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August 23, 2017

BREAKING: Buhari cancels today’s FEC meeting

The Federal Executive Council meeting which is scheduled to hold on Wednesday had been cancelled. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, disclosed in a statement that the meeting would not hold. He did not disclose the reason behind the cancellation but stated that President Muhammadu Buhari will receive the... Read More

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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. FEC also approved tax rebate which will serve as an incentive for pioneer industries operating in Nigeria. Speaking with state House correspondents after the FEC... Read More

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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 as unfit to continue to hold office. It filed the suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The group also filed another mandating the National Assembly... Read More

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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 will preside over federal executive council (FEC) meeting at Abuja by 11 am. “AgP Osinbajo now back in Abuja from London & will be presiding... Read More

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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 spoons, both flat and curved, are being employed to interpret the FEC’s decision on Wednesday not to have an opinion on the matter of the... Read More

Story of the day, Thinking Through

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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 the floor of the Senate sought to take advantage of Osinbajo’s absence to make the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, a temporary President. That moment did... Read More

Story of the day, Thinking Through

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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 stated this at the end of the FEC meeting chaired by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday. He said, “The... Read More

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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 was given Wednesday at the FEC meeting still holding inside the council chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Premium Times reports The meeting is being... Read More

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President Buhari

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 said this on Wednesday while addressing State House correspondents after a meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Buhari was absent at the meeting for the... Read More

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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 number of media organisations, there is no need for apprehension over the health of our President, Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement by Garba Shehu, the... Read More

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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 Executive Meeting. He said the President was not at the meeting because the agenda of the meeting was light. Last week, the meeting did not... Read More

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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. [Read Also: Buhari absent at FEC meeting, Osinbajo presides] He denied rumours that the president had fallen ill. Mohammed told journalists that “clearly when we... Read More

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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 the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting. Those in attendance include, the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki; Speaker of... Read More

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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 of State for Labour and Productivity as well as that left vacant by the promotion (guess we can call it that) of Mrs Amina Mohammed,... Read More

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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. It is safe to say that the foremost question on Nigerians’ minds was how long this meeting was going to last considering the fact Vice... Read More

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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 of the council sang her happy birthday song to the acting president who was in a cheerful mood. Osinbajo was presented with a beautifully designed... Read More

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February 28, 2017

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 oath of office on Mohammed. She had served as under-secretary-general and special adviser on post-2015 development planning to the immediate past UN Secretary General, Ban... Read More

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February 27, 2017

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 in the media on the plight of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua who was alive then but some commentators were already expressing views on expectations after... Read More

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February 16, 2017

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 speaking with State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by acting President Yemi Osinbajo. Fashola said the projects were spread across Kano, Bauchi,... Read More

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February 16, 2017

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 loan will be determined by budget size – Udoma – YNaija Usain Bolt to retire in August – YNaija Arik Air to be managed by... Read More

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February 15, 2017

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 departed the country on vacation. In attendance are most ministers and some officials of the Presidency. See photos below:

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February 8, 2017

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 of Nigeria and some members of the Presidency. Some of those present include, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, Minister for Information... Read More

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December 14, 2016

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 of the planned protest, Aderonke Bello-Ogunleye, obtained by AfricanFootball.com, the team woul visit the State House during the Federal Executive Council meeting that will hold on... Read More

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December 7, 2016

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 while speaking with State House correspondents after the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting. He said, “The Minister of Youth and Sports raised the issue today at... Read More

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November 30, 2016

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, disclosed this to State House correspondents after the meeting. Udoma said it was now left for the National Assembly to decide when the budget will... Read More

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October 19, 2016

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 top government aides and ministers of the federation. Buhari will on Wednesday afternoon receive the 21 released Chibok girls.

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September 1, 2016

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 over by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Federal Executive Council approved a new roadmap for the growth and development of the nation’s mining sector and the... Read More

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August 31, 2016

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 key issues relating to the country. Top on the agenda should be the recession in the nation’s economy. See photos below:

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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 is now recuperating. She was helped into the meeting venue at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, by her security aide. Her crutches were taken away by... Read More

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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 the event that took place at the State House, Abuja:

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