Professor Yemi Osinbajo

NYSC: To be or not? | Osinbajo’s committee proposes 2-year suspension of orientation camps

by Toluwanimi Onakoya The Economic Sustainability Committee (ESC) led by Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, and his committee, has expressed concerns and proposed that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) suspend some of its activities for two years, declaring that the initiative would curb the spread of Coronavirus in Nigeria. The NYSC is a compulsory year-long... Read More

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February 22, 2019

The Big 5: Five feared dead as APC, PDP supporters clash in Kano; Gunmen attack Osinbajo’s convoy in Ilorin | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Court of appeal clears Zamfara APC candidates for elections The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside a decision of the Federal High Court which affirmed the exclusion of the All Progressives Congress candidates in Zamfara State from the forthcoming general elections, Premium Times has... Read More

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October 3, 2017

FG’s economic committee approves 60-day action plan to drive reforms

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has today, October 3, 2017, begun a 60-day National Action Plan (NAP 2.0) to drive reforms aimed at “making Nigeria a progressively easier place to do business”. This was confirmed in a statement signed by PEBEC Secretary/SSA Industry, Trade & Investment (OVP), Dr Jumoke Oduwole. FG’s economic committee approves a... Read More

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Did Osinbajo go to London to show solidarity with the First Lady?

by Alexander O. Onukwue President Buhari is recuperating well and will be back in the country soon, according to Prof Osinbajo. The Acting President’s surprise trip to London was done and dusted within a matter of hours, catching some somewhat unawares. Prof Osinbajo has returned to the country, presiding over the meeting of the Federal... Read More

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To impeach Osinbajo would be quite another June 12

by Alexander O. Onukwue Nigeria’s political climate is probably at its most tense state since the annulment of the June 12, 1993, Presidential elections. A combination of ethnic tensions all around the country and the instability around the President’s health and ability to maintain the mantle of leadership have masked all other issues in the... Read More

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Acting President ABS: How did Saraki resist the temptation?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Upon the motion by Senators Enyinnaya Abaribe and Kabiru Marafa, he immediately declared that they were “out of order”. But for more than the five minutes it took both to make the case possible, it must have run through Saraki’s mind just how good it would be to eventually become President... Read More

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Buhari’s Eid speech is an unnecessary distraction to Osinbajo

by Alexander O. Onukwue President Buhari has been in the news for the past 48 hours, not for returning to Nigeria from a vacation that has now lasted 50 days, but for a speech apparently given by him in Hausa language to commemorate Eid-al-Fitr. The contentious speech has generated a lot of buzz in media... Read More

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The Acting President Osinbajo has been following the Evans story

by Alexander O. Onukwue Professor Osinbajo, in his Fathers’ Day address at the Villa Chapel, could have restricted himself to the example of Abraham as a Father to be emulated. He could have decided to stick with the message of the need for men to respect their wives and never lay a finger on them.... Read More

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The Church Blog: Vice President Yemi Osinbajo should not just annoy us this week

We don’t like it when politicians – or in fact anyone – try to score cheap points. It’s unnecessary and it’s disrespectful to the citizens. Like yesterday, when, speaking at the Fathers’ Day Celebration at the Aso Villa Chapel, the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo said the following: “If the church says we will not accept... Read More

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YNaija Says: The 2017 budget has been passed but the delay was unnecessary

Six months after President Muhammadu Buhari presented the 2017 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly and a month after it was passed by the both houses of the Assembly, the 2017 budget has been finally signed into law. In this period, the budget was subjected to numerous intrigues, delays and controversies that were unnecessary and... Read More

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These photos from the budget-signing make it look like misogny lives in Aso Rock

After what seems like an order from Mr President-in-diaspora, Muhammadu Buhari, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo finally got around to signing the 2017 Appropriation Bill, 11 days after the deadline he first set for signing it. But not to dampen the mood. Hoorah!!! We have a budget! Who’d have guessed – 6 months into the New Year,... Read More

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Gov. Ben Ayade hosts Acting President ‘Yemi Osinbajo as he commissions milestone projects in Cross River (OFFICIAL PHOTOS)

Acting President, Prof. ‘Yemi Osinbajo today embarked on an official visit to Cross River to commission milestone projects undertaken by the state government. Osinbajo was received at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport by Governor Ben Ayade in the company of members of the state executive, before proceeding to the palace of the Obong of Calabar,... Read More

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Is Osinbajo’s visit to Calabar a bid to calm frayed nerves?

by Alex Onukwue Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has arrived Cross River for a one-day visit to the state. According to a statement by the Cross River Governor, Ben Ayade, the President will be on hand to witness the achievements made so far in his two-year administration, which includes an eponymous industrial park, a Convention Centre, Monorail and... Read More

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[The Presidential Blog] Osinbajo is bent on making life easier for small and medium businesses

Professor Osinbajo has been adamant about his desire to see businesses work in Nigeria – especially small and medium scale businesses. Through the Ease of Doing Business reforms, the Office of the Vice President has established MSME Clinics across the country, worked with committes to harmonise the processes of registering a new company while reducing... Read More

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“It is so easy to expose Malam Nasir El-Rufai as a liar” | Our top 10 quotes from last week

Donald Trump, APC, PDP, Media aides. Every week, these people (and others) drop unforgettable words everywhere they go in the course of their daily lives. We, on the other hand, sit here, curating the best of all they say for you because we understand that too much information is the real threat. We’d love to... Read More

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Here’s Osinbajo’s Ramadan message | He’s not begging you to pray and fast for Nigeria

It’s a tough pill to swallow but that there are actually adult humans who disagree with the Acting President’s advice to Nigerians that “no matter how much you pray and fast, our country cannot grow without some of us deciding to do the hard work that makes nations work.” [In case you missed it: Nigeria... Read More

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“We like the gentleman and we want him to continue” | Osinbajo fully behind Magu

by Dolapoo Adelana Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says he is fully in support of the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, The Cable reports. Osinbajo made the disclosure at the presidential villa in Abuja during an interview with journalists. He said President Muhammadu Buhari should be commended for not interfering with the... Read More

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We are committed to implementing the Niger Delta development agenda – FG

by Dolapo Adelana The Federal government has expressed the commitment of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to accelerate the development of the Niger Delta region. On Thursday the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) agreed to work with the Federal Government to bring peace and development to the region. Representatives of the umbrella body for the... Read More

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#InternationalWomensDay: We are committed to protecting women from gender-based violence – Osinbajo

by Dolapo Adelana The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday lauded the contribution of Nigerian women to nation building since independence. Osinbajo, who made the remarks in a message made available to journalists to mark the International Women’s Day, said the present administration was committed to protecting women from all forms of gender-based violence. Osinbajo said,... 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 21, 2017

See Osinbajo’s letter to Senate requesting Onnoghen’s confirmation (PHOTO)

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki Tuesday read a letter sent by Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo requesting the confirmation of Justice Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. The letter dated February 07, 2017 was addressed to Saraki and personally signed by Osinbajo. The National Judicial Council (NJC) had recommended Onnoghen to... Read More

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February 8, 2017

‘Osinbajo to send Onnoghen’s name to Senate for confirmation’

The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, is set to send the name of the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, to the Senate for confirmation as the substantive CJN, The Punch reports. Following the mandatory retire of Justice Mahmud Mohammed, President Buhari had, on November 10, 2016, inaugurated Onnoghen as acting CJN based on... Read More

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February 7, 2017

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

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. FG orders investigation into claims of HIV cure The Federal Government has mandated the National Institute for Medical Research and the College of Medicine, Ibadan to properly investigate the two claims to HIV cure in the country. 2. Boko Haram attack Yobe villages Armed... Read More

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February 7, 2017

The YNaja Tracklist: Presidency not being honest with Nigerians on Buhari’s health | Boko Haram attack Yobe villages | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. FG orders investigation into claims of HIV cure – YNaija Boko Haram attack Yobe villages – YNaija Plateau sacks 579 workers – YNaija Presidency not being honest with Nigerians on Buhari’s health – Tsav – YNaija “The President is hale and hearty” | Osinbajo speaks about his... Read More

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February 7, 2017

Presidency not being honest with Nigerians on Buhari’s health – Tsav

A Commissioner at the Public Compliant Commission in Benue State, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav on Monday expressed disappointment with the Presidency for refusing to tell Nigerians the health status of President Muhammadu Buhari. Tsav stated this in an interview with Daily Trust. “It is natural for the president like any other human being to fall ill... Read More

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February 5, 2017

2baba protest: Don’t repress Nigerians, Ezekwesili tells Buhari, Osinbajo

Co-convener of The Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) group, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili has urged President Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to empathise with Nigerians instead of repressing them. In a series of tweets on Sunday, Ezekwesili called on the presidency to rethink its policies. “Mr. Pres @MBuhari Mr. VP @ProfOsinbajo When the... Read More

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February 5, 2017

Send Justice Onnoghen’s name to Senate for confirmation, Fayose tells Osinbajo

Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose has called on the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to send the name of Justice Onnoghen to the senate for confirmation as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) without further delay, saying, “Prof Osinbajo, a lawyer himself should know that it is dangerous to the unity of Nigeria and sustenance... Read More

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January 24, 2017

Bad behaviour must be punished – Osinbajo

Acting president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday said there must be a system in place to punish bad behaviour in the country. Osinbajo stated this while speaking at the monthly meeting of the Presidential Enabling Business Council (PEBEC) at the State House, Abuja. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu... Read More

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January 24, 2017

Osinbajo meets with General Electric CEO (PHOTOS)

Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday met with the delegation of General Electric. Speaking about the meeting on his social media account, Osinbajo said, “Today, I met with a delegation from General Electric and one of the things we discussed was the proposed concessioning deal of the East-West lines of the Nigeria Railways to... Read More

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January 24, 2017

We have your receipts: But Governor Fayose, you said this school feeding programme will fail

This week, the office of the Vice President announced the release of over N375 million to feed a total of 677, 476 primary school pupils in five states in continuation of the National School Feeding initiative introduced by the Federal Government. The APC had promised to launch this initiative during the 2015 campaign that saw... Read More

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