagos businessman testifies against Evans, says suspected kidnapper demanded N400m as ransom

Dunu said Evans rejected the N60 million ransom that was offered on his behalf.

2019 Elections: INEC uncovers illegal voter registration centre in Kwara

The INEC official said one suspect was arrested and undergoing interrogation by the police.

PHOTOS: Saraki, Dogara mourn as Senator Ali Wakili is laid to rest

Wakili was said to be preparing to leave for a wedding in Yola when he suddenly slumped.

Army ordered to pay assault victim N1million for violation of rights

The court also ordered the Army to tender an unreserved apology to Ohakwe.

Child Rape: Man, 55, rapes neighbour’s 3-year-old daughter to death in Katsina

Sani allegedly lured the victim into a nearby uncompleted building and raped her.

Lagos court arraigns 11-year-old maid who strangled boss’ 4-year-old son to death

Ojiugo Ifechukwu Duru was brought before the court on a charge for murder.

“I was hungry and frustrated” – ‘Mad man’ who hacked 2 Ogun primary school pupils to death

Adebisi said hunger and frustration led him to kill the students.

Florida bridge constructed in 6 hours to provide safety for university students collapses, kills 4

The university said the pedestrian bridge wasn’t due to be open to foot traffic until early 2019.

“Settle or be detained as a criminal” – Police Inspector tells man who reported stray bullet incident in his home

The police officer on duty threatened to detain Wale as a suspect if he didn’t “settle”.

JUST IN: LASG releases new breakdown of reviewed Land Use Charge

Ambode has reviewed the Land Use Charge following fierce criticisms by the public.

JUST IN: Ambode listens, reduces controversial Land Use Charge

The governor’s decision to increase the tax rates has been met with fierce criticisms.

Army arrests 7 suspects involved in herdsmen attacks in Plateau

Two soldiers were killed as herdsmen opened fire on the troops during their attempt to settle the dispute.

Non-Academic Staff Union, others, suspend indefinite strike

The indefinite strike action embarked upon by JAC has been called off with immediate effect.

Our response to Dapchi girls’ abduction better than past administration’s – Buhari

Buhari said his administration responded quickly enough to the news of the abduction of Dapchi schoolgirls.

Police arrests mad man who hacked 2 Ogun primary school pupils to death

Some youths in the area nabbed Adebisi and handed him to the police today.

Kwara bans sale, consumption of alcohol

The punishment for violating the new law is a N100,000 fine or six months imprisonment.

Nigeria should declare emergency over youths, children’s abuse of hard drugs – NAFDAC

NAFDAC said it recently intercepted three trucks filled with Tramadol at the Apapa ports in Lagos State.