Igbo quit notice: Osinbajo meets Igbo leaders

Anti-Igbo threat: Osinbajo to meet Igbo elders today

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo will meet with leaders from the South-East on Wednesday, the presidency has said. The meeting is related to a notice of quit by some northern youths asking Igbos livng in the north to leave before October 1. Osinbajo had met with Northern leaders on Tuesday where he stated that hate speeches... Read More

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June 13, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. P. DIDDY, BEYONCÉ, CRISTIANO RONALDO AMONG TOP FIVE HIGHEST PAID ENTERTAINERS IN THE WORLD Formerly known as Puff Daddy, Sean “Diddy” Combs is the top earner on Forbes’ list of the 100 highest-paid celebrities. Forbes’ says Duffy raked in $130 million from June 1, 2016,... Read More

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June 13, 2017

Arewa youth ultimatum: Osinbajo to meet northern, Igbo leaders

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is expected to meet with Northern elders on Tuesday over an ultimatum given by some northern youths, asking Igbos in the region to leave. According to Daily Trust, the meeting will take place at 4pm at the Old Banquet Hall of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The acting president will... Read More

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Osinbajo appoints members of Code of Conduct Bureau

The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has approved a new board for the Code of Conduct Bureau CCB. The Acting President named Dr. Muhammad Isah from Jigawa state (North West) as its‎ Chairman. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Assistant Director (Press) in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of... Read More

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Signing of 2017 budget was delayed by disagreements – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said the delay in the signing of the 2017 budget was due to disagreements on changes made to budget proposals by the National Assembly. He said this in a speech he gave just after signing the 2017 Appropriation Bill to law on Monday. The statement read, “A few minutes ago,... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. ‘BUHARI NOT RETURNING SOON’ – PRESIDENCY SOURCES Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari, will not return home from medical leave presidency sources said on Saturday, having previously said he would be returning by then. Buhari’s doctors said they will need to carry out testing on him on... Read More

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BREAKING: Acting President Osinbajo signs 2017 budget

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has signed the 2017 budget. The Presidency had earlier announced that President Muhammadu Buhari has directed Osinbajo to sign the budget. According to the Presidency in a series of tweets, Osinbajo signed the budget at 4:40 pm. It wrote, “The 2017 Budget is christened the Budget of Economic Recovery and Growth.” #Budget2017... Read More

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June 5, 2017

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Osinbajo’s Nepotism? What Nepotism?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Allegations have being made against Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, of nepotism. This comes along the line of whispers from some circles that the recent appointments made by the Acting President into some federal agencies and other offices attached to the Presidency were lobsided, in favour of a particular religion or ethnic... Read More

Story of the day, Thinking Through

June 5, 2017

After 28 days as Acting President, here’s a brief report of Osinbajo’s performance

by Alexander O. Onukwue It has been four weeks since President Muhammadu Buhari left Nigeria for London on an indefinite medical vacation. Within the period, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has performed the duty of Acting President, his second stint in 2017. As was the case between January and March, Osinbajo’s handling of national affairs over the... Read More

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May 30, 2017

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[The Presidential Blog] Osinbajo is bent on making life easier for small and medium businesses

Professor Osinbajo has been adamant about his desire to see businesses work in Nigeria – especially small and medium scale businesses. Through the Ease of Doing Business reforms, the Office of the Vice President has established MSME Clinics across the country, worked with committes to harmonise the processes of registering a new company while reducing... Read More

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May 29, 2017

Shots Fired! Did Professor Osinbajo just drop the bomb on Nnamdi Kanu?

Today is not shaping up to be your average kind of Monday. First, it is the 29th of May which makes it Democracy Day here in Nigeria and surely, a public holiday. How often does a Moliday happen? A Moliday is a term that exists in a dictionary that’s still being written. But that’s not the... Read More

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May 26, 2017

Osinbajo meets school children in Abuja (WATCH)

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, met with children from 23 schools in Abuja. He said on Twitter, ‘Today, I had the privilege of meeting some of our children from twenty-three schools in Abuja.’ Today, I had the privilege of meeting some of our children from twenty-three schools in Abuja. pic.twitter.com/rRMgIZSgbc — Prof. Yemi Osinbajo... Read More

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May 24, 2017

Nigeria cannot work with only fasting, prayer – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said prayer and fasting without commitment and hardwork cannot make the country better. He spoke in Abuja at an interactive session with senior civil servants on the recently signed three executive orders on the ease of doing business in Nigeria. Osinbajo said great economies and nations, as well as prosperity and abundance,... Read More

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May 23, 2017

Osinbajo condemns Manchester Arena terror attack

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has condemned the terrorist attack on Manchester Arena during a concert on Monday. In a statement by his media aide, Laolu Akande on Tuesday, Osinbajo condoled with the government of the United Kingdom. He wrote, “Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, strongly condemns the despicable terrorist attack on innocent... Read More

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May 21, 2017

Don’t sign the 2017 budget, Falana tells Osinbajo

by Omoleye OmoruyiHuman rights activist, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, not to sign the 2017 budget because it was illegally increased by the National Assembly. Human rights activist, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, not to sign the 2017 budget because it was illegally... Read More

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May 19, 2017

BREAKING: Acting President Osinbajo receives 2017 budget

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has officially received the 2017 budget from the National Assembly. This was disclosed by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande on Friday. He said the appropriation bill was undergoing prompt and diligent consideration. He said, “2017 Budget -Appropriations bill now officially received in the Acting... Read More

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May 18, 2017

I will sign 2017 budget when I am satisfied with it – Osinbajo

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting President Yemi Osinbajo will sign the 2017 budget when he is satisfied with its content, his spokesperson has said. This is in reaction to a statement credited to Minsiter of Information z Lai Mohammed where he had said the government was unsure of who to sign the budget. [Read Also: FG IS... Read More

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May 15, 2017

Acting President, Osinbajo, CDS, NSA, others meet in Aso Rock

by Omoleye Omoruyi Nigeria’s Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday met with some top security Chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), Gabriel Olonishaki and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno were present. Others include the Minister of Defense, Mansur Dan-Ali and the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. The meeting, started... Read More

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May 13, 2017

Nigerians are able to solve most complex issues – Osinbajo

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday said Nigerians have proved that they have all it takes to deliver on most complex issues facing the country through the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority. Osinbajo said this while inaugurating the Board of Directors of the NSIA, chaired by Jide Zeitlin, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.... Read More

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May 12, 2017

NBA Minna chapter chairman reacts to letter calling Osinbajo “coordinator”

by Omoleye Omoruyi The Chairman of the Minna Chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Taidi Jonathan, has described as ‘unnecessary’ the controversy surrounding the letter by Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, to the National Assembly. Jonathan noted that the phrase asking the Vice-President to ‘coordinate’ the affairs of the country, should not attract any controversy.... Read More

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May 12, 2017

Nigeria appointed UN General Assembly Acting President

Nigeria was on Thursday appointed as the Acting President to preside over the 81st Plenary Meeting of UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters. Nigeria’s Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the UN, Prof. Tijjani Bande, presided over the 193-member body. NAN reports that Bande’s presidency at the Plenary Meeting happened just nine days after he presented his... Read More

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May 11, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Controversy over Osinbajo’s status a mere distraction – Lai Mohammed | $43.4m, contract scam: Govt may drop SGF, NIA boss | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Controversy over Osinbajo’s status a mere distraction – Lai Mohammed – YNaija FG sends Chibok girls’ photos to parents –YNaija Ensure remaining 113 Chibok girls are freed, NLC tells FG – YNaija 28 states owing teachers salaries – NUT – YNaija Rogue NSCDC officials shoot, rob tanker... Read More

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May 11, 2017

Controversy over Osinbajo’s status a mere distraction – Lai Mohammed

by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Wednesday said the controversy generated from theletter written by President Muhammadu Buhari to the National Assembly, to inform the lawmakers of his medical leave is a mere distraction. Mohammed said this while answering questions from State House correspondents at the end of the weekly... Read More

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May 10, 2017

Why I visited Osinbajo – Namadi Sambo

by Omoleye Omoruyi Former vice president, Namadi Sambo has given details of why he visited the Presidential Villa on Wednesday. Sambo, who spoke with State House Correspondents after the visit said he was at the presidential villa only to pay a familiarisation visit, adding that it is the usual practice. “I have come to pay... Read More

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May 10, 2017

‘You are playing with fire’ | Fani-Kayode tells Senate for calling Osinbajo ‘mere coordinator’

by Azeez Adeniyi Former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has said attempt by some Senators to prevent Vice President Yemi Osinbajo from being the Acting President was dangerous. Some Senators on Tuesday during plenary had said President Muhammadu Buhari did not clearly mention Osinbajo as Acting President in a letter he sent informing the upper... Read More

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May 9, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Here’s the reason Nigerian senators need to go back to school

We kid you not! It’s shocking the very trivial things senators are currently paying attention to. Earlier today at plenary, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa raised a point of order contesting the wording of the letter President Muhammadu Buhari sent to the Senate informing them of his medical vacation. His grievance basically surrounds the fact that in the... Read More

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May 2, 2017

Swear-in Osinbajo as acting President, Adegboruwa tells Senate

by Azeez Adeniyi Ebun-Ou Adegboruwa, a Lagos-based lawyer and activist has asked the Senate to declare the office of President Muhammadu Buhari vacant. In a statement on Tuesday, Adegboruwa urged the upper chamber to constitute a medical panel of experts to examine the health status of the President. The lawyer said Buhari has not been performing his... Read More

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March 10, 2017

Buhari has returned with new vigour to fix Nigeria’s challenges – APC

by Dolapo Adelana The All Progressives Congress (APC) says President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to the country with “new vigour” to fix the challenges in the land. Buhari returned on Friday after a prolonged medical vacation in the United Kingdom. In a meeting shortly after his return, the president told his Vice, Yemi Osinbajo to continue... Read More

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March 10, 2017

Just In: Osinbajo to continue as acting president – Buhari

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has told Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to continue his duties as acting president. Buhari, who returned on Friday, said at a meeting with Osinbajo and top government officials that he chose the weekend so as to allow Osinbajo continue his role as acting president while he rests. “I deliberately... Read More