Tag: Geoffrey Onyeama

We’re awaiting authorisation from Sudanese govt for evacuation – FG; Nigeria’s debt to World Bank reaches N6tn | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

We’re awaiting authorisation from Sudanese govt for evacuation - FG Onanuga reports Tinubu's return to Nigeria today Nigeria's debt to World Bank reaches N6tn Nnamani urges Obi to withdraw petition…

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Desperado: Malami, Lai Mohammed, the NBC and plans to enforce #TwitterBan in Nigeria | #YNaijaCover

“Subject as otherwise provided by this Constitution, a person shall not be convicted of a criminal offence unless that offence is defined and the penalty therefor is prescribed in a…

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NBA: Federal Government’s silence on strike shocking, Mexico returns stolen Ile-Ife artefact | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: NBA: Federal Government's silence on strike shocking The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has…

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Osagie Ehanire, Akpabio, Malami…See YNaija’s best and worse performing Ministers for July

Nigerians may finally be heaving a sigh of relief in no time, as latest statistics from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reveal that the curve is slowly being…

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‘Criminal attacks’ on Nigerian High Commission in Ghana sparks uproar

Reports of violent attacks on the residential quarters of the Nigerian High Commission in Ghana spurred conversation on social media Sunday, with many weighing in on the unfortunate incident. ;

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YNaija Ministers’ Effectiveness Ranking: Sunday Dare, Nwajiuba, Aregbesola occupy top spots for April

This month is unique in the life of the Muhammadu Buhari cabinet as it clocks six months since the Ministers were inaugurated and with a ravaging pandemic in our hands,…

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The YNaija Ministers’ Ranking for September: The early risers and sleeping beauties

The YNaija August Ministers' ranking projected what we expected from them, given that they needed some considerable time to settle into their offices. September is grinding to a halt and…

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ICYMI: Osinbajo fires DSS chief, Saraki says Presidency culpable for NASS invasion | Top 10 stories this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week: The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday, ordered the immediate termination of the appointment of the Director-General of…

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President Buhari sets up 17-man fact-finding mission to bring back stranded Nigerians in Libya

President Muhammadu Buhari has set up a 17-man fact-finding mission to bring back Nigerians in Libya. The team may also open talks with Libyan authorities on how to stop the…

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FG warns countries who delay issuance of visas to Nigerians

The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau has warned that the delay issuance of visas from any country to Nigerians would no longer be tolerated. The Minister said this on Monday in…

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[The Presidential Blog] This is why Nigeria is backing out of 90 organisations

On the heels of what many - including the country's minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama - have described as a successful outing at the just concluded 72nd UNGA, the…

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No one knew about illegally stashed funds until the revelations – Onyeama

The minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, speaking with state house correspondents in Abuja on Wednesday, says the government did not know that the United States was listening to the telephone…

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There is a need to reform the governance structure of World Bank, IMF – Onyeama

The minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama at the 41st Ministerial Meeting of the Group of 77 plus China (G77+China) on the sidelines of the UN general assembly says there…

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Why Nigeria does not need international help to deal with IPOB – Onyeama

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama while speaking to journalists at the UN headquarters in New York said Nigeria does not need any international help to curb the threats posed…

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Buhari will demand repatriation of stolen funds at UN Assembly – Onyeama

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has said President Muhammadu Buhari will demand the repatriation of looted public funds back to Nigeria at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly, holding in New…

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[The Presidential Blog] Spot your happy Ministers

It's nice to see members of the executive looking positive and happy despite all that's threatening to tear up the polity and the pressure dealing with that must put them…

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Ibe Kachikwu climbs to the top ten, Fashola attacks the Senate, Onyeama maintains top spot | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu has risen to the top ten in the weekly YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers. Kachikwu, who is saddled with the responsibility…

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Babatunde Fashola climbs to the top ten, as Geoffrey Onyeama takes top spot | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

The Minister of  Finance, Kemi Adeosun has dropped out of the top ten in the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers this week. On Thursday, the House of Representatives Committee on Public…

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FG to close five foreign missions

The Federal Government has approved the closure of five foreign missions and embassies. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday. “We do not want to…

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Geoffrey Onyeama remains on top on the latest YNaija Ministers Ranking

Fresh off his first week at #1 on our list, Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama retains the top spot in a week that sees him maintaining positive visibility -…

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I will ensure whistle blowers are fully protected – Onyeama

by Azeez Adeniyi Foreign Affairs Minister Geoffrey Onyeama said on Friday said he would ensure that whistleblowers are fully protected. Onyeama stated this in Abuja while fielding questions from newsmen.…

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Geoffrey Onyeama takes the top spot on this week’s YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

Majority of our Ministers do well to maintain the status quo this week, with Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama edging Minister of Justice & Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami…

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Xenophobia: Foreign Affairs Minister meets South African counterpart

by Dolapo Adelana Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama is currently in a meeting with Maite Nkoana Mashabane. Onyeama is in South Africa to speak with South African officials on…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. How US authorities locked up Nigerian for 4 days at Los Angeles Airport A Nigerian man, Olaniyi Femi has…

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Nigerians with valid visa free to travel to the US – American Embassy

by Dolapo Adelana The United States Embassy in Abuja has said there was no reason for Nigerians with valid visas to postpone or cancel their travel to the United States.…

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When will President Buhari talk to us – KOWA presidential candidate

Presidential candidate of KOWA party in the 2015 election, Professor Oluremi Sonaiya Monday says she hoped President Muhammadu Buhari will finally speak to Nigerians. On Monday, YNaija reported that both…

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FG confirms Trump will speak with Buhari today

The federal government Monday confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari will speak with US president, Donald Trump. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama stated this via his Twitter account. "President Trump…

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Nigeria not leaving ICC – Onyeama

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said Nigeria will remain with the International Criminal Court (ICC) despite the recent pull out of some African nations. Burundi, South Africa and The…

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Nigeria congratulates Adama Barrow

The Federal government has congratulated Adama Barrow on his swearing-in as President of The Gambia. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama stated this on Thursday via Twitter. "Nigeria welcomes the…

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Why ministers are holding town hall meetings – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the town hall meetings being held across the country by the Federal Government provides an avenue for both the government and…

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