Yemi Osinbajo

[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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The YNaija Tracklist: Why Buhari is allowing governors visit him – Presidency | Buhari sad over Southern Kaduna killings – El-Rufai | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Your paternity is in doubt even in your state | Fani-Kayode fires back at Okorocha – YNaija Executive, N’Assembly must not be divided – Osinbajo – YNaija Why Buhari is allowing governors visit him – Presidency – YNaija Kaduna communities get two-year uninterrupted power supply – FG... Read More

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Executive, N’Assembly must not be divided – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said the executive and legislature must not waste its relationship on conflicts. Osinbajo said this while addressing the African parliamentarians at the 16th Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the cooperation between the two arms of government has helped lives and livelihoods of millions.... Read More

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Osinbajo will be swearing in the ministers tomorrow – Laolu Akande

Yemi Osinbajo’s media aide, Laolu Akande has reiterated that the ministers confirmed by the Senate will be sworn-in tomorrow. He said this in a tweet this evening, ‘displacing’ what Buhari’s media aide, Garba Shehu earlier said – that media reports claiming that the ministers will be sworn in is false. In his own tweet, Akande... Read More

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Presidency debunks reports of swearing-in of ministers by Osinbajo

The Presidency has said that reports claiming that Acting President Yemi Osinbajo will confirm two ministerial nominees tomorrow is false. Buhari’s Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu said this in a series of tweets this evening. He wrote, “the story that Femi Adesina, Laolu Akande and I provided confirmation that two new ministers... 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. 1999 CONSTITUTION: SENATE CONSIDERS 35 YEARS AGE QUALIFICATION FOR PRESIDENT, 32 OTHER AMENDMENTS The Senate has received the 33-item report on the fourth review of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria. 2. OSINBAJO TO SWEAR IN NEW MINISTERS TOMORROW Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo is reportedly going to... Read More

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It will be suicidal to threaten Saraki, Dogara – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo said it would be suicidal to threaten Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker Yakubu Dogara. Osinbajo said this while declaring open the 16th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in Abuja on Tuesday. He said the media was more interested in the disagreements between the executive and legislature, instead... Read More

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Zero oil revenue days around the corner – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said the days when the country will not generate any revenue from crude oil was fast approaching. Osinbajo spoke at the Extra-ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers of the African Petroleum Producers Organisation in Abuja. He noted that technology was fast depleting the usefulness of crude oil. He... Read More

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Osinbajo meets security chiefs, Borno governor over reconstruction of Bama

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday met security chiefs and the Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima over the situation in Bama. The meeting of the Bama Initiative (Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of North-East) was held behind closed door inside Osinbajo’s office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Those at the meeting included the Chief of Defence Staff;... 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. I Wish I Learnt Carpentry While Growing Up – Osinbajo Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said he wished he had learnt carpentry. 2. Picture Of Buhari With APC Governors Taken During Ramadan – Femi Fani-Kayode Femi Fani Kayode has said the picture of Buhari with the APC governors which surfaced... Read More

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Just In: Osinbajo currently in a meeting with Security Chiefs

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is currently in a meeting with service chiefs at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. The attendees include the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Abayomi Olonishakin, the Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Burata and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar. Also present at the meeting... Read More

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APC Visit: What does Osinbajo know about it?

by Alexander O. Onukwue What did Acting President Yemi Osinbajo know about the APC’s visit to President Muhammadu Buhari on the evening of July 23? Much of the nation woke Monday morning to the news and the photo of the dinner table, on which President Buhari was pictured with a delegation of five persons including the... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 24th of July

Read the full stories and analyses on YNaija: APC governors visit President Buhari in London (PHOTO) I wish I learnt carpentry while growing up – Osinbajo Lagos LG poll: “It was a clean sweep” | Ambode congratulates APC

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. I wish I learnt carpentry while growing up – Osinbajo Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said he wished he had learnt carpentry. Osinbajo said this while speaking on the sideline of the 60th birthday thanksgiving service of Salami Ololade in Lagos. He urged children to... Read More

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Kidnapped Epe school boys will soon return – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has assured that the Federal Government is working with the State government to ensure the release of the kidnapped Epe school boys. He, therefore, urged parents and guardians of boys not to lose hope. It was reported that on May 25, six secondary school boys of the school were abducted by... Read More

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This very Nigerian thing about Trump’s cabinet

by Alexander O. Onukwue Six months into his Presidency, Donald J. Trump has continued to struggle to fill all of the roles required for his administration to function at its most optimum. Rather than making lasting appointments, it has also been Trump’s headache to find replacements for persons who have either declined posts or resigned... Read More

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Why has Osinbajo been silent about the abducted Igbonla boys?

by Alexander O. Onukwue This time in 2014, it had been nearly a 100 days after the abduction of over 200 girls from Government Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State. The apparent silence of the Goodluck Jonathan administration towards the matter of the kidnap led to a massive outcry against the President. He was perceived... 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. OSINBAJO SUBMITS N135.6BN VIREMENT PROPOSAL TO N’ASSEMBLY Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has submitted a virement proposal of N135.6bn to the National Assembly. 2. NIGERIA IS ALREADY OUT OF RECESSION – ADEOSUN Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration recovers stolen funds daily. 3. WE DON’T UNDERSTAND... Read More

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Osinbajo meets with APC governors

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is currently meeting with the APC governors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. No details on the agenda of the meeting yet, but according to Daily Trust, the meeting began shortly after the National Economic Council which the acting president presided over. The report also says Osinbajo might brief the APC governors... Read More

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BREAKING: Osinbajo submits N135.6bn virement proposal to N’Assembly

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has submitted a virement proposal of N135.6bn to the National Assembly. Details later…

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Kaduna killings: Osinbajo orders deployment of more troops

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has ordered the deployment of more troops to Kaduna state to solve the security challenges in the region. This comes after reports of communal clashes, resulting in the loss of lives in Kajuru, Kajuru Local Government Area of the State. Osinbajo commiserated with families of the victims, the government and people... Read More

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UN Deputy Sec Gen, Amina Mohammed gives details of visit to Osinbajo (VIDEO)

United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretarty General, Amina Mohammed led three officials on a visit to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. She came from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Mohammed arrived with the executive director of UN Women, Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the UN special representative on sexual violence in conflict, Pramila Patten, and the African... Read More

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Nigeria is one of the greatest countries in the world – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has described Nigeria as one of the greatest countries in the world and will “probably” measure with the 15th largest economies in 10 years time. Osinbajo said this on Tuesday at the palace of Ibrahim Bello, Emir of Gusau, Zamfara, during his official visit to the state, VON reports. He said Nigeria... Read More

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Fani-Kayode vs Osinbajo: The emerging clash of pastors

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has not been in everyone’s good books, despite his apparent astute handling of the nation in the absence of President Buhari. Azu Ishiekwene has criticised Prof Osinbajo’s “tentativeness”, and this perceived reluctance to hammer down on issues may not be unconnected with his other vocation... Read More

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

These are the top 5 stories you should monitor today. HOW ALUKO, OMOKORE DONATED N800M VEHICLES TO PDP – FG Businessmen, Kola Aluko and Jide Omokore, have urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to stay further proceedings. They said this in a suit filed against them by the Federal Government to recover an alleged... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: How Aluko, Omokore donated N800m vehicles to PDP – FG | States get another Paris Club refund | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. How Aluko, Omokore donated N800m vehicles to PDP – FG – YNaija Declare state of emergency on education | Malala tells Osinbajo – YNaija Nigeria does not need restructuring – Okorocha – YNaija I have been receiving life-threatening messages – Banire – YNaija Health minister suspends 8... Read More

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Declare state of emergency on education | Malala tells Osinbajo

Child rights activist and Nobel Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai has urged acting President Yemi Osinbajo to declare a state of emergency in the education sector. While speaking with journalists after meeting with Osinbajo on Monday, she said she spoke on the importance of education for boys and girls. “It was a very good meeting.... Read More

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Malala Yousafzai visits Osinbajo at the Presidential villa (PHOTOS)

Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai, on Monday, visited Acting President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential villa in Abuja. Although, the details of the meeting is yet unknown but Yousafzai, 20, is known for human rights advocacy, especially the education of women in her native Swat Valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northwest Pakistan, where the local Taliban had at times banned girls from attending... Read More

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Lai Mohammed reveals $1m venture to boost Nigeria’s creative industry

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed Monday, announced the establishment of $1 million Venture Capital to boost the Creative Industry. NAN reports that he made the announcement at the opening of the two-day Creative Industry Financing Conference holding in Lagos, saying 20 people, each investing $50,000, are expected to help make up the required... 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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