Blasphemy: Kano singer files appeal against death sentence
The 22-year old singer, Yahaya Aminu-Sharif, who was sentenced to death for blasphemy, has appealed the judgment. Okay.ng recalls that Sharif was convicted by a Shari’a court in Kano on…
Atiku rejects electricity tariff increase, says Nigerians need stimulus
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, says he rejects the increment in electricity tariff. Atiku said this via his official Twitter handle on Thursday while reacting the electricity tariff…
Real Madrid frustrating my exit – Bale
Gareth Bale has accused Real Madrid of making it “very difficult” to leave the Spanish club as the Wales forward looks to end his Bernabeu exile. Bale is out of…
Coronavirus kills doctor in Kaduna
A doctor in Kaduna state named “Clement Bakam” has died complications from COVID-19. Bakama's death was announced in a statement on Wednesday issued by the public relations officer of the…
NCDC announces 216 new cases of coronavirus, total rises to 54,463
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday, September 2nd, announced 216 new cases of COVID-19. According to NCDC, the new cases were spread across 15 states, and the…
I’m concerned about rising food prices, Buhari says
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concern about the rise in food prices in the country. Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, made the president’s concern…
T.B Joshua warns Messi against leaving Barcelona ‘bitter and offended’
The founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations, Prophet T. B. Joshua, has advised Lionel Messi not to leave Barcelona “bitter and offended”. T.B Joshua shared his advice via his…
Anambra announces dates for reopening of schools
The Anambra State Government has announced Monday, September 7 for the resumption of schools in the state. This was announced in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of…