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  • Nigeria to sign global pact on COP21 climate change

    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday pledged Nigeria’s supports to the Paris agreement on Climate Change reached at the end of COP21 meeting held in France last December.

    According to him, Nigeria will join in the signing of the global pact in due course.

    He spoke at the Presidential Villa during a courtesy visit by the French Minister for the Environment, Power and Marine Affairs, who presided over the COP21 meeting in Paris, Ms. Segolene Royal.

    Osinbajo, according to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, said that working together with the legislative arm of the Nigerian government, the country will play its part in signing the agreement and ensuring ratification.

    “COP21 outcome is important for everyone, it is the largest landmark agreement on climate change,” Osinbajo said

    Nigeria, he said, was pleased with the meeting and its outcome-the Paris Agreement.

    He also harped on the need for the rehabilitation of Lake Chad which is being threatened by climate change.

    Lake Chad, he said, is also important from the point of view of security and economic factors.

    The Vice President restated Nigeria’s concern about the lake and welcomed international support on its preservation and rehabilitation.

    He thanked the French minister for making a stop in Nigeria as she tours countries in the continent, expressing the hope that Nigeria and France would continue to expand diplomatic and economic relationships, especially as the federal government is now confronting a number of economic issues including diversification and development of infrastructure.

    The Vice President who was joined at the meeting by Nigeria’s Environment Minister, Ms. Amina Mohammed, commended the effort of Ms. Royal in her role as COP21 president and pledged Nigeria’s continued support.

    Speaking earlier, Ms. Royal told the Vice President that she is visiting Nigeria and a number of other African countries to ensure that the Paris Agreement is established through the signing and ratification process, and also beyond to encourage the signatories take concrete actions in line with the agreement after the signing.

    She noted the support of the international community on the preservation and rehabilitation of Lake Chad and announced that the Paris Agreement would be signed April 22 at the United Nations.

  • We won’t let Nigerians down – Osinbajo

    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured Nigerians that the Muhammadu Buhari administration would not let them down inspite of their high expectations.

    He gave the assurance on Sunday at the 33rd Holy Ghost Convention of the Sword of the Spirit Ministry, Garden of Victory, Old Ife Road, Ibadan.

    Osinbajo, who was accompanied by his wife, Dolapo, said the administration understood that there were high expectations and had prepared.

    “We know that it’s been very good; I think that the nation has high expectations and I know that things are just getting better by the day.

    “I believe that by the grace of God, all of those expectations and beyond will be met. So, we’re looking forward to more exciting times and great things for this nation,’’ he said.

    The vice president said that it was impossible to talk about a policy direction in one year, adding that he was sure of better days ahead.

    Osinbajo also expressed the hope that Nigerians had heard the president’s recent speech on the economy and what to expect in the next few days.

    He said a lot of work was underway on the economy, especially in the area of agriculture, infrastructure, power and roads.

    “A lot of work is to be done in the next few months, so we will see a lot,” Osinbajo said.

    Also speaking, Oke urged the people to protect the welfare of others, adding that God had always been with the righteous.

    “When you answer the call of God, definitely you become a blessing and that blessing will transform to divine enlargement,’’ he said.

    He said God had promised to use the convention with the theme, “Divine Enlargement, ” as a symbolic season.

    “ It is a season of supernatural enlargement, double rejoicing, double portion, double reward, double honour and double advancement on all frontiers,’’ Oke said.

    He said that the convention had provided a divine network for believers of all denominations for rich advancement.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that prayer sessions led by notable clerics were held for Ibadan, Oyo State and Nigeria.

    Among those who conducted the session were Rev. Supo Ayokunle, the President, Nigerian Baptist Convention, Prelate Ola
    Makinde, Methodist Church Nigeria, and General Evangelist of the Christ Apostolic Church Worldwide, Prophet Samuel Abiara.

    Also present at the event were Chief Moses Adeyemo, Oyo State Deputy Governor, Prof . Isaac Adewole, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan, and Prof. Temitope Alonge, the Chief Medical Director, University College Hospital, Ibadan.

  • Photo : Buhari at swearing-in ceremony

    Photo : Buhari at swearing-in ceremony

    SPECIAL ADVISER TO THE PRESIDENT ON MEDIA AND PUBLICITY, MR FEMI ADESINA; NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER (NSA), RETIRED MAJ.-GEN. BABAGANA MONGUNU; VICE-PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO; PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI AND SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION (SGF), MR BABACHIR LAWAL, AFTER THE SWEARING-IN OF ADESINA, MONGUNU AND LAWAL, AT THE PRESIDENT VILLA IN ABUJA ON MONDAY
    SPECIAL ADVISER TO THE PRESIDENT ON MEDIA AND PUBLICITY, MR
    FEMI ADESINA; NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER (NSA), RETIRED MAJ.-GEN. BABAGANA MONGUNU; VICE-PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO; PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI AND
    SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION (SGF), MR BABACHIR LAWAL, AFTER THE SWEARING-IN OF ADESINA, MONGUNU AND LAWAL, AT THE PRESIDENT VILLA IN ABUJA ON MONDAY
    SPECIAL ADVISER TO THE PRESIDENT ON MEDIA AND PUBLICITY, MR FEMI ADESINA (L) AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER (NSA), RETIRED MAJ.-GEN. BABAGANA MONGUNU, TAKING OATH OF OFFICE BEFORE PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI AT THE PRESIDENT VILLA IN ABUJA ON MONDAY.
    SPECIAL ADVISER TO THE PRESIDENT ON MEDIA AND PUBLICITY, MR FEMI ADESINA (L) AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER (NSA), RETIRED MAJ.-GEN. BABAGANA MONGUNU, TAKING OATH OF OFFICE BEFORE PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI AT THE PRESIDENT VILLA IN ABUJA ON MONDAY.
  • Photo: Osinbajo in Addis Ababa for peace talks

    Photo: Osinbajo in Addis Ababa for peace talks

    Konare, the VP and Kenya Foreign Minister Ms. Amina Mohamed
    Konare, the VP and Kenya Foreign Minister Ms. Amina Mohamed
    VP wiith Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta
    VP wiith Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta
    Vice President Osinbajo signing to witness the event
    Vice President Osinbajo signing to witness the event
    Vice president , South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit after the signing event on Monday evening in Addis Ababa
    Vice president , South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit after the signing event on Monday evening in Addis Ababa
  • Photo: Vice President meets with NERC, electricity distribution companies

    Photo: Vice President meets with NERC, electricity distribution companies

    L-R: CHAIRMAN, NIGERIA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (NERC), DR SAM AMADI; PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF POWER, AMB. GODKNOWS IGALI AND VICE PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO, DURING THE VICE PRESIDENT'S MEETING WITH NERC AND ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES ON TARIFF AT THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA IN ABUJA ON WEDNESDAY
    L-R: CHAIRMAN, NIGERIA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (NERC), DR SAM AMADI;PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF POWER,  AMB. GODKNOWS IGALI AND VICE PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO, DURING THE VICE PRESIDENT’S MEETING WITH NERC AND ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES ON TARIFF AT THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA IN ABUJA ON WEDNESDAY
  • ‘VIP’s not VP’s house targeted by Boko Haram’

    ‘VIP’s not VP’s house targeted by Boko Haram’

    The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande, on Thursday night denied report that the Federal Government has uncovered plans by Boko Haram to bomb the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s house.

    He said in a statement that there was typographical error in the talking point circulated to journalists at the end of the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting.

    According to him, the aspect of ‘house of the vice president’ in the talking point should have read ‘houses of VIPs’.

    The statement reads: “A press briefing note circulated today by the Secretariat of the
    National Economic Council, NEC, contains a typo on the very last line of the last paragraph.

    “That paragraph should read ‘The Vice President also disclosed that security reports has it that scavengers are now being prepared by insurgents to dump refuse laden with bombs in the houses of VIPs.’

    “The last line erroneously says ‘in the house of the Vice President.’ Please take note of the correction.

    “The 59th NEC meeting was presided over by the Vice President, Prof.Yemi Osinbajo, earlier Thursday,” It stated.

  • Osinbajo’s message to Maiduguri IDPs

    Osinbajo’s message to Maiduguri IDPs

     

  • TREM fast, pray for Nigeria

    The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) worldwide has begun a 31-day prayer and fasting for the nation.

    The exercise, which started on October 1, has as its theme Enough is Enough.

    The Presiding Bishop of TREM, Dr. Mike Okonkwo, kicked off the exercise at the international headquarters in Anthony-Oke Lagos.

    All branches of the church worldwide have also joined the exercise.

    A statement by the General Manager Operations (TREM), Rev. (Mrs.) Oluwayomi Uteh, said the church will be specifically praying for a peaceful and united Nigeria as well as violence-free elections in 2015.

    She said there will also be prayer sessions for the President, Vice-President, Governors, National Assembly members, security operatives and other key stakeholders.

  • Photo: Sambo at 60

    Photo: Sambo at 60

  • What the Constitution says about Council of State

    Sections 5 and 6 of the Third Schedule (Part 1) to the 1999 Constitution say: “The Council of State shall comprise the following persons – (a)The President, who shall be the Chairman(b) The Vice President, Who shall be the Deputy Chairman; (c )All former Presidents of the Federation and all former Heads of Government of the Federation; (d)All former Chief Justices of Nigeria; (e)The President of the Senate; (f)The Speaker of the House of Representatives; (g)All former Governors of the States of the Federation; and (h) The Attorney-General of the Federation

    “The Council shall have power to – Advise the President in the exercise of his powers with respect to the – (i) National Population census and compilation, publication and keeping of records and other information concerning the same. (ii) Prerogative of mercy. (iii) Award of National Honours. (iv) The Independent National Electoral Commission (including the appointment of members of that Commission). (v) The National Judicial Council (including the appointment of the members, other than ex officio members of that Council), and (vi) the National Population Commission (including appointment of members of that Commission; and

    “Advise the President whenever requested to do so on the maintenance of public order within the Federation or any part thereof and on such other matters as the President may direct.”

    Sections 18 and 19 of the Third Schedule, Part 1to the 1999 Constitution say: ” The National Economic Council shall comprise the following members –

    a. The Vice President who shall be the Chairman

    b. The Governor of each State of the Federation; and

    c. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria established under the Central Bank of Nigeria Decree 1991 or any enactment replacing that Decree.

    “The National Economic Council shall have power to advise the President concerning the economic affairs of the Federation, and in particular on measures necessary for the co-ordination of the economic planning efforts or economic programmes of the various Governments of the Federation.”