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Osinbajo leaves for London to attend Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

Nigeria’s representation at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral would be a marked-down one as Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday departed Abuja for London, UK,  to represent Nigeria. At a gathering expected to host an elite gathering of world leaders including Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, the vice-president, and not President Buhari, would join members of the Royal Family Read More…

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VP Osinbajo physically present at FEC meeting

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday physically attended the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Osinbajo had undergone a surgical operation on July 16, at the Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos. The vice president was later discharged on July 25 after successful surgery and recovery. On Aug. Read More…

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[List] Osinbajo outlines promises if elected President

Nigerian Vice President, President Yemi Osinbajo promises a tech-driven future for Nigeria if elected as the next president of Nigeria. In an announcement made on Monday morning, where he declared his intention to run for the presidency, he gave a long list of promises. In the speech, Osinbajo said: “I am today with utmost humility Read More…

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[VIDEO] Vice President declares intention to run for President

The Nigerian Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, will formally declare his intention to vie for the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress on Monday. Osinbajo tweeted early on Monday: “I am today, with utmost humility formally declaring my intention to run for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the Read More…

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Osinbajo scores APC high in infrastructure, agriculture, others

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says in eight years, the All Progressives Congress(APC)-led Federal Government has embarked on the largest investments in infrastructure and agriculture in Nigeria’s history. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement on Sunday, said the vice president spoke on Saturday night at the APC convention, held at the Eagles Square, Abuja. The Read More…

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Nigeria partners Microsoft to accelerate Economic Sustainability Plan

Nigeria’s Vice President announces a collaboration with Microsoft to digitally upskill five million Nigerians Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria is partnering tech giant, Microsoft Corporation, in accelerating the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP). This is being achieved by deepening the country’s digital economy. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, made this known in a statement on Monday, Read More…

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Osinbajo urges stakeholders to find cheaper means of oil production

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged stakeholders in the oil industry to find and agree on cheaper means of producing oil in the country. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, said that the vice president spoke at a virtual meeting on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) with stakeholders in the Read More…