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Opinion: Feyi Fawehinmi reviews Buhari’s one year of handling the economy

by Feyi Fawehinmi *This is the third of a 3-part series Let us first set out the marking scheme. Anti-corruption carries 15 marks. Security carries 15 marks. The Economy carries 70 marks. To pass this exam, you must score 40 marks at least. Yes, because a bad economy cannot reduce corruption or insecurity — it must necessarily... Read More

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Meet Mamman Daura, the guy they call our ‘unofficial Vice President’

An online news portal, SaharaReporters, tweeted this: It went viral, with many believing it and others questioning the veracity of the tweet. This particular question has been out there for a while now. Many have speculated and assumed but there’s little information to rely on. But because we are doubting Thomases, we decided to do... Read More

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Fuel price: FG to pay N5000 per month to 1 million Nigerians

The federal government, on Sunday, unveiled plans to cushion the harsh effect of the increase price of fuel, which include the implementation N500 billion slated in the 2016 budget for social welfare. According to a statement by the spokesperson for Vice President Yemi Osinabjo, Laolu Akande, the government will impact more than 8 million citizens... Read More

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‘Buhari, Osinbajo’s assets have been verified’ – CCB

The Code of Conduct of Bureau has completed the assets verification exercise of President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President, Bukola Saraki and other top officials of the All Progressives Congress-led administration. In a statement released on Wednesday, the CCB denied reports that it was yet to conclude the verification of assets declared... Read More

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‘The era of people becoming emergency billionaires is gone’ – VP Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has stated that former public office holders will henceforth be required to account for their wealth. Osinbajo, speaking at a town hall meeting convened by the United Action for Change, UAC in Lagos on Saturday, April 23 said that as part of the change the government promised Nigerians, “the era of... Read More

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PDP chieftain yearns to return stolen funds, seeks soft landing from VP Osinbajo

National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Wale Oladipo, has written to Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo asking for an opportunity to return the N75 million he received from the embattled former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. The PDP scribe appealed to the Vice President to exclude him from any criminal prosecution in exchange for... Read More

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FG holds roundtable in honor of Chibok girls (PHOTOS)

A round table was on Wednesday, April 13, held in honor of the missing Chibok schoolgirls at the Enugu Hall, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. The round table was attended by Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, members of the Federal Executive Council and some service chiefs. The objective of the roundtable is to provide an avenue for engagement... Read More

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2016 budget: Vice President meets with ministers (PHOTOS)

Following the receipt of the details of 2016 Appropriation Bill from the National Assembly, the executive arm of government has began scrutiny into the budget before the President can assent to it. Members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Friday, converged at the State House in Abuja to analyze the bill. However, President Muhammadu... Read More

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Tinubu kicks off birthday celebration with Colloquium (PHOTOS)

As part of the celebrations to mark his 64th birthday, former governor of Lagos state and All Progressives Congress party leader, Bola Tinubu has organised the 8th Annual Bola Tinubu Colloquium. The Colloquium tagged Agriculture: Action, Work, Revolution; has President Muhammadu Buhari, vice-president Yemi Osinbajo and wife Dolapo, states governors, ministers, National Assembly members as... Read More

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Why recovered funds can’t yet be made public – Presidency

The Presidency has revealed the reason why the funds alleged to be recovered from looters of the nation’s treasury cannot be made public just yet. Speaking to the press, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu said that until the funds are used as evidence in court against the people... Read More

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Osinbajo, Buhari’s travel plans clash; costs Nigeria $250,000

In this harsh economic climate, Nigeria has reportedly lost about $250,000 due to the last minute cancellation of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s proposed trip to India because of the incompetence of the Protocol Department of the Presidency. Osinbajo had to cancel his trip to India, because the President, Muhammadu Buhari would also jet out of the country... Read More

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Buhari, Osinbajo are a miraculous team – Governor Shettima

Borno state governor, Kashim Shettima, has felicitated with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as he marks his 59th birthday. Shettima stated that Osinbajo has shown great support for the people of Borno as the state battles with the onslaught of Boko Haram insurgency. Shettima, who described Osinbajo as a true statesman, also said President Muhammadu Buhari... Read More

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Doyin Okupe

February 28, 2016

Doyin Okupe to VP Osinbajo: ‘You lied in a church’

Former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Doyin Okupe, on Sunday, described the recent statement credited to vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, that no new road has been built by government in the last ten years as “a lie and an absolute falsehood.” While expressing regrets that the statement was... Read More

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February 26, 2016

‘VP Osinbajo sidelined’ | Read Reuters’ article on the Buhari administration

An article published on the website of Reuters, on Thursday, February 25. Almost a year after winning an election on promises to fix Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari’s grand vision of reform is fading, with power centralized in his increasingly remote presidency and the bureaucracy in disarray. After axing almost 50 top civil servants and 40 ambassadors... Read More

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February 24, 2016

Atiku to Adoke: ‘Clear your name with EFCC, leave me out of your travails’

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has denied that he is involved in the ordeal of a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke (SAN) after he was picked up by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Adoke had written a letter to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo naming Atiku as one of the key... Read More

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February 24, 2016

‘If we don’t fight corruption, we can’t deal with the economy’ – Osinbajo

“If you don’t fight corruption, you cannot even deal with the economy, you need to hold corrupt people accountable because they stole the money meant for the economy,” says Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. The Vice-president stated this on Tuesday, while speaking with delegation of the Trade Union Congress at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Osinbajo, who noted... Read More

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February 23, 2016

‘Jagaban is a troublemaker’ | ‘You are very short’ | VP Osinbajo & Tinubu exchange playful swipes (WATCH)

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo displayed the bone of humour in him at the recently held Sun Awards when he took a swipe at chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Ahmed Bola Tinubu, during his speech. Tinubu was not going to let the Vice President get away with the first-attack, and when he got his... Read More

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January 15, 2016

Buhari, Osinbajo, Saraki, others attend Armed Forces remembrance day celebration (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara, and other top dignitaries were present on Friday, to mark the this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration. The event took place at the National Arcade, Eagle Square Abuja. See photos below.

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October 22, 2015

Osinbajo, El-rufai, Koffi Anan, attend Energy Africa launch in London (PHOTOS)

Former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Koffi Anan, Vice president of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and Kaduna state governor Mallam Nasir El-rufai were amongst the dignitaries at the launch of the Energy Africa Campaign. See pictures from the event which took place in London, on Wednesday.

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October 14, 2015

Nigerian elites against my appointments for selfish reasons – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has replied the critics of his ministerial appointments and other appointments he’s made since assuming office. According to the President, the elites of the nation are behind all the criticisms that have trailed his appointments. Buhari, who spoke through Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo at the opening of the 21st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) in Abuja Buhari... Read More

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October 11, 2015

Osinbajo commissions Nigeria’s consular building in Pretoria (PHOTOS)

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo commissioned a new consular building for Nigeria’s High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa. The commissioning of the building was held on Saturday, October 10. See photos below:

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October 7, 2015

Fellow Nigerians, Presidency insists there’s no rift between Osinbajo, El-Rufai

Media aide of Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has reacted to the alleged discord between his principal and Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, on Tuesday stated that the allegations are a bunch of lies. “There is no truth to the story. It is outright falsehood. This is an invention;... Read More

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October 3, 2015

Did Saraki privately meet with VP Osinbajo?

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki reportedly had a private meeting which lasted for almost two hours on October 1. What was discussed during the meeting remains unknown, as aides of both Osinbajo and Saraki were not allowed into the sit-down. The meeting was said to have taken place at the Guest... Read More

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October 1, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: El Rufai ‘insults’ Osinbajo | Buhari will be distracted by Minister gig | Judge withdraws from Saraki’s trial | More stories

Two men in NSA custody for arranging Nigerian visa for Lebanese terrorist. YNaija El Rufai ‘insults’ Osinbajo – déjà vu. Vanguard ‘Petroleum Minister role will distract President Buhari’. YNaija PDP Zones 2019 Presidential Ticket to North. This Day #TheEnvelope remains sealed but these are 15 possible names on #TheList. YNaija Military: Boko Haram Poison Water... Read More

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September 28, 2015

Osinbajo, Dogara, Ekweremadu others attend independence thanksgiving service (PHOTOS)

A thanksgiving service to commemorate Nigeria’s 55th independence anniversary was held on Sunday, September 27. Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu and several others attended the ceremony. See photos:

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September 13, 2015

“Past leaders did not fight for personal estates” – Osinbajo

Vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, took a jab at our present crop of leaders, by saying that Nigerian leaders of the past, neither lived nor fought to enrich themselves, or left vast personal estates behind. “But their names and legacies live in the hearts of the people.” Osinbajo said. Osinbajo, stated this at the opening of Northern Reawakening... Read More

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September 10, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Power goes out during power sector probe| DSS begins screening of Buhari’s ministers| Oshiomhole sacks 4 commissioners| More stories

Power goes out 8 times during probe of power sector on Wednesday. YNaija Buhari defends appointments of trusted hands. This Day DSS begins secret screening of Buhari’s prospective ministers. YNaija Kumuyi says Buhari will win war against corruption. Leadership Tinubu shades PDP says Buhari is helping Nigeria recover from paralysis. YNaija Oshiomhole sacks 4 commissioners.... Read More

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September 7, 2015

VP Osinbajo says Presidency will meet expectations of Nigerians

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, opines that it will be impossible to assess the policy direction of President Muhammadu Buhari in just 100 days in office. But he’s optimistic that the expectations of Nigerians will be met, with the path that Buhari had taken in restructuring the country. Osinbajo, who spoke at the 33rd Holy Ghost Convention of The... Read More

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September 4, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: EFCC lacks power to probe Amaechi | Buhari, Osinbajo declares assets | Why Marilyn Ogar was sacked | More stories

How Union bank milked Buhari’s asset declaration on twitter. YNaija Ogbemudia says uproar over PMB 100 days in office is unnecessary. Leadership Why EFCC, ICPC may have no power to probe Amaechi. YNaija Dogara tells Western countries to return looted funds. Leadership PDP says Buhari is a product of corruption. YNaija Buhari confirms Ipaye’s appointment... Read More

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