Taofik Bankole

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Genius physicist, Stephen Hawking dies at 76

The scientist died peacefully in his residential home.

PHOTOS: Group protests “wicked, satanic and oppressive” tax laws in Lagos

The group staged a protest at Allen Avenue in the Ikeja area of Lagos Tuesday afternoon.

Donald Trump sacks US Secretary of State hours after visiting Buhari

Tillerson’s tenure as as secretary of State was marked by a series of public disagreements with Trump.

2019 Elections: Buhari refuses to give assent to Electoral Act amendment bill

Buhari has said that the amendments would be in conflict with the constitutional laws.

“I am just getting to know IGP Idris didn’t stay in Benue as directed” – Buhari

Buhari has finally visited Benue where scores of people have died in clashes between herdsmen and farmers.

Drunk driver rams into commercial bus, kills 4 at Lagos toll gate

Odeniyi was driving against traffic when he rammed into the bus.

Soldier, 3 others die in road accident involving 19 vehicles in Abuja

FRSC blamed the accident on brake failure, reckless over-speeding and loss of concentration.

WATCH: LASG breaks down what Land Use Charge means to property owners in the state

LASG has simplified what its controversial Land Use Charge means to all property owners in the state.

Edo witch doctors lift curses on victims of human trafficking

The Oba of Benin forced witch doctors in Edo State to revoke oaths and curses placed on victims of trafficking.

PHOTOS: Obasanjo visits graveyard of victims of herdsmen killings, tasks leaders to find lasting solution

Obasanjo laid a wreath in honour of the 73 victims of the herdsmen attacks in Makurdi.

Two suspects drug, rape, blackmail woman with video

Inyang Patrick and Ibah Edet allegedly drugged and raped one Miss Umoh Joy.

Lagos-Accra Arik Air plane goes up in smoke, staff “hand passengers tissue to cover noses”

An Arik Air plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Accra after going up in smoke.

FEATURE: How sports betting phenomenon offers hope to Nigerians as governments continue to fail

The sports betting phenomenon in Nigeria isn’t going away anytime soon.

Referee faces murder charges after smacking player to death in bloody football match

Some players forced the referee to smack a Billiat FC player repeatedly with a stick.

TRAGIC: Man knocked down by vehicle in Lagos dies in hospital hours after

RRS operatives had raced to the scene to administer first aid to the victim.

Child Abuse: Welder breaks 13-year-old apprentice’s head with padlock over N200 honey

Abiodun hit Alimi on the head with a padlock, despite the boy claiming his innocence.

WATCH: “Women must not be given equal opportunities as men” – Nigerian lawmaker

Hon. Kazaure spoke against women having equal opportunities as men in political matters in the country.

INEC officials “collect N200 from voters to power generator” in Niger

A resident, Gambo, said many people left in anger over the officials’ demands.