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FG mandates foreign professionals to get Nigerian certification
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved a new policy that requires foreign professionals to be registered and certified by all the necessary regulatory bodies to practice in Nigeria.…
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Another suit filed to declare Buhari unfit
The trustees of a civil society group, Kingdom Human Rights Foundation International have filed a suit asking for an order to compel the Federal Executive Council to declare ailing President Muhammadu Buhari…
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BREAKING: Osinbajo back from visit to Buhari
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has returned to Nigeria, after visiting President Muhammadu Buhari in London on Tuesday. His media aide, Laolu Akande disclosed this on Wednesday morning. He stated that Osinbajo…
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Minister Watch: Who will be the first snitch?
by Alexander Onukwue The audio tape found of the Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, who doubles as the Minister of Justice, has thrown more salt into the broth. Various brands of long…
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Impeachment: Who wants to push the FEC to isolate Osinbajo?
by Alexander O. Onukuwe It is no more a secret; the schemes to impeach the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, is becoming clearer than a doctor’s handwriting. A botched motion on…
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NYSC members included into NHIS – Health minister
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved the inclusion of members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Minister of Health Isaac Adewole…
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FG approves purchase of Abuja Metro Plaza for Hajj Commission, NAHCON
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), has approved the purchase of the Metro Plaza building to serve as the permanent Headquarters of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The approval…
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Why Buhari was absent at FEC meeting for the third time – Lai Mohammed
by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed has said President Muhammadu Buhari was absent from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting because he is a taking a rest. Mohammed…
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Buhari is working from home on doctor’s orders – Presidency
by Dolapo Adelana The Presidency has said President Muhammadu Buhari was working from home on doctor's orders. hereby assures the good people of Nigeria that, despite the insinuations of a…
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[The Presidential Blog] President Buhari is absent at FEC meeting for the third week in a row
President Buhari is conspicuously absent from today's Federal Executive Council. Three weeks ago, the Minister of Information and Culture tried to explain away President Buhari's absence at the weekly Federal…
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Updated: Why Buhari was absent at FEC meeting – Lai Mohammed
by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said President Muhammadu Buhari did not attend the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday because the agenda was light.…
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Just In: President Buhari launches economy recovery plan (PHOTOS)
by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has launched the country’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan. The event took place at 11am inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja before…
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[The Presidential Blog] The Presidency has announced the names of the new ministerial nominees
Finally, after months of waiting and a litigation scare, the President has finally found suitable replacements for the positions left vacant by the death of James Ocholi, the former Minister…
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[The Presidential blog] Apparently, even President Buhari gets the “Lai” joke
Today, President Buhari presided over the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting for the first time in 7 weeks -after his return from his long medical vacation in the United Kingdom.…
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FEC celebrates with Osinbajo at 60 (PHOTOS)
by Dolapo Adelana Acting president Yemi Osinbajo turned 60 on Wednesday. And members of the Federal Executive Council were not left out of the celebration. The ministers and other members…
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Amina Mohammed sworn-in as UN Dep Secretary General
by Dolapo Adelana Former Minister of Environment Amina Mohammed on Tuesday was sworn in as the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres administered the…
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Opinion: The Presidency- Osinbajo and unquestionable loyalty
by Yushau A. Shuaib In September 2008, about 9 years ago, this writer published an article title, “If Yar’Adua Doesn’t Die!” ) It was a response to strong insinuations…
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FEC approves N126bn for the construction of 12 roads
by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N126 billion for the construction of 12 roads. Minister of Power, Housing and Works, Babatunde Fashola disclosed this while…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Usain Bolt to retire in August | Arik Air to be managed by foreign airlines – AMCON | More stories
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist NCC bans registration of SIM cards in open places - YNaija FG approves recruitment of 10,000 policemen yearly - YNaija World Bank…
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Osinbajo presides over FEC meeting (PHOTOS)
Acting president Yemi Osinbajo is currently presiding over the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Wednesday's meeting is the fourth time Osinbajo will chair the meeting since President Muhammadu Buhari…
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Acting President Yemi Osinbajo presides over FEC meeting (PHOTOS)
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo presided over the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday. The acting president chaired the meeting which had in attendance ministers of the Federal Republic…
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Super Falcons to storm Aso Rock in protest
The Super Falcons will on Wednesday storm the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja to protest against the non-payment of their entitlements. According to a statement by one of the organisers…
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Recession behind non-payment of Falcons – Lai Mohammed
Minister for Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has blamed the non-payment of allowances of the Super Falcons to the economic situation in the country. Mohammed said this on Wednesday…
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Federal Executive Council approves 2017 national budget
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday he approved the 2017 national budget. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma,…
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Buhari presides over Federal Executive Council meeting (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The meeting which is holding at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa has in attendance…
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From Ministry of Solid Minerals to Ministry of Mines and Steel – An example of what we do not need
On Wednesday, Kayode Fayemi, Minister of Mines and Steel announced that there’ll be a few changes at his ministry following resolutions made at the Federal executive Council meeting which was presided…
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Buhari presides over FEC meeting (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting. The meeting which is a gathering of the executive members of the economy is expected to discuss…
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Alhassan attends FEC meeting in crutches – Here’s why
Ailing Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, on Wednesday, came to the federal executive council in crutches. Alhassan was said to have had a knee surgery in the United States and…
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PHOTOS: Acting President Osinbajo presides over FEC meeting
Following President Muhammadu Buhari's travel out of the country, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday, presided over the Federal Executive Council as the Acting President. See below for pictures of…
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The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today
These are the top 5 stories that drove the conversation today. 1. Buharimeter holds in Abuja A town hall meeting, entitled Buharimeter, was on Thursday held in Abuja to discuss…
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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