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Tag: Adebayo Shittu
Buhari’s cabinet: To be or not to be?
“It will take the next two months before ministers can come on board. Bringing them in now may disrupt the clean-up going on. So, Nigerians just have to be patient.”…
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The Big 5: I’ll remodel 10,000 schools annually if re-elected – Buhari; Atiku says APC’s ‘Next Level’ campaign big on promises, vague on policy | Other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, November 20 as public holiday to mark the 2018 Eid-El Maulud celebration. In a statement…
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Forgetting his vice, President Buhari cautions religious leaders, Nnamdi Kanu resurfaces in Jerusalem | Other top stories of the week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The Kano government discredited a video portraying Governor Abdullahi Ganduje personally collecting kickbacks to the tune of $5 million. Commissioner for…
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The Big 5: Kano Government discredits video evidence of Governor collecting bribe; Presidency denies releasing names of Nigerians placed on travel ban | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Presidency has denied releasing the names of 50 persons placed on travel ban on Saturday over corruption cases, sequel to…
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The Late 5: Governor Ajimobi also skipped NYSC – Shittu; Prof Utomi, Ogboru emerge as Delta APC guber candidates in parallel primaries | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to uphold the independence of the nation's election management body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
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The Big 5: Mass exodus hits Taraba APC as Alhassan leaves for UDP; Communications Minister says he is willing to serve in NYSC | More stories
These are the top stories you should be monitoring today. Senator Aisha Alhassan, who resigned her appointment as Minister of Women Affairs and also left the APC has picked the…
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The Big 5: PDP rejects Oyetola’s win in Osun re-run; APC disqualifies Shittu, ‘Mama Taraba’ from governorship primaries | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The national leadership of the People's Democratic Party(PDP) has rejected the results of Thursday's supplementary election in Osun, which returned APC's…
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UPDATED: APC disqualifies two Buhari ministers from governorship race
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo, Adebayo Shittu has been disqualified from the race over his failure to partake in the one-year mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.…
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The YNaija Cover – the 21st of September
Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Communications Minister gives untenable reason for evading mandatory NYSC.
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The Big 5: Communications Minister, Shittu allegedly skipped NYSC; Earthquakes now potential hazards in Nigeria – Abuja tremor report | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu,is alleged not to have participated in the mandatory National Youth Service Scheme, despite graduating from the…
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[The Presidential Blog] Is this why the Minister of Communications has been AWOL?
Quick question: did you know that Nigeria has a Minister of Communications? You probably did not and that's okay. Sometimes we forget too. Nigeria has a Minister of Communications named…
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It’s morally wrong for people to wish the President dead – Minister
Minister of Communications , Adebayo Shittu has said it is wrong for people to be wishing President Muhammadu Buhari dead. He said this in a statement released by his media…
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Buhari deserves your prayers, not death wish – minister
Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu has dismissed rumours that President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. Shittu while representing the President at the the formal opening of the 31st National Qur’anic Recitation Competition…
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FG didn’t order NCC to increase data tariff – minister
The Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu has said the Federal Government did not give the National Communication Commission (NCC) an order to increase data tariff. The NCC had announced a…
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FG planning to set up 6 new ICT hubs – Minister
The Minister of Information, Adebayo Shittu on Thursday revealed that the Federal Government is planning to set up six new ICT hubs in the country. He said the new ICT hubs will…
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Why phone calls, SMS, and data should be taxed – Min. of Communication
The Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu has said the plan to impose a 10 per cent tax on phone calls, text messages and data needs to be implemented for the…
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This is what Nigeria loses to cybercrime annually – FG
The Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu has revealed that Nigeria loses N127bn to cyber-crime annually. He revealed this at the opening of the 2016 National Conference of the Nigerian Computer…
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Photos from today’s #MinisterialScreening at the Senate
Two ministerial nominees, Barrister Adebayo Shittu and Khadijat Abba Ibrahim were screened today, Tuesday at the Senate. While Shittu was grilled extensively by the Senators, Khadijat Ibrahim was not asked any…
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#MinisterialScreening: Senate screens and clears Adebayo Shittu
The Nigerian Senate has begun the screening of ministerial nominations at today's plenary. Barrister Adebayo Shittu, from Oyo state is the first nominee to take the podium. While addressing the…
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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