Yemi Osinbajo

Just In: Buhari presides over first FEC meeting after resumption (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presided over the meeting of the Federal Executive Council, his first after a 49-day medical vacation. The meeting started at 10.01am when Buhari arrived the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, venue of the meeting, The Punch reports. On arrival, the president who was decked in... Read More

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Osinbajo requests extension of 2016 FCT Appropriation Act, writes Senate

by Azeez Adeniyi Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has written the Senate requesting amendment to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) 2016 Statutory Appropriation Act to extend its operational period to April 30, 2017. Senate President Bukola Saraki read the letter at plenary on Tuesday. He quoted Osinbajo as saying: “I have the honour to seek Senate’s... Read More

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

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. “This is not a battle of humans” | Apostle Suleman’s church members warned to stay off sex scandal The Omega Fire Ministry Worldwide has warned its members from making further comments or statements on the alleged sexual relationship involving its overseer,... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari directs Osinbajo to head delegation on Niger Delta crisis | ICPC seize 220 flats from ex-Bauchi governor’s aide | More stories

by Dolapo Adelana From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. “This is not a battle of humans” | Apostle Suleman’s church members warned to stay off sex scandal – YNaija How banker allegedly diverted N78m pension fund into 50 fake accounts – ICPC – YNaija Stop killings of Nigerians, Anglican Church tells Buhari –... Read More

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Buhari directs Osinbajo to head delegation on Niger Delta crisis

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to lead the special presidential delegation aimed at resolving the crisis in the Niger Delta region. This was revealed by the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, retired Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh, on Monday in Abuja. He said Osinbajo will take over from Niger-Delta elders who were... Read More

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President Buhari is back and he brought his sluggishness with him

50 days without President Muhammadu Buhari in Nigeria have ostensibly given Nigerians a taste of what a smooth-running, fast-paced and confidence-boosting governance looks like under this new dispensation. For a minute (or more), it felt like we could finally see the “change”. Where it begins is still subject to a raging and often self-serving argument... Read More

Thinking Through

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Buhari is “over ready” to resume duties – Osinbajo

by Azeez Adeniyi Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said he has handed over President Muhammadu Buhari. Osinbajo said this while speaking with State House correspondents after briefing Buhari in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said Buhari is very fit to resume duties. Osinbajo said, “He is very well. We just had a very long... Read More

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Might the Osinbajos be just as cool as the Obamas? (WATCH)

Lord, we love the Osinbajos! Time and again, the second family have proven that there is a little love, a little joy and plenty of hope left in this world regardless of what the news says. They remind us of the Obamas or do you not think? Just look at how joyful they are in... Read More

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N541.8bn loan, 37 deportees | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

N541.8bn – Three Nigerian banks set to take over telecommunications company, Etisalat for its failure to pay a loan obtained in 2015. 500,000 – The number of jobs to be created by the Lagos-Ibadan railway line project when it is completed in December 2018, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. 37 – The number of... Read More

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Why Osinbajo performed well – Buhari

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed the performance of Acting President Yemi Osinbajo while he was away. Speaking on Friday, Buhari said Osinbajo had youthfulness and intellectual capacity going for him. The president, however, said of himself that he has age and military background going for him. Buhari handed over to Osinbajo on... Read More

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. President Buhari arrives Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday arrived Nigeria from the UK where he has been vacationing. He was received at the Air Force base along Mando road in Kaduna by the Deputy Gov. Of Kaduna State, Bala Bantex. 2. “THERE MAY BE NEED FOR... Read More

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Buhari has returned with new vigour to fix Nigeria’s challenges – APC

by Dolapo Adelana The All Progressives Congress (APC) says President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to the country with “new vigour” to fix the challenges in the land. Buhari returned on Friday after a prolonged medical vacation in the United Kingdom. In a meeting shortly after his return, the president told his Vice, Yemi Osinbajo to continue... Read More

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Just In: Osinbajo to continue as acting president – Buhari

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has told Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to continue his duties as acting president. Buhari, who returned on Friday, said at a meeting with Osinbajo and top government officials that he chose the weekend so as to allow Osinbajo continue his role as acting president while he rests. “I deliberately... Read More

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“It was a challenging time”, Osinbajo tells Buhari

by Dolapo Adelana Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday admitted that his time as acting president was challenging. Osinbajo, was acted as president from January 19 and March 9, said this while speaking at the First Lady’s Wing of the Presidential Villa in Abuja at a 30-minute reception shortly after Buhari arrived from his medical vacation in... Read More

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President Buhari retires into his official residence

by Dolapo Adelana After meeting with Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and other top government officials, President Muhammadu Buhari has finally retired into his official residence inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja. At the meeting which held at the First Lady Conference Room, Buhari who promised to re-dedicate himself to the service of the nation, said he was feeling... Read More

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UPDATE: Buhari meets Osinbajo, others, says “I’m feeling much better”

By Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari is currently holding a meeting with top government officials led by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. The meeting is holding inside the First Lady Conference hall. Security operatives barred journalists from covering the meeting which was supposed to be open to the press. The Personal Assistant to Buhari on New Media, Bashir Ahmaad, quoted... Read More

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Just In: Buhari arrives Aso Rock

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Abuja, according to the president. The official Twitter account of the president said, “President @MBuhari has now arrived Abuja. He was received by Vice President @ProfOsinbajo and senior govt officials and Security Chiefs. President @MBuhari has now arrived Abuja. He was received by Vice President @ProfOsinbajo and... Read More

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

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Fashola replies Ambode, accuses Lagos governor of creating a “storm in a cup of tea” The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babtunde Fashola, has dismissed as untrue, statements made by the governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode accusing his ministry... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Osinbajo orders IGP to arrest perpetrators of Ile-Ife clash | How police raided my house, seized my gun, others – Senator | More stories

by Dolapo Adelana Fashola replies Ambode, accuses Lagos governor of creating a “storm in a cup of tea” – YNaija Osinbajo orders IGP to arrest perpetrators of Ile-Ife clash – YNaija Mark Zuckerberg, wife, expecting baby girl – YNaija How police raided my house, seized my gun, others – Senator – YNaija Repentant armed bandits,... Read More

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Osinbajo orders IGP to arrest perpetrators of Ile-Ife clash

by Dolapo Adelana Acting President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has ordered the Inspector-General of Police Ibrahim Idris to promptly investigate and ensure the prosecution of the culprits in the recent communal clashes in Ile-Ife, where several lives were reportedly lost. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Laolu Akande the senior special assistant... Read More

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. APO SIX KILLINGS: COURT SENTENCE 2 POLICE OFFICERS TO DEATH A Federal Capital Territory High Court on Thursday found two former police officers, Ezekiel Acheneje and Baba Emmanuel, guilty for their roles in the killing of six Igbo traders in 2005. Justice Ishaq Bello convicted... Read More

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Doyin Okupe

Save the Naira by adopting Jonathan’s crude oil swap, Okupe advises Osinbajo

Former media aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe has advised acting President Yemi Osinbajo to adopt the crude-oil-swap arrangement to further strengthen the Naira. The arrangement was adopted by former President Jonathan but was allegedly abused with corruption. Okupe in an open letter to Osinbajo on Thursday said the errors made in the past... Read More

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Osinbajo meets Prime Minister of Guinea Bissau in Kaduna (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana Acting president Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday met with the Prime Minister of Guinea Bissau, General Umoru Sissco Embalo. Osinbajo arrived Kaduna from Abuja by helicopter, the first presidential movement into Kaduna since the closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja. Embalo became the first official guest to fly into Kaduna. The meeting... Read More

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Osinbajo, a faithful lieutenant to Buhari – Tinubu

by Dolapo Adelana National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described Acting President Yemi Osinbajo as a loyal team player, who does not seek personal accolades. In a congratulatory message to Osinbajo on the occasion of his 60th birthday, Tinubu said, “we know that you will have little time to celebrate as your... Read More

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. MINISTERS, OTHERS REJOICE WITH OSINBAJO ON HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY Members of the Federal Executive Council on Wednesday felicitated with the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on his 60th birthday. The ministers and other members of council treated Osinbajo to a birthday song on his arrival for... Read More

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My life has been a product of grace – Osinbajo

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said his life is a work of God’s grace. Osinbajo said in an interview with State House correspondents after members of cabinet celebrated with cutting of cake at the presidential Villa, Abuja. Osinbajo said, “Frankly speaking, there is no difference between today and yesterday. It is really... Read More

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Osinbajo is capable of carrying out his duties – Aisha Buhari

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari has said Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is capable of carrying out his duties. Mrs Buhari said this in a series of tweets on Wednesday while congratulating Osinbajo on his 60th birthday. She wrote, “On the occasion of the birthday of Your Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo SAN, Ag. President of... Read More

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PROFILE: Can Yemi Osinbajo save the Buhari presidency?

by Wilfred Okiche On 28, March 2015, Nigerians rallied together to put an end to sixteen years of political leadership by the Peoples Democratic Leadership (PDP). The main beneficiary of this political tsunami was the All Progressives Congress (APC) and flying the flag for the APC was Muhammadu Buhari, a retired General and former military... Read More

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Osinbajo to visit Sokoto on Thursday

by Dolapo Adelana Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo will pay an official visit to Sokoto on Thursday. The Special Adviser Media and Public Affairs to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, Imam Imam made the announcement in Sokoto. During his visit, the Acting President will take part in a two-day clinic organised for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises... Read More

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Ministers, others rejoice with Osinbajo on his 60th birthday

by Dolapo Adelana Members of the Federal Executive Council on Wednesday felicitated with the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on his 60th birthday. The ministers and other members of council treated Osinbajo to a birthday song on his arrival for the council’s weekly meeting at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. As the song... Read More

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