President Buhari performed the brief ceremony just before this week’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has on Wednesday decorated the new Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Farouk Yahaya. Major-General Farouk Yahaya was decorated with the Lieutenant-General rank at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. President Buhari, … Read more
Osinbajo described the coronation as ‘historic’, while noting that Kano is revered as a major commercial and economic centre in sub-Saharan Africa Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday said Kano State is home to all Nigerians and a place where they can co-exist peacefully regardless of differences. Osinbajo stated this in Kano during the coronation … Read more
Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has spoken about insecurity in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has assured Nigerians that kidnapping, banditry, and insecurity bedevilling the country would soon become things of the past as the country would soon triumph over them. Osinbajo who likened Nigeria’s socio-economic problems to that … Read more
International talks are currently ongoing in Paris on global standard rules for governments to receive taxes from digital and technology firms with significant economic presence in foreign countries Nigeria is set to utilise its legal provisions that empower the Federal Government to collect taxes on profits made in the country by global technology and digital … Read more
The vice president, afterwards, interacted with the movie producer, cast and crew and posed for pictures with them. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Buba Marwa, Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Friday attended the premiere of the movie, “The Silent Baron’ in Abuja. The movie, premiered at the Silverbird Cinema, is in commemoration … Read more
Osinbajo has spoken about President Buhari’s successor ahead of the 2023 general election in the country. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says President Muhammadu Buhari will hand over to another of his apostle when he completes his tenure in 2023, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. Osinbajo made this known while speaking at the presentation of a … Read more
Osinbajo acknowledged the need for all Nigerians to be guaranteed a fair chance at improving their human condition The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, is confident that Nigeria will remain united as a strong nation to the frustration of those waiting to see the country broken into pieces. He made the remark on Monday in … Read more
“It is evident just from voter-turnout alone that the vast majority of young people either do not register to vote or do not vote. Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has urged Nigerian youths to join politics and reduce social media noise to make a lasting difference in the country. Osinbajo stated this during the … Read more
“Test Driving The Kona Electric Car Assembled in Nigeria At The #MadeInNigeria Exhibition with @jelanialiyu and @otunbaniyiadebayo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday test-drove the first locally-assembled electric car in Nigeria. He test-drove the car called the Hyundai Kona during an exhibition tour of made-in-Nigeria products at the opening ceremony of a five-day Nigeria@60 Expo, … Read more
“There is need to see it for what it is – a genetic difference, not a contagious disease or a public health problem. The Federal Government has stressed the need for a concerted effort by nations to reverse the negative mindsets and socio-cultural stereotypes about albinism. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, made the call at a … Read more
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has revealed the leaders Nigeria need. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria needs more leaders who are proactive and prepared to bring the citizens together. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, on Monday, quoted Osinbajo … Read more
There was palpable tension on Saturday as the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, was seen at the Reddington Hospital in Lekki, Lagos. The panic that trailed Osinbajo’s presence at the Reddington Hospital worsened, following his absence at the funeral ceremony of the late Chief of Staff, Lt General Ibrahim Attahiru. There was palpable tension on Saturday … Read more
Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has described the speculations making rounds that he will contest the 2023 presidential election as a distraction. According to Akande, the Vice-President has not declared interest in the race as he urged Nigerians to desist from such permutations. Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has described the speculations making rounds that he will … Read more
“We are the light of this world. We are the voice of God in a confused and discouraged world” Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says God’s promise for Nigeria is for the country to become an eviable enclave of economic prosperity and scientific excellence. Osinbajo spoke on Sunday at the ongoing 108th annual convention of the Nigerian … Read more
Ramadan should be seen beyond abstinence from food, drink, and worldly pleasures – Osinbajo Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has implored Nigerians to recommit themselves to promoting unity, brotherhood, and peace in the country. Osinbajo stated this in his special message to Muslims who began their Ramadan fast on Tuesday. The vice-president said the season of Ramadan … Read more
The president described scientists as worthy assets to be nurtured. President Muhammadu Buhari says the COVID-19 pandemic unleashed the hitherto hidden immense talents and potential of Nigerian scientists. Buhari made this known on Monday when he spoke at a public forum of the Nigerian Academy of Engineers. Buhari stated that the whole world sought refuge … Read more
The vice-president urged the new IGP to “stamp out the excesses and abuses and the culture of impunity” from the police force. Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has said there’s a history of deep-seated mistrust from Nigerians towards the police institution in the country. Osinbajo said this on Wednesday during the decoration acting inspector-general of police (IGP), … Read more
Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday, decorated the new acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, with his new rank at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Until his appointment, Usman Alkali Baba was a Deputy Inspector-General, DIG of Police and will be in acting capacity pending his confirmation by the Senate. Vice President, … Read more
Osinbajo admonished Nigerians not to allow groups that want to sow violence and destruction use them. Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo says the recent attacks on Imo State Correctional Centre and State Police Headquarters by gunmen leaves a sour taste in the mouth, stressing that it is an indication of an impending doom. Speaking on … Read more
At least 15 people were killed on March 31, when gunmen invaded some communities in the state. The attacks took place in Nkalaha, Obegu, Amazu, Nkalagu, and Umuhuali communities in Ishielu LGA. Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has assured the people of Ebonyi that the perpetrators of the killings in Ishielu LGA of the state will not … Read more