Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has appointed H.E. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, former Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as Senior Strategic Advisor to the Africa CDC Director General, H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya. The appointment comes at a pivotal moment as Africa CDC...
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By OLa MODUPE, Abeokuta – The remains of Oba Sikiru Adetona, the revered Awujale of Ijebu, have been laid to rest at his private residence, Ogbagba Court, Igbeba, Ijebu-Ode. Oba Adetona passed away on Sunday at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional leadership and philanthropy....
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – As the new Tinubu administration kicks off tomorrow, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN offers up prayers that God’s blessings will come on the nation and for the success of the new presidency. Prof. Osinbajo offered the prayers today in Abuja at an inter-denominational church...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- The Federal Government has commended the Director-General/Chief Executive of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Sir Joseph N. Ari, for his diligence and hardwork in the implementation of various schemes of the Government. The commendation was conveyed to the DG via a letter from the the...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says a significant part of building a great nation is both in the words and actions of all citizens motivated by patriotism and the collective efforts of citizens and leaders alike. Prof. Osinbajo, stated this on Friday at the formal...
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo flagged off the hydro graphic survey and dredging of Oguta/Orashi River in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo on Thursday. The dredging of the river will link Imo to Degema in Rivers and to the Atlantic Ocean. Speaking at the ceremony on the bank of the Oguta/Orashi...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N449.9 million for the engagement of consultants for the development of master plan for 17 airports in Nigeria. Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President, Media and Publicity, briefed State House correspondents on Wednesday after the FEC meeting presided over Vice...
The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday commissioned Transafam Power – a subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc’s 240MW Afam Three Fast Power plant in Afam, Rivers State. With an already existing power plant residing in Afam, this brings the cumulative generating capacity...
Political vibrant youths must connect with peers in rural areas to make better difference – Osinbajo
Political vibrant youths must connect with peers in rural areas to make better difference – Osinbajo
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – In order to promote and secure victory for the kind of candidates they want in elective public positions, knowledgeable young Nigerians must reach out further to connect and build bridges with their colleagues in semi-urban and rural areas who are not as privileged and...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says with the right infrastructure, provision of credit and the necessary exposure, the creative industry in Africa would expand its space significantly. He spoke at the first session of 2023 Ibrahim Governance Weekend today in Nairobi, Kenya. The panel discussion...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, will on Friday depart Abuja for Nairobi, where he will participate in the 2023 Mo Ibrahim Governance Weekend (IGW), with the theme “Global Africa.” Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, who disclosed this in a statement in Abuja, said the vice president...
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria, as a nation, needs to consider investments in Green Hydrogen in view of energy transition. Osinbajo made the call while unveiling a book titled “Understanding Natural Gas: A Nigerian Perspective” on Thursday in Abuja. The Vice President urged the Nigeria National Petroleum Company...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – In order for African countries to attain middle-income status, and societal and individual prosperity for its people, the issue of energy poverty has to be tackled headlong and reflected in the global energy transition conversations. To achieve this, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has...
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and other eminent Nigerians have showered encomium on Rev Dr Stephen Baba-Panya the President Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA). They described him as a man with unique and uncommon qualities which he had used to better the society. They spoke during the 60th anniversary thanksgiving...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Saturday depart Abuja for the U.S. to deliver a Special Lecture at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) in Philadelphia. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement, said the vice president would also participate in an interactive session with...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria has a crucial and strategic role to play in the transition to a more sustainable energy future for the continent and the rest of the world, even as Africa would need rapid industrialization to get millions of its...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare his assets as his administration gradually winds down on May 29. SERAP in a statement on Sunday, urged President Buhari to encourage his Vice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and other top...
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday presided over Federal Executive Council(FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, as President Muhammadu Buhari is away on official visit to Saudi Arabia. While in Saudi Arabia, Buhari will perform Umrah, the Lesser Pilgrimage. Before the council meeting commenced, Boss Mustapha, Secretary to...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has said the late former Attorney General of the Federation, Prince Bola Ajibola, SAN, was a role model and a man of uncommon integrity who served Nigeria selflessly. Prof. Osinbajo stated on this Sunday at the interment of the...
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday said that the Federal Government was proud of late Lt.-Gen. Oladipo Diya’s legacy whom he said served his country with integrity and forthrightness. Osinbajo made the remark during a condolence visit to the late Diya’s family at the deceased’s residence at 31 Adekunle...