For many, the Buhari presidency has got to be the most disheveled and disorganised since the return to civilian rule over two decades ago. President Muhammadu Buhari came to power riding on the wave of incorruptibility and a creed that’s hinged on doing things differently — a sharp departure from the realities of the past. … Read more
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has asked Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of police (IGP), to investigate the allegation that he collected N4 billion from Ibrahim Magu, suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a petition dated July 8 and addressed to Adamu, the vice-president through Taiwo Osipitan, his lawyer, said Jackson Ude, publisher … Read more
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, has described allegations that he collected ₦4 billion from the suspended acting chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, as ‘baseless fabrication’. In a statement by his spokesman, Laolu Akande, the former Lagos state commissioner said he would not be distracted by “campaigns of lies and calumny”. As events … Read more
The vice president of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has inaugurated an advocacy called ‘Use the Toilet Campaign’ to put an end to open defecation in the country. For the uninitiated, Shalanga is a Yoruba word that’s used to refer to the pit latrine system lavatory. Following the Inauguration of ‘use the toilet campaign’ by vice … Read more
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday, mourned the death of Insp. Ali Gomina. The deceased was an escort rider attached to his office. Gomina died in an auto accident along the Abuja Airport road as he led the vice president’s convoy on Friday. His remains were buried immediately in accordance with Islamic rites. The VP … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has acknowledged the positive impact of his deputy, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), on the general performance of his administration. The President, during a call made to the Vice President on Sunday to celebrate with him on his 63rd birthday, observed that he (Professor Osinbajo) had planted huge imprints on the administration’s economic … Read more
Mr Peter Ogundeji winner of a short quiz about a gift presented to President Muhammadu Buhari in December 2019 by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo told the VP at the meeting “in my state, they call me Buhari’s son.” The 35 year-old graduate of Microbiology from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso met with the … Read more
Federal Government and Southwest Governors on Thursday reached an agreement on Operation Amotekun. Ekohotblog got the update through the Twitter handle of Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Laolu wrote: “News Flash: FG, Southwest Governors agree on Amotekun.” News Flash: FG, Southwest Governors agree on Amotekun — Laolu … Read more
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has applauded the Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, for his administration’s infrastructural development in the state. Osinbajo stressed that Ganduje had toed the federal government in infrastructural development, ensuring that development gets to the common people. He disclosed this in Kano during his visit to commission a multi billion … Read more
The Federal Government has concluded plans to distribute N10bn as Trader Moni loan in the year 2020. It was gathered that the money would be distributed under the Trader Moni micro credit scheme, the Federal Government (FG), through the Bank of Industry (BOI) provides interest free and collateral free loan to petty traders and artisans. … Read more
In order to align with protests against the repression of freedom of speech especially the incident between the DSS and Omoyele Sowore, the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) has postponed the presentation of award to the Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. Executive Director of the centre, Motunrayo Alaka, in a statement said that … Read more
The Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has reinstated the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to the rejuvenating the Nigerian economy. He noted that the government was working to repositioning of the economy by boosting productive capacities. Osinbajo said this on Wednesday at the 10th anniversary of the Ogun -Guangdong Free Trade Zone in Ota, … Read more
The Presidency has reacted to the critics of the president’s recent of sacking of aides attached to the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, stressing that no one was too powerful for President Buhari to control. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Garba Shehu, disclosed this to newmen on Friday. He … Read more
The Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has revealed that the federal government was committed to providing access to cheap capital to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs. Osinbajo noted that the government was collaborating with relevant stakeholders in the finance sector and other agencies to actualize easy access to capital for MSMEs. The Vice President … Read more
The security aides attached to the Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, have reportedly assorted a photojournalist attached to the presidency who since then has been hospitalized. The photojournalist who reports for Vanguard Newspaper simply identified as Abayomi Adeshida was allegedly assorted on Thursday by security aides of the vice president in Abuja. It was gathered … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the dismissal of some aides attached to the Office of the Vice-President. Reports emerged online that the Presidency has sacked 35 aides of the VP. Read Also: PDP Criticizes Buhari Over Signing Of Bill In London Punch reports that A top source at the Presidency said, “It is true that … Read more
The Federal Government has approved N574m for the insurance of the College of Aviation, Zaria. The federal government through the Federal Executive Council approved the insurance fee on Wednesday during the council’s meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in the Aso Villa. The Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika, confirmed the development to newsmen … Read more
The Federal Executive Council FEC has approved N5.72bn for the establishment of National Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). The council gave the approval on Wednesday at the weekly FEC meeting presided over by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo at Aso Rock. The council revealed that the money was meant for the construction of offices and consultancy services … Read more
The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has stressed the readiness of President Muhammadu Buhari to hold an honest and transparent negotiation with the leadership of the Labour Union concerning the minimum wage. Osinbajo stated this during a courtesy visit of the leadership of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), to the State House on Thursday in Abuja. … Read more
The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has stressed the readiness of President Muhammadu Buhari to hold an honest and transparent negotiation with the leadership of the Labour Union concerning the minimum wage. Osinbajo stated this during a courtesy visit of the leadership of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), to the State House on Thursday in Abuja. … Read more