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 Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on his 60th birthday. The ministers and other members of council treated Osinbajo to a birthday song on his arrival for... Read More

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February 27, 2017

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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” even while we are being bombarded with reasons to believe that the office of the President has become vacant for reason of it’s holder being... Read More

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February 23, 2017

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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 for him to pay an unscheduled visit to other locations. Do see thread below: https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ3O_eTFEIj/?taken-by=buhari.sallau&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ3PjckFI7G/?taken-by=buhari.sallau&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ3P715FAio/?taken-by=buhari.sallau&hl=en Supporters’ Club @julietkego That's how it should be... Read More

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February 21, 2017

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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 Bukola Saraki on Tuesday. The National Judicial Council (NJC) had on February 9 extended Onnoghen’s acting role for three months after it was due to... Read More

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February 18, 2017

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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 President on National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita Enang on Saturday. According to Enang, the bills include; OATHS (AMENDMENT)ACT, 2017; DEFENCE SPACE ADMINISTRATION ACT, 2017; VETERINARY... Read More

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February 6, 2017

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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 held at the old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday. He admitted that the country is in a “serious economic situation.” “We... Read More

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February 3, 2017

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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 place at Aguda House, the official residence of the acting president, was attended by all members of the group. Read the full statement below:. The... Read More

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February 1, 2017

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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 their nomination by President Muhammadu Buhari. They were also endorsed by the National Council of State, last year. They are Benedict Ukpong (Akwa Ibom), Gloria... Read More

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January 20, 2017

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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 on Thursday night after President Muhammadu Buhari left for the United Kingdom. Osinbajo is expected to act as President for 10 days until the return... Read More

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June 7, 2016

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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 specialist for his “persistent ear infection”. Buhari has also handed over governance of the country to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on a temporary basis –... Read More

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

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

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

Saraki reads letter requesting confirmation of Onnoghen as CJN

Just In: Osinbajo signs 7 bills passed by National Assembly

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

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

Acting President Osinbajo swears in 5 NPC commissioners

Osinbajo returns to Nigeria, to serve as acting President

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