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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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‘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,…
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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. FG orders investigation into claims of HIV cure The Federal Government has mandated the National Institute for Medical Research…
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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 -…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The September Standard
- 2024: A Transformative Year for Fashion in Nigeria and Beyond + Top 50 Nigerians in Fashion in 2024
- Boadicea The Victorious’ “Defender” Fragrance Makes a Bold Entrance in Lagos
- Art Unmasked: Lagos Art Salon Brings Nigerian Art into the Spotlight
- Skin is In Foundation by RLG x Anita Brows: A New Player in Nigeria’s Beauty Market
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy