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We did not find weapons, cash, PVCs in Daura’s house- DSS

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2018 0

The State Security Service (SSS) has refuted report that huge sums of money and other incriminating materials were found at the homes of its former Director General, Lawal Daura who was sacked last week by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo after hooded DSS operatives blocked the entrance to the

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Buhari, Osinbajo edging closer to winning 2019 election – Presidency

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2018 0

The Presidency has said that with the outcome of last weekend’s bye-elections in Bauchi, Katsina and Kogi states, President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have been placed in good stead to win next year’s presidential election. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said this on Monday […]

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There’s no disagreement over removal of ex-DSS DG Daura- Presidency

Ihesiulo Grace 9 August 2018 0

The Presidency on Wednesday dismissed reports that the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo’s decision to sack former Director General, Department of State Service (DSS), Lawal Daura, had anything to do with power struggle between him and President Muhammadu Buhari. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, refuted the reports when […]

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Again, Osinbajo meets Magu, Acting DSS boss

Ihesiulo Grace 9 August 2018 0

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has for a second time in 24 hours, met with the acting Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Matthew Seiyefa and the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu. The meeting was held on Wednesday inside Osinbajo’s office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. It […]

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Osinbajo wields big stick, sacks DSS DG Daura

Ihesiulo Grace 8 August 2018 0

…Says those involved in Illegal blockade of NASS will be punished …DSS locks down NASS, leadership meeting aborted, election budget suffers setback. …PDP, APC, Gov Wike, Atiku, others react In the what can be regarded as a swift reaction to the siege at the National Assembly by operatives of the Department of State Security Services […]

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Defections: Akpabio snubs PDP NEC meeting, meets Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2018 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday, met with the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, reportedly to perfect the lawmaker’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former Akwa Ibom Governor arrived the State House Villa by 3.06pm, with the Presidential Aide on National Assembly (Senate), Senator Ita

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MSMEs to get N10m collateral-free loans – Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2018 0

Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, says the Federal Government is working towards providing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) a credit facility of N2milion to N10 million without collateral. Osibanjo made the disclosure at a dinner/ maiden edition of the MSMEs Award 2018 held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja. The awards packaged by the […]

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Patients’ Bill of Rights‘ll restore dignity in Nigeria’s healthcare practice – Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2018 0

It’s a wake-up call for health sector – Health Minister Bill, watershed in Nigeria’s history – CPC DG Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the introduction of the Patients’ Bill of Rights (PBoR) will restore dignity in healthcare practice in Nigeria, saying that the action is timely complement to health policy and funding interventions. […]

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Osinbajo charges capital market on economic growth

Ihesiulo Grace 24 July 2018 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that for investors to take advantage of government’s incentives and improved business environment, there need to be availability of medium to long term capital in the form of bonds, equity and loans. The necessity for stable long term funds for the actualisation of the vision of economic growth and […]

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Osinbajo, others to address 3rd conference on Niger Delta

Ihesiulo Grace 18 July 2018 0

The Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and other top leaders from the Niger Delta region are set to address key developmental issues as its 3rd National conference holds in Abia state. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Mashal Gundu, the Conference with the theme: “Fostering synergy and institutional […]

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Buhari, Osinbajo pay last respect to Pastor Bakare’s mother

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday in Abeokuta bid farewell to the mother of the Senior Pastor, Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, Madam Abigail Bakare. Buhari was represented by the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, at the funeral service held at the Victory Life Bible Church, Ajebo, Abeokuta. Other […]

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Nigeria, China intensify plans to develop digital economy

Ihesiulo Grace 29 June 2018 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reassured that Nigeria is ready to deepen the relationship with China in developing a stronger digital economy that will benefit both countries. He made the disclosure at the 2018 digital economic forum organised by the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria and […]

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Osinbajo holds close door meeting with Oba of Benin

Ihesiulo Grace 16 June 2018 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday held a private meeting with the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II at his Palace in Benin, the Edo capital. Also at the meeting, which lasted about 45 minutes were the Governor of Edo, Mr Godwin Obaseki, his Deputy Governor , Phillip Shaibu and former Governor of Edo, Comrade […]

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Future prosperity: Osinbajo urges African economies to look beyond oil revenue

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2018 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on African countries to diversify their economies and look beyond an oil-based revenue for future prosperity. Osinbajo stated this in Abuja on Monday while declaring open the Extraordinary Session of the Council of Ministers of African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO). According to the vice president, while oil and gas […]

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World Environment Day: We can lead worldwide end to plastic pollution – Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 6 June 2018 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that Nigeria well placed to lead Africa and indeed the rest of the world in ending the menace of plastic pollution. Osinbajo, who stated this in a speech to mark the 2018 World Environment Day at the State House, Abuja, pointed out that the country already have a good […]

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Osinbajo to Govs: Think beyond 8-year cycle

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2018 0

…Says state govts must think, plan like countries in order to be financially viable …Govs must not wait for constitution amendments to harness potentials in their states’ …States must be productive entities to ensure economic growth – Duke Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday, admonished state governors in the country to think beyond four or

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Osinbajo to attend African food and product exhibition in Lagos Friday

Ihesiulo Grace 23 May 2018 0

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, is to attend the African Food and Product Exhibition (AFPE) on Friday in Lagos, as part of efforts to promote growth of the non-oil sector. This was contained in a statement signed by Ebuka Ugochukwu, Communications Executive, Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) on Tuesday in Lagos. According to Ugochuku, the United […]

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Nigeria now has 19m tax payers – Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2018 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday said that Nigeria has increased its tax net from 14 million in May 2017 to 19 million this year. He made the revelation while declaring open the 2018 edition of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) conference. The Vice President was Special Guest of honour at the […]

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FG orders Ebola screening at Nigeria’s borders

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2018 0

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has directed the Federal Ministry of Health to step up surveillance at all entry points in the country to prevent the return of Ebola. Briefing journalists at the end of the Council meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday, Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said that […]

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Our anti-graft war winning global accolades – Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 8 May 2018 0

…SGF warns against embezzling public funds, contracts inflation Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the Federal Government’s efforts in fighting corruption and deepening good governance in the country are being applauded across the globe. Osinbajo, who described corruption as a threat to the nation’s existence, insisted that the scourge was the reason the