Igbo ultimatum: Protect lives of Nigerians everwhere, Osinbajo tells security chiefs

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has directed security chiefs to protect lives and property of all Nigerians irrespective of region. Special Adviser to Osinbajo on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande disclosed this in a series of tweets on Tuesday. He said Osinbajo gave the directive at a meeting with the security chiefs over the weekend. According... Read More

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igbo, nigerians, Northerners, Protect, security chiefs, Yemi Osinbajo

June 13, 2017

Arewa youth ultimatum: Osinbajo to meet northern, Igbo leaders

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is expected to meet with Northern elders on Tuesday over an ultimatum given by some northern youths, asking Igbos in the region to leave. According to Daily Trust, the meeting will take place at 4pm at the Old Banquet Hall of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The acting president will... Read More

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June 13, 2017

N’Assembly has no right to introduce new projects into the budget – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said the National Assembly has no right to introduce new projects during consideration of national budgets, The Nation reports. Osinbajo said this while speaking at the Flag-off of the 2018 Budget and ERGP Implementation Plan Development Process by the Ministry of Budget and National Planning at the old Banquet Hall... Read More

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June 12, 2017

Osinbajo appoints members of Code of Conduct Bureau

The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has approved a new board for the Code of Conduct Bureau CCB. The Acting President named Dr. Muhammad Isah from Jigawa state (North West) as its‎ Chairman. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Assistant Director (Press) in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of... Read More

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June 12, 2017

Signing of 2017 budget was delayed by disagreements – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said the delay in the signing of the 2017 budget was due to disagreements on changes made to budget proposals by the National Assembly. He said this in a speech he gave just after signing the 2017 Appropriation Bill to law on Monday. The statement read, “A few minutes ago,... Read More

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June 12, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. ‘BUHARI NOT RETURNING SOON’ – PRESIDENCY SOURCES Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari, will not return home from medical leave presidency sources said on Saturday, having previously said he would be returning by then. Buhari’s doctors said they will need to carry out testing on him on... Read More

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June 12, 2017

2018 budget will be signed in December this year – Presidency

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said the 2018 budget will be passed into law by December this year. The Presidency in a tweet on Monday said Osinbajo has reached an agreement with the National Assembly to summit the 2018 budget to the Assembly in October. The Presidency tweeted, “We have reached an agreement with @nassnigeria... Read More

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June 12, 2017

BREAKING: Acting President Osinbajo signs 2017 budget

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has signed the 2017 budget. The Presidency had earlier announced that President Muhammadu Buhari has directed Osinbajo to sign the budget. According to the Presidency in a series of tweets, Osinbajo signed the budget at 4:40 pm. It wrote, “The 2017 Budget is christened the Budget of Economic Recovery and Growth.” #Budget2017... Read More

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June 12, 2017

Saraki, Dogara, Adeosun in Aso Rock for signing of 2017 budget (WATCH)

Top government officials have arrived Aso Rock as Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is expected to sign the 2017 budget today. Presidential Spokesperson, Garba Shehu in a statement on Monday said President Muhammadu Buhari directed Osinbajo to sign the budget. Those awaiting the Actimg President at the Aso Villa include Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker of... Read More

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June 12, 2017

Osinbajo will sign 2017 budget today – Presidency

The Presidency has confirmed that Acting President Yemi Osinbajo will sign the 2017 Appropriation bill to law today. Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu had released a statement that the President Muhammadu Buhari directed Osinbajo to sign the budget. The Presidency tweeted; Acting President @ProfOsinbajo will sign #Budget2017 today, at the State House. — Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident)... Read More

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June 12, 2017

Buhari directs Osinbajo to sign 2017 budget

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to sign the 2017 appropriation bill into law. Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman in a statement on Monday said Buhari indicated that signing the budget was in the interest of the country. “Following the receipt of a full brief on the 2017 appropriation bill as passed by the... Read More

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June 12, 2017

Things are better with Osinbajo, I regret supporting Buhari – Senator Bello

A former Senate Majority Whip, Kanti Bello who represented Katsina North Senatorial District on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before joining the defunct Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, has said the country is better whenever Prof. Yemi Osinbajo acts as president. Bello noted that he regrets putting in efforts to ensure Buhari... Read More

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June 11, 2017

Osinbajo sends team to investigate herdsmen attacks in Delta

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has sent a 7-man team to investigate activities of Fulani herdsmen in the State, Vanguard reports. This was after the member representing Ethiope East in the Delta State House of Assembly, Evance Ivwurie wrote a petition to President Muhammad Buhari. He had called for measures to stop herdsmen attacks in the... Read More

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June 10, 2017

Should the presidency call Ango Abdullahi to order?

by Alex O. Onukwue The duty of the President and the Executive, by extension, is to ensure the safety and security of all citizens in Nigeria. But, no, this is not about sending the Directorate of State Security (DSS) after Prof. Ango Abdullahi. In a week where Boko Haram invaded Maiduguri again, the shenanigans... Read More

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Ango Abdullahi, boko haram, kaduna, Presidency, Story of the day, Yemi Osinbajo

June 10, 2017

“It doesn’t take much to be seen as a “great president” in Nigeria” | 5 things we learned from Yomi Kazeem’s Quartz article

With the president of Nigeria away on medical vacation, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has filled his shoes very successfully, to the extreme delight of Nigerians. There’s talk about Osinbajo picking the presidential ticket for 2019, which has made Yomi Kazeem question how low leadership standards are in Nigeria. These are the 5 things we learned:... Read More

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June 8, 2017

Osinbajo commiserates with victims of Borno insurgency (PHOTOS)

It was earlier reported today that Yemi Osinbajo, paid a visit to Maiduguri, Borno State capital, hours after Boko Haram members attacked some towns in the city. Osinbajo’s visit was aimed at launching the special intervention relief plan for internally displaced persons (IDPs). Releasing photos of the visit, Osinbajo said he was there to “commence a... Read More

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boko haram, Borno, IDP Camps, Yemi Osinbajo

June 8, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Kaduna Declaration: ‘S’East governors hold emergency meeting’ South-East governors on Wednesday held a meeting over ultimatum extended to Igbos in the North by coalition of some Northern youths, Vanguard reports. 2. “I am sorry I got caught up in this mess” | Dammy Krane speaks... Read More

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June 8, 2017

Osinbajo visits Maiduguri hours after Boko Haram attack

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has visited Maiduguri, Borno State capital hours after Boko Haram members attacked some towns in the city. Osinbajo’s visit is aimed at launching the special intervention relief plan for internally displaced persons (IDPs). The insurgents had killed some persons and burned houses, forcing residents to flee their homes. The acting president... Read More

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June 7, 2017

Osibanjo and the threat of a cabal

by Mark Amaza On Tuesday, guerilla journalism site Sahara Reporters broke the news that a group of top government officials including the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari and the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika had formed a cabal with the aim of undermining the authority of Acting President Yemi Osibanjo so as... Read More

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June 7, 2017

Opinion: Buhari’s absence and the return of sanity to the polity

by Jude Ndukwe It was one of America’s greatest presidents and renowned world leader, Franklin D. Roosevelt, who said, “In politics, nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way.” Since President Muhammadu Buhari left Nigeria to continue his medical tourism (nobody should blame me for calling it medical... Read More

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June 6, 2017

Why Buhari is promoting a new vision for N’Delta – Osinbajo

Yemi Osinbajo has said, on Thursday, June 6, that the Buhari administration is interested in the development of the Niger Delta and indeed the whole country, in order to promote a new way of thinking. In a statement issued by his media aide, Laolu Akande, the Acting President, said the new approach, titled, “New Vision”, involves... Read More

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June 6, 2017

Buhari not as ill as Yar’adua was – Garba Shehu

The senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Garba Shehu, has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s health condition is not as bad, compared to that of the late president, Umaru Yar’Adua. Shehu explained that it was misleading to compare Buhari’s case to that of Yar’Adua, adding that the circumstances were completely different, The... Read More

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Garba Shehu, Umar Yar’Adua, Yemi Osinbajo

June 6, 2017

Osinbajo seeks Senate approval for $1.5bn loan

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has asked the Nigerian Senate to approve a $1.5 billion loan. The loan is part of the 2016-2018 External Borrowing Plan of the Federal Government, meant for projects in ten states, Premium Times reports. Details later.

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June 6, 2017

Banks involved in transfer of stolen funds should be made to face consequences – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has called for the prosecution of international banking institutions aiding the laundering of stolen funds from the country. Osinbajo said the transfer of illicit funds abroad cannot have been possible with treasury looters having a partnership with banks. Osinbajo spoke in Abuja on Monday during the opening session of a three-day... Read More

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June 5, 2017

Osotimehin’s notable service will be remembered and honoured – Osinbajo

Yemi Osinbajo has expressed his deep sadness over the death of the Executive Director of the UNFPA, Prof Babatunde Osotimehin, who died on Monday, June 5. In a statement by his media, Laolu Akande, Osinbajo extended his condolences. The statement reads in part, “on behalf of the people and Government of the Federal Republic of... Read More

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June 5, 2017

Will Osinbajo sign the 2017 budget this week?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Few weeks to the end of the 2016 Fiscal year, the 2017 Budget is yet to be assented to by the Executive, currently led by Prof Yemi Osinbajo. The budget, which has been passed by the National Assembly, was due to be signed by the Acting President on the 1st of... Read More

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June 5, 2017

Peregrino Brimah: Why Pastor Yemi Osinbajo should step up or step down

by Peregrino Brimah Nigeria belongs to no one but belongs to all of us. No one should hold Nigeria to ransom and nor should anyone allow himself be a tool used to keep the nation in suspended animation. Every moment lost can never be recovered. It is to this brutal reality that I refuse to be tribal or... Read More

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June 5, 2017

Osinbajo’s Nepotism? What Nepotism?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Allegations have being made against Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, of nepotism. This comes along the line of whispers from some circles that the recent appointments made by the Acting President into some federal agencies and other offices attached to the Presidency were lobsided, in favour of a particular religion or ethnic... Read More

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June 5, 2017

After 28 days as Acting President, here’s a brief report of Osinbajo’s performance

by Alexander O. Onukwue It has been four weeks since President Muhammadu Buhari left Nigeria for London on an indefinite medical vacation. Within the period, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has performed the duty of Acting President, his second stint in 2017. As was the case between January and March, Osinbajo’s handling of national affairs over the... Read More

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June 5, 2017

YNaija Editorial: The delay in signing the 2017 budget is unacceptable

A couple of weeks ago, we published a mini-editorial on the madness and endless controversies around the 2017 budget that was recently passed by the National Assembly. Although the budget is far from perfect and the issues we raised around it still remain valid, we were at least happy that it had been passed and... Read More

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Igbo ultimatum: Protect lives of Nigerians everwhere, Osinbajo tells security chiefs

Arewa youth ultimatum: Osinbajo to meet northern, Igbo leaders

N’Assembly has no right to introduce new projects into the budget – Osinbajo

Osinbajo appoints members of Code of Conduct Bureau

Signing of 2017 budget was delayed by disagreements – Osinbajo

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

2018 budget will be signed in December this year – Presidency

BREAKING: Acting President Osinbajo signs 2017 budget

Saraki, Dogara, Adeosun in Aso Rock for signing of 2017 budget (WATCH)

Osinbajo will sign 2017 budget today – Presidency

Buhari directs Osinbajo to sign 2017 budget

Things are better with Osinbajo, I regret supporting Buhari – Senator Bello

Osinbajo sends team to investigate herdsmen attacks in Delta

Should the presidency call Ango Abdullahi to order?

“It doesn’t take much to be seen as a “great president” in Nigeria” | 5 things we learned from Yomi Kazeem’s Quartz article

Osinbajo commiserates with victims of Borno insurgency (PHOTOS)

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

Osinbajo visits Maiduguri hours after Boko Haram attack

Osibanjo and the threat of a cabal

Opinion: Buhari’s absence and the return of sanity to the polity

Why Buhari is promoting a new vision for N’Delta – Osinbajo

Buhari not as ill as Yar’adua was – Garba Shehu

Osinbajo seeks Senate approval for $1.5bn loan

Banks involved in transfer of stolen funds should be made to face consequences – Osinbajo

Osotimehin’s notable service will be remembered and honoured – Osinbajo

Will Osinbajo sign the 2017 budget this week?

Peregrino Brimah: Why Pastor Yemi Osinbajo should step up or step down

Osinbajo’s Nepotism? What Nepotism?

After 28 days as Acting President, here’s a brief report of Osinbajo’s performance

YNaija Editorial: The delay in signing the 2017 budget is unacceptable

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