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Yemi Osinbajo
August 8, 2018

The Big 5: Matthew Seiyefa takes over at DSS; NASS invasion by DSS came to me as a surprise – IGP Idris I More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Matthew B. Seiyefa has on Tuesday been appointed the Acting Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS). Seyeifa’s appointment followed the sack of the former D-G, Lawal Daura, by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday, after operatives of the service took over the premises... Read More
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August 7, 2018

The Late 5: Osinbajo shows Lawal Daura the exit door at DSS; Saraki, Dogara calls off NASS leadership meeting I More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) in the early hours of Tuesday barricaded all the entry and exit points to the National Assembly, barring lawmakers from accessing or leaving the premises. The information was disclosed by Olu Onemola, the Special Assistant on New Media to... Read More
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August 7, 2018

Today’s Noisemakers: Oluyemi Fasipe, Esther Ogun-Yusuf, Adegoke Pamilerin [The DSS DG Lawal Daura-Osinbajo edition]

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. And another dramatic day in... Read More
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August 7, 2018

BREAKING: Ag. President, Yemi Osinbajo fires DG of DSS

The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has ordered a termination of the appointment of the Director-General of the Department Of State Security (DSS), Lawal Musa Daura. The information was disclosed by the Senior Special Assistant to the Ag. President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande on Tuesday afternoon through his official twitter account. Daura was... Read More
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August 7, 2018

The Big 5: We evacuated football fans in Russia with $1 million- FG; Akpabio rounds off consultations, meets Tinubu I More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government says the evacuation of 355 stranded Nigerian football fans in Russia after the 2018 World Cup cost $1 million, and has urged Nigerians to travel out of the country in a regular and legal manner. Minister of Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, who made... Read More
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July 27, 2018

The Big 5: FG increases passport validity to 10 years; says reconstruction of Apapa-Oshodi Expressway will commence in 2 weeks and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government has approved a 10-year validity period for the Nigerian passport to reduce the stress involved in getting a renewal every five years.  The development was made known by the Comptroller-General of Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammed Babandede, who disclosed in a report monitored on Channels... Read More
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July 25, 2018

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to deliver Keynote Address at Venia Business Hub Co-working Conference

Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo is billed to deliver the keynote address at the 2018 edition of the Co-working conference, an annual gathering of policymakers, entrepreneurs and investors, organised by Venia Business Hub, which holds on Thursday 26th July 2018 at IMAX Filmhouse, Lekki, Lagos. Kola Oyeneyin, CEO, Venia Business Hub and the Founder, Coworking... Read More
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July 24, 2018

Did Gov Ambode and FG have to wait this long to listen to Lagos residents?

On July 19, 2018, Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, accompanied by the Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi and senior Naval and Police officers visited Lagos and ordered the immediate commencement of a 72- hour joint operation to clear off the trucks from Apapa and its environs. According to Osinbajo’s directive, the operation would be carried out... Read More
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July 19, 2018

The Late 5: Ortom meets Oshiomhole, says he remains in APC; Lagos involves security agencies in evacuation of trucks from highways and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue has hinted at remaining within the folds of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after his earlier announcement on Monday that the APC had given him a red card. Ortom who spoke with newsmen on Thursday after a closed door meeting with... Read More
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July 3, 2018

The Big 5: Osinbajo meets with IGP behind close doors over Police protests, Health Minister calls for review of population policy and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has met with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa. At the end of the meeting which took place on Monday, there was no official communication from the presidency or the IGP on the purpose of... Read More
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June 26, 2018

The Late 5: Buhari visits Plateau, Aso Rock security operatives ‘harrass’ Ezekwesili and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Jos to assess the level of security in the state following killings over the weekend that claimed over 80 persons. According to a tweet on the verified account of the Presidency, he was meeting with stakeholder groups & security chiefs.... Read More
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June 26, 2018

The Big 5: Osinbajo visits Plateau, CAN condemns Plateau killings and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbanjo, on Monday visited Plateau following attacks on villages that left scores of people dead to assess the situation and interact with leaders in the state. Osibanjo expressed sadness over the development and said perpetrators of the heinous crime would not... Read More
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June 23, 2018

Ruling All Progressives Congress holds crucial National Convention

  Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is holding its elective National Convention today at the Eagle Square in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The convention being the first since its ascendance into power at the centre after a historic displacement of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), is a crucial convention which is expected to... Read More
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May 18, 2018

The Late 5: FG dismisses claims on shutdown of Ikoyi Registry, Health Sector Unions call for sack of Health Minister and other stories

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Federal Government has faulted claims by the Lagos State Government that a Federal High Court had shut down the Ikoyi marriage registry, insisting that the report was false. The Director of Legal Services, Ministry of Interior, Bola Odugbesan, made the clarification in a statement in... Read More
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May 8, 2018

The Big 5: President Buhari travels to UK for medical reasons, Presidency releases details of alleged grand corruption during Jonathan administration and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. President Muhammadu Buhari will today undertake a four-day medical trip to the United Kingdom, his spokesperson Garba Shehu has said. Shehu said, “In the course of the technical stop-over for aircraft maintenance in London on his way back from Washington last week, the president had a... Read More
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May 4, 2018

Today’s Noisemakers: Yemi Osinbajo, Demola Olarewaju, Ibrahim Dankwambo, others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More
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April 18, 2018

The Late 5: Police arrest Senator Omo-Agege over mace theft, Ekweremadu meets with Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Some hoodlums led by suspended Senator Ovie Omo-agege stormed the Senate chamber and made away with the mace. The plenary was disrupted while the sergeants-at-arms are battling with the men to retrieve the mace. Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, who presided, said... Read More
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April 12, 2018

The Late 5: Senate suspends Omo-Agege for 90 days, Reps panel summons Osinbajo, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The Senate has confirmed the appointment of three members of the board of Niger Delta Development Commission. They are Chuka Ama Nwauwa (Imo State), Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa (Ondo State) and Nwogu N. Nwogu (Abia State). The confirmation was based on the recommendation by the... Read More
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April 5, 2018

Osinbajo to launch Nigeria’s Economic Diplomacy Initiative

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) Thursday will launch Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Economic Diplomacy Initiative (NEDI). In a statement by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Tope Adeleye Elias-Fatile, the initiative will be launched at the Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja, at 3.00.pm. NEDI is an initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in collaboration with the... Read More
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March 20, 2018

The Big 5: Osinbajo says Jonathan administration embezzled N100 billion, $289 million few weeks to 2015 elections, the Weinstein Company files for bankruptcy and other top stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Nigerian Police Force have charged Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West) and three others with criminal conspiracy and unlawful possession of prohibited firearms before a Federal High Court in Lokoja. Police spokesman Jimoh Moshood, told newsmen in Lokoja Monday that the case was filed... Read More
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March 13, 2018

The Big 5: Osinbajo decries low impact of commercial banks, Shehu Sani explains reason he revealed Senators’ running costs and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The US, through the Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson Monday, promised to provide support to ensure the rescue of the 110 abducted Dapchi schoolgirls. Tillerson met with President Muhammadu Buhari and had another session with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geofrey Onyeama. “First, we respect the... Read More
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March 6, 2018

The Late 5: 24 people killed in fresh Benue crisis, Osinbajo says Boko Haram no longer a serious fighting force, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Twenty four persons on Monday were killed in a fresh crisis at Omusu Edimoga in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State. The council chairman, Olofu Ogwuche, stated this while conducting state governor, Samuel Ortom, round the affected community on Tuesday. The Bauchi Government... Read More
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March 5, 2018

The Late 5: Buhari to visit Benue, others, Clark asks Buhari to remove 3 governors, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Elder statesman, Edwin Clark has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to to declare a state of emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States . Clark also asked the President to remove the governors of affected states, saying their sacking would make the war on insurgency meaningful. Clark... Read More
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March 1, 2018

The Big 5: UN calls for release of missing Dapchi schoolgirls, Osinbajo reacts to Transparency International’s report and other top stories

These are the top stories you should be monitoring today. The United Nations (UN) Wednesday, demanded that the abductors of the 110 pupils of the Government Girls Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe, should release them immediately. The Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he “very much hopes that the perpetrators will be brought to justice, and... Read More
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February 14, 2018

The Big 5: Osinbajo says States received N1.19trn from FG in 2 years, Tinubu asks Obasanjo, Babangida to let Nigeria move forward and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday enjoined former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former military president Gen. Ibrahim Babangida to retire and “allow us to move our country forward”. Obasanjo, in a statement last month, slammed the Muhammadu Buhari administration and “advised the President... Read More
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February 10, 2018

Osinbajo supports state police, Catholic Bishops ask President Buhari to act as a father and other stories that got people talking this week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Barr. Solomon Dalung, said President Buhari’s victory in 2015 against former president, Goodluck Jonathan, proved that one could win election in Nigeria without having money. Dalung said there was a brewing political revolution against ‘god-fatherism’ in the Nigerian political... Read More
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February 9, 2018

The Big 5: Osinbajo on state police, U.S. government shut down round 2 begins and other top stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. Over two months after they embarked on a strike, the non-teaching staff of Nigerian Federal Universities have vowed not to return to work until the Federal Government addresses their grievances. In an address read by the Archbishop of Jos and Conference President, Catholic Bishops’... Read More
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January 21, 2018

The Big 5: Miyetti Allah rejects Osinbajo’s panel, Presidency defends appointment of NIA DG, and other top stories

The Miyetti Allah Association has said the inclusion of Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State and Darius Ishaku in Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo’s  committee on killings by herdsmen has made it null and void. Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere also dismissed the Osinbajo panel as diversionary and unnecessary. National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prince Uche Achi-Okpaga said... Read More
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