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Ramadan: Sultan confirms sighting moon, El-Rufai to lay off public servants in Kaduna | 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: Ramadan: Sultan confirms sighting moon The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has confirmed the sighting of the moon signalling the start of Ramadan – The Cable reports The sultan, in a live broadcast on Monday, 12th April, announced... Read More

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December 14, 2020

FG’s plan to build 300,000 houses begins this week —Presidency | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG’s plan to build 300,000 houses begins this week —Presidency The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, on Sunday, declared that the Federal Government’s plan to build 300,000 affordable houses for Nigerians will start this week. In a statement titled “About 20 states indicate interest in ESP plan... Read More

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November 30, 2020

Nigerians to pay N4,000 monthly for solar system -Presidency, Lagos destroys 1,700 shops, shanties in Agege | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigerians to pay N4,000 monthly for solar system -Presidency An estimated 25 million Nigerians, beneficiaries from the Federal Government’s Solar Home Systems that commences this week, will be expected to pay about N4,000 monthly, the Presidency has said. The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, revealed this in... Read More

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November 24, 2020

Nigerian travellers to pay $15,000 visa bond in new Trump policy | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigerian travellers to pay $15,000 visa bond in new Trump policy According to a newly issued temporary policy, Nigerian visitors to the United States may have to pay up to $15,000 in bonds in a bid to discourage nationals of some countries with higher visa overstay rate. The President Donald Trump administration introduced the visa... Read More

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November 9, 2020

Lekki Shooting: Protesters were happy to see us, Army tells Lagos panel, There isn’t enough evidence to prosecute 33 indicted SARS operatives – Malami | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Lekki shooting: Protesters were happy to see us, army tells Lagos panel The 65 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, the formation accused of opening fire on peaceful protesters in the October 20 Lekki shooting, has said soldiers only fired blank ammunitions at protesters and that protesters were happy to see them. In a petition submitted... Read More

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August 21, 2020

UK to replace expired visa of Nigerians for free, FG approves N13bn for take-off of community policing | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The British High Commission in Nigeria has declared that it will replace the 30-day visa of individuals that were supposed to travel to the United Kingdom before the lockdown, caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic, for free. According to its statement, the free visa replacement would be open till December 2020; covering those who will... Read More

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Jackson Ude: Osinbajo petitions IGP over blogger’s N4bn bribery allegation

Self-acclaimed journalist, Jackson Ude may be in for a hard time as Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over a case of alleged criminal defamation. The development follows Jackson’s allegation that the Vice President received N4 billion naira from an alleged sum embezzled by the Acting Chairman of the Economic... Read More

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Osinbajo responds to allegations of collecting N4bn from embattled Magu

The distrust between the nation’s populace and the Nigerian government runs so deep that people are willing to swallow up any information casting government officials in a negative light; verified or not. This was the case on Wednesday when rumours alleging that Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, received over N4 billion naira from the alleged sum... Read More

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February 2, 2019

Just In: Osinbajo speaks after surviving helicopter mishap

The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has confirmed that he is safe and sound following a crash his helicopter suffered in Kabba, Kogi on Saturday. Professor Osinbajo had departed Abuja around 1pm Saturday on a Chopper ride to Kogi in continuation of the Family Chats & Next Level engagements alongside the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Prof.... Read More

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November 11, 2018

The Big 5: Osinbajo says allegations by House of Reps Committee against him are baseless; A 2nd term for Buhari will eclipse Nigeria – Agbakoba | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has reacted to a report by a House of Representatives committee indicting him for allegedly approving N5.9 billion illegally for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), for which its Director General, Mustapha Maihaja, is currently being probed by the lawmakers. As contained... Read More

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August 14, 2018

Ag. President, Osinbajo orders immediate overhaul and investigation of SARS

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, to with immediate effect, overhaul the management and activities of the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS). According to a statement on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant to the Acting President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, the IGP is to ensure that any Unit that... Read More

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BREAKING: Ag. President, Yemi Osinbajo fires DG of DSS

The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has ordered a termination of the appointment of the Director-General of the Department Of State Security (DSS), Lawal Musa Daura. The information was disclosed by the Senior Special Assistant to the Ag. President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande on Tuesday afternoon through his official twitter account. Daura was... Read More

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The Late 5: 18 Year Old Girl killed during Oyo LG Polls, Hamburg SV relegated from the Bundesliga for the first time in 55 years and other stories

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday left Abuja to attend the inauguration of President Julius Bio in Freetown, Sierra Leone. According to a statement by Mr Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Osinbanjo is expected to return to... Read More

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September 1, 2017

It is not true Osinbajo will head FG’s negotation team with ASUU – Akande

There was an earlier report that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will head the Federal Government’s negotiation team, who would meet with the representatives of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and put an end to the strike action. In the report, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige was said to have confirmed... Read More

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August 25, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Osinbajo finally denies “medical tourism” comments

We sort of predicted this already. When yesterday we learnt that ‘the Vice-President said that medical tourism has cost Nigeria billions of dollars and “we want to stop that trend because it is draining our reserves”, we knew a disclaimer was on its way from the Office of the Vice-president. He could not possibly have asked... Read More

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August 18, 2017

Interpreting reasonable communication between Buhari and Osinbajo as teleguiding is “curious” – Akande

Presidential spokesman, Laolu Akande has described has downplayed reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is teleguiding Acting President Yemi Osinbajo from London. As reported by TheCable, Akande said such speculation was “curious”. “Acting President Osinbajo has the full authority and as you can see he is wielding it as and when due,” he said. “He is free of... Read More

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August 16, 2017

Osinbajo assigns portfolio to two new ministers

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has assigned portfolios to two new ministers. The two ministers; Stephen Ocheni (Kogi) and Suleiman Hassan (Gombe) were inaugurated 22 days ago. Senior Special Assistant to the Acting President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, announced the development on his Twitter handle. Ocheni was named Minister of State, Labour and Employment;... Read More

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Edwin Clark withdraws ultimatum given to FG

The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has withdrawn the ultimatum given to the federal government to meet the demands it’s 16-point demand presented in November 2016. Co-convener of the group, Edwin Clark had on Monday accused the current administration of not being sincere in its negotiation with the stakeholders of the region. He then gave a November 1... Read More

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A thread on what Professor Osinbajo has been up to today and one response that shows how Nigerians miss the point

Acting President, Professor Osinbajo is currently speaking alongside former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon on the importance of ensuring unity in diversity. His media aide, Laolu Akande is on Twitter updating us on his activities: AgP Osinbajo speaking this morning @ Institute for Security Studies seminar themed: Unity in Diversity. With him is General Gowon... Read More

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Presidency commends Lagos govt over the release of kidnapped Igbonla students

The Presidency has commended the efforts of the Lagos State Government and other stakeholders who ensured the release of the six kidnapped Igbonla-Epe Model College students. In a tweet, media aide to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande wrote, “congratulations to Lagos State Governor on the release of the kidnapped boys. He worked very hard... Read More

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Modular refineries may begin in August – Presidency

The Presidency on Tuesday said the proposed modular refineries might start in August. The Senior Special Assistant to the Acting President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande, disclosed this in an interview with State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said there would be a meeting between Acting President Yemi Osinbajo and... Read More

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[The Presidential Blog] It’s official! The Presidency, as a unit, is confused

Earlier today, we reported that the Acting President was going to swear-in two new ministers-designate – Stephen Ocheni and Suleiman Hassan – only for President Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu to debunk the report as false via his Twitter handle. So, a little misunderstanding right? We immediately reported the story since we had published the earlier... Read More

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Osinbajo will be swearing in the ministers tomorrow – Laolu Akande

Yemi Osinbajo’s media aide, Laolu Akande has reiterated that the ministers confirmed by the Senate will be sworn-in tomorrow. He said this in a tweet this evening, ‘displacing’ what Buhari’s media aide, Garba Shehu earlier said – that media reports claiming that the ministers will be sworn in is false. In his own tweet, Akande... Read More

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Presidency debunks reports of swearing-in of ministers by Osinbajo

The Presidency has said that reports claiming that Acting President Yemi Osinbajo will confirm two ministerial nominees tomorrow is false. Buhari’s Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu said this in a series of tweets this evening. He wrote, “the story that Femi Adesina, Laolu Akande and I provided confirmation that two new ministers... Read More

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Osinbajo travels to the UK to meet with Buhari

Acting President,Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday departed the country to the UK to meet the ailing president Muhammadu Buhari. The Senior Assistant on Media and Publicity to the acting president, Laolu Akande disclosed this on his twitter handle. The acting president is expected to return to Abuja immediately after a brief meeting with the president. AgP... Read More

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Osinbajo to continue consultations on Nigeria’s unity

The consultations by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo with various segments of the Nigerian society will continue, his media aide, Laolu Akande has said. He stated this in a release, stating the impact of the previously held consultations. “While this set of consultations was concluded last week, the presidency will continue to actively engage with different segments... Read More

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[The Presidential Blog] Guess what Osinbajo will be doing in Calabar today

Acting President ‘Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, will visit Cross River State today to commission several milestone projects undertaken by the state government. Prof. Osinbajo will be received at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport by the Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, and then proceed to pay a courtesy visit to the Obong of Calabar,... Read More

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2017 budget still under review – Osinbajo’s media aide

The media aide to acting president, Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, has given an update on the 2017 budget. Using Twitter, Akande said, “consultations still going on between Presidency and National Assembly to resolve some identified issues.” Just an update on the 2017 budget: Consultations still going on between Presidency & National Assembly to resolve some... Read More

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Osinbajo signs two laws to ease business for MSMEs

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has signed two new laws to aid easy access to affordable credit for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The bills which have now become ‘Acts’ are the Secured Transactions in Movable Assets Act, 2017 (otherwise known as Collateral Registry Act) and the Credit Reporting Act, 2017. This was made known... Read More

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Nigeria has been invited to G7 summit – Laolu Akande

The media aide to Acting president, Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, has on Saturday announced that Nigeria has been invited to the G7 summit currently being held in Taormina, Sicily, Italy. The summit which started on Friday, May 26 is slated to end on Saturday, May 27. Akande wrote on Twitter, “Acting President, Osinbajo, invited to... Read More

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