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2020-07-04 19:06
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the election of Yahaya Bello as governor of Kogi state. A five-man panel of the court led by Adamu Jauro in a separate but unanimous judgement on Sa… Read More
2020-07-04 13:02
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Saturday ordered a total lockdown of four local government areas of the state to curb community spread of COVID-19. Movement in the affected local… Read More
2020-07-04 10:43
The governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu has tested negative for COVID-19. A brief statement by the State Commissioner for Information, John Okiyi Kalu on Saturday morning stated that the… Read More
2020-07-04 10:29
Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, has tested positive for coronavirus. In a statement he personally signed on Saturday, Umahi said the result of the test conducted by the Nigeria Centre for… Read More
2020-07-03 23:26
The wife of Benue State Governor, Eunice Ortom, her son and some of her staff have tested positive for COVID-19. The Benue first lady made this announcement in a statement personally signed… Read More
2020-07-03 22:57
Nigeria has recorded 454 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, July 3rd, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 19 states, with Lagos accounting for the highest number… Read More
2020-07-03 21:24
Nigerian singer, Oladapo Oyebanjo aka D’banj, has filed a suit against his rape accuser his accuser, Seyitan Babatayo. D’banj in the suit filed by his lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN)… Read More
2020-07-03 20:36
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, to head its campaign council in the governorship election in Edo State. PDP made this account via its… Read More
2020-07-03 20:22
According to the United States Department for Justice, Ramon Olorunwa Abbas aka Hushpuppi, tried to defraud an English Premier League club of £100 million (approximately $124 million)… Read More
2020-07-03 17:32
The Lagos State Government has fixed August 3 as the resumption date for students in SSS3 and Tech III. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this announcement while briefing pressmen on Friday… Read More
2020-07-03 15:37
The Federal Government said it has received over 3 million applications from prospective N-power enrollees, in seven days across the country. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Manag… Read More
2020-07-03 15:28
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has suspended the Emir of Misau along with the Chiroman Misau and the District Head of Zadawa over the clash between herdsmen and farmers. More details l… Read More
2020-07-03 14:44
The national working committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has granted a waiver to Ondo state deputy governor, Agboola Ajayi, to partake in the party’s governorship pri… Read More
2020-07-03 14:06
The United Nations says it has suspended two workers involved in a recent sex video that went viral. Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General, Stephane Dujarric, disclosed this in a statement i… Read More
2020-07-03 13:08
Ondo State Commissioner for Health, Wahab Adegbenro, who died on Thursday, has been buried. The late commissioner was buried in his hometown, Ilara Mokin in Ifedore Local Government area of… Read More
2020-07-03 12:20
The Chief of Staff to the Plateau State Governor, Noel Donjur, has tested positive for COVID-19. The Commissioner for Information, Dan Manjang, confirmed the development in a statement on Fr… Read More
2020-07-03 10:27
Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has given details of findings from the analysis of Madagascar’s ‘COVID Organics’ herb solution. Speaking during the pres… Read More
2020-07-02 22:58
Nigeria has recorded 626 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, July 2nd, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 19 states including FCT, with Lagos accounting for the… Read More
2020-07-02 21:44
The All Progressive Congress Caretaker Committee led by Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, met with the national leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu at his residence in Bourdillon, Iko… Read More
2020-07-02 20:35
President Muhammadu Buhari has renewed the appointments of 12 non-career ambassadors. Buhari, in a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, assured to uphold the principle of… Read More
2020-07-02 17:37
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate, compulsory, and indefinite suspension from Office of the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (… Read More
2020-07-02 17:27
The Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has announced the total lifting of lockdown imposed on the state to curb the spread of COVID-19. Ganduje made this announcement on Thursday at the… Read More
2020-07-02 15:58
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has accused politicians of playing games with the lives of Nigerians amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor was speaking on Thursday while playing host t… Read More
2020-07-02 14:26
The Ondo State Commissioner for Health, Wahab Adegbenro, has died of COVID- 19. Adegbenro was said to have died at the state infectious disease hospital in Akure. The Chief Press Secretary t… Read More
2020-07-02 11:58
Dubai Police on Thursday announced that Nigerian Instagram celebrity, Raymond Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi, and Olalekan Jacon Ponle aka Woodberry, have been extradited to the United… Read More
2020-07-02 09:49
The Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed governor of Kano State, H.E. Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to chair the… Read More
2020-07-01 22:59
Nigeria has recorded 790 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, July 1st, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 19 states including FCT, with Delta accounting for th… Read More
2020-07-01 20:07
Nigeria’s Minister for Aviation, Hadi Sirika has announced resumption schedule for domestic flight operations in the country. Sirika made this announcement on Wednesday via his officia… Read More
2020-07-01 18:33
The National Assembly has suspended the recruitment of 774,000 Nigerians for the Special Public Works programme. Okay.ng understands that the Senate and the House of Representatives announce… Read More
2020-07-01 16:30
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday nominated 41 non-career ambassadors for confirmation by the Senate. The 41 nominees included a former Deputy Editor of THISDAY, Mr. Oma Djebah, and the i… Read More
2020-07-01 16:14
The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency has on Wednesday announced petrol pump price for the month of July at N140.80 per litre. This was communicated in a letter to petroleum produ… Read More
2020-07-01 10:50
The Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19. Okowa made this announcement via his official social media channels on Wednesday. This is coming a… Read More
2020-07-01 10:32
Nigerian singer, Wizkid has finally announced the release date for his much-anticipated album titled “Made in Lagos”. Wizkid via his Instagram stories on Tuesday said the project… Read More
2020-07-01 09:31
A midnight fire in the early hours of Wednesday gutted Ajao market in Lagos state. Okay.ng gathered that the fire which started from a shopping mall destroyed shops and properties worth mill… Read More
2020-07-01 08:51
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the commitment of his government to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty within the next 10 years. Buhari said this on Tuesday in a video messa… Read More
2020-07-01 01:35
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the provisional list of candidates for governorship election in Edo state scheduled for September 19, 2020. Okay.ng understa… Read More
2020-06-30 23:29
Small businesses are crucial to our communities. As cities and economies start to reopen, people are looking for ways to support their favorite small businesses. This week, as we celebrate M… Read More
2020-06-30 22:56
Nigeria has recorded 561 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, June 30th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 20 states including FCT, with Lagos accounting for the… Read More
2020-06-30 22:10
The Ekiti state government says worship centres across the state will be reopened from July 17, subject to the implementation of new protocols. Governor Kayode Fayemi mad announced this in a… Read More
2020-06-30 22:05
Bruno Fernandes boosted Manchester United’s bid to qualify for the Champions League as his brace inspired an impressive 3-0 win at Brighton on Tuesday. Cajoled by the dazzling Fernande… Read More
2020-06-30 17:39
The federal government of Nigeria has given reasons for disengaging batch A and B beneficiaries of its N-Power programme. N-Power is a youth empowerment initiative sponsored by the Federal G… Read More
2020-06-30 17:19
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday flagged off the 614km Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano Gas (AKK) pipeline project. The virtual flag off was done simultaneously at the Ajaokuta, Kogi State and Rigachi… Read More
2020-06-30 15:54
The executive committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the postponement of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations by one year. The continental games will now hold in Ca… Read More
2020-06-30 13:36
Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has tested positive for COVID-19. Akeredolu made this announcement in a video he shared via his official social media channels on Tuesday. According… Read More
2020-06-30 11:43
The Senate on Tuesday held a minute silence in honour of Senator representing Lagos East in the National Assembly, Senator Adebayo Sikiru Osinowo. Okay.ng recalls that the lawmaker died on J… Read More
2020-06-30 11:24
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed a suit filed by a former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, challenging some provisions of the controversial Control of Infectious Diseases… Read More
2020-06-30 09:43
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the death of foremost philanthropist and entrepreneur, Chief Bode Akindele, as an irreparable loss to the country. The president made his feelings kn… Read More
2020-06-29 22:44
Nigeria has recorded 566 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, June 29th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 20 states including FCT, with Lagos accounting for the… Read More
2020-06-29 20:35
The leadership of the National Assembly on Monday waded into the controversy on the planned hike in electricity tariffs from July 1st, 2020 and succeeded in convincing the Distribution Compa… Read More
2020-06-29 17:12
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Aliyu Abubakar Musa, as his Chief Personal Security Officer (CPSO). Senior Special Assistant on… Read More
2020-06-29 16:57
The federal government has approved the ‘safe reopening of schools’ for primary six, Junior Secondary School 3 and Senior Secondary School 3. The Chairman of the Presidential Tas… Read More
2020-06-29 16:07
The federal government of Nigeria has announced the lifting of interstate movements The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, disclosed these at the ongoing dai… Read More
2020-06-29 16:03
The federal government of Nigeria has extended phase two of eased lockdown by another four weeks with effect from tomorrow Tuesday, June 30 through midnight of Monday, July 27, 2020. The Cha… Read More
2020-06-29 15:32
The Federal Government of Nigeria will to announce the next phase of eased lockdown in the country on Tuesday (tomorrow). Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and Secretary to… Read More
2020-06-29 14:11
The former Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Victor Giadom, on Monday, handed over to party’s caretaker committee led by the governor of Yobe, Mai Mala Buni. O… Read More
2020-06-29 13:14
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday struck out a suit seeking the disqualification of Governor Godwin Obaseki from contesting the forthcoming governorship election in the state for all… Read More
2020-06-29 13:01
Nigerian actress, Regina Daniels has become a mother after welcoming her first child (a baby boy) with husband, Ned Nwoko. Regina’s elder brother, @Sweezz1 on Instagram, shared the new… Read More
2020-06-29 12:32
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received briefing from Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in State House. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the PTF, B… Read More
2020-06-29 11:49
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday kicked against the reopening of schools by the Federal Government due to the COVID-19 pandemic currently ravaging the country. Prof… Read More
2020-06-29 11:36
Multichoice Nigeria, organisers of Big Brother Naija, on Monday, announced that the season 5 edition of the reality TV show will start on July 19th, 2020. This announcement was made via the… Read More
2020-06-29 11:18
The BET awards 2020 held a virtual ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 2020 edition of the show not only marked its 20th anniversary but the network also celebrated its 40th year o… Read More
2020-06-29 02:06
Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has been announced the winner of the Best International Act category at the 2020 edition of BET Awards. This award makes it the s… Read More
2020-06-28 22:42
Nigeria has recorded 490 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, June 28th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 20 states including FCT, with Lagos accounting for the… Read More
2020-06-28 20:40
Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, has announced that over 1 million applicants have successfully registered fo… Read More
2020-06-28 19:33
On Sunday, June 28, reports had emerged on the internet stating that the portal (npower.fmhds.gov.ng) of the N-Power, a youth empowerment initiative sponsored by the Federal Government of Ni… Read More
2020-06-28 19:04
Manchester United will play Chelsea FC in this year’s semi-final of the FA Cup. Arsenal will play either Manchester City or Newcastle in the other semi-final. Here's your #EmiratesFACu… Read More
2020-06-28 18:52
The N-Power scheme has warned 2020 applicants against giving out their information to people calling claiming to be its officials. In an update via its social media channels on Sunday, the y… Read More
2020-06-28 18:30
Florence, the widow of ex-Oyo Governor Abiola Ajimobi, has lamented the treatment given to her husband. Okay.ng understands that Florence voiced out her displeasure while receiving a delegat… Read More
2020-06-28 17:45
Access Bank has on Sunday said it will refund stamp duty deductions for February to April on behalf of its customers. This is coming following complaints about the charge made by customers o… Read More
2020-06-28 17:10
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has promoted 3,548 junior staff and converted 118 personnel to enhance efficiency in the service. The service’s spokesman, Sunday James, s… Read More
2020-06-28 13:04
The remains of former Oyo State Gov. Abiola Ajimobi have been interred at his Oluyole residence in Ibadan according to Islamic rites. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ajimobi wa… Read More
2020-06-28 12:50
The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Nasir Ajanah is dead. According to reports, Ajanah, aged 64, died early hours of Sunday in Abuja Hospital after a protracted illness. Justice Ajana was… Read More
2020-06-27 22:50
Nigeria has recorded 779 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, June 27th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 22 states including FCT, with Lagos accounting for th… Read More
2020-06-27 20:42
N-Power is a youth empowerment initiative sponsored by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The scheme provides a structure for large-scale and relevant work skills acquisition and development… Read More
2020-06-27 18:12
Resident Doctors working at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMETH), Akure, have been laid off by the Government of Ondo State. The state government announced the sack… Read More
2020-06-27 18:05
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has finally addressed the crisis rocking the ruling party. Tinubu, in a statement personally signed by himself on… Read More
2020-06-27 14:53
Peter Okoye, also known as Mr. P of the defunct P-Square, has announced that his wife, Lola Okoye and daughter, Aliona, were tested positive for COVID-19. The singer made this known via a vi… Read More
2020-06-27 13:51
The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued Certificate of Return to the Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki after he won the party’s ticket for the Septemb… Read More
2020-06-27 13:13
The former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has accepted the decision of the party’s national executive committee (NEC) to dissolve the nation… Read More
2020-06-27 10:02
N-Power, a social intervention programme of the Nigerian government, has reacted to complaints being made by applicants over its 2020 recruitment portal. Okay.ng recalls that the scheme open… Read More
2020-06-27 09:44
Nigeria’s Senate President, Ahmed Lawan has denied reports alleging that he was given N-Power recruitment slots. Lawan, in a statement issued by Special Adviser (Media) to President of… Read More
2020-06-27 00:21
N-Power, a social intervention programme of the Nigerian government, has opened its portal for intending applicants. The portal (npower.fmhds.gov.ng) has begun receiving applications for thi… Read More
2020-06-26 22:59
Nigeria has recorded 684 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, June 26th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 19 states including FCT, with Lagos accounting for the… Read More
2020-06-26 21:31
The family of the late immediate past governor of Oyo state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, on Friday night, announced Sunday, June 28, 2020 as the date for his burial. In a statement issued by the… Read More
2020-06-26 12:48
N-Power, a social intervention programme of the Nigerian government, has released requirements for intending applicants to acquire before registering via its portal. According to the N-Power… Read More
2020-06-26 11:39
Governor of Delta State Ifeanyi Okowa and his wife, Edith, have gone into isolation following the news that one of their daughters tested positive for COVID-19. The governor made this announ… Read More
2020-06-26 09:50
As the 2020 registration for N-Power scheme begins at 11:45 pm on June 26, Okay.ng has gathered programmes suitable for secondary certificate holders. It can be recalled that the empowerment… Read More
2020-06-26 09:27
The N-Power scheme has warned intending applicants against attempted registration before the time for re-opening of the portal. N-Power had announced that registration will begin via its por… Read More
2020-06-26 01:01
Okay.ng has gathered step by step procedure for 2020 N-Power application. Applicants will be allowed to submit their applications via npower.fmhds.gov.ng at 11:45 pm on June 26, 2020. This i… Read More
2020-06-26 00:21
Nigerian singer, Burna Boy releases a brand new song titled “Wonderful”. “Wonderful” is a song off his upcoming album “Twice as Tall” expected to be relea… Read More
2020-06-25 23:58
The N-Power application portal npower.fmhds.gov.ng will open at 11:45 pm on June 26, 2020, to all eligible Nigerians. Applicants are to note that the application process is completely free a… Read More
2020-06-25 23:35
The N-Power scheme has released the online portal for intending 2020 Applicants. Applicants will be submitting their applications via npower.fmhds.gov.ng at 11:45 pm on June 26, 2020. The re… Read More
2020-06-25 22:54
Nigeria has recorded 594 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, June 25th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 22 states including FCT, with Lagos accounting for th… Read More
2020-06-25 21:39
Liverpool have secured their Premier League title on Thursday night following Chelsea’s 2-1 win against Manchester City. The Reds ended their 30-year wait for a top-flight title withou… Read More
2020-06-25 21:13
Former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi on Thursday was pronounced dead after spending weeks battling with COVID-19 complications. Okay.ng gathered that the ex-Nigerian senator had been… Read More
2020-06-25 20:42
President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the death of former Oyo state governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi. Buhari, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, condoled the people and g… Read More
2020-06-25 19:35
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Hilliard Eta, has rejected the outcome of the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party. Oka… Read More
2020-06-25 16:27
Former governor of Oyo state, Abiola Ajimobi has passed away at the age of 70. The late governor had been battling for his life for several weeks, he had been in coma and on life support for… Read More
2020-06-25 14:20
The National Executive Council of the All Progressives Congress Thursday at its virtual meeting held at the State House Abuja, dissolved the National Working Committee of the Party and appoi… Read More
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