Yemi Osinbajo

November 9, 2017

The rhetoric of Islamisation: A deliberate attempt to create division and mutual suspicion

by Rotimi Ayanwale Human beings can at best be described as homo economicus: path dependent, self-interested, utility maximisers and rational. Although the level of rationality every human has is contingent on the amount of information he is privy to. This general definition makes the news making the rounds about the Islamisation agenda by a... Read More

Islamisation, Muhammadu Buhari, Yemi Osinbajo

November 5, 2017

We must refuse attempts to divide Nigeria – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has charged Nigerians to join the federal government to resist those seeking for secession. He maintained Nigeria can only move ahead as a united and indivisible country devoid of corruption. He spoke yesterday at the wedding of one of his aides, Nelson Nwokoro, at the Pastoral Centre in Abakaliki, Ebonyi. He said, “This... Read More

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October 31, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 31st of October

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Kachikwu says Nigeria will soon begin tracking its crude oil production World Bank rates Nigeria high on “Doing Business” and Osinbajo can’t hold his joy Opinion: How Nigerians are losing millions of dollars through cryptocurrency investments

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October 31, 2017

World Bank rates Nigeria high on “Doing Business” and Osinbajo can’t hold his joy

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the World Bank’s latest “Doing Business” report that saw Nigeria moving up 24 places to 145th and recognising the country as one of the top 10 most improved economies in the world. He congratulated all stakeholders who worked with the Federal Government to achieve what he described... Read More

Doing Business, World Bank, Yemi Osinbajo

October 31, 2017

Buhari presides over APC stakeholders meeting at the State House (PHOTOS)

The National Caucus of the All Progressive Congress (APC) met last night at the new Banquet Hall of the State House in Abuja. The meeting is a prelude to the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the party billed for the party secretariat today. The caucus is a collection of the leaders of the party... Read More

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October 28, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – The 28th of October

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija No one is planning to Islamise Nigeria – Osinbajo Nigerian Immigration places wanted former pension boss, Maina on watch list “Nigeria needs a new tribe for a new Nigeria to emerge” – Osinbajo

Abdulrasheed Maina, Cover stories, Federal Civil Service, New Tribe, Yemi Osinbajo

October 28, 2017

“Nigeria needs a new tribe for a new Nigeria to emerge” – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday, said there is no imbalance in federal appointments, stressing that the appointments reflected federal character and quota system. The Vice President spoke in Lagos at a one-day ‘Greater Nigeria Pastors Conference’ organised by the Coalition of Apostolic Leaders, led by Pastor Wale Adefarasin and Pastor Abayomi Kasali. Its theme was ‘Towards... Read More

corruption, Federal Character, quota system, Yemi Osinbajo

October 26, 2017

The Big 5: Presidency denies Buhari asked Maina to return to Nigeria, Senators donates 1,280 bags of rice to “cushion” suffering of Kogi workers, and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has continued its fervent denial that it had nothing to do with the reinstatement of the wanted ex-pension boss, Abdulrasheed Maina, despite testimonies from Maina’s family that President Buhari directly invited him back to the country. The presidency... Read More

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October 25, 2017

It is time to open a new page in the anti-corruption fight – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Wednesday, said the anti-corruption war in the country must take a new turn for it to succeed. Osinbajo stated this at the opening of a two-day capacity building workshop for justices and judges, organised by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja.... Read More

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October 24, 2017

The Late 5: Buhari cautions ECOWAS against common currency, Senate launches investigation into ex-pension boss, Maina, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Naimey in the Niger Republic today where he met with leaders from some African countries to deliberate on a common currency for the West African sub-region. He was accompanied by Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun and the Governor of... Read More

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October 24, 2017

Africa must prepare its economy to attract investors – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called for a repositioning of Africa’s economy such that investors will be attracted because investment depends on the perceived advantages. Osinbajo made this call while interacting with a committee of African Ambassadors to Indonesia led by the dean of the group, Ms Alice Mageza of Zimbabwe, on the sideline of... Read More

Jakarta, Yemi Osinbajo

October 22, 2017

Osinbajo urges Commonwealth lawmakers to make legislation to improve the lives of Africans

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Saturday, charged members of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) to make legislation that will help secure the future of Africans and the continent. He gave the charge while declaring open the 48th Session of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (African Region) in Owerri, Imo. Highlights: Osinbajo urged African leaders to go beyond... Read More

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October 18, 2017

Osinbajo holds meeting with Kachikwu, Baru over cash call

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday held a meeting with Ibe Kachikwu, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, and Maikanti Baru, Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The meeting took place at the presidential villa in Abuja. Kachikwu told journalists that they discussed issues around oil fields as well as the opening... Read More

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October 14, 2017

Government alone cannot support universities to the extent that is required – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says “government alone can neither support universities to the extent required nor keep them at the current level.” He insisted that Universities would become better if there is support from alumni and the private sector. The vice president was speaking in Lagos Friday, at the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Awards and Celebration... Read More

October 13, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 13th of October

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: “Let ethnic warriors sheathe their swords” | Presidency clarifies Buhari’s World Bank request “Every part of Nigeria matters to us” – Osinbajo “The diplomacy around Nigeria’s failure must end” – Ezekwesili

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October 13, 2017

“Every part of Nigeria matters to us” – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo assured that Niger Delta people will benefit maximally from the wealth and natural resources of their land. He said every part of the country mattered to the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Highlights: Prof Osinbajo spoke yesterday on Bonny Island while inaugurating the construction of the strategic 40-kilometre Bonny-Bodo-Ogoni Road, conceived by... Read More

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October 13, 2017

What Osinbajo approved for NNPC weren’t contracts | Yet another ‘clarification’ by the presidency (READ)

The Presidency has also dismissed reports that the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo approved contracts for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Osinbajo on Thursday had said he only approved loans for the NNPC joint venture financing with the IOCs. The NNPC had earlier said the Vice President approved the contracts while President Muhammadu Buhari was... Read More

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October 12, 2017

I granted approvals for loans not NNPC contracts – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has clarified that the approvals he granted to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) were for financing arrangements for the Joint Ventures between the corporation and IOCs and not contracts. What happened: Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu in a memo to President Muhammadu Buhari had said the NNPC... Read More

Approvals, loans, NNPC contracts, Yemi Osinbajo

October 12, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Lagos CP, Yemi Osinbajo, Kayode Ogundamisi and 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

Kayode Ogundamisi, Today's Noisemakers: Lagos CP, Yemi Osinbajo

October 12, 2017

BREAKING: I approved NNPC joint venture contracts – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said he approved contracts of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) while he was acting President. Background: Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu had written a memo to President Muhammadu Buhari, where he accused Baru of $26bn contract scam. Kachikwu also accused the NNPC boss of insubordination and sidelining him from important decisions. Following... Read More

Contracts, Ibe Kachikwu, Maikanti Baru, nnpc, Yemi Osinbajo

October 12, 2017

Osinbajo gave approval for N640bn contracts – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday said two oil contracts worth N640 billion were granted approval by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo while he was acting President, Premium Times reports. Background: Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu had written a memo to President Muhammadu Buhari, where he accused Baru of $26bn contract scam. Kachikwu also accused the... Read More

Ibe Kachikwu, Maikanti Baru, N640 billion, nnpc, Yemi Osinbajo

October 11, 2017

We are committed to ensuring the release of the remaining Chibok girls – Osinbajo

Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Wednesday, said that the Federal Government was doing all it can to ensure that the remaining abducted Chibok girls were released and returned home safely to their parents. The Vice President stated this when he received a delegation of girl child rights advocates from various schools in Abuja, who were... Read More

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the big 5 Osinbajo at FT africa summit

October 10, 2017

The Big 5: Baru continues attack on Kachikwu’s petition, Prof Osinbajo’s plan for 2019 election, and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today. National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Group Managing Director, Maikanti Baru, has continued his series of rebuttal against his accuser, the Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, over an alleged $26bn contract scam. Adding to his statement yesterday that he was “not mandated to discuss contracts... Read More

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October 9, 2017

Osinbajo says contesting in 2019 is “not on the cards”

Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo Monday, said he had no plan to contest the 2019 presidential election. According to Reuters, Prof Osinbajo said this when he was asked at the Financial Times Africa Summit, currently taking place in London. “None of that is on the cards,” the Vice President said.

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October 9, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Watch Vice President Osinbajo talk about opportunities in Nigeria

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently at the Financial Times Africa Summit themed “What Makes Africa Work”. The Vice President left for London, where the event is taking place, yesterday and he’s expected back today. Professor Osinbajo delivered the keynote address at the summit which also featured Aliko Dangote and Isabel dos Santos as speakers.... Read More

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October 5, 2017

CBN is not printing money to support the Federal Government – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has dismissed reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is printing money to support the Federal Government. Background: CBN “claims” on the federal government have reportedly gone from N678 billion in December 2013 to N6.5 trillion in April 2017. Doyin Salami, PhD, a member of the monetary policy committee (MPC) of... Read More

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Buhari

October 2, 2017

The Thread: “The President and VP’s obsession to ‘not allow Nigeria break’ is ridiculous” | Chude Jideonwo lectures the FG

President Buhari’s October 1 speech was not well received on TwitterNG. Nigerians already flagged President Buhari’s blame game as useless. Chude Jideonwo tackles the notion that Nigeria is indivisible. See below: Nonsense. — Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) October 1, 2017 Reactions: https://t.co/KPrWEEZQs2 My take on this issue&the related theme of agitation. — Resistance is Futile... Read More

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Buhari

October 2, 2017

The Big 5: Buhari urges military to be loyal to ‘the centre’; Army to launch Operation Crocodile Smile in Ogun; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: “Your loyalty ought to be to the centre, first.” This was President Muhammadu Buhari’s message to members of the Nigerian Armed Forces in his address on the nation’s 57th Independence anniversary. “I assure you if Nigeria doesn’t exist, the first to be... Read More

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September 30, 2017

FG will complete the 2nd Niger Bridge – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has said the administration will complete work on the second Niger Bridge as well as other federal projects in the Southeast zone. Highlights: He gave the assurance during a funeral mass for late Mrs Roseline Akabueze, the mother of Mr Ben Akabueze, the Director-General, Budget Office, Abuja at St Gabriel Catholic... Read More

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September 24, 2017

Why power supply is still epileptic – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday in Onna Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom, while inaugurating an Electric Metering Factory as part of activities marking the 30th anniversary of the state’s creation said inaccurate billing system resulting from metering machines is what causes epileptic power supply. Highlights: “The electric metering factory is an important project. Inadequate power... Read More

Akwa Ibom, Electric Metering Factory, Udom Emmanuel, Yemi Osinbajo

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