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FG says no economic development without transportation
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday, reiterated the importance of transportation in the economic development of the country. Osinbajo, represented by the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi said this at the 3rd Annual National Transport Summit of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIoTA) in Abuja. The theme of the event is ”Regulating the Transport Sector in…
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You’ve been a stabilizing personality, Anglican primate tells Osinbajo
The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Archbishop Henry Ndukuba, has described Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as a stabilizing personality who serves God and humanity with humility. The primate passed these compliments at the closing ceremony of the Divine Commonwealth Conference 2021, an Annual Convocation of Believers in Christ on Thursday at the National Christian Centre, Abuja. The…
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Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire duty bound to cooperate in ECOWAS’ interest
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire, as two of the largest countries and economies in ECOWAS, are duty bound to cooperate in the interests of their citizens and the rest of the region. The vice president made this submission in his address at the high level segment of the 2nd Session of the Nigeria-Cote d’Ivoire Bi-National Commission…
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Tech, innovation should be for public good—Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says technology and innovation should not just be for profit making but for the public good and solving societal problems. Osinbajo made this submission in his remarks at Afrilabs 10th Anniversary Dinner on Wednesday in Abuja. AfriLabs is a pan-African network organization of over 320 innovation centers across 51 African countries. He said there was a need…
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Osinbajo, wife watch stage drama, ‘Awo’ in Lagos
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, wife, Dolapo, and Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Sunday watched the stage play of the drama, “Awo”. The stage show was held at Glover Memorial hall, Marina, Lagos. Dolapo is a grand-daughter of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo. The play, “Awo the Man, His Jewel and…” written by Mr Makinde Adeniran, was a celebration…
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Politics
Osinbajo rallies Nigeria’s elite on national cohesion
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged the elite to make responsible input in fostering national unity, stability and creating opportunities for majority of Nigerians. Osinbajo made this call in a keynote address at the 2020 Leadership Conference and Awards in Abuja. He commended the Board and Management of the Leadership Newspapers and their collaborators for putting together a forum for…
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Osinbajo, Obasanjo, governors attend funeral service of Gov. Abiodun’s father
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, his wife, Dolapo, and former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday, attended the funeral and thanksgiving service of the late Dr Emmanuel Abiodun at Iperu-Remo, Ogun. The deceased, father of Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, passed away on Aug. 2 at the age of 89. The funeral service held at St. James Anglican Church, Iperu-Remo. Fondly called ‘Baba…
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Africa
AfCTA : Osinbajo urges AIO to develop home-grown insurance conglomerates
ice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged Africa Insurance Organisation (AIO) to develop home-grown insurance conglomerates that will compete internationally and enable the continent to harness the opportunities in the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA). Osinbajo gave the charge in a keynote address he delivered virtually at the Gala Night/Investiture of the 47th President of the AIO on Wednesday in…
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Osinbajo celebrates Bishop Wale Oke at 65
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday congratulated the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Wale Oke, on his 65th birthday. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement issued in Abuja, said the vice-president described Oke as “a bridge builder, an exemplary leader, a man of refreshing honesty, openness and genuine spirituality.’’ In a letter to the Bishop who…
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Politics
Buhari, Osinbajo decorate COAS Farouk Yahaya with new rank
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have decorated the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Farouk Yahaya. He was also decorated with a new rank of Lieutenant General. The ceremony which was held on Wednesday before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The event was also witnessed by members of the Cabinet as well as…
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Osinbajo test drives Nigeria’s first electric car
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has test driven a locally assembled electric car named Hyundai Kona. Osinbajo drove the car on Tuesday in Abuja, while on exhibition tour of made-in-Nigeria products at the opening ceremony of a 5-day Nigeria @ 60 Expo being held at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Speaking with the newsmen afterwards, Osinbajo expressed excitement at the innovation and…
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Nigeria needs proactive leaders to unite citizens – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said on Monday Nigeria needs proactive leaders to bring the citizens together and tackle the current challenges. Osinbajo, according to a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, stated this when he paid a courtesy visit to the palace of Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abdulwasiu Lawal, in Lagos. The monarch…
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NEC seeks N2trn from pension assets to fund infrastructure
The National Economic Council is considering the possibility of investing N2trn from pension funds to finance critical infrastructure projects like roads, rail and electricity. This was an outcome of yesterday’s NEC meeting chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State, who addressed journalists after the meeting, recalled that the Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai-led committee was…
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Address me as, Muhammadu Buhari, not General
With the acronym, GMB (General Muhammadu Buhari) he rode to victory at the last general election but he now wants to be addressed differently. The official portraits of Nigeria’s president-elect and his vice-president, have been unveiled by their media team in Abuja. And after being sworn in on 29 May, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari will now want to be addressed simply…
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Osinbajo forced to swear oath, resign after 6 months for Tinubu- Fani-Kayode
Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation has accused a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu of compelling the vice presidential candidate of his party, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, to swear to an oath to resign after six months in office, if their party wins the presidential election. PDPPCO alleged that the move was part of a plot…
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