January 2020 – OGPNEWS

Nigerians to pay more for data, calls as telcos apply new VAT

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Oluwagbemiga

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTONS) said it will start implementing the country’s new 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase from Saturday, ...

23 given mass burial after Plateau killings by suspected herdsmen

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Oluwagbemiga

Many could not hold back the tears as 23 bodies killed in last Sunday’s attack by suspected herdsmen in Kwatas community of Bokkos local government ...

Gokada, Max motorcyclists protest Lagos ban on motorcycles

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Oluwagbemiga

Hundreds of motorcyclists on the platform of bike-haling services – Gokada and Max – are protesting the ban on the operations of commercial motorcycles in ...

Kobe Bryant’s Cause Of Death Has Been Revealed After Tragic Helicopter Crash

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Oluwagbemiga

Finally, the cause of death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna has been confirmed by the LA County coroner’s office, 5 days after the ...

BREAKING: Corpers Jubilate As FG Begins Payment Of 33,000 New Allowance

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Oluwagbemiga

Good news for corps members as Federal Government of Nigerian through the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has started the payment of N33,000 allowance to ...

Lagos To Quarantine Chinese Returnees

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Oluwagbemiga

The Lagos State Government said Thursday it had reached an agreement with the China Embassy in Nigeria to quarantine all Chinese returning to Lagos from ...

Amotekun Shaping Up Well – Makinde

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Oluwagbemiga

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State Thursday said that the South-west security initiative, Operation Amotekun was shaping up well. Makinde spoke at the 80th Annual ...

VIDEO & PHOTOS: Two Children Rescued As Fire Guts Building In Ketu, Lagos

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Oluwagbemiga

Days after fire razed some buildings at popular Lagos market, another building situated in Ketu was gutted by fire on Thursday, 30th January. Huge crowd ...

China’s Richest Man Jack Ma Donates £11m To Help Tackle Coronavirus

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Oluwagbemiga

Following the outbreak of Coronavirus which has led to the demise of 170 people and over 7700 already infected dominantly in China, the richest man ...

US Embassy Reportedly Denies Bishop Oyedepo Visa

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Oluwagbemiga

The founder of Faith Tabernacle in Ota, Ogun state and Living Faith Church Worldwide otherwise known as Winners’ Chapel International, Bishop David Oyedepo was reportedly ...

New Photos Of Sick Veteran Actor, Victor Olaotan Leaves Nigerians In Shock

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Oluwagbemiga

Veteran actor and Tinsel star, Victor Olaotan has left many in shock after his new photos were shared by his younger colleague, Seun Ajayi. “Please ...

WHO declares global emergency as Coronavirus’ death toll rises to 170 in China

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Oluwagbemiga

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a global emergency on Coronavirus as the death toll from the disease has risen to 170 in China. ...

Like Amotekun, south-east governors establish regional security outfit

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Oluwagbemiga

David Umahi, chairman of the south-east governors forum, says the region has formed its regional security outfit to protect lives and properties. This is coming ...

‘There Are Positive Signals From Amotekun’ — MURIC Makes U-Turn After Backlash

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Oluwagbemiga

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) says it is now seeing positive signals in the Western Nigeria Security Network code-named Amotekun. The group had accused governors ...

#BuhariResign: See How Nigerians Reacted To Senator Abaribe’s Call For Buhari’s Resignation

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Oluwagbemiga

Nigerians have expressed different opinions following the call for President Muhammadu Buhari to resign. Nigerians have taken to social media to express divergent opinions following ...

Another Nollywood Actor Down With Serious ‘Strange’ Sickness (Photos)

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Oluwagbemiga

Just after news broke that Nollywood actor, Ernest Asuzu has been suffering from stroke, another popular practitioner is also down with an ailment. Nollywood actor, ...

Breaking News: Russia To Shut Border With China Over Coronavirus

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Oluwagbemiga

The border between Russia and China has been closed by the Russian government over the coronavirus. The government of Russia has revealed on Thursday that ...

FLASHBACK: In 2013, Buhari Asked Jonathan To Resign Over Insecurity

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Oluwagbemiga

It has been revealed that in 2013, President Buhari asked Goodluck Jonathan to resign over insecurity. On Wednesday, the presidency took a jab at Enyinnaya ...

Coronavirus: India Reports First Case

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Oluwagbemiga

The official added that most of the nationals are students and their parents had forced them to keep an aircraft on standby. The Indian government ...