Taofik Bankole

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2019 Elections: INEC release election dates for the next 36 years

The elections, according to the INEC Chairman, will be held on February 16 and March 2.

Military calls on farmers, fishermen to help search for abducted Dapchi schoolgirls

The military says ongoing search efforts have been futile thus far.

Bizarre: Guest shoots groom to death on wedding day in India

Kumar was shot while leading the party to his bride’s home in the Indian capital on Tuesday.

Nigerians commend Buhari’s rejection of Peace Corps bill

Buhari’s decision to reject the Peace Corps bill has attracted wide praise from the public.

2019 ELECTIONS: NPC boss says INEC can’t have all dead persons removed from voters’ register

The National Population Commission doesn’t have the statistics of births and deaths from 2015 till date.

“I steal because top government officials steal” – Robbery suspect

One of the suspects said he would go back to stealing if released as the government has provided no job.

Bloody crisis leaves 12 dead, 15 injured, and hundreds of houses destroyed in Kaduna

The state police commissioner said 18 suspects have been arrested in connection with the crisis.

PHOTOS: Buhari all smiles at NEC meeting; FG sets up committee on Dapchi girls’ abduction

At least 110 Dapchi schoolgirls remain in captivity and Buhari is yet to visit the community.

POWER: 2 men in court for daring to “park and block” Kogi governor’s convoy in Abuja

The men are in trouble for daring to obstruct the governor’s movement.

JUST IN: Buhari rejects Peace Corps bill, cites financial implications

Buhari has said the organisation is a duplication of existing security agencies.

#DapchiGirls: More blame game as police, army trade blame over abduction of 110 schoolgirls

Yobe police boss has said there was no time the military handed over Dapchi town to the police.

IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu is alive, reportedly hiding in Ghana

Kanu has reportedly been spotted at a suya joint in Ghana, in the company of his wife.

10 herdsmen caught destroying farmlands, armed with weapons in Benue

The suspects were allegedly in the act of destroying a farmland when the army troop sighted them.

Why we withdrew troops shortly before Dapchi girls’ abduction – Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army has dispelled reports that it intentionally withdrew its troops as untrue and “unfortunate”.

Buhari receives Boko Haram captives, vows to “go to any length” to free Dapchi schoolgirls

Buhari said he has asked the security agencies to ensure that every abducted person is safely released.

RIDICULOUS! Dino Melaye brags about incredible “bridge” construction in Kogi

Dino, by sharing photos of the project, apparently feels he deserves a pat on the back.

Cleric hypnotises victims with charms, dupes them of huge sums in Ondo

Ayuba is alleged to have duped his victims of huge sum as much as N36m.

SAD! Pregnant woman rescued from suspected robbers dies after giving birth

The woman died after being delivered of the baby through Caesarean section.