Tag: Osinbajo

APC 2023: ‘Osinbajo is a good, sellable candidate for President’ – Gov. Sule

Aminu Imam

Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule, yesterday described Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo as a sellable candidate of presidential aspirant if he chooses to contest the Presidential elections in 2023 to build on President Muhammadu Buhari’s achievement. The governor disclosed this during a courtesy call paid on him by members of the Progressive Consolidating Group at the Government House Lafia, the State capital. He thanked the group for the visit and for intimating him of their advocacy for the presidential candidature of Osinbajo and their desire for him to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari…

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Buhari, Osinbajo, Jonathan, Atiku, Niger Republic President, governors attend Buhari son’s wedding in Kano

Aminu Imam

The ancient town of Bichi, Kano State, on Friday went agog as the son of President Muhammadu Buhari, Yusuf, married the daughter of the Emir of Bichi, Zahra Nasiru Ado-Bayero, as many dignitaries witnessed the ceremony in Bichi local government area of Kano State. Niger Republic President, Muhammad Bazoum joined eminent Nigerian political and business leaders at the wedding ceremony. Also present at the event were Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Senate President Ahmad Lawan, many State governors, ministers and federal lawmakers. The wedding held at the…

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‘How Nigerian youths can drive political, economic change’ —  Osinbajo

Aminu Imam

Nigerian youths will play even more critical roles in shaping the country’s political and economic future by becoming more active in politics and encouraging platforms for more constructive engagements on national issues, while driving conversations that will enhance national unity, according to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, (SAN). Prof. Osinbajo stated this during the maiden Progressive Youth Conference organised by the APC Youth wing yesterday, at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. The Vice President, who was the guest speaker at the conference, themed: “The Future is a Decision, ” said more political…

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APC govs felicitate with Osinbajo at 64

Ishaku Yohanna

By Godwin Amunde Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) under auspices of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) have felicitated with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as he turned 64 on March 8. The Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) and the Governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu, in a statement issued Monday also commended Osinbajo’s selfless service to the nation. The statement reads: “The Progressive Governors Forum joins His Excellency, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, GCON, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and his…

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FG is creating infrastructure for resolution of business disputes — Osinbajo

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo said in Abuja on Thursday that the Federal Government was promoting the adoption of Alternative Dispute Resolution and creating the necessary infrastructure to enhance speedy resolution of business-related disputes Fielded questions at a virtual interaction session with members of the French Business Confederation, Osinbajo said government’s effort was part of measures to attract foreign investors. “Alternative Dispute Resolution is something that we are promoting as a government and we are trying to create infrastructure for it. “And I know that most businesses do not even want to…

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Artisans in 11 states, plus FCT receiving N30, 000 grant – Presidency

Aminu Imam

The Presidency has announced that artisans in 11 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have started receiving N30, 000. Spokesman to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, who revealed this in a statement yesterday, said the one-time grant is under the ‘Artisan Support Scheme of the Federal Governments’ Survival Fund’ programme to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide. “All the 36 states and FCT are covered and verified beneficiaries will be paid the one-time grant. Another phase has begun on the survival fund scheme, where 250,000 businesses names…

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Our Police reform agenda is a game-changer to end impunity – Osinbajo

Aminu Imam

Vice President Prof . Yemi Osinbajo has told a US delegation that the proposed reform of the Police will be a game-changer in ensuring an end to impunity. This was disclosed in a tweet by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, via his official Twitter handle. According to Vice President, “The plan of both the Federal & State Governments to investigate Police brutality & prosecute erring Police officers, create new State-based Security and Human Rights Committees, as well as providing compensation to victims of…

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FG will soon reopen land borders, says Osinbajo

Ishaku Yohanna

The Federal Government is working towards reopening the nation’s land borders after one year they have been closed, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said. Osinbajo gave stated this while speaking during a webinar organised by The Africa Report where he noted that the closure of the country’s land borders was done to protect Nigeria’s economy and enhance security. While stating that the Nigerian Government is committed to the letters of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), he added that Nigeria has started working with its neighbouring countries to work…

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There’s need to revisit amended NBC Code – Osinbajo

Ishaku Yohanna

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says the federal government needs to revisit the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) amendment of the broadcasting code. Osinbajo said this on Friday during a session with Nick Clegg, vice-president of Facebook’s policy and communication. The code, which has stirred a lot of controversy, seeks to regulate content exclusivity, enforce content sharing and empower the NBC to determine prices at which content is sold to sub-licensees by rights holders. Also, the fine for hate speech has been increased from N500,000 to N5 million. Osinbajo said there is need…

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There’s no excuse for sexual harassment – Osinbajo

Ishaku Yohanna

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said condemned the notion that victims or potential victims of sexual harassment are architects of their fate, especially by their attitude, dressing or willingness to be in a compromising place with their violators. Osinbajo was quoted in a statement in Abuja by his aide, Laolu Akande, to have spoken on Wednesday at a webinar on Anti-Sexual Harassment. The theme of the webinar is, “Finding Safe Spaces for Female Students in Nigerian Universities,” organised by the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. The event was based on…

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