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[The Activism Blog] Oby Ezekwesili takes the FG to the cleaners with her statement on the #ResumeOrResign protests

Former minister of Education and Co-covener BBOG, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili has condemned the unprofessional handling of the #ourmumudondo protesters in Abuja by the federal government. And we give her thumbs up. The FG’s handling of the situation is absolutely disgraceful. According to her, the presidency wasted a very big opportunity to engage the citizens through... Read More

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August 18, 2017

What the presidency did to anti-Buhari protesters is disgraceful – Ezekwesili

Former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili has said the Presidency blew its chance to regain confidence of Nigerians, after the attack on anti-Buhari protesters. In a series of tweets on Thursday, Ezekwesili said it was “disgraceful” the way the Charly Boy-led protesters were treated. She also added that the visit of the Presidential media team... Read More

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August 16, 2017

ASUU wants all the problems to disappear with the wave of the hand – Presidency

The Presidency on Tuesday said the strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) was “unnecessary “. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said this in an interview on Channels Television’s programme, Sunrise Daily. Shehu’s argument: ASUU is aware that the present administration inherited the agreements which... Read More

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August 16, 2017

How Buhari shunned govt official who tried to undermine Osinbajo – Presidency

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari turned back a government official for trying to undermine Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo. Buhari has been in London for 101 days for medical treatment. Shehu said this this in an interview on Channels Television’s programme, Sunrise Daily. Why... Read More

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August 15, 2017

We did not hire pro-Buhari protesters – Presidency

Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu has dismissed reports that pro-Buhari protesters were sponsored by the Presidency. Ojudu stated this while fielding questions from State House correspondents shortly after addressing the pro-President Buhari protesters at the main entrance of the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday. He said the administration... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. AIRFORCE RELEASES AERIAL VIDEO OF ATTACK ON BOKO HARAM The Nigerian Airforce (NAF) has released a video of ambush of Sambisa forest which has been known to be the main base of operations of the Boko Haram terrorists. 2. ARREST PERPETRATORS OF HATE SPEECH, ODIGIE-OYEGUN TELLS... Read More

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Anti-Buhari protesters trying to derail war against corruption – Presidency

The Presidency on Thursday said those protesting for President Muhammadu Buhari to resign were trying to derail the war against corruption. In a statement, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said the group was “an illegal assembly stealthily organised to deliver a blow to the war against corruption.” He... Read More

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Senate’s position on Buhari’s absence commendable, patriotic – Presidency

The Presidency has described the senate’s position on the absence of President Muhammadu Buhari as patriotic. Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita Enang said the Senate stance on the matter was commendable. The Senate had on Tuesday said those protesting and demanding the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari were... Read More

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Buhari did not promise to resign if … – Presidency

The Presidency has denied reports that President Muhammadu Buhari promised to resign if he does not recover from his illness. A media outfit had reported that the President vowed to relinquish power if he fails to recover. But personal assistant to the President on new media, Bashir Ahmed dismissed the report on Thursday. Bashir said... Read More

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August 8, 2017

Osinbajo did not call those agitating for restructuring political jobbers – Presidency

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has denied calling those agitating for restructuring “political jobbers”. Osinbajo said this on Tuesday in a statement by his media aide, Laolu Akande. He was reacting to a news report quoting Afenifere chieftain, Ayo Adebanjo, as saying he lambasted advocates of restructuring. “The video, audio tapes and full text of his... Read More

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August 7, 2017

FG plans to submit 2018 budget to N’Assembly in October

Director General, Budget Office of the Federation, Ben Akabueze has said the 2018 Executive Budget proposal would be submitted to the National Assembly in October. He announced this at the opening of the National Training for Personnel of Ministries, Departments and Agencies on 2018 Budget Preparation, using Government Integrated Financial Management Information System in Lagos. Represented by Anslem... Read More

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August 7, 2017

Buhari will not resign, he did not breach any law – Presidency

The Presidency on Monday said President Muhammadu Buhari would not resign , as he has not breached any law in the country. Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu said this while speaking with State house correspondents. He said this while reacting to calls by some civil society organizations, who protested and demanded the resignation of... Read More

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July 31, 2017

Presidency commends CAN over message to Buhari

The Presidency on Monday said the message from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to President Muhammadu Buhari was touching. CAN in a statement during the weekend had expressed joy at the news of Buhari’s recovery. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a statement made available... Read More

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July 28, 2017

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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July 26, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Professor Osinbajo inaugurates two new ministers

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday inaugurated Stephen Ocheni (Kogi) and Suleiman Hassan (Gombe) as ministers. This comes two months after their nominations were confirmed by the Senate. The inauguration took place inside the Council Chambers of the National Assembly. Osinbajo announced that their portfolios would be announced “shortly.” Osinbajo said, “We have focused our... Read More

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July 26, 2017

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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July 25, 2017

Why an Atiku PDP presidency is not an article of faith yet

by Alexander O. Onukwue So the PDP of Adamawa State wish to welcome Atiku Abubakar back to their fold, to, in line of their reasoning, give him a platform where his talents will be valued and not be wasted. The ready-made interpretation for such a clamor is that Atiku could be an early-bird aspirant for... Read More

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July 25, 2017

Atiku 2019: 5 things he said about restructuring

by Alexander O. Onukwue Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, is gradually becoming one of the potential candidates for the Presidency in 2019. There has been no formal declaration of interest by him, but a good number of his opinions on national issues have been expressed with the forthrightness of a man making a pitch. One... Read More

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YNaija Editorial: Yes please, the Presidency may approach the bench immediately

When three weeks ago, Babatunde Raji Fashola decided to take on the National Assembly by himself over the cuts made to his Ministry of Works’ Budget, it was beyond embarrassing. Not only on account of the way that he sparred with members of the legislature in an almost personal manner but also because as the governor... Read More

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

These are the top five stories that you should monitor today. NHIS to secure police protection as suspended Secretary vows to resume work The Ministry of Health will on Monday write the police to secure the National Health Insurance Scheme headquarters over threats by suspended Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the NHIS, Prof. Yusuf Usman... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Magu: Presidency to approach Supreme Court over appointment crisis | Lagos Assembly to reduce ex-governors’ pensions | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. NHIS to secure police protection as suspended Secretary vows to resume work – YNaija Magu: Presidency to approach Supreme Court over appointment crisis – YNaija Judges homes’ raid: Reps panel want DSS, Evidence laws amended – YNaija We don’t recognise group calling for Saraki’s recall – APC... Read More

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Seek judicial resolution to confirmation of appointees | Falana, others tell FG

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana and other prominent activists have called on the Presidency to approach the Supreme Court over the confirmation of non-ambassadorial and non-ministerial nominees. The advice was contained in statement jointly signed by Falana and some activists including Prof. Jibrin Ibrahim, Lanre Suraj, Anwal Rafsanjani and Ezenwa Nwagwu. They said It has... Read More

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Magu: Presidency to approach Supreme Court over appointment crisis

The Presidency is set to approach the Supreme Court over the lingering crisis between the executive and the National Assembly over the powers of the President to appoint some heads of government agencies without senate approval, Punch reports. A source in the Presidency said the decision was based on legal advice given to the executive.... Read More

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July 16, 2017

Presidency debunks alleged recent photograph of Buhari

The Presidency has dismissed reports that a picture on the internet is a recent photo of President Muhammadu Buhari. Saleh Shehu Ashaka, a journalist with Voice of America had posted a photo of the President, claiming that it was recently taken. But the Presidency on Saturday dismissed the claim, stating that the picture was taken... Read More

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July 14, 2017

Trump’s personal lawyer threatens in mail | ‘Watch your back , b**ch’

President Trump’s personal attorney has apologized, Thursday after a thread of emails were released showing threats he wrote to a stranger, Wednesday, CNN reports. Marc Kasowitz, who is representing the president as his personal lawyer in the Russian investigation, sent the emails to a ‘stranger’ according to emails obtained by investigative news website ProPublica. ProPublica did not release... Read More

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July 14, 2017

Presidency orders suspended NHIS boss’ probe

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has granted permission for the probe of suspended Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance, Prof. Usman Yusuf, Punch reports. Yusuf was suspended after he was accused of fraud to the tune of N960m. The message was conveyed in a letter signed by Osinbajo’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Ade Ipaye, which... Read More

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July 13, 2017

Buhari and Osinbajo are the same – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed has highlighted that there is no difference between Acting President Yemi Osinbajo and President Muhammadu Buhari. The minister said this on Thursday while addressing journalists at an event organised by the aviation roundtable, an industry pressure group, TheCable reports. He refuted reports suggesting that there’s conflict between Osinbajo and the cabinet... Read More

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July 13, 2017

President Buhari writes Bisi Akande over the death of his wife

The Presidency on Thursday said ailing Muhammadu Buhari had written and called Bisi Akande, on the telephone to commiserate with him on the death of his wife, Omowunmi. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. The President’s message reads, “I received the... Read More

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July 13, 2017

“The Anaconda and the Python once ruled the Forest” | Shehu Sani continues his animal analogies

Senator Shehu Sani has continued his use of animal analogies to describe “political happenings” within the Presidency. The metaphors started when Senator Shehu Sani posted on Facebook and the Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, replied. Senator Shehu Sani had written, “Prayer for the absent Lion King has waned; Until he’s back then they will... Read More