NEW: @akandeoj, former presidential spokesperson (Office of the VP, 2015–2023) launches a TV show, INSIDE SOURCES, on @channelstv. Fridays 9am.
Not a lot of Nigerian journalists have the kind of public sector experience that Mr Akande has, not to talk of his national and Int’l journalism background—so it’s great & inspiring to see him combining both sets of expertise.
The attack on the Tribunal Secretary yesterday by Governor Yahaya Bello thugs in Lokoja yesterday was an indication of a rejected leader. People chooses Muri and Bello can't stop God's willingness.
#SaveDemocracyInKogiState@officialABAT#Nigeria@UN@JoeBiden
What happened in Kogi Central & some parts of Kogi West during d last Governorship election in Kogi State where results sheets were prefilled is condemnable & should be corrected; Numbers of voters more than accredited.
@officialABAT@inecnigeria#CancelOverVotingInKogi
We thank for the present electoral law. Thank God for the INEC leadership @inecnigeria that decided to do the needful. If not for BVAS that exposed the shady deal, they would have stolen the mandate of the people.
#KogiDecides2023
Very good steps towards righting the wrongs in the electoral process. We urge @inecnigeria to cancel election in the entire 4 local governments mentioned in Kogi Central.
https://t.co/JAr9p8DqiF
The immediate past Vice President, @ProfOsinbajo will lead a panel discussion on “Navigating the Energy Transition” at the 10th Anniversary of the Financial Times, FT, Africa Summit coming up on the 17th of October, 2023.
#Osinbajo#FT#Africa
President Bola Tinubu has approved payment for the procurement of 12 attack helicopters for the Nigerian Army.
The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, made this known at the opening of the maiden Nigerian Army Aviation Seminar, on Tuesday in Abuja.
He said that the 12 MD 530F Cayuse attack helicopters would operationalise the Nigerian army aviation unit, which was set up to improve ground troops’ agility, responsiveness, and efficacy during operations.
The COAS added that it would also contribute to the overall operational success of joint and coalition troops.
Mr Lagbaja explained that the army aviation was generally separate from a nation’s dedicated air force, but usually equipped with helicopters and light support fixed-wing aircraft.
He appreciated the president for buying into the aspiration of the Nigerian army to have an equipped aviation unit, which would support ground troops as they focus on tactical and operational engagements.
According to him, the experiences of nations like the United States, Pakistan, Colombia, Egypt, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Uganda are instructive in this area.
I am aware some people think my comments since after May 29 were on behalf of my former boss, VP Osinbajo who I worked with 2015-2023 as media aide. It is now important to say I now ONLY speak for myself & those views I have shared & will share going forward are ENTIRELY mine.
I am pleased to announce that application to participate in the Innovation to Transform Education Training, ITET is now open! It is a collaboration between Future Perspectives, (one of my initiatives) and UNESCO IESALC. The deadline is September 20, so apply today & and become….
Hilda, 100 hours! Wow 🤩
Congratulations on breaking the Guinness World Record for the “longest cooking marathon by an individual”. What an extraordinary achievement! We are all immensely proud of you.
(Image by the super talented @ms_hanie)
I received with sadness, the news of the passing of (Rtd) Lt- General Donaldson Oladipo Diya.
He was an illustrious son of Odogbolu in Ogun State, a statesman who showed deep love and commitment to our country even after his service to the nation.
May his memory be blessed.
Presiding over FEC this morning, VP Osinbajo led ministers in congratulating President-Elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory at the polls, wishing him the best as he prepares to lead the nation. VP & FEC also congratulate VP-Elect Shettima & First-Lady-designate Oluremi Tinubu.
VP Osinbajo & his wife vote at Egunrege Polling Unit in Ward 1 Ikenne LGA. "This polling unit is very peaceful, the exercise conducted very well, very professionally & everything has been done right. I hope this is the same all across Ogun State & Nigeria," he says afterwards...
VP Osinbajo this afternoon inaugurates the APC Legal Compliance Committee for over 1400 elective offices at State & National 2023 elections urging members to be proactive, confident they are up to the task across the country, while recalling notable achievements of the APC led FG
Opening his week focusing on issues of Climate Change & a just energy transition, VP Osinbajo keeps critical focus. He
met yesterday with African Carbon Markets Initiative Steering Committee & also received delegation from US-based Rocky Mountain Institute. #NewNigeria possible