2020-06-04 17:08
Governor of Katsina state, Governor Aminu Bello Masari has directed the reopening of all major weekly markets in the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Secretary to the G… Read More
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2020-06-04 15:17
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says worship centres in the state will be allowed to reopen. The governor made this disclosure on Thursday during a briefing at the Government Hous… Read More
2020-06-04 14:40
Africa Day was celebrated on 25 May, and YouTube and ViacomCBS Networks Africa organized the “Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home”, which was streamed on the MTV Base Africa YouTu… Read More
2020-06-04 14:32
The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of its Register-to-Open initiative for religious and social centres ahead of the full reopening in the state. Lanre Mojola, director… Read More
2020-06-04 12:21
Governor of Ebonyi state, David Umahi, has ordered the closure of all government offices to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Okay.ng understands that the governor gave this directiv… Read More
2020-06-04 09:29
Former governor of old Ondo State, Evangelist Bamidele Olumilua, is dead. His eldest son, Muyiwa Olumilua, who is Ekiti Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, announced the elde… Read More
2020-06-04 09:19
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has written a petition to the United Nations over the plans by the Federal Government to cut the budgetary allocation to education and he… Read More
2020-06-04 01:14
On the 3rd of June 2020, 348 new confirmed cases and 1 death were recorded in Nigeria. No new state has reported a case in the last 24 hours. Till date, 11166 cases have been confirmed, 3329… Read More
2020-06-03 23:03
Nigeria has recorded 348 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 18 states and the FCT, with Lagos accounting for the… Read More
2020-06-03 20:41
On Wednesday, former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, has been released from Kuje Custodial Centre by the Nigeria Correctional Service. Okay.ng recalls that a Federal High Court in Lagos… Read More
2020-06-03 14:46
Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum, has suspended the entire staff of a general hospital in the state for allegedly abandoning their duty. On Monday, Zulum had paid an unscheduled visit… Read More
2020-06-03 14:29
Nine persons have reportedly been killed in Avong Doka village in Kajuru local government area of Kaduna state. According to reports, gunmen stormed the village about 5am on Wednesday and st… Read More
2020-06-03 12:57
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020, presided over a virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council Meeting in State House. Here are pictures from the meeting as detail… Read More
2020-06-03 12:21
On 31st December 2019, COVID 19 the novel coronavirus detected in Wuhan, China was reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in China. On 30th January 2020, it was decla… Read More
2020-06-03 10:51
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a charge of fraud brought against former Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Abdullahi Inde Dikko and two others by the Inde… Read More
2020-06-03 10:25
The founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations, Prophet T. B. Joshua, says he will reopen the church when he receives direction from God. Okay.ng recalls that worship centres have been shut… Read More
2020-06-03 09:24
An 18-year-old girl, identified as Bello Barakat, was reportedly rapped and murdered by unknown men in Ibadan, Oyo state. The incident was said to have occurred on Tuesday in Akinyele area o… Read More
2020-06-03 04:42
The Nigerian government has announced its plan to reopen five airports for domestics operations on June 21, 2020. The Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Musa N… Read More
2020-06-03 04:18
On Tuesday, the Edo State Police Command confirmed the arrest of one suspect linked to the murder of the 100-level Microbiology student of the University of Benin, Miss Vera Uwaila Omozuwa… Read More
2020-06-03 03:38
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Federal Government to stop fleecing Nigerians with high fuel price by immediately reducing the pump price to N70 per liter to reflect the app… Read More
2020-06-03 01:56
On the 2nd of June 2020, 241 new confirmed cases and 15 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. No new state has reported a case in the last 24 hours. Till date, 10819 cases have been confirmed, 32… Read More
2020-06-03 01:17
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has rolled out a list of airports to resume domestic flights on June 21, 2020. The director-general of NCAA, Musa Nuhu, in a statement on Tuesday… Read More
2020-06-03 00:02
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Nigeria Police Force to ‘speedily investigate’ the killing of a 100-level student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Uwaila Omozuwa… Read More
2020-06-02 23:39
The deputy governor of Bauchi state, Baba Tela has tested positive for COVID-19. The Senior Special Assistant on Media to Governor Bala Mohammed, Mukhtar Gidado, made this announcement in a… Read More
2020-06-02 23:28
Nigeria has recorded 241 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 13 states and the FCT, with Lagos accounting for the hi… Read More
2020-06-02 21:55
The Oyo state government has said churches, mosques are to remain closed until further notice. The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Taiwo Adisa, made this disclosure in a stat… Read More
2020-06-02 19:56
The Kaduna State Government has said markets or places of worship until further notice. The Special Adviser to the Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Muyiwa Adekeye, made this discloses in a statement… Read More
2020-06-02 18:07
The Federal Government of Nigeria has advised church service not to exceed an hour. The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu, released the guidelines d… Read More
2020-06-02 17:49
The Federal Government of Nigeria has rolled out the guidelines for religious centres to reopen across the country. The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Sani… Read More
2020-06-02 17:42
The Lagos State Government has said churches and mosques in the state will not reopen immediately despite the federal government lifting ban on religious gatherings. The State Commissioner f… Read More
2020-06-02 17:30
President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria will stand solidly behind Dr Akinwumi Adesina in his bid to get re-elected as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The President spok… Read More
2020-06-02 15:45
The Federal Government has directed officers on Grade Level 14 and above including those on essential services to resume work on daily basis with effect from Tuesday, June 2, 2020. The Head… Read More
2020-06-02 15:38
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday met with the President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, at the State House in Abuja. Here are pictures from the meeting underneath:
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2020-06-02 06:38
The Kano state government has issued fresh guidelines and protocols on how to manage the ease of restrictions approved by President Muhammadu Buhari in the state. Okay.ng understands that Bu… Read More
2020-06-02 06:13
Nigerian reggae singer and guitarist, Majekodunmi Fasheke, is dead. He passed away at the age of 57. His manager, Omenka Uzoma, confirmed this via a post on the singer’s official Insta… Read More
2020-06-01 23:41
On the 1st of June 2020, 416 new confirmed cases and 12 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. No new state has reported a case in the last 24 hours. Till date, 10578 cases have been confirmed, 31… Read More
2020-06-01 22:54
Nigeria has recorded 416 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, June 1st, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 19 states and the FCT, with Lagos accounting for the hig… Read More
2020-06-01 22:44
– Nationwide curfew remains in place, timing now 10pm-4am. – All schools to remain closed until further evaluation. – Full opening of financial sector – normal workin… Read More
2020-06-01 18:55
The Federal Government on Monday said the ban placed on domestic flights may be lifted by June 21. The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu, stated thi… Read More
2020-06-01 18:20
President Muhammadu Buhari has given the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 approval to lift the total lockdown on Kano State. Okay.ng recalls that Buhari had on April 27 imposed a lockdown… Read More
2020-06-01 16:47
The Federal Government of Nigeria has readjusted timing for the nationwide curfew placed curb spread of COVIF-19 in the country. The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, made this an… Read More
2020-06-01 16:02
President Muhammadu Buhari has given the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 approval to lift the ban on religious gatherings based on guidelines and protocols. Chairman of the Committee and… Read More
2020-06-01 15:34
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has reacted the rape and murder of Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, a 100-level microbiology student at the University of Benin (UNIBEN). Okay.ng recalls… Read More
2020-06-01 11:54
The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) has announced the reduction of the retail pump price of petrol to N121.50 per litre from the present N123.50. Okay.ng understands tha… Read More
2020-06-01 11:36
Governor Yahaya Belo of Kogi State has announced a total lockdown in Kabba/Bunu local government area of the state. Okay.ng recalls that the state had rejected two index cases reported by th… Read More
2020-06-01 11:10
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Shanghai Shenhua to extend the loan deal for Odion Ighalo until January 31, 2021.. Okay.ng understands that 30-year-old Nigerian internationa… Read More
2020-06-01 10:43
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revised timelines for reversals and/or the resolution of refund complaints on electronic channels. The revised timelines will take effect from June 8 as… Read More
2020-06-01 10:13
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Sunday submitted parts of its recommendations on the partial reopening of schools, places of worship, and some additional businesses for possible c… Read More
2020-06-01 09:34
Reports reaching Okay.ng on Monday says that the district head of Yantumaki in Danmusa Local Government of Katsina State, Abubakar Atiku Maidabino, has been killed in his home by unknown gun… Read More
2020-06-01 02:40
The Ekiti State Government has relaxed the lockdown imposed on the state effective Monday, June 1. Governor Kayode Fayemi made this announcement in a state-wide broadcast on Sunday evening… Read More
2020-06-01 00:26
On the 31st of May 2020, 307 new confirmed cases and 287 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. No new state has reported a case in the last 24 hours. Till date, 10162 cases have been confirmed, 3… Read More
2020-05-31 23:51
The Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG) has released an official statement on the rape and murder of Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, a 100-level microbiology student at the University of Benin (UNIBE… Read More
2020-05-31 22:42
Nigeria has recorded 307 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, May 31, 2020. According to Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Of the 188 new cases, 378 are in Lagos, 44 in FCT, 19 in Ogu… Read More
2020-05-31 21:58
The Federal Government has appealed to striking university lecturers to resume discussion on some of the issues raised by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The leadership of A… Read More
2020-05-31 21:39
Former Military Governor of Kaduna State, Col. Abubakar Umar (retd.) has written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari over alleged lopsided appointments in the country. In the letter… Read More
2020-05-31 17:26
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday received report on the impact of the measures put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the country. The chairman of the PTF and the… Read More
2020-05-31 17:17
Paris Saint-Germain has signed Argentina international Mauro Icardi from Inter Milan on a four-year deal after taking up the option to buy the on-loan forward, the two clubs announced on Sun… Read More
2020-05-31 17:04
The governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has ordered an investigation into the death of Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, a 100-level microbiology student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) in the stat… Read More
2020-05-31 14:28
The comptroller-general of the Nigeria customs service (NCS), Hameed Ali has married a new wife at a low-key ceremony in Kano state. The wedding ceremony was held on Saturday, about two year… Read More
2020-05-31 14:13
Nigerians on social media are calling for justice for a student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) who died after being raped inside a church of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)… Read More
2020-05-30 23:59
On the 30th of May 2020, 553 new confirmed cases and 12 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. No new state has reported a case in the last 24 hours. Till date, 9855 cases have been confirmed, 285… Read More
2020-05-30 22:58
Nigeria has recorded 553 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, May 30, 2020. According to Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Of the 553 new cases, 378 are in Lagos, 52 in FCT, 23 in Del… Read More
2020-05-30 18:35
President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the death of his nephew, Ibrahim Dauda. Buhari, in a statement signed by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, said Dauda died in Daura, Katsina State, followi… Read More
2020-05-30 18:17
Two hundred and sixty-eight Nigerians evacuated from China have landed in Abuja, the federal capital territory. The chief executive officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abik… Read More
2020-05-30 15:43
Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels is pregnant and expecting her first child with billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko. Ned made this announcement via his official Instagram handle on Saturday, sha… Read More
2020-05-30 14:11
Dino Melaye, a former senator who represented Kogi West constituency in the eight assembly, has said the reported case of COVID-19 in Kogi State is real and authentic. Okay.ng recalls that t… Read More
2020-05-30 11:46
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the death of the immediate past group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru. Buhari, in a statement… Read More
2020-05-30 11:39
A general court martial in Abuja has jailed six personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) who were attached to former chief of defence staff (CDS), late Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh. Okay.ng… Read More
2020-05-30 09:24
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), after the expiration of the term of the board members appointed… Read More
2020-05-30 09:19
The immediate past group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru is dead. Baru passed away last night at the age of 60. The current GMD of the… Read More
2020-05-29 23:02
On the 29th of May 2020, 387 new confirmed cases and 2 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. No new state has reported a case in the last 24 hours. Till date, 9302 cases have been confirmed, 2697… Read More
2020-05-29 22:54
Nigeria has recorded 387 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, May 29, 2020. According to Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Of the 387 new cases, 254 are in Lagos, 29 in FCT, 24 in Jigaw… Read More
2020-05-29 21:12
President of the United States, Donald Trump has said the country is terminating its relationship with the World Health Organisation (WHO). Okay.ng recalls that Trump had already suspended f… Read More
2020-05-29 20:32
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met with Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, where the latter demanded for more military presence in the state. The meeting which was at the instanc… Read More
2020-05-29 18:25
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Justice M.B. Dongban-Mensem as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal for another period of three months. A statement by the S… Read More
2020-05-29 18:10
Governor of Sokoto, Aminu Tambuwal on Friday met with President Muhammadu Buhari at Aso Rock. Okay.ng recalls that Tambuwal announced that he will be meeting Buhari over recent Security Chal… Read More
2020-05-29 14:28
Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has said he will be meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari over the recent attacks in the state. The governor made this disclosure in a statement issued… Read More
2020-05-29 13:41
While most people take having a fixed, physical address for granted, 2 billion people across the globe either don’t have an address or have an address that is hard to locate. This make… Read More
2020-05-29 11:57
Twitter has flagged a tweet by President of the United States, Donald Trump, on the unrest in Minneapolis as ‘glorifying violence’. Okay.ng understands that there is a protest in… Read More
2020-05-29 02:05
The Kogi State government has described the COVID-19 cases reported by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) as ‘beautiful fraud’. Okay.ng recalls that NCDC confirmed two… Read More
2020-05-29 01:12
The Katsina State Government has declared Fridays as lockdown free day in the state. Governor Aminu Bello Masari made this announcement in a statement signed by Secretary to the Government o… Read More
2020-05-28 23:24
The President of the United States, Donald Trump has signed an executive order to regulate social media platforms. Trump signed the order at the oval office on Thursday following his despite… Read More
2020-05-28 22:59
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has released COVID-19 Pandemic Public Health Protocols for Nigerian based crew wanting to operate international flights. The protocols approved b… Read More
2020-05-28 22:34
Nigeria has confirmed 182 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, May 28, 2020. According to Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Of the 182 new cases, 111 are in Lagos, 16 in FCT, 10 in Ak… Read More
2020-05-28 21:30
The Katsina State Government has declared Friday’s free lockdown day in the state. Governor Aminu Bello Masari made this announcement in a statement sent to Okay.ng on Thursday evening… Read More
2020-05-28 20:55
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered fierce military operations to smoke out the bandits that attacked Sabon Birni Local Government, Sokoto State, that led to lose of lives. According to a… Read More
2020-05-28 20:19
The Sports Minister of Italy, Vincenzo Spadafora, has announced that Serie A can resume action on June 20. Spadafora made this resumption after a meeting with Italian football chiefs. He sai… Read More
2020-05-28 20:08
The Ogun State Government has eased the lockdown imposed on the state to curb spread of COVID-19. Governor Dapo Abiodun made this announcement while giving update of COVID-19 held at his Oke… Read More
2020-05-28 19:20
Christian singer Jonathan Steingard, the frontman of the Christian rock band Hawk Nelson has revealed that he no longer believes in God. Steingard made this known In a lengthy post that was… Read More
2020-05-28 18:40
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the decentralization of the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID). This was contained in a memo sign… Read More
2020-05-28 17:41
The federal government has said in the event of overflow of hospitals, hotels and schools will be used for isolating COVID-19 patients. The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, made this disc… Read More
2020-05-28 15:33
The English Premier League (EPL) season is set to resume on June 17, with matches between Manchester City v Arsenal and Aston Villa v Sheffield United. According to SkySports, those two fixt… Read More
2020-05-28 15:11
Your Excellency, I will start with wishing you successful Eid el-Fitr celebrations, although the COVID-19 pandemic does not allow people to celebrate. May Allah, The Almighty in His infinite… Read More
2020-05-28 14:40
The monetary policy committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the monetary policy rate to 12.5% from 13.5%. CBN’s governor, Godwin Emefiele, made this announcement at… Read More
2020-05-28 14:28
Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger State on Thursday extended the COVID-19 Preventive, Containment and Emergency Order in state by two weeks from Wednesday. The Secretary to the State Governme… Read More
2020-05-28 14:24
The Kogi State Government has rejected the first two cases reported by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Saka Haruna Audu, the state commissioner for… Read More
2020-05-28 11:41
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the House of Representatives to request for the approval of fresh external borrowings totalling $5.513 billion. The President, in the letter read by… Read More
2020-05-28 11:35
The Kano State Government has announced that 28 Almajirai tested positive for COVID-19 out of the 1,146 repatriated to the state. Murtala Garo, the state Commissioner for Local Governments… Read More
2020-05-28 10:52
In a world where we’re navigating a virus that has constrained our movements, a new book from travel junkie Mich Atagana invites us to open ourselves up, to feel, to love, to think, an… Read More
2020-05-28 10:42
Most of us are well into the working from home routine and have adjusted to different spaces, pets and children on work calls, and erratic wifi when the entire neighbourhood all tries to hom… Read More
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