Acting President – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 22 May 2021 21:38:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Acting President – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Nigeria Must Be Seen As Safe – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-must-be-seen-as-safe-yemi-osinbajo/ Fri, 18 Aug 2017 14:57:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178774 Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has asked Nigeria’s chapter of the International Press Institute (IPI) to use the 2018 edition of the institute’s world congress in Abuja to project the country’s image around the world. He gave the advice when the board of the Nigerian chapter of the IPI paid him a courtesy visit at the [...]

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]]> We’ve Drawn A Line Against Hate Speech – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/weve-drawn-a-line-against-hate-speech-yemi-osinbajo/ Fri, 18 Aug 2017 14:52:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178765 Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has urged Nigerian leaders to voice out against hate speech in the country, calling it another form of terrorism. Yemi Osinbajo stressed that it is vital for leaders to always condemn hate speech as silence could be misinterpreted as an endorsement. “The Federal Government has today drawn the line on hate [...]

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]]> Yemi Osinbajo Is Not In Charge Of Anything – Dayo Adeyeye https://www.theinfostride.com/yemi-osinbajo-is-not-in-charge-of-anything-dayo-adeyeye/ Thu, 17 Aug 2017 13:34:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178553 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo for allegedly refusing to assign offices to two new ministers that were recently sworn in. The spokesman of the PDP, Dayo Adeyeye said “The Acting President is not in charge of the country. He is not in charge of anything. This is why [...]

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]]> Nigeria Is Not Bound To Fail – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-is-not-bound-to-fail-yemi-osinbajo/ Thu, 03 Aug 2017 02:36:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176417 Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has called for better unity among Nigerians as he criticised the thinking of hate speech in Nigeria as free speech. While speaking at the Institute for Security Studies’ seminar themed: Unity in Diversity, on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, Osinbajo noted that “hate speech precedes tragedies in human history”. Osinbajo said, “It [...]

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]]> Lake Chad Is Against Boko Haram – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/lake-chad-is-against-boko-haram-yemi-osinbajo/ Tue, 01 Aug 2017 03:29:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176250 The Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday received an AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) delegation and expressed itd happiness that the Lake Chad Basin neighbours were partnering to eradicate the Boko Haram. At the reception, Osinbajo also stated that the nations in the Lake Chad Basin had worked in unity very well dealing [...]

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]]> Nigerians Must Maintain Our Unity – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-must-maintain-our-unity-yemi-osinbajo/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 03:00:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174320 Nigeria’s Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday said that the Federal Government would support efforts that will make life easier for its citizens. Osinbajo said this while inaugurating the 16-Km Chokocho-Umuechem-Ozuzu road and 14-Km Chokocho-Igbo-Etche-Rumuokurushi Inter-Change in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers, rehabilitated by the state government. The acting President praised Governor Nyesom Wike [...]

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]]> FG Is Committed To The Growth Of Private Sector, says Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-is-committed-to-the-growth-of-private-sector-yemi-osinbajo/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 03:00:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174322 Nigeria’s Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday said that the Federal Government was totally committed to the success and growth of the private sector. He said the Federal Government had been placing emphasis on improving significantly the business environment for small and large businesses. According to him, last year, President Buhari established a Presidential [...]

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]]> Threatening Bukola Saraki Will Be Suicidal – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/threatening-bukola-saraki-will-be-suicidal-yemi-osinbajo/ Wed, 26 Jul 2017 01:54:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173784 Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said it will be suicidal to threaten the leadership of NASS that comprises of Senate President, Bukola Saraki and House Rep speaker, Yakubu Dogara. Osinbajo made this known at the opening ceremony of the 16th Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding officers conference, which held on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the [...]

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]]> Yemi Osinbajo Wants More Collaboration Among African Institutions https://www.theinfostride.com/yemi-osinbajo-wants-more-collaboration-among-african-institutions/ Wed, 26 Jul 2017 01:54:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173783 The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday called for more collaborative efforts among government institutions in Africa to provide effective leadership that would tackle challenges in the continent. The acting president made the call while opening the 16th Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officer’s Conference, Africa Region in Abuja. He said that angst and cynicism [...]

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]]> The Future Of Nigeria’s Economy Is In MSEs – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/the-future-of-nigerias-economy-is-in-msmes-yemi-osinbajo/ Fri, 21 Jul 2017 02:16:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172967 Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said the future of Nigeria’s economy is nothing but the small and medium scale enterprises. Speaking at the launch of the MSMEs clinics which held at the Eagle Square, Abuja on Thursday, July 20, 2017, Osinbajo said he has seen the future of the the Nigerian economy. “I have seen [...]

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]]> Osinbajo flags off Bakolori Irrigation Scheme in Zamfara State https://www.theinfostride.com/osinbajo-flags-off-bakolori-irrigation-scheme-in-zamfara-state/ Thu, 20 Jul 2017 21:46:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172902 The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, GCON has flagged off the rehabilitation of 8,000 hectares and conversion/expansion of 5,560 hectares works of Bakolori irrigation scheme under the World Bank assisted Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) project of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. Flagging off the project on Tuesday 18th July, 2017 in Talata [...]

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]]> Buhari May Not Be Stable Till The End Of His Term – Elijah Ayodele https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-may-not-be-stable-till-the-end-of-his-term-elijah-ayodele/ Sun, 16 Jul 2017 21:11:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172188 The founder of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has released a prophecy concerning President Buhari. The prophet said that the President may not be stable till the end of his term. According to Daily Post, he said he saw the Nigerian flag flying at half-mast. Prophet Ayodele also called on Nigerians [...]

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]]> Bukola Saraki Can Remove Ibrahim Magu If He Is Acting President – Femi Falana https://www.theinfostride.com/bukola-saraki-can-remove-ibrahim-magu-if-he-is-acting-president-femi-falana/ Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:31:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=171313 Femi Falana (SAN) has said the Senate can remove acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, only if Senate President Bukola Saraki becomes the Acting President. The human rights lawyer said this on Thursday in response to the war of words between the Senate and the Presidency over Magu’s position. [...]

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]]> Biafra Agitators Risk Jail Terms – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/biafra-agitators-risk-jail-terms-yemi-osinbajo/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 09:34:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=168913 Yemi Osinbajo has warned that persons agitating for secession and the northern groups that issued ultimatum to Igbos risked jail terms as they violated Nigeria’s laws. Osinbajo gave the warning at a consultative meeting with traditional rulers from the South-East at the Presidential Banquet Hall, Abuja, on Sunday. He said that the manner of the [...]

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]]> Muhammadu Buhari Warns Aides To Not Undermine Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/muhammadu-buhari-warns-aides-to-not-undermine-yemi-osinbajo/ Sun, 18 Jun 2017 20:48:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=168793 President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly frowned against some government officials, including Ministers who are said to be undermining the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo. According to The Nation, some of the officials sneaked to London, United Kingdom, where Buhari is undergoing medical treatment, with files for the President to sign. But President rejected the files, ordering [...]

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]]> FG Wants January/December Fiscal Year For Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-wants-januarydecember-fiscal-year-for-nigeria/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 21:06:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167979 The Federal Government on Tuesday started a move to return the country back to a predictable January to December fiscal year with early preparation of the 2018 budget proposals. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma said this in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, James Akpandem in Abuja. Udoma [...]

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]]> FG Will Deal Firmly With Hate Speeches – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-will-deal-firmly-with-hate-speeches-yemi-osinbajo/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 21:06:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167978 The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday began consultations with leaders of thought from the North. Osinbajo also warned that the government would deal decisively with persons who make hate speeches or attempt to disrupt the peace of the country. The meeting was sequel to the calls for secession by youth from different ethnic groups [...]

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]]> EFCC Invites Abdulmumin Jibrin https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-invites-abdulmumin-jibrin/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 13:06:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167897 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited Abdulmumin Jibrin to shed more light on the budget padding allegations which he levelled against The House Speaker, Yakubu Dogara. This was contained in a letter to Jibrin, signed by the acting Head, Extractive Industry and Fraud Section, Michael Wetkas. Jibrin, the former chairman of the [...]

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]]> Olowo of Owo Visits Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/olowo-of-owo-visits-yemi-osinbajo/ Sun, 11 Jun 2017 02:23:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167367 The Olowo of Owo, Oba Olateru Olagbegi on Friday, June 9, 2017, paid a courtesy visit to the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo. According to Punch, Osinbajo received the traditional ruler at the State House, Abuja. The Olowo of Owo also presented the Acting President with a royal staff of honour.

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]]> We Will Respond To Niger Delta Grievances – Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-respond-to-niger-delta-grievances-osinbajo/ Mon, 29 May 2017 11:32:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166684 The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo on Monday, May 29, 2017 told Nigerians that the Buhari-led administration is to create solutions that respond to these grievances in the Niger Delta. Osinbajo said the plan of the Federal Government is to ensure that the people of the region enjoy the wealth in their area. He also said [...]

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]]> Yemi Osinbajo Visits Garki Market In Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/yemi-osinbajo-visits-garki-market-in-abuja/ Sat, 27 May 2017 20:47:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166329 Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday, May 26, took the traders at the Garki Market in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, by surprise as he stopped by for a conversation with them. Osinbajo visited the market to feel the pulse of traders and Nigerians ahead of the Democracy Day celebrations.

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]]> Fasting And Prayer Will Not Improve The Economy – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/fasting-and-prayer-will-not-improve-the-economy-yemi-osinbajo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fasting-and-prayer-will-not-improve-the-economy-yemi-osinbajo/#comments Wed, 24 May 2017 23:50:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166182 Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has urged Nigerians to joins hands with the government to change the country’s fortune, noting that only prayer and fasting will not grow the economy. He stated this on Wednesday, May 24, while speaking with heads of ministries, departments, and agencies at the State House. He charged government officials to be [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fasting-and-prayer-will-not-improve-the-economy-yemi-osinbajo/feed/ 1 Babachir Lawal, Ayodele Oke Remain Suspended – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/babachir-lawal-ayodele-oke-remain-suspended-yemi-osinbajo/ Mon, 22 May 2017 09:10:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=165884 The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has said that Babachir Lawal, and Ayodele Oke remain suspended. Oke was the head of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), while Lawal was the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Buhari suspended the two top government officials, following allegations of corruption levelled against Lawal, and the discovery of N13b [...]

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]]> Cabal Don’t Want Yemi Osinbajo To Act As President – Fani-Kayode https://www.theinfostride.com/cabal-dont-want-yemi-osinbajo-to-act-as-president-fani-kayode/ Thu, 11 May 2017 03:51:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=164205 Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has warned against attempts to prevent Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo from assuming the office of acting president. Fani-Kayode gave the warning in reaction to a letter by President Muhammadu Buhari in which he authorized Osinbajo to “coordinate” the affairs of government in his absence. Buhari left Nigeria for London on [...]

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]]> Muhammadu Buhari Praises Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/muhammadu-buhari-praises-yemi-osinbajo/ Fri, 10 Mar 2017 22:10:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=158676 President Buhari has praised the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo for the progress made while he was away. This was made known to newsmen by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. Adesina also said Buhari expressed his gratitude to all who prayed for, and wished him well while he was in London. The [...]

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]]> Nigeria Has Collapsed Under APC – Nyesom Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-has-collapsed-under-apc-nyesom-wike/ Sat, 25 Feb 2017 01:13:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=157534 Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike says that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed Nigeria. Wike also said that Rivers State is the only Nigerian state that’s currently functioning properly. He made the comments on Thursday, February 23, at Afara community. “APC has failed Nigeria. Nigeria has collapsed. The only state that is working [...]

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]]> Buhari Should Hand Babachir Lawal Over To EFCC – SERAP https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-should-hand-babachir-lawal-over-to-efcc-serap/ https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-should-hand-babachir-lawal-over-to-efcc-serap/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2017 11:24:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=155289 The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Buhari to hand Babachir Lawal’s alleged corruption case over to anti-graft agencies to investigate. SERAP, told Buhari “to urgently refer the allegations of corruption against the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission [...]

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