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I consulted Adeboye before contesting with Buhari – Osinbajo
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said he consulted the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adeboye before accepting to run as Vice President. Osinbajo…
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Osinbajo is a mere figurehead, he is not in control – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo as a "mere figurehead" who is not in charge of the country. Spokesperson for the party, Dayo Adeyeye told…
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Osinbajo approves appointment of 21 permanent secretaries
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has approved the appointment of 21 new permanent secretaries in the federal civil service. Head of Civil Service of the federation announced this in a statement…
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A thread on what Professor Osinbajo has been up to today and one response that shows how Nigerians miss the point
Acting President, Professor Osinbajo is currently speaking alongside former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon on the importance of ensuring unity in diversity. His media aide, Laolu Akande is on Twitter…
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I wish I learnt carpentry while growing up – Osinbajo
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said he wished he had learnt carpentry. Osinbajo said this while speaking on the sideline of the 60th birthday thanksgiving service of Salami Ololade in…
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[The Presidential Blog] See why Professor Osinbajo and his wife were up at midnight
Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, the wife of the Acting President Osinbajo turns fifty today and you'll be amazed to learn that despite all that he has to manage within and outside…
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I have no idea when new ministers will be inaugurated – Osinbajo
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said he would not go into details about what he discussed with President Muhammadu Buhari in London. Osinbajo spoke with State House correspondents shortly before…
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[The Presidential Blog] Professor Osinbajo hosts another Presidential Quarterly Business Forum
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is presently hosting the 4th Presidential Quarterly Business Forum at the State House in Abuja The event which forms parts of the multiple approaches being taken…
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I didn’t attend any meeting to unseat Osinbajo – Bala Mohammed
Former minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Bala Mohammed on Monday denied any involvement in a meeting in Saudi Arabia during which plan to unseat the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo…
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[The Legislative Blog]: If Jibrin were Osinbajo, he would have arrested Saraki and Abaribe
There's tension in Nigeria's political space. The Executive is at loggerheads with the Legislature over issues that range from the Acting President calling the Senate's bluff as regards nominee approval…
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The YNaija Tracklist: You are not deserving of a reply | Fashola fires back at Goje | Melaye recall: Maintain status quo, court orders | More stories
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. We won’t be harassed by a deputy police commissioner | Governors threaten showdown with Magu - YNaija You are not deserving of…
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Nominee confirmation: Presidency clarifies comments from Attorney-General to Osinbajo
The Presidency has explained the coments of the Attorney-General, Abubakar Malami, who had earlier stated that Acting President Yemi Osinbajo was on his own on the issues of nominees confirmation.…
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“We have excellent mechanisms to resolve issues with the Legislature – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that the executive has a "robust mechanism" to resolve any differences between it and the legislative. Mohammed stated this on…
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Why Buhari must resign – Fayose
Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has again insisted that President Muhammadu Buhari should resign and allow Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to carry on with the affairs of governance in the…
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FG approves the National Anti-Corruption Strategy
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) chaired by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday approved Nigeria's National Anti-Corruption Strategy - a roadmap to strengthen anti-corruption enforcement and sanctions. Stakeholders committed to the…
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If yesterday’s attempt to ‘steal’ his government didn’t wake Buhari from the ‘dead’, what else will?
You may have heard that a certain President - not Buhari nor Osinbajo - almost entered the Villa yesterday. Despite the attempt by a number of lawmakers to move Zuma to…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Saraki will step into power and yesterday was only the dress rehearsal
While Nigeria's Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo was away in Ethiopia yesterday, the members of the upper legislative chamber had a field day. In what has been described by Nigerians as…
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Show of Force: How the Saraki Senate put the Executive on red alert
by Alexander O. Onukwue Reports have it that there was a botched attempt to make Senate President, Bukola Saraki, as Acting President. In the absence of Prof Osinbajo, who is…
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Acting President ABS: How did Saraki resist the temptation?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Upon the motion by Senators Enyinnaya Abaribe and Kabiru Marafa, he immediately declared that they were “out of order”. But for more than the five minutes…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. DRAMA AS SENATORS ATTEMPT TO DECLARE SARAKI ACTING PRESIDENT A mild drama occurred in the Senate on Tuesday after Senator Enyinnaya…
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Drama as senators attempt to declare Saraki Acting President
A mild drama occurred in the Senate on Tuesday after Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe raised an order that there was a vacuum in government because Acting President Yemi Osinbajo was not in the…
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[The Presidential Blog] Looks like Professor Osinbajo has a new style (PHOTOS)
It's not that we are not here for the switch up. We are! It's just that for an Acting President who we have become accustomed to seeing in darker tones,…
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Ghana’s president, Akufo-Addo, visits Osinbajo (WATCH)
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday in Abuja met with President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo behind closed doors. The meeting which took place at the Aguda House, Presidential Villa, Abuja, lasted…
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Eid-el-Fitr: Abuja religious leaders, others, to pay homage to Osinbajo
Abuja religious and traditional leaders, including government officials will reportedly visit Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to pay homage to him. This is on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The…
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[The Presidential Blog] 4 important points Osinbajo made today during his meeting with governors
Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, concluded his consultative sessions in relation to recent ethnic agitations today with a meeting with State Governors. Over the course of one week, the Acting President…
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[The Presidential Blog] Osinbajo is currently meeting with Northern leaders (WATCH)
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, as part of efforts to restore peace after the series of threats from Northern and South Eastern groups to Nigeria's unity, is now meeting with Northern…
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Expose the thieves in your churches | Osinbajo charges Christian leaders
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has urged churches to reject illegally earned money offered to them. Osinbajo charged Christian leaders and churches to start exposing those whose wealth are questionable. He…
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Kaduna Declaration: Osinbajo meets with Igbo traditional rulers
Yemi Osinbajo met with traditional rulers from the South East in continuation of his consultations on the agitations that started with the Kaduna Declaration. The meeting held behind closed doors…
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‘Buhari insists on one presidency, asks all ministers and aides to meet Osinbajo’
President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly been resisting attempts by some government officials, including ministers to undermine the powers of Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. He has refused to see such officials…
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National Assembly can alter the budget | Dogara replies Osinbajo
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has said the National Assembly has powers to alter the National Budget. He said this during plenary on Thursday while reacting to…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy