Tag: Acting President

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. MINISTERS, OTHERS REJOICE WITH OSINBAJO ON HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY Members of the Federal Executive Council on Wednesday felicitated with the…

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[The Presidential Blog] “Acting President”, “Vice president” or maybe just “Mr Cool Catchprashes” Osinbajo

This morning, our Editorial meeting started with a "deep" argument about how to refer to President Osinbajo now that he's boss has chosen to leave us with an "Acting President"…

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The Thread: Osinbajo’s surprisingly controversial visit to the airport toilets

Following Acting President Yemi Osinbajo's visit to Murtala Muhammad airport, Lagos to check out the toilets and other facilities, Nigerians are well, partly impressed and partly horrified. Others can't wait…

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Saraki reads letter requesting confirmation of Onnoghen as CJN

A letter from the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo requesting the confirmation of Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria was read on the floor of the plenary by Senate President…

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Just In: Osinbajo signs 7 bills passed by National Assembly

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has assented to 7 bills passed by the National Assembly. This was confirmed in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the…

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#IStandWithNigeria: Buhari knows what it’s like when salary is not enough – Osinbajo responds to protests

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said the cries of Nigerians have been heard by Presodent Muhammadu Buhari. Osinbajo spoke at a Consultative Forum on the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan…

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READ: Aso Rock statement on meeting between Acting President Osinbajo and Food Security Task Force

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday met behind closed doors with members of the Presidential Task Force on the rising cost of food items in Nigeria. The meeting, which took…

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Acting President Osinbajo swears in 5 NPC commissioners

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday swore-in five new commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC) in Abuja. The commissioners had been screened by the senate, on Dec. 12, 2016, after…

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Osinbajo returns to Nigeria, to serve as acting President

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has arrived Nigeria after cutting short his trip to Switzerland for this year's World Economic Forum. Osinbajo was expected to return on Friday but arrived Nigeria…

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VP Osinbajo is Acting President

President Muhammadu Buhari has notified the National Assembly of his 10-day trip abroad for medical treatment. The President on Monday, travelled to London to see an Ear, Nose and Throat…

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