2020-06-25 13:51
Dubai Police have announced the arrest of Nigerian Instagram celebrity, Raymond Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi. In a video shared by the police, officers explained how they carried out… Read More
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2020-06-25 12:48
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki on Thursday emerged the governorship candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state gubernatorial election. Okay.ng understands that O… Read More
2020-06-25 12:20
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dissolved its National Working Committee led by Adams Oshiomhole. Okay.ng understands that the decision was re… Read More
2020-06-25 11:31
The Ghanian government has it would restore the building that was demolished at the Nigerian High Commission in Accra. Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Sh… Read More
2020-06-25 01:08
Residents on late Wednesday have reported an Earth tremor in part of Accra, Ghana. According to a resident of Weija, the incident happened around 10:50 pm Ghanaian Time. The resident said: … Read More
2020-06-24 22:47
Nigeria has recorded 649 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, June 24th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 21 states including FCT, with Lagos accounting for t… Read More
2020-06-24 22:40
The Senator Abiola Ajimobi-led National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress has rejected the invitation extended to its members to attend the National Executive Committee meet… Read More
2020-06-24 21:23
Nigerian Singer, Mo’Cheddah has bashed her colleague, D’banj, for allegedly intimidating his rape accuser, Seyitan Babatayo. Seyitan in a statement accused the ‘Kokomaster… Read More
2020-06-24 16:22
President Muhammadu Buhari has backed Victor Giadom as the Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity… Read More
2020-06-24 15:02
Governor Godwin Obaseki has gotten a go-ahead from a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt on Wednesday to participate in the Edo governorship primary under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)… Read More
2020-06-24 14:29
A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt on Wednesday has struck out a suit seeking to bar Governor Godwin Obaseki from contesting the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship pr… Read More
2020-06-24 14:10
The Presidency has said Nigeria would not retaliate against Ghana over the demolition of a building inside Nigerian High Commission in Accra. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on… Read More
2020-06-24 13:18
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state has expressed deep sadness over the death of the member representing Ibaji constituency in the state House of Assembly, John Abbah. Okay.ng learnt that Ab… Read More
2020-06-24 10:46
The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt Wednesday morning stood down for three hours hearing on the matter seeking to stop Governor Godwin Obaseki from participating in the Edo gover… Read More
2020-06-24 10:32
The World Bank has approved $750 million International Development Association (IDA) credit for Nigeria’s Power Sector Recovery Operation (PSRO), to improve electricity supply. The Ban… Read More
2020-06-24 10:13
President Muhammad Buhari is at the moment hosting a virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council. Buhari presided over the meeting from the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, A… Read More
2020-06-24 06:27
Arsenal Fc has agreed on a one-year contract extension with the veteran Brazilian defender, David Luiz. Luiz’s current contract with Arsenal Fc expires at the end of June. The 33-year… Read More
2020-06-23 23:19
Nigeria has recorded 452 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, June 23th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 14 states including FCT, with Lagos accounting for the… Read More
2020-06-23 21:06
The Ondo State Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi has reappointed aides sacked by the Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu. Governor Akeredolu had earlier sacked the Special Assistant on New Media to the… Read More
2020-06-23 20:44
Real Betis midfielder William Carvalho has agreed personal terms with Leicester City. The 28-year-old Portuguese international joined Real Betis from Sporting CP in the summer of 2018 in a d… Read More
2020-06-23 20:39
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has called President Muhammadu Buhari over the demolition of a building inside Nigerian High Commission in Accra. Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistan… Read More
2020-06-23 19:57
A high court in Ekpoma, Edo state, has restrained the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from excluding Governor Godwin Obaseki participating in the Edo State governorship primary. Okay.ng under… Read More
2020-06-23 19:14
Google has launched Google for Nonprofits in Nigeria. Google for Nonprofits aims to empower not-for-profit organizations by providing them with free premium services. For organizations that… Read More
2020-06-23 15:45
Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2Baba, has been appointed as a regional goodwill ambassador of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). 2Baba made this… Read More
2020-06-23 13:54
Serbian Tennis player, Novak Djokovic has announced he and his wife, Jelena, tested positive for COVID-19. Djokovic made this disclosure in an official statement shared on Tuesday. According… Read More
2020-06-23 13:38
The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has fired some aides attached to his deputy, Agboola Ajayi, of their appointments with immediate effect. The affected aides are: the Special… Read More
2020-06-23 12:14
The Nigeria Police has sealed off the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja on the orders of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu. Okay.ng und… Read More
2020-06-23 11:58
Former Minister of Finance for Nigeria, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has thanked the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for supporting her candidacy for the position of director-gener… Read More
2020-06-23 11:24
N-Power, the Job Creation and Empowerment Initiative of the Social Investment Programme by the Federal government of Nigeria, has revealed the three categories of people that can apply for 2… Read More
2020-06-23 07:59
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has barred Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State from participating in the Peoples Democratic Party governorship primary slated for… Read More
2020-06-23 01:05
The federal government has given reasons for owing about 12,000 N-Power beneficiaries their three- month stipends. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Develo… Read More
2020-06-22 22:22
On the 22nd of June 2020, 675 new confirmed cases and 7 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. No new state has reported a case in the last 24 hours. Till date, 20919 cases have been confirmed, 71… Read More
2020-06-22 20:14
Nigerian singer, Oladapo Oyebanjo also known as D’banj, has said he is innocent of the rape allegation against him until proven guilty. The singer was accused of rape by one Seyitan Ba… Read More
2020-06-22 19:39
The kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that this years’ Hajj will hold with “very limited” capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Saudi’s Hajj ministry announced t… Read More
2020-06-22 19:24
The director-general of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu has said no state in Nigeria is free from COVID-19. Ihekweazu made this remark at the presidential tas… Read More
2020-06-22 19:10
Nigeria’s former minister, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has lost her mother, Cecilia Ujubuonu aged 78. Ezekwesili’s spokesperson, Ozioma Ubabukoh, made this announcement in a statement s… Read More
2020-06-22 18:52
N-Power, the Job Creation and Empowerment Initiative of the Social Investment Programme by the Federal government of Nigeria, has shared tips for intending applicants (Batch C) as it reopens… Read More
2020-06-22 18:33
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the position of director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Okay.ng understands that t… Read More
2020-06-22 18:16
Osagie Ize-Iyamu has been declared the winner of the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state. Okay.ng understands that Ize-Iyamu defeated two other aspirants… Read More
2020-06-22 17:44
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa has announced Class 5 of the accelerator. Previously called Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa, Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Class 5 w… Read More
2020-06-22 05:02
The deputy governor of Ondo state, Agboola Ajayi, on Sunday was at the PDP secretariat in his ward at Ese Odo local government area of the state where he picked his membership card. Okay.ng… Read More
2020-06-21 23:32
Nigeria on 21st of June 2020 crossed 20,000 cases of COVID-19. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced 436 additional cases, bringing the total cases to 20,244 across 35 stat… Read More
2020-06-21 22:46
Nigeria has recorded 436 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 deaths on Sunday, June 21th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 19 states including FCT, with Lagos accou… Read More
2020-06-21 22:08
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has shared details of his meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. Lawan and Buhari met behind closed doors on Sunday at the State House in Abuja. According to… Read More
2020-06-21 21:40
Real Betis announced on Sunday they had replaced coach Joan Francesc Ferrer, known as “Rubi”, with the club’s sports director Alexis Trujillo. Betis have drawn once and los… Read More
2020-06-21 15:50
The deputy governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday, 21 June, 2020. Ajayi resigned from the APC in a letter obtaine… Read More
2020-06-21 12:34
The founder of Christ Embassy, Chris Oyakhilome has said pastors who are afraid of the virus don’t believe in Jesus. Pastor Chris said this while addressing his members in a broadcast… Read More
2020-06-21 12:11
Many residents within Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway where startled when an explosion involving a petrol tanker, a gas truck and a cement transport truck. Okay.ng gathered tha… Read More
2020-06-21 11:51
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has given an update on resumption of domestic flights and reopening of airports. NCAA’s DG, Musa Nuhu in a letter to all airline operators… Read More
2020-06-21 10:57
Resident doctors under the aegies of National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have suspended their indefinite strike action, which commenced on June 15, 2020. They acknowledged provis… Read More
2020-06-20 23:16
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki on Saturday was screened at the headquarters of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja. Obaseki is seeking to secure the party’s t… Read More
2020-06-20 22:39
Nigeria has recorded 661 new cases of COVID-19 and 19 deaths on Saturday, June 20th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 14 states including FCT, with Lagos acc… Read More
2020-06-20 21:48
The manager of Arsenal, Mikel Arteta has spoken after the Gunners failed to secure a win against Brighton on Saturday. Arsenal lost 2-1 after a stoppage time goal from Neal Maupay that put B… Read More
2020-06-20 21:34
The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in ward 10, Etsako west local government of Edo state, Oshawo Stephen has said Adams Oshiomhole remains suspended as a member of the party… Read More
2020-06-20 16:08
The executive committee of ward 10 in Etsako west local government of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state has announced the lifting of suspension on Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as… Read More
2020-06-20 15:54
Osagie Ize-Iyamu, one of the candidate seeking to clinch the governorship ticket on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo, has described Godwin Obaseki as a “bad a… Read More
2020-06-20 14:16
Former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, has said the ruling party is fast becoming a threat to the legacy of President Muhammadu Buhari and his government… Read More
2020-06-19 22:47
Former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki has welcomed Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and congratulated him for taking a good step in the right directi… Read More
2020-06-19 22:20
Nigeria has recorded 667 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 deaths on Thursday, June 19th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 23 states including FCT, with Lagos acc… Read More
2020-06-19 20:41
With schools in Nigeria closed due to the COVID 19 pandemic, e-learning has become the new normal. . This has left many parents stressed as they have to juggle their own work and activ… Read More
2020-06-19 20:26
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige says the federal government released N4.5 billion to 31 Federal Teaching and Medical Centres across the country. Ngige made this disclosure… Read More
2020-06-19 19:31
The Ogun State Government has suspended the planned reopening of churches and mosques until further notice. Governor Dapo Abiodun made this announcement on while addressing reporters at the… Read More
2020-06-19 19:20
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Friday, restrained the former Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Victor Giadom, from Acting as t… Read More
2020-06-19 18:49
The National Working Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has granted a waiver to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State. Uche Secondus, PDP’s national chairman of the… Read More
2020-06-19 18:05
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq has said the Batch A and B N-Power beneficiaries will exit the scheme June 30 and July 31… Read More
2020-06-19 13:46
The governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has finally joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Okay.ng recalls that Obaseki had earlier resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) fo… Read More
2020-06-18 22:58
Nigeria has recorded 745 new cases of COVID-19 and 6 deaths on Thursday, June 18th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 21 states including FCT, with Lagos acco… Read More
2020-06-18 21:29
The former governor of Oyo state, Abiola Ajimobi is not dead, according to Bolaji Tunji, his media aide. Tunji confirmed this via his social media pages on Thursday. He posted: “Kindly… Read More
2020-06-18 20:18
Former governor of Oyo state, Abiola Ajimobi has passed away at the age of 70. Okay.ng confirmed that he died around 8:30pm at a private hospital on Thursday from COVID-19 complications. The… Read More
2020-06-18 19:58
The federal government of Nigeria says the resumption of domestic flights scheduled for June 21, 2020 can not be feasible. The Director-General of NCAA, Captain Musa Nuhu, made this disclosu… Read More
2020-06-18 17:18
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its primary election for the Edo governorship election. PDP’s spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan made this announcement via a tweet on Thursd… Read More
2020-06-18 13:57
President Muhammadu Buhari has issued a warning to the Service Chiefs over the raising insecurity across the country. Okay.ng recalls that the president held a closed-door meeting with all S… Read More
2020-06-18 11:21
President Muhammadu Buhari is in a closed-door meeting with Service Chiefs at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Service Chiefs, led by the Chief of Defence Staff, Ge… Read More
2020-06-17 22:43
Nigeria has recorded 587 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 deaths on Wednesday, June 17th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 35 states including FCT, with Lagos ac… Read More
2020-06-17 15:25
Popular Nigerian-American on-air personality, Dan Foster has reportedly died on Wednesday, June 17. According to reports, The Big Dawg as he is also known died from complications of COVID-19… Read More
2020-06-17 13:12
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has insisted on Abiola Ajimobi as acting national chairman of the party. Okay.ng understands that this is coming a… Read More
2020-06-17 11:17
Victor Giadom, who declared himself acting national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has cancelled the screening for the Edo State governorship primary. Giadom ordered the ca… Read More
2020-06-17 10:48
Victor Gaidom has announced himself as the acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Okay.ng understands that this coming after the announcement of Abiola Ajimobi as t… Read More
2020-06-17 10:09
The Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), Mr. Nastura Sharif, has been arrested by the police “in connection” with the protest against the… Read More
2020-06-17 09:40
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki says he is yet to join a new party to seek his re-election into office. This is coming hours after his announcement to resign from the All Progressi… Read More
2020-06-17 02:37
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has noted that it is aware of the breakthrough in the UK-funded clinical trial of a drug “Dexamethasone” for the treatment of COVID… Read More
2020-06-17 02:09
The United States government has released the names of six Nigerians sanctioned for involvement in fraud to the tune of $6million. According to the US department of state via its website, th… Read More
2020-06-16 23:39
Nigerians on Twitter are reacting after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the arrest of social media influencer, Adedamola Adewale, popularly known as Adeherself… Read More
2020-06-16 23:06
Nigeria has recorded 490 new cases of COVID-19 and 31 deaths on Tuesday, June 16th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 35 states including FCT, with Lagos acco… Read More
2020-06-16 22:31
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress(APC) has confirmed Senator Abiola Ajimobi as acting national chairman of the party. Okay.ng recalls that the Court of Ap… Read More
2020-06-16 21:37
The meeting between the federal government and the leadership of the National Association of Resident Doctors, has ended in deadlock. The doctors are on a nationwide indefinite strike over n… Read More
2020-06-16 21:28
Bayern Munich secured their eighth straight Bundesliga title on Tuesday as Robert Lewandowski’s first-half volley saw them claim a 1-0 win at Werder Bremen. The Bavarian giants were co… Read More
2020-06-16 20:49
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of 12 new Permanent Secretaries (PS) in the Federal Civil Service. The Head of Service of the Federation (HoSF), Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esa… Read More
2020-06-16 18:30
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the suspension of Adams Oshiomhole as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Okay.ng recalls that an FCT High Court had on Marc… Read More
2020-06-16 18:15
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to the people of Katsina, who protested over the rising killings by bandits in the state. Okay.ng recalls that residents of Katsina stormed the street… Read More
2020-06-16 17:21
Nigerian singer. D’banj has finally responded to the rape accusation against him by one miss Seyitan Babatayo. Miss Babatayo had a week ago alleged that the singer sexually assaulted h… Read More
2020-06-16 16:40
Chioma Rowland finally addressed the rumour of alleged domestic violence and split with her fiancé, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. The Chef addressed this via her Instagram… Read More
2020-06-16 15:26
The Lagos State Government has suspended the planned reopening of worship centres on June 19. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this announcement while newsmen at the COVID-19 update on Tuesd… Read More
2020-06-16 14:43
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Tuesday, announced admission cut-off marks for admission into tertiary institutions in the country. Okay.ng understands that Prof. Isha… Read More
2020-06-16 13:23
Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu on Tuesday met President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja, the federal capital territory. The governor during his visit presented his Exp… Read More
2020-06-16 11:29
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Okay.ng understands that Obaseki made this announcement following his meeting with President Muham… Read More
2020-06-16 11:20
The General Court Martial constituted to try the former General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto, Major General Hakeem Oladapo Otiki, has found him guilty on… Read More
2020-06-16 10:09
The residents of Katsina, the home state of President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday came out in numbers to protest the raging insecurity affecting the region. In photos shared on social media… Read More
2020-06-16 09:46
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state has revealed why Muhammad Sanusi II was removed as Emir of Kano. Speaking at a media parley to mark Democracy Day on Monday, Ganduje said Sanusi refu… Read More
2020-06-16 09:05
A coalition of Northern coalition, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the service chiefs over the raging insecurity affecting the region. The coalition under the auspices of Co… Read More
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