2020-06-16 01:43
The national leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has mourned the passing away of Lagos east senator, Bayo Osinowo. Okay.ng reports that the first time Senator, al… Read More
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2020-06-15 23:01
Nigeria has recorded 573 new cases of COVID-19 and 4 deaths on Monday, June 15th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 35 states including FCT, with Lagos accoun… Read More
2020-06-15 22:31
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Monday backed the decision of All Progressives Congress to disqualify Edo State Governor, Chief Godwin Obaseki, from the forthcoming governors… Read More
2020-06-15 22:10
Nigerian artists, Burna Boy and Rema have been nominated for this year’s BET awards. Burna Boy was nominated in the Best International Act, while Rema got a spot in Viewer’s Choi… Read More
2020-06-15 20:09
The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force has relaxed the COVID-19 curfew imposed on the state and also asked final year students in schools to resume on June 29. All civil servants were also direct… Read More
2020-06-15 18:54
The lawmaker representing Lagos-East Senatorial district, Adebayo Osinowo popularly known as ‘Pepperito’, has died at the age of 64. Oshinowo, a first time Senator, representing… Read More
2020-06-15 10:33
Following the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum, the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria on Monday commenced a nationwide strike. President of NARD, Aliyu Sokomba, made this a… Read More
2020-06-15 10:11
The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, says some traditional rulers in Katsina state are aiding attacks carried out by bandits. Shehu… Read More
2020-06-14 22:55
Nigeria has recorded 403 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 deaths on Sunday, June 14th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 34 states including FCT, with Gombe accou… Read More
2020-06-14 19:56
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has said the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has failed woefully in securing the North. The head of the group, Ango Abdullahi, said this in a sta… Read More
2020-06-14 19:25
Kano State governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has relaxed the restriction placed on Monday as a lockdown day in the state A statement signed on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the G… Read More
2020-06-14 16:22
Ibidun, the wife of Pastor Itua Ighodalo, is dead. Okay.ng gathered that the former beauty queen died in the early hours of Sunday morning in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. In a statement by A… Read More
2020-06-14 15:57
The Presidency has reacted to the shooting incident that occurred inside the Presidential Villa on Thursday. According to reports, the shooting involved the Wife of the President, Aisha Buha… Read More
2020-06-14 15:47
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state on Sunday visited his Rivers counterpart, Nyesom Wike at the Rivers State Government House, in Port Harcourt. More details later…
Obaseki, Wike me… Read More
2020-06-14 15:28
A faction of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo, has recommended to the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party, the expulsion of governor Godwin Obaseki, Anselm Ojezua and Dr… Read More
2020-06-13 22:49
Nigeria has recorded 501 new cases of COVID-19 and 8 deaths on Saturday, June 13th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 23 states including FCT, with Lagos acco… Read More
2020-06-13 20:52
Nigerian fashion is diverse, unique and is renowned for reflecting the nuances of the many, varied ethnic groups, religions and cultures that call the African country home. Fashion creators… Read More
2020-06-13 20:29
The Federal Government has approved N13 billion as intervention fund for pest control in 12 northern states, to reduce the effects of COVID-19 on the nation’s food sector. The 12 `fron… Read More
2020-06-13 06:14
The International Police (INTERPOL) Nigeria has confirmed the arrested of Instagram celebrity, Raymond Igbalodely, popularly known as Hushpuppi. According to The Nation, Commissioner of Poli… Read More
2020-06-12 22:56
Nigeria has recorded 627 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 deaths on Friday, June 12th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 22 states including FCT, with Lagos accou… Read More
2020-06-12 21:16
Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari has asked the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to release her aides in the custody of the Police. The wife of President Muhammadu Buhari… Read More
2020-06-12 20:46
Governor Godwin Obaseki has said he will not appeal his disqualification from partaking in the primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State. Okay.ng recalls that the… Read More
2020-06-12 15:24
Governor Godwin Obaseki has been disqualified from contesting in the primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2020 election. Jonathan Ayuba, Chairman of the screening committ… Read More
2020-06-12 08:22
Fellow Nigerians, the 2020 celebration of Democracy Day marks 21 years of uninterrupted civil administration in our dear country. This day provides us an opportunity to reflect on our journe… Read More
2020-06-11 22:55
Nigeria has recorded 681 new cases of COVID-19 and 5 deaths on Thursday, June 11th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 17 states, with Lagos accounting for the… Read More
2020-06-11 18:34
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Atyap Chiefdom of Zangon Kataf Local Government and Chawai Chiefdom in Kauru local government with immediate effect. T… Read More
2020-06-11 17:26
President Muhammadu Buhari will on June 12 address the nation. Femi Adesina, a spokesman to the president, announced this in a statement on Thursday. According to him, the address is in comm… Read More
2020-06-11 14:34
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reovered assets in excess of N980bn, according to Ibrahim Magu, the acting chairman of the anti-graft agency. Magu made this disclosur… Read More
2020-06-11 14:21
The Nigeria Governors Forum has agreed to declare a state of emergency on sexual and gender-based violence against women and children. Chairman of the NGF and Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayod… Read More
2020-06-11 14:00
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, will meet with President Buhari to discuss security challenges arising from the acti… Read More
2020-06-11 12:21
The Nigeria Senate has confirmed Monica Dongban-Mensem as the president of the court of appeal, Okay.ng reports. Dongban-Mensem was confirmed after Opeyemi Bamidele, chairman of the committe… Read More
2020-06-11 11:34
The Senate on a Thursday passed the sum N10.805 trillion as revised budget for the 2020 fiscal year. The passage followed consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Appropriation… Read More
2020-06-11 10:11
Governor of Nasarawa state, Abdullahi Sule has appointed Muhammed Ubandoma-Aliyu as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Okay.ng recalls that the governor had sack Aliyu Ahmed-Tijani… Read More
2020-06-11 00:50
Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari has mourned the death of her protocol officer, Sani Yekini. The president’s wife on Wednesday took to her Twitter handle to console with the fa… Read More
2020-06-10 23:00
Nigeria has recorded 409 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 deaths on Wednesday, June 10th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 15 states and the FCT, with Lagos acco… Read More
2020-06-10 22:24
As news of one the most brutal terrorist attacks on innocent people emerged from the Northeast, President Muhammadu Buhari said he is deeply shocked by the brutal killing of tens of people b… Read More
2020-06-10 19:29
The deputy governor of Bauchi state, Baba Tela has tested negative for COVID-19. Okay.ng recalls that nine days ago (June 2) Tela was confirmed to have been tested positive for the virus. Th… Read More
2020-06-10 18:11
The Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development at the African Development Bank, Jennifer Blanke, has resigned her position. The bank disclosed this on Wednesday in a statem… Read More
2020-06-10 17:49
Kogi State Government has directed civil servants from grade levels 1 to 10 to return to their places of work effective Monday, June 15. This was contained in a circular issued on Wednesday… Read More
2020-06-10 16:19
The Kogi State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday dismissed the petition filed by former Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, to challenge the victo… Read More
2020-06-10 14:53
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday praised the leadership of the ninth National Assembly on their first anniversary. In a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Femi Adeisna, Buhar… Read More
2020-06-10 14:40
Nigerian actress Joke Silva has denied the rumour making the rounds that her husband Olu Jacobs is dead. Okay.ng recalls that the news began making rounds on social media yesterday until act… Read More
2020-06-10 13:45
Armed bandits on Tuesday launched an attack on Kadisau town in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to reports, the attack claimed over 40 persons mainly the elderly, wo… Read More
2020-06-10 13:21
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Mr. Lamido Yuguda as the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The PUNCH reports. Reginald C. Karausa, Ibrahim D. Boyi, and Obi Joseph… Read More
2020-06-10 10:55
Nigerian socialite, Ismaila Mustapha AKA Mompha, has reacted to the alleged arrest of his former friend, Raymond Igbalodely, popularly known as Hushpuppi. It can be recalled that reports had… Read More
2020-06-10 01:45
Raymond Igbalodely, also known as Hushpuppi, has reportedly been arrested by International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), in Dubai, UAE. According to reports, Hushpuppi was arreste… Read More
2020-06-09 22:54
Nigeria has recorded 663 new cases of COVID-19 and 4 deaths on Tuesday, June 9th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 25 states and the FCT, with Lagos accounti… Read More
2020-06-09 20:25
Nigerian actress, Kemi Lala Akindoju has debunked rumours making rounds on social media that Olu Jacobs, a legendary actor, is dead. Olu Jacobs was already trending on Twitter on Tuesday as… Read More
2020-06-09 19:51
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has released a list of guidelines for residents to adhere after lifting lockdown on the state. In a state broadcast on Tuesday, El-Rufai announced the… Read More
2020-06-09 19:25
The Kaduna State government has lift lockdown in the state. Governor Nasir El-Rufai made this announcement in a statewide broadcast on Tuesday. According to the governor, places of worship a… Read More
2020-06-09 17:02
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has confirmed receiving the nomination of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala among candidates seeking to become the director-general of the organisation. WTO confirmed Ok… Read More
2020-06-09 16:09
Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza is dead. According to the country’s government in a statement via Twitter on Tuesday, Nkurunziza, who is 55 years of age, died of a heart at… Read More
2020-06-09 14:39
One of the best ways to learn about other cultures is through food. It brings people together and can teach us a lot about the heritage that has passed ingredients and dishes down from gener… Read More
2020-06-09 14:29
The Senate on Tuesday considered a bill seeking for the establishment of Erosion Control and Prevention Commission. The bill which scaled second reading will addresses the problem of erosion… Read More
2020-06-09 11:40
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nominations of Mrs. Diana Okonta (South-South); and Mrs. Ya’ana Talib Yaro (North-East) as Non-Executive Directors of the Nigerian Deposit Insurance… Read More
2020-06-09 11:21
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on Tuesday morning resumed duties at the Red chambers of the National Assembly. Okay.ng understands that this is the first time Kalu is… Read More
2020-06-09 10:54
The Senate on Tuesday received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of the Acting President of the Court of Appeal, Monica Dongban-Mensem. The request was co… Read More
2020-06-09 10:45
Residents of Yan Tumaki in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State on Tuesday stormed the streets of the town protest repeated attacks by bandits on the community. The protesters cons… Read More
2020-06-08 22:59
On the 8th of June 2020, 315 new confirmed cases and 7 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. No new state has reported a case in the last 24 hours. Till date, 12801 cases have been confirmed, 404… Read More
2020-06-08 22:48
Nigeria has recorded 315 new cases of COVID-19 and 7 deaths on Monday, June 8th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 13 states and the FCT, with Lagos accountin… Read More
2020-06-08 22:12
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has sacked the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Aliyu Ahmed-Tijani. Ahmed-Tijjani was Commissioner for Education in the administration of Um… Read More
2020-06-08 20:34
The Federal Government has revealed details of the investigation on strange deaths in Kano state. Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, speaking during the briefing by the Presidential Task Fo… Read More
2020-06-08 17:12
The Federal Government has declared June 12 as public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made this known in a stat… Read More
2020-06-08 15:33
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem as President, Court of Appeal. Garba Shehu, the spokesman to the president, made this disclosure in a… Read More
2020-06-08 14:16
Six staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have tested positive for coronavirus. The commission made this disclosed via its official Twitter handle on Monday, June 8. Accordi… Read More
2020-06-08 12:50
The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, on Monday, declared the country free of COVID-19. Ardern in a press briefing noted that no new case has been reported in 17 days and no pat… Read More
2020-06-08 12:22
Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, has revealed why he doubted the signing of Nigerian international, Odion Ighalo. Scholes, in an interview with MUTV, noted that he was earl… Read More
2020-06-08 11:49
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says on June 16 it will hold a virtual policy meeting to discuss cut-off marks for 2020/2021 admissions. JAMB made this disclosure in its… Read More
2020-06-08 11:10
The General Overseer of The Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly, Tunde Bakare, has said he is not prepared to open his church yet at the risk of putting t… Read More
2020-06-08 10:32
Adamu Atiku-Abubakar, the son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has said his father will contest the presidency again in 2023. Atiku’s son said this while presenting the score c… Read More
2020-06-08 09:45
The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has tested positive for COVID-19. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onyebuchi Ememanka, made this disclosure in a statement issued on Mon… Read More
2020-06-07 22:57
Nigeria has recorded 260 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 deaths on Sunday, June 7th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 18 states and the FCT, with Abia accountin… Read More
2020-06-07 19:59
Duduke is finally here! Adekunle Gold and Simi have welcomed their first child together on 30th May, 2020. The baby girl’s arrival was announced by Simi through her Instagram page on S… Read More
2020-06-07 19:39
Simisola Ogunleye, also known as Simi, and her husband, Adekunle Gold, are now parents. Simi on Sunday took to her Instagram to announce the arrival of their newborn baby, a girl, already na… Read More
2020-06-07 19:02
The Nigerian Presidency has accused the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of using Christianity to run a smear campaign against the Nigerian Government. In a statement issued by Presidentia… Read More
2020-06-07 13:55
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has explained how N80m was spent on a trip to Dubai, UAE for wives of lawmakers in the state. Obasa appeared before the Hou… Read More
2020-06-07 13:29
President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded his condolence message to the Chairman, Police Service Commission, Musiliu Smith, on the loss of his wife, Ariat. Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesin… Read More
2020-06-07 13:17
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, crowned and presented staff of office and instrument of appointment to new Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, as the 15th… Read More
2020-06-07 13:17
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, crowned and presented staff of office and instrument of appointment to new Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, as the 15th… Read More
2020-06-07 13:08
The Oluwo of Iwo, Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has advised the federal government of Nigeria to legalise the use of stun guns and pepper spray for women to protect themselves against rapists. Akanbi… Read More
2020-06-07 10:50
The Federal Government has shortlisted 41 candidates consisting of directors to undergo final examination for the positions of permanent secretaries in the civil service. Okay.ng understands… Read More
2020-06-06 23:08
The federal government has denied a report suggesting that it will absorb beneficiaries of the N-Power Programme into the Federal Civil Service. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaste… Read More
2020-06-06 22:57
Nigeria has recorded 389 new cases of COVID-19 and 9 deaths on Saturday, June 6th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 22 states and the FCT, with Lagos account… Read More
2020-06-06 12:51
Ariat Aderoju, wife of chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Musiliu Smith, is dead. The Lagos State government made this announcement on Saturday in a statement issued by the chi… Read More
2020-06-05 22:54
Nigeria has recorded 328 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths on Friday, June 5th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 13 states and the FCT, with Lagos accounti… Read More
2020-06-05 19:30
The Lagos State Executive Council, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, having satisfied all legal requirements, approved the nomination and appointment of the erstwhile Lago… Read More
2020-06-05 17:30
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reappointment of Umar Danbatta as the executive vice-chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Danbatta’s reappointed was an… Read More
2020-06-05 14:31
Odion Ighalo has said he might consider returning to the Nigerian national football team, Super Eagles. The Manchester United striker in an interview with sports radio Brila FM on Thursday s… Read More
2020-06-05 14:13
President Buhari on Friday attended Juma’at prayers at the State House Mosque in Abuja.
[Photo News] Buhari attends Juma’at prayers in Aso Villa Mosque exclusively appeared first… Read More
2020-06-05 14:00
The Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, has condemned Thursday attack by gunmen on the Isanlu branch of First Bank of Nigeria Limited in the Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi… Read More
2020-06-05 13:36
Forbes has named Cristiano Ronaldo as the first football billionaire. According to the American business magazine, the 35-year-old Juventus star earned $105 million in the past 12 months, pl… Read More
2020-06-05 11:48
Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has lifted the lockdown imposed on Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of the state over suspected cases of COVID-19. Bello made this announcement at the Go… Read More
2020-06-05 11:31
On Thursday, a fire outbreak caused by electric spark was averted at a store inside the Presidential Villa. The spokesman to President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, confirmed the incident s… Read More
2020-06-04 22:51
Nigeria has recorded 350 new cases of COVID-19 and 8 deaths on Thursday, June 4th, 2020. Data from the NCDC showed that the cases were spread across 20 states and the FCT, with Lagos account… Read More
2020-06-04 22:06
Chelsea have reached an agreement with RB Leipzig to sign German striker, Timo Werner for a reported fee of €55million. The 24-year-old striker is expected to pen a five-year deal with… Read More
2020-06-04 21:58
President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the candidate of Nigeria for the position of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). In a document sighted by… Read More
2020-06-04 21:15
Nine persons, including eight policemen and one civilian, were feared killed on Thursday in Isanlu, Kogi State when a gang of armed robbers launched an attack on a branch of a first-generati… Read More
2020-06-04 17:58
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has ordered civil servants from Grade Level 13 to resume work effective Monday, June 8. The governor stated this on Thursday during a briefing at t… Read More
2020-06-04 17:48
Busola, the wife of Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo, has given an update to Nigerians on her rape case against Biodun Fatoyinbo. The 35-year-old photographer in her update shared on Instagram r… Read More
2020-06-04 17:14
Governor Aminu Bello Masari has approved for the resumption of duty of all workers of the state and local government councils on normal basis from Monday, 8th June, 2020. A circular signed b… Read More
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