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Igbo quit notice: Osinbajo meets Igbo leaders
Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, is currently meeting with leaders from the South East. The meeting is for consultations over the recent quit notice handed down to people of Igbo extraction…
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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…
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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. P. DIDDY, BEYONCÉ, CRISTIANO RONALDO AMONG TOP FIVE HIGHEST PAID ENTERTAINERS IN THE WORLD Formerly known as Puff Daddy, Sean…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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[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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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