Taofik Bankole

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SAD! Train crushes female Youth Corps member “distracted by earphone” in Lagos

Debbie’s hands and leg, according to reports, were left seriously mangled after the accident.

International Women’s Day: France to name, shame employers that pay women less

Macron said, calling out businesses with the biggest pay gaps will make a difference.

PHOTOS: Police recovers fake dollars worth N490m, exotic cars, assault rifles from criminal gang in Niger

The 48-man gang engaged in criminal activities such as armed robbery, kidnapping, and car snatching.

Kidnap kingpin, 63, arrested with 28 stolen cars, AK 47 rifles in Niger

Saidu was paraded by the police in Minna on Wednesday alongside 48 others – including two of his children.

8 years after killing a dozen in Independence Day bombing, Charles Okah sentenced to life imprisonment

Charles will live the rest of his life in jail for his role in the 2010 bombing.

“Buhari must give assent on Peace Corps Bill or be vetoed” – Nigerian Lawmakers

Dino asked that Buhari be vetoed if he refuses to rescind his rejection of the bill.

2019 Elections: INEC hands over staff to police for registering ineligible voters

The illegal registrations have been flagged for removal from the voter register.

Maryam Sanda, alleged killer of former PDP chairman’s son, granted bail

Maryam’s trials began when she allegedly stabbed her husband to death over infidelity claims.

“Land Use Charge not meant to overburden property owners” – Ambode

The governor has said he was open to dialogue to resolve the issues plaguing the controversial law.

“Trading on Lagos roads illegal, causes traffic” – LASG talks tough

Folami said the government will not condone marketers’ disobedience to the law banning street trading in Lagos.

BRUTAL: Benue to conduct another mass burial for 24 persons killed in fresh herdsmen, farmers’ clash

Gov Ortom has said the state can not continue with these senseless killings.

“Nigeria’s leaders are shameless!” – Dino Melaye on Ghana’s 61st Independence celebration

Dino said he wished Nigerian leaders would learn from Ghana and improve on the quality of governance.

16 persons die in fresh clash between herdsmen, farmers in Benue

The clash is coming just hours after Buhari announced he would visit troubled communities across the country.

“The soot is killing us!” – Port Harcourt residents cry out over toxic residue in homes

The toxic, black residue have returned to households and residents are alarmed.

“Mentally deranged” man, 35, robs unsuspecting victims with toy gun on Eko Bridge

The suspect is said to always pretend as a mad man to commit crime.

“Buhari shedding crocodile tears” – Fayose criticises president’s decision to visit troubled areas

Fayose has said Buhari’s decision was just to save face due to the criticisms he had received.

WATCH: Police finally nab suspect who stole iPhone 8s in Computer Village shop

Olaniyi was caught on CCTV footage while stealing a phone at a shop in Computer Village.