Lagos, Nigeria: The Federal Government of Nigeria facilitated the return of 83 citizens from South Africa on August 20, 2026. Nigeria‘s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb.… Originally published on Okay News: https://www.okaynews.com/nigeria-evacuates-83-citizens-from-south-africa/
Abuja, Nigeria: Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, faulted citizens on Wednesday for attacking the World Bank on social media… Originally published on Okay News: https://www.okaynews.com/oyedele-faults-citizens-over-world-bank-loan-attacks/
ABUJA, Nigeria – Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Rivers State to commission key infrastructure projects as he resumes official duties after a two-week… Originally published on Okay News: https://www.okaynews.com/vp-shettima-heads-to-rivers-for-infrastructure-commissioning/
LUSAKA, Zambia – Former Zambian minister Mutotwe Kafwaya was killed during a security raid on a property linked to opposition leader Brian Mundubile, police have confirmed.… Originally published on Okay News: https://www.okaynews.com/former-zambian-minister-killed-during-security-raid/
WASHINGTON, US – President Donald Trump has announced what he described as the “most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country”, targeting Iran and warning… Originally published on Okay News: https://www.okaynews.com/trump-announces-crushing-economic-measures-against-iran/
Katsina, Nigeria: The Director-General of Nigeria’s National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, warned corps members on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, against sharing unverified information… Originally published on Okay News: https://www.okaynews.com/nysc-dg-warns-corps-members-against-fake-news-ahead-of-2027-polls/
WASHINGTON, United States – United States President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, a new economic campaign threatening penalties against any country assisting or… Originally published on Okay News: https://www.okaynews.com/trump-threatens-economic-sanctions-on-countries-aiding-iran/
SHENZHEN, China – A court in China sentenced Evergrande Group founder Xu Jiayin to life in prison on August 20, 2026, for a list of crimes… Originally published on Okay News: https://www.okaynews.com/china-jails-evergrande-founder-for-life-over-financial-fraud/
BRUSSELS, Belgium – Belgium’s Prince Laurent has legally recognised 26-year-old Clément Vandenkerckhove, a former car salesman, as his son, formally making him a member of the… Originally published on Okay News: https://www.okaynews.com/belgian-prince-laurent-recognises-26-year-old-man-as-his-son/
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to channel seized funds, unclaimed dividends and dormant funds to… Originally published on Okay News: https://www.okaynews.com/tinubu-orders-efcc-to-transfer-recovered-monies-to-fund-student-loans/