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‘Building the Future Forum’ organises leadership lecture series in honour of Osinbajo at 64

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 Aminu Imam

� President describes him as ‘a reliable, dedicated Deputy’ In commemoration of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo�s 64th birthday, precisely today, Monday, a pan-Nigerian coalition, under the auspices of Building the Future Forum, (BTFF), has put together a lecture series in honour of the nation�s second citizen. The coalition made the disclosure in an issued statement yesterday, in Abuja. The public lecture, to be delivered by the CEO of Financial Derivatives Company Ltd, Mr. Bismarck Rewane, at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja and via Zoom and other on-line platforms, has as…

“Rededicate yourself to betterment of Nigeria” – Tinubu to Osinbajo @ 64

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 Aminu Imam

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has urged Vice-president Yemi Osinbajo to rededicate himself and his ample talents to the betterment of the nation and its people. Tinubu stated this in his congratulatory message to Yemi Osinbajo, who clocks 64 today. In a statement signed by the VP’s media aide, Tunde Rahman, in Lagos yesterday, Tinubu prayed for many more productive years and the best of health for Osinbajo. The APC leader described the vice-president as a man of vision and diligent work…

Buhari, Osinbajo receive Covid-19 vaccination

March 7, 2021March 7, 2021 Aminu Imam

‘Vaccine offers hope for safer Nigeria’ � President President Muhammadu Buhari and his vice, Yemi Osinbajo yesterday both received the Covid-19 vaccination at the State House, in Abuja. Buhari, together with Osinbajo, got the jab live on television, a day after the Covid-19 national vaccine programme commenced with the vaccination of healthcare and frontline workers at the National Hospital, Abuja. The two leaders received the first shots of the vaccine at the New Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja in the presence of members of the Presidential Task Force…

Just In! Buhari, Osinbajo receive Covid-19 vaccination

March 6, 2021March 6, 2021 Aminu Imam

President Muhammadu Buhari and his vice, Ayeni Osinbajo in Saturday both received the Covid-19 vaccination at the State House, in Abuja. The president�s personal physician, Dr Shu’aib Rafidadi, administered the vaccine at about 11.52 am. The vice-president was also vaccinated by his personal physician immediately after the president received his dose. The president, who is the ECOWAS Champion on the Fight against Covid-19, also received his Covid-19 vaccination card. A similar card was presented to the vice-president by officials of the Federal Ministry of Health, who supervised the exercise. Recall…

Crypto-currency: Osinbajo calls for robust regulation, not prohibition

February 27, 2021February 27, 2021 Aminu Imam

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo Friday called for the regulation of crypto-currencies in the country, as against the prohibition of digital currencies. Osinbajo, who stated this at the �Bankers Committee Vanguard in Lagos�, said, �There is a role for regulation here; and it is in the place of both our monetary authorities and SEC to provide a robust regulatory regime that addresses these serious concerns without killing the goose that might lay the golden eggs So it should be thoughtful and knowledge-based regulation, not prohibition,� he added. The VP was reacting to…

Yoruba-Hausa clash: Tension heightens in Oyo Ogun States

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 Aminu Imam

� Akeredolu, Fayemi react � Mayhem unfortunate, tragic � Osinbajo The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu and his counterpart, Kayode Fayemi have appealed to Nigerians not to take laws into their hands, following heightened tensions between the Hausa and Yoruba ethnic groups in some south-western States of the country. Recall that there was wild tension on Saturday, in Ogun State, when hoodlums suspected to be herdsmen allegedly launched an attack on Orile-Igbooro, in Yewa-North local government area, killing no fewer than four persons. According to report, houses were burnt down while…

APC recruits 4,000 ad-hoc staff for revalidation exercise

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 Aminu Imam

� As Osinbajo revalidates his membership in Ogun The All Progressives Congress, (APC), has recruited over 4,000 ad-hoc staff for the on-going revalidation and registration of new members into the party in Adamawa state. The 9-man committee from the national headquarters, led by Barrister Ibrshim Zelani, said the exercise would last for two weeks. According to him, registration material has been distributed across the 21 LGAs to cover the 226 wards in the state. He further said training of supervisors and registration officers has been concluded to ensure hitch free exercise. The…

N37bn Survival Fund released to Nigerians � Presidency

February 9, 2021February 9, 2021 Aminu Imam

� SMEs got N106bn The presidency has confirmed the release of N37billion for Nigerians in its programme, the “Survival Fund”. In a statement, presidential spokesman, Laolu Akande, said ministers and heads of agencies reported further progress in the implementation of the Economic Sustainability Plan of the Buhari administration. Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo presided over a meeting of the ESP on Monday at the Presidential Villa. The N37billion Survival Fund released covers N50,000 Payroll Support for three months to over 300,000 beneficiaries, one-time grants of N30,000 to 100,000 artisans, and 100,000 business…

FG to lift 20 million Nigerians out poverty in two years ? Osinbajo

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 Aminu Imam

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured that with the successful activation of the Economic Sustainability Plan�s (ESP) Cash Transfer scheme, the present administration�s vision of reducing extreme poverty by lifting at least 20 million Nigerians out of poverty in the next two years is now within reach. He stated this yesterday, in Abuja, while�virtually�flagging-off the cash transfer scheme, to be facilitated through a wholly technology-based approach called the Rapid Response Register (RRR). According to a statement issued by the VP’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, the scheme is aimed at delivering financial…

“Nigeria is stronger together than being apart” ? Osinbajo

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 Aminu Imam

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has admonished that despite differences in religion, ethnicity, political affiliations, or other diversities, Nigerians of all generations and from all walks of life must endeavour to commit to ensuring Nigeria�s unity because the nation is stronger together than apart. Osinbajo made the declaration at the Interdenominational Church Service for the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, which was held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, yesterday. The Vice-President, who was represented at the Church Service by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, said…