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Osinbajo – the new Nigerian hero, Angelina Jolie eats scorpions like it’s nothing | See our top 10 photos from the past week
There's even more pictorial evidence that Acting President Osinbajo may be doing better than his absent boss, President Buhari. Wondering what Governor Fayose and Angelina Jolie have in common? See our…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Guess who’s back? Hon Jibrin rallies support for Acting President Osinbajo
Did anyone miss Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin's numbered tweets? Sure did! After his Twitter hiatus that was followed by a few personal tweets here and there, the suspended lawmaker has returned…
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Timeline: President Buhari’s administration may actually be creating jobs
During the campaigns, President Muhammadu Buhari and the APC made unemployment a focal point. The key promise was to provide millions of jobs through the proposed Social Protection Programme, an…
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#NigeriaAt56: Pres. Buhari celebrates with top govt officials in Abuja (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari is marking the nation's 56th independence anniversary with other top officials of his government at the Presidential Change of Guards Parade holding at the State House. In…
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How we lost over N50bn in one week – Dangote
Africa's richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote revealed on Saturday, that his company lost N50 billion to the recently introduced flexible foreign exchange policy. The Central Bank of…
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We’ve dealt with Boko Haram, their ideology is next – VP Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the immediate task of the federal government is to wipe out the ideology of Boko Haram, having largely crippled the insurgent group. Osinbajo was quoted to have…
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Over 400,000 people register on FG’s jobs portal in 36 hours
Over 400,000 unemployed persons have "successfully registered" on the N-Power jobs portal of the Federal Government - npower.gov.ng. Since being opened for submissions on Sunday, June 12, the website has…
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VP Osinbajo is Acting President
President Muhammadu Buhari has notified the National Assembly of his 10-day trip abroad for medical treatment. The President on Monday, travelled to London to see an Ear, Nose and Throat…
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‘In the next few months, we should see some changes’ – VP Osinbajo
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has informed Nigerians that releasing the names of treasury looters "may jeopardize ongoing investigations." Nigerians reacted with dissatisfaction when the federal government released the figures…
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5 things to know about the Niger Delta Clean-up
For over two decades, the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) and the people of Ogoni kingdom continuously agitated for the clean up of their land polluted…
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The historic flag off ceremony of the Niger Delta Clean-up (PHOTOS)
Representing the President, Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has kicked off the Clean-Up exercise of oil spill-damaged Ogoni land on Thursday, June 2. The event is taking place at Bodo, Gokana LG,…
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‘Buhari chickened out’ | Nigerians react as the President cancels Niger Delta visit
Nigerians on Twitter are unimpressed with President Muhammadu Buhari's decision to cancel his attendance of the flag off ceremony of the Niger Delta Clean-up exercise in Ogoni land, Rivers state.…
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BREAKING: VP Osinbajo to flag off Niger Delta Clean-up, not Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari was scheduled to attend the flag off of the Clean-Up exercise of Ogoni land on Thursday, June 2, however, that plan has been adjusted. For unspecified reasons,…
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YNaija Exclusive: Niger Delta Avengers are criminals seeking attention – Osinbajo
By Isime Esene The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has described the Niger Delta Avengers and other militant groups attacking oil installations in the South-south region of the…
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‘EFCC not under Buhari’s influence’ – Osinbajo
In a bid to ensure effective prosecution of high profile criminal cases in the country, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, inaugurated a National Prosecution Coordination Committee (NPCC) at the…
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‘$15bn, more than half of Nigeria’s reserves, lost to corruption’ – VP Osinbajo
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), on Sunday, said the diverted $15bn meant for security equipment procurement, is currently more than half of Nigeria's reserves. Osinbajo said this at the…
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VP Osinbajo addresses rumours of resignation as a ‘Redeemed Church pastor’
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has described as 'baseless and misleading' - a news report insinuating that he had stepped down from his position as a shepherd of the flock…
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Chibok girls: Would a President give up the fight for his own daughter? – Malala
In commemoration of the 2-year anniversary of the Chibok girls' abduction, Nobel peace laureate, Malala Yousafzai has called on President Muhammaadu Buhari to 'act now' to bring back the girls.…
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‘Minister of Industry, not Osinbajo, will represent Nigeria in India’ – Presidency
Following reports that Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo cancelled his trip to India, the Presidency has reacted with some clarification. It was reported that Osinbajo’s trip to India had been…
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Sanusi to Osinbajo: ‘Naira is already devalued… you’re postponing the evil day’
A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Joseph Sanusi, has disagreed with the reluctance of the federal government to devalue the Nigerian currency- naira. Sanusi on Saturday, informer…
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‘Waste of public funds’ | Osinbajo speaks on construction of new VP residence
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has described as a 'waste of public funds' the construction of a new residence for the 'Vice President'. Speaking at the pastors and leaders retreat…
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‘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…
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VP Osinbajo denies spending Valentine’s Day ‘outside Nigeria’
Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and his wife spent Valentines's Day in Nigeria, and not out of the country, says the Nigerian Presidency. The Vice President said himself and his…
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Corrupt Nigerians are united… they protect each other – VP Osinbajo
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has bemoaned the fact that corruption is prevalent in all sectors, religions and ethnic groups in Nigeria. The VP said from Nigeria requires a 'new…
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Corruption: Past leaders are ‘very shameful’ – VP Osinbajo
In other climes, the kind of corruption witnessed in Nigeria in the past, would be described as a crime against humanity, says the Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. Osinbajo on Thursday,…
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Nasco to produce biscuits for FG’s national feeding program
The Federal Government, on Monday, signed a memorandum of understanding with NASCO Foods Limited, Jos, for the production of biscuits with high nutrient density for the national feeding program. This…
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3 new things we learned from Osinbajo’s speech at UI Founders Day
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, represented President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, at the 67th Founders Day ceremony of the University of Ibadan. Speaking on behalf of the President, Osinbajo gave…
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What inspired me to become a teacher – VP Osinbajo
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has revealed that his love for teaching was ignited by an encounter he had with Professor Akin Oyebode. Osinbajo however added that he made the decision…
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There won’t be a ‘coordinating minister of the economy’ – VP Osinbajo
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinabjo has revealed that there would be no coordinating minister of the economy in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The administration of former President, Goodluck…
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Osinbajo apologizes to Lagosians
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and former South African President, Thabo Mbeki, paid a visit to Lagos state on Wednesday. Osinbajo and Mbeki were in the state for an event…
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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