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Entries are officially open for three (3) of the biggest and most prestigious prizes in Africa for science, literature, and literary criticism: The Nigeria Prize for Science and The Nigeria Prize for Literature, each worth USD100,000 in award money, and The Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism with a N1 million cash reward.

The Nigeria Prize for Literature and The Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism is aimed at bringing Nigerian authors and literary critics to public attention and celebrating literary craftsmanship in the nation. The Nigeria Prize for Science aims at celebrating excellence in scientific breakthroughs and honours scientists from anywhere in the world who help find solutions to a local or ‘Nigerian’ problem as defined and d by the Advisory Board for the prize. See details for each of the Nigeria Prizes below:

The Nigeria Prize for Science

The 2022 Nigeria Prize for Science is open for application.

Food is serious business. Millions risk hunger due to food shortages in Nigeria. Why wait when we can start NOW to innovate and find solutions.

Entries are invited from scientists worldwide for advancing scientific solutions to a prescribed problem for which Nigeria benefits. The theme for entries is Innovations in Sustainable Food Security.

Help bring solutions by applying for the 2022 Nigeria Prize for Science. $100,000 to be won!

The Nigeria Prize for Literature

The Call for Entries for 2022 The Nigeria Prize for Literature is out.

This year’s competition is for Poetry. So, poets, over to you. The prize, fully sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited, has a prize money of $100,000.

The Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism

The Call for Entries for 2022 The Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism is out.

Criticism is necessary for the growth of vibrant literature in Nigeria. Don’t miss the chance to critique a literary piece and win N1,000,000 in the Nigeria Prize for Literature 2022 edition.


Visit http://www.thenigeriaprizes.org for to apply and for more information.

The prize is sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited.

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Ms. Gloria Onewo

Last seen on Wednesday, 9th February 2022 around Estate Bus Stop, Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos

Anyone with information on her whereabouts should please call 0802 575 3517 or 0802 703 2128 or report to the nearest Police Station.

Gloria Onewo has been found in Ikeja Area of Lagos State.

Thank you everyone for helping.

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Ms. Gloria Onewo

Last seen on Wednesday, 9th February 2022 around Estate Bus Stop, Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos

Anyone with information on her whereabouts should please call 0802 575 3517 or 0802 703 2128 or report to the nearest Police Station.

Following the submission of the report by the Lagos State Judicial of Inquiry on Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses and other matters to the Lagos State Government on Monday, Okay.ng have gotten the 309-page document.

The Justice Doris Okuwobi-led in the report said at least 48 protesters were either shot dead, injured with bullets wounds or assaulted by soldiers who stormed the Lekki toll gate on October 20, 2020.

Get the full report here.

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MTN Nigeria has shared steps for its customers to check compensation issued to them on Sunday for the network outage which occurred last week Saturday.

Karl, the CEO of MTN NG, in a video message shared by the telecommunication provider, announced the compensation to subscribers to make up for the network outage which happened last week Saturday, October 9, 2021.

However, several customers complained that they received only 1MB from MTN which is contrary to what Karl announced.

It can be recalled that in the video message he said that customers on the MTN network have received a refund for the data and airtime that they used between 12noon and 7pm on Saturday, 16th October 2021.

In an update shared by MTN on Sunday afternoon, the company explained that the SMS notification of a 1MB refund to subscribers should be disregarded.

s were asked to kindly dial *556#[/url], and read the follow-on SMS to view the now correct compensation balance.

https://www.okay.ng/mtn-nigeria-how-to-check-compensation-balance-for-october-9-network-outage/

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday attended the ing Out Parade (POP) of the 68 Regular Course in NDA, Kaduna.

Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai and alongside other dignitaries were present.

Below are photos from the ceremony.

https://www.okay.ng/photos-buhari-el-rufai-others-at-nda-ing-out-parade-in-kaduna/

Okay.ng: The federal government of Nigeria has lifted the ban on flights coming into the country from India.

Okay.ng recalls that the government had earlier restricted engers, who visited India, Brazil, South Africa, and Turkey in the last 14 days, from entry to Nigeria in a bid to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

However, the Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, in a reviewed travel protocol released on Sunday showed that the ban placed on engers from India has been lifted.

The protocol takes effect from September 14, 2021.

He said: “Non-Nigerian port holders and non-residents who visited Brazil, Turkey or South Africa within 14 days preceding travel to Nigeria, shall be denied entry into Nigeria. This regulation, however, does not apply to engers who transited through these countries.

“Airlines who fail to comply shall mandatorily pay a penalty of $3,500 defaulting enger; and non-Nigerians will be denied entry and returned to the country of embarkation at cost to the Airline; Nigerians and those with a permanent resident permit who visited Brazil, Turkey, and South Africa within 14 days preceding travel to Nigeria shall be made to undergo seven days of mandatory quarantine in a Government approved facility at the point-of-entry city and at cost to the enger.

“The following conditions shall apply to such engers: Within 24 hours of arrival shall take a COVID-19 PCR test;
ii. If Positive, the enger shall be itted within a government-approved treatment centre, in line with national treatment protocols; and
iii. If Negative, the enger shall continue to remain in quarantine and made to undergo a repeat PCR test on Day-7 of their quarantine.

“False declaration: enger(s) who provided false or misleading information will be liable to prosecution; and person(s) who willfully disregard or refuse to comply with directions of Port-Health staff, security agencies or evade quarantine shall be prosecuted in accordance with the law

“This protocol comes into effect from 14th September 2021.”

According to him, a departure from exit country, engers must perform a COVID-19 PCR test not more than three days before boarding, adding that the PCR tests done more than 72 hours before departure are not valid and persons will not be allowed to board.

The PSC chairman stressed that airlines have been directed not to board engers with non-PCR COVID-19 tests (such as antigen/or antibody tests), a positive COVID-19 PCR test result, or tests performed beyond 72 hours of boarding.

He added, “Airlines that board engers without any of the TWO documents (a negative COVID-19 PCR test done not more than 72 hours prior to boarding and a Permit to Travel Certificate/QR code), shall be sanctioned as follows: engers, who are Non-Nigerians, will be refused entry and returned to the point of embarkation at a cost to the airline;

“engers who are Nigerians or holders of a permanent resident permit will be allowed entry but subjected to the procedure outlined in Section D.

“In addition, engers arriving with forged (fake) COVID-19 PCR results shall be referred for prosecution; airlines shall be fined $3,500 per enger.”

He said all engers arriving in Nigeria will be required to go through the routine Port Health screening and present electronic or print-out evidence of pre-boarding COVID-19 PCR test and the Permit to Travel Certificate/QR Code as well as Present their international ports for clearance through the Nigerian Immigration Service System’s Migrants Identification Data Analysis System.

https://www.okay.ng/nigeria-lifts-ban-on-incoming-flights-from-india-in-new-covid-19-travel-protocol/

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Miss FCT, who is named Oluchi Madubuike, has been declared the winner of the <strong>‘Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN)’ 2021 crown.

The event was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, on Saturday.

Oluchi, emerged winner among 36 other contestants to become Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria for this year’s edition.

She will represent Nigeria at Miss World scheduled to hold in Puerto Rico on the 16th of December 2021.

https://www.okay.ng/miss-abuja-wins-most-beautiful-girl-in-nigeria-mbgn-2021/



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Governor Aminu Bello Masari has directed for the relaxing of lockdown order imposed on the state to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Mustapha Muhammad Inuwa, Secretary to the Government of the State, in a statement sent to Okay.ng on Saturday.

According to the statement, “the relaxation of the lockdown is only effective between Monday, 18th May to Sunday, 24th May and it is going to be observed within Local Government Areas while the ban on inter-local government travel remains enforce.

“Governor Aminu Bello Manan has further directed a Katsina and Daura Emirate Council to ensure that all Village Heads stay in their domains and conserve the forthcoming Eid-ul-Fitr Prayer there with their subjects.

“The Governor noted that one-third of the COVID-19 cases in the State fall within Katsina local Government and therefore warned residents of the area to strictly observe and adhere to all protocols given by Health officials such as wearing face mask, social distancing, regular washing of hands and use of sanitizer.

“However, old age people and persons with health challenges were also advised to avoid crowded places.

“Governor Aminu Bello Masari said the decision followed the regular review meeting with Religious leaders and other stakeholders emphasizing that it was taken in the best interest of the people of Katsina State.”

https://www.okay.ng/masari-relaxes-lockdown-order-in-katsina/

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Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has revealed that SMS (short message service) to Nigerians on coronavirus is being funded by the agency's private partners.

The NCDC DG disclosed this during a press briefing by the Presidential Task Force on COVID on Friday.

Responding to a question by a reporter, Ihekweazu replied:

“We have not spent a dime on text messaging contrary to the fake news on social media.

“In fact, I receive those text messages like every other Nigeria. It is being taken care of and fully funded by our private partners.”

It can be recalled that a reported had surfaced on social media suggesting that the NCDC spent N10 billion to educate Nigerians on COVID-19 through text messages.

However, the agency dismissed the news stating that though SMS is being sent but the claim on spending N1bn naira is ‘FALSE’.

Source: https://www.okay.ng/ncdc-our-private-partners-funded-sms-to-nigerians-on-covid-19/

Adamu Mohammed Duguri, the elder brother of Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has regained his freedom.

A source close to the family confirmed to Okay.ng that Adamu was released on Tuesday evening by the kidnappers after payment of ransom which the amount was not disclosed.

It can be recalled on March 25th Okay.ng had exclusively reported the kidnapped at a t located at Anguwan Jaki inside the main Bauchi city.

The gunmen fired shots to scare away people at the scene before he was whisked away.

Source: https://www.okay.ng/bauchi-governors-elder-brother-released-by-kidnappers/

Full details on the arrest here — https://www.okay.ng/funke-akindele-arrested-by-lagos-police-for-organising-house-party-despite-covid-19-lock-down/

Nigerian singer, Zlatan Ibile has launched his own record label, Zanku Records.

Zlatan on Wednesday, 1st January 2020, through his Instagram page, shared the official emblem of the record label.

He wrote in the caption, “New level �”.

https://www.okay.ng/zlatan-ibile-unveils-own-label-zanku-records/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6x2897lHce/

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Godswill Akpabio, former governor of Akwa Ibom state, who is now the minister of Niger Delta, on Wednesday evening celebrated his new appointment.

Akpabio during the party hosted in Abuja with family and well wishes showed off his dancing skills.

MC Galaxy who was at the event showed Akpabio some dancing steps were he followed.

Watch video of the minister dancing below:

https://www.okay.ng/akpabio-shows-off-dancing-skills-as-he-celebrates-ministerial-appointment-video/

Taraba Kidnap Kingpin, Hamisu Bala, also known as Wadume, has confessed that Nigerian soldiers released him when he was captured by the police.

He disclosed this in a video obtained by Okay.ng


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A Nigerian Muslim YouTuber Aminu 'M skid’ Mohammed has replied Instagram comedian Gloria ‘Maraji’ Oloruntobi over her claim that "Jesus Is The Only Way".

It can be recalled that Maraji caused uproar on social media after she shared a photo on her Instagram that Christianity is the only way to heaven and stated categorically that all other religions, including Islam won’t get anyone to eternal glory.

However, M skid replied her in a video on his YouTube channel, he raised some legit points as he shared his own Opinion on what Maraji said.

Watch the video below:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKnHaGOBZBE

The leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat have boarded an Emirates aircraft heading to India.

Okay.ng understands that the aircraft is taking off from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

El-Zakzaky and his wife are going for medical treatment at the Medanta Hospital in India.

See Photos below:

https://www.okay.ng/in-photos-el-zakzaky-boards-aircraft-to-india/

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Suhaila Zakzaky, the daughter of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, has said that the group will continue its protests.

Okay.ng understands that this is contrary to an earlier statement by Ibrahim Musa, president of the IMN media forum, that protests are suspended nationwide.

In the statement on Wednesday, Musa said that the decision to suspend its protest was as a result of “some new openings into the resolution of the problems” involving the proscription of its activities.

Responding to this, Suhaila in a 2 minutes video introducing herself said “the protests are continuing.”

She continued: “Even as I speak right now, earlier today, there was a protest in Abuja and there will be tomorrow

“And there will continue to be on every weekday. I just wanted to clarify because I saw news agencies stating that the spokesperson of this movement released the statement.

“First of all, the Islamic movement has no such thing as a spokesman. And the person who wrote this article (is) the chairman of the media forum; the media forum, just like the numerous forums we have in the Islamic movement, is just a forum that is there for people within that field to have their own space and activities within the Islamic movement.

“This person (Musa) has nothing to do with the people organising this protest that have been going on in Abuja and will continue to go on till El-Zakzaky is freed.”

https://www.okay.ng/el-zakzakys-daughter-says-imn-protests-continues-video/


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