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Professor Yemi Osinbajo
January 24, 2017
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[The Presidential Blog] Primary school feeding continues in 5 states

The Presidency has just released over N375 million to feed a total of 677, 476 primary school pupils in five states. This was disclosed by Laolu Akande, the senior special assistant on media and publicity to the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. According to him, the funds was disbursed last week to Anambra, Ogun, Oyo,... Read More
The Presidential Blog
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January 23, 2017
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Thought Experiment: So what if Buhari had actually died?

Disclaimer: We are not one of those who wish any ill-luck on President Buhari. Spare us and just hear us out. Last week, there were rumours flying around following President Muhammadu Buhari’s vacation that he’d fallen ill and had given up the ghost in the United Kingdom. While those rumours were false and most likely ill-motivated... Read More
Thinking Through
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January 20, 2017
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Osinbajo briefed on situation in The Gambia

Acting president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has been briefed about the situation in The Gambia. Special assistant to the Osinbaj on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande stated this on Friday evening via his Twitter account. He said, “VP Osinbajo on return to Abuja receives update and briefings on the situation in Gambia and also briefings from... Read More
Cover Stories, The News Blog
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January 18, 2017
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FG to launch economic recovery plan in February – Osinbajo

Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government cannot afford to float the Naira at the moment. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday, Osinbajo said the government will launch its economic recovery plan in February. “We would formally launch the four-year economic recovery approved plan in mid-February,” he said. “We’ve... Read More
The News Blog
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January 18, 2017
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VP Yemi Osinbajo at World Economic Forum in Davos (PHOTOS)

Vice President  Professor Yemi Osinbajo is currently in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum. Osinbajo, who is the head of Nigeria’s delegation to the summit was part of a CNBC live panel on Building Africa, comprising President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and others. The Vice President also held sessions with the Business Interaction Group. Those... Read More
The News Blog
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January 17, 2017
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Osinbajo heads Nigeria’s delegation to World Economic Forum in Davos

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday led Nigeria’s delegation to the World Economic Forum holding this week in Davos, Switzerland. A statement by Laolu Akande, the spokesman of the vice president, said Osinbajo would lead a discussion on Business in Nigeria where ministers who are members of the delegation would also feature. “The yearly... Read More
The News Blog
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January 16, 2017
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It is time to prepare for the future, Osinbajo tells Niger Deltans

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says the people of the Niger Delta region should begin to prepare for the future. Speaking in Gbaramatu kingdom of Delta state when he flagged off the peace tour of the Niger Delta on Monday, Osinbajo said it was time for the people to embrace peace and put an end to the attack... Read More
The News Blog
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January 2, 2017
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Osinbajo, Obasanjo, Gowon, other ex-leaders sing for Nigeria (WATCH)

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo led former Nigerian leaders, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Ernest Shonekan to sing a hymn for a greater, united and peaceful Nigeria in 2017. Other leaders in the video shared by the News Agency of Nigeria, include former deputies, Ebitu Ukiwe, Alex Ekwueme, Oladipo Diya. The ex-leaders sang to Isaac Watts’... Read More
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December 18, 2016
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Osinbajo, Aisha, others absent at Buhari’s 74th birthday

The 74th birthday of President Muhammadu Buhari had some noticeable absentees. Top on the list include Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, first lady, Aisha Buhari and principal officers of the National Assembly, who were conspicuously absent when officers and men of the Presidential Brigade of Guards held a special parade in Buhari’s honour on Saturday.... Read More
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December 12, 2016
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Osinbajo assures Nigerians of protection in worship centres

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured Nigerians that of government’s protection in their places of worship and ensure that they practised their chosen faith in freedom. Osinbajo gave the assurance on Monday at the Christian Centre during the Service of Nine Lessons Christmas Carol tagged ‘Celebrating Jesus, The Light’ taken from the book of John... Read More
The News Blog
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November 14, 2016
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We need oil to get out of oil – Osinbajo

Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria needs oil to get out of oil. Osinbajo made the remark on Monday at the presentation of three books written by Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu in Abuja. The books are, Compendium of Oil and Gas Cases in Nigeria, Legal issues in the Nigerian Petroleum Industry and... Read More
The News Blog
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November 14, 2016
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$30bn loan: Osinbajo in closed-door meeting with Saraki, Dogara

Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo is currently holding a closed-door meeting with President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, Daily Trust reports. The meeting with the leaders of the National Assembly is believed to be in line with reaching a truce on the $30bn loan request currently before... Read More
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November 3, 2016
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Buhari hosts executive members of CAN from 19 Northern states (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday received the Executive Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) from 19 Northern States and Abuja. The meeting which held at the Presidential Villa also had in attendance Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Chief of Staff to the President Abba Kyari, Minister of Sports an Youth development Solomon Dalung, and... Read More
The News Blog
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August 18, 2016
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Nigeria to use 50 per cent renewable energy by 2020 – Osinbajo

Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government has set a target to expand reliance on renewable energy to 50 per cent of its power output by 2020. Osinbajo made the assertion on Thursday at the Presidential Villa when he received a delegation led by the Indian High Commissioner in Nigeria, Mr. B. Nagabhushana Reddy.... Read More
The News Blog
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August 18, 2016
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10 takeaways from VP Osinbajo’s latest commentary on the economy

Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has been speaking about the economy since he assumed office. Osinbajo who is saddled with the task of managing Nigeria’s economy as the Chairman of the National Economic Council (NEC) had an interview with journalists few weeks ago after delivering the keynote address at an economic dialogue organised by the Lagos... Read More
The News Blog
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August 11, 2016
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Nigeria to spend N100bn on capital projects – Osinbajo

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday said Nigeria will spend N100 billion ($312.50 million) on capital projects in the coming days as part of the 2016 budget. Osinbajo made the remark while speaking at the 2016 Presidential Policy Dialogue organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He said government capital spending so... Read More
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July 31, 2016
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‘Visionless’ GEJ executed TSA, Abuja-Kaduna rail | Omokri blasts Osinbajo

Former Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on New Media, Reno Omokri, has blasted Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, for a statement credited to him ahead of the 2015 general election. Osinbajo, had said Jonathan was leading a visionless government. On Saturday, Omokri wrote on Facebook, “After a year in power, Professor Yemi Osinbajo may now see... Read More
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April 6, 2015
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My letter to Muhammadu Buhari and Yemi Osinbajo, by Tolu Ogunlesi

by Tolu Ogunlesi   Goodluck Jonathan and Namadi Sambo sadly saw nothing wrong in using religion to divide the country; Jonathan taking delight in running from church to church, posing with pastors and bishops, while his party tried to portray Buhari and the All Progressives Congress as Islamists, Sharia apologists… President Muhammadu Buhari should under... Read More
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December 31, 2014
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If you love poverty, vote for Jonathan – Prof. Osinbajo tells Nigerians

by Kolapo Olapoju   According to Professor Yemi Osinbajo, only the lovers of poverty and penury will vote for Goodluck Jonathan to be re-elected as president in 2015. The running mate to the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, said there must be a change of government at the federal level to save Nigerians from the... Read More
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December 30, 2014
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Did Osinbajo buy ‘boli’ or not? Well, it depends on who you ask (TWEETS)

by Damilola Jagun Vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, was spotted on the streets of Lagos standing before a roasted plantain (Booli) seller. As expected, Twitter went into overdrive as supporters and non-supporters of the man – who wants to be Nigeria’s vice president – had their say about the act.... Read More
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