Yemi Osinbajo

August 22, 2017

Does this Osinbajo/Senate tussle explain why professional public servants get political?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Caught between pleasing the Prince and displeasing the chief priest by taking up a chair at the elders’ council, some newly appointed officials into the ICPC, CCB and the Pension Commission have chosen to abstain. Last week, the Senate countered Prof Osinbajo’s directive that the officials join Buhari in resuming on... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Fighting the Senate: The difference between Osinbajo and Obasanjo

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Executive and the legislature appear to be constantly arguing in the public about something. Both arms of Government have, in the last 18 years of Nigeria’s democracy, never been in a position where they are led by two different parties, unlike in the United States. Such should mean that both... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Why did the newly appointed head of agencies defy Osinbajo’s order to resume?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The new heads of some agencies appointed by Prof Yemi Osinbajo while he was Acting President have declined his directive to resume their portfolios pending the Senate’s confirmation. Vice President Osinbajo directed the new heads of the ICPC, CCB and PenCom to take up their roles and report to their offices... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Buhari did not need to commend Osinbajo in his speech – Adesina

The Presidency has said it was not necessary for President Muhammadu Buhari to single out Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in his address to Nigerians. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said this in an interview on Lagos Talks 91.3 FM on Tuesday. Adesina said the President had already thanked Osinbajo... Read More

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August 22, 2017

We spent N1.3tn on capital projects in 2016 – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the current administration spent N1.3tn on capital projects in 2016 alone. While speaking at a plenary session titled, “Conversation with the Vice-President” at the 2017 Nigerian Bar Association National Conference on Monday in Lagos, Osinbajo described the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government as the highest spender in the history of the country.... Read More

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August 21, 2017

Buhari receives briefing from Osinbajo at the State House (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari, who recently returned from his 103 days medical vacation in London, has received a briefing from the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. Osinbajo was the Acting President while Buhari was in London.

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August 20, 2017

“Once I deliver the refinery, I will go after Arsenal”, “You are a braveheart…” | Read our top 10 quotes from last week

Traditional rulers bantering, harsh words for the Nigerian government on its attitude towards the education of Nigerians, ecstasy about Buhari’s return and “why is Anthony Scaramucci even still talking”? But first, let’s open the floor to the top 10 quotes from the past week with something to motivate you as uttered by Aliko Dangote: “Once... Read More

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August 20, 2017

YNaija Says: President Buhari’s return is nothing to be excited about

103 days after the Nigerian President took off abruptly on his second medical trip of year 2017, he returned – with perhaps, a little too much pomp and flare for a convalescing 70-something year old who is yet to figure out how to deliver on the promise he made to change things for the better... Read More

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August 20, 2017

Buhari’s return is a sign that Nigeria will soon recover – Osinbajo

Now back to being the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo Saturday, reiterated that he is happy about President Muhammadu Buhari‘s recovery and it is a sign that Nigeria is on the path to recovery. Key excerpts: “The recovery and recuperation of the President is in some sense symbolic of the recovery of Nigeria.” “There is a great... Read More

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August 20, 2017

PDP, Afenifere rate Osinbajo’s performance in Buhari’s absence

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has welcomed Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari back to the country; also giving Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo a pass mark on his performance. From the party’s Nat’l Publicity Secretary, Dayo Adeyeye: “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) joins other Nigerians to welcome back the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic... Read More

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August 19, 2017

Buhari meets Osinbajo, security chiefs

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday met Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and security chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting was held inside his official residence. The meeting was Buhari’s first official engagement after returning to the country earlier in the day.

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August 19, 2017

I am extremely happy Buhari is back in good health – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said he is “extremely happy” that President Muhammadu Buhari is back to Nigeria. He said this while speaking to State House Correspondents after Buhari’s return. He stated that the rousing welcome the President received from the Airport showed that Nigerians are happy to see him. Vice President @ProfOsinbajo speaks on... Read More

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August 19, 2017

APC welcomes Buhari, commends Osinbajo for ‘competent leadership’

The All Progressives Congress has welcomed President Muhammadu Buhari back to the country. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi in a statement thanked the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo for his ‘competent leadership’. The statement reads, “The Party thanks the Vice President, His Excellency Prof. Yemi Osinbajo for his competent leadership in the absence... Read More

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August 19, 2017

Osinbajo appoints acting chairmen for ICPC, NPC, CCB

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has appointed acting chairmen for the National Pension Commission, the Code of Conduct Bureau and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. This was disclosed by a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation signed by a Permanent Secretary, Mr. Bolaji Adebiyi. The statement said... Read More

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August 18, 2017

Interpreting reasonable communication between Buhari and Osinbajo as teleguiding is “curious” – Akande

Presidential spokesman, Laolu Akande has described has downplayed reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is teleguiding Acting President Yemi Osinbajo from London. As reported by TheCable, Akande said such speculation was “curious”. “Acting President Osinbajo has the full authority and as you can see he is wielding it as and when due,” he said. “He is free of... Read More

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August 18, 2017

Making hate speech treasonable is an attempt to silence opposition – Fayose

The Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose has downplayed the attempt to categorise hate speeches as act of terrorism, by the federal government, saying, “this appears as another plot to silence the opposition and I make bold to say that saying the truth concerning the country and its rulers cannot be termed as hate speech.” The... Read More

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August 18, 2017

Why Nigerians need to desperately speak up against hate speeches

by Wareez Odunayo Over 800,000 people were killed, 250,000 women became victims of sexual violence during the genocide in Rwanda, 1994 as a result of hate speeches. 23 years after, the country is yet to fully recover from the impact of the genocide, triggered by hate speech and senseless incitement of violence. In Nigeria... Read More

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August 18, 2017

The curious case of the country with two acting presidents

by Alexander O. Onukwue There was a real constitutional crisis in 2010 concerning the critical health of President Umaru Yar’Adua and the non-transfer of power to Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, his Vice President. That crisis lasted right from November 23, 2009, the last day the President was seen in public by anyone, through the contrived ‘Doctrine... Read More

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August 18, 2017

Africa must solve its own problems – Osinbajo

Addressing journalists in Kigali, Rwandan Capital, after attending the inauguration of President Paul Kagame on Friday, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo said African countries must unite and solve their problems themselves. Osinbajo maintained that African nations could take leadership in all respects, Daily Trust reports. Key excerpts: We should solve our problems ourselves and Africa has begun... Read More

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August 18, 2017

Did Saraki undermine Osinbajo in his discussions with Buhari?

by Alexander O. Onukwue In the meeting between Senate President, Bukola Saraki, House Speaker, Dogara, and President Buhari in London, there were discussions about the 2017 budget and that of 2018 as well. This was revealed by Saraki himself via Twitter, “It was a meeting of substance where we discussed important matters of state. We... Read More

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August 18, 2017

SERAP urges Osinbajo to improve the security system for EFCC officials

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Acting President Professor Yemi Osinbajo to “direct the Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Kpotun Idris to lead the investigation of Wednesday’s attack by gunmen on the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja and threat to the lives of its officials, and bring anyone suspected... Read More

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August 17, 2017

Hate speech is a specie terrorism – Osinbajo

The Federal Government has drawn a line on hate speech. Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday said hate speech is a specie of terrorism. He said, “FG has today drawn the line on hate speech. Hate speech is a specie of terrorism. The Terrorism Prevention Act 2011 as amended defines terrorism as an act which deliberately... Read More

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August 17, 2017

Just In: Osinbajo, governors hold security retreat in Aso Rock

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday presided over a retreat of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. The retreat on Security took place at the Old Banquet Hall of the State House. In attendance are governors of the 36 states as well as ministers. Service chiefs and head... Read More

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August 16, 2017

#ResumeOrResign: Nigerians should vote against APC – Fayose

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti has supported the anti-Buhari protesters, saying the country “can no longer afford a diaspora president.” Fayose made this statement in a release issued by his Special Assistant to the governor on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, on Wednesday. He said, “Nigeria can no longer afford a diaspora president or... Read More

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August 16, 2017

Buhari and his aides restrain Osinbajo from London – report

According to a report titled, ‘Nigeria stand-in careful not to upset the boat as Buhari steers from London’ by Reuters, President Muhammadu Buhari and some of his aides are controlling Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. The report claims: “Even from far-away London, Buhari and his aides have restrained Osinbajo,” the report read. “Osinbajo and his aides often... Read More

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August 16, 2017

Osinbajo inaugurates 15 new appointed Perm Secs

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo Wednesday, at the commencement of the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council held inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, inaugurated the 15 new permanent secretaries who were appointed recently. Also assigned portfolios to them. The permanent secretaries have been posted as follows: Ehuria Georgina Ekeoma (Abia)- Office of... Read More

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August 16, 2017

Osinbajo assigns portfolio to two new ministers

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has assigned portfolios to two new ministers. The two ministers; Stephen Ocheni (Kogi) and Suleiman Hassan (Gombe) were inaugurated 22 days ago. Senior Special Assistant to the Acting President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, announced the development on his Twitter handle. Ocheni was named Minister of State, Labour and Employment;... Read More

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August 16, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: I consulted Adeboye before contesting with Buhari – Osinbajo | ASUU, FG hold meeting over indefinite strike | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. I consulted Adeboye before contesting with Buhari – Osinbajo – YNaija You should be crawling, apologising to Nigerians | Buhari’s aide tells Jonathan – YNaija ASUU, FG hold meeting over indefinite strike – YNaija How Buhari shunned govt official who tried to undermine Osinbajo – Presidency –... Read More

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August 16, 2017

How Buhari shunned govt official who tried to undermine Osinbajo – Presidency

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari turned back a government official for trying to undermine Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo. Buhari has been in London for 101 days for medical treatment. Shehu said this this in an interview on Channels Television’s programme, Sunrise Daily. Why... Read More

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