Alhaji Lai Mohammed

January 30, 2023

FG okays U.S. visa ban on democracy saboteurs

The Federal Government asserts that any action taken against those who undermine the nation’s democracy, which has been nurtured by the blood of many patriots, is appropriate and justifiable. Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, said this on Monday in Abuja during the 20th edition of President Muhammadu Buhari’s (PMB) Administration Scorecard Series... Read More

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Ghana

August 17, 2020

Ghanaian government insists Nigerian traders must pay $1m fee; claims its fair | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Ghanaian Ministry of Trades has rejected claims that Nigerian traders in the country have been treated unfairly during the enforcement of the Ghana Investment Promotion Council (GIPC) regulations; insisting that traders must pay the required taxes and fees imposed on them by the authorities. Some of the stipulations include a GIPC registration which requires... Read More

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November 6, 2017

Nigeria needs to leverage on technology – Lai Mohammed

Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Friday at the launch of the Economic Value of Geospatial Services in Nigeria said the nation needs to leverage on technology, particularly digital mapping and Street Views to boost tourism in Nigeria. He said, “As we look to make Nigeria a major tourism destination in... Read More

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September 6, 2017

YNaija Says: The Presidency’s reason for cancelling the FEC is meaningless

Shame! What a shame this presidency and administration is turning out to become. It keeps making errors and gaffes particular to schoolchildren. And to think that the Federal Government is led by a retired Army General – someone who is supposed to be an epitome of discipline. On Tuesday, the FG through the minister of... Read More

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Could Nigerian doctors be treating Buhari in the UK?

by Ayomide Ekerin Nigerian doctors are everywhere. They have always excelled anywhere. Nigeria should be proud that it is exporting quality hands, and they are out there in their droves competing favourably with the best around the world. The Likes of Dr. Benedict Omalu of the Concussion fame make us shout for the world to... Read More

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Uncle Lai needs to learn lessons on propaganda

by Ayomide Ekerin “You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.” When Abraham Lincoln said those words, he had no idea that there would be a time like this, when the internet and social media... Read More

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Just In: President Buhari absent at Aso Rock mosque’s Juma’at prayer

by Dolapo Adelana Presiden Muhammadu Buhari on Friday missed the Juma’at service at the Aso Rock mosque. The president’s absence at today’s prayer was the first time he would not show up at the mosque since his return from a 50-day medical vacation in the United Kingdom. Recall that Buhari was absent at Wednesday’s weekly... Read More

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FG warns parents to prevent their children from being recruited by ISIS

by Dolapo Adelana The Federal Government has urged parents and guardians to monitor the activities of their children and wards in order to prevent them from being recruited by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), which has now resorted to targeting vulnerable individuals, including foreign students, using financial inducements to recruit them into... Read More

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Abuja Airport 57 percent complete – Aviation Minister

by Dolapo Adelana The Minister of State, Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, says repair on the runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja is 57 per cent completed. Sirika, who disclosed this during a media tour led by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, at the airport on Thursday, insisted that the April... Read More

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I will resign if Abuja airport is not ready in 6 weeks – Aviation minister

by Dolapo Adelana The Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has said he would resign if the ongoing repair of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) runway was not completed in six weeks as planned. Sirika, who said this on Monday accused some people of spreading misinformation about the repair. He spoke alongside,... Read More

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February 12, 2017

Whistle-blower policy: FG recovers another $151m, N8bn looted funds

The Federal Government says it’s Whistle-blower policy has started yielding fruit as it has so far led to the recovery of US$151 million and 8 billion Naira in looted funds, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said. In a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday, by Segun Adeyemi SA to Hon Minister of... Read More

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February 8, 2017

Hate speech could become a hydra-headed monster if unchecked – Lai

Minister for Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the trend of hate speech if left unchecked could become a hydra-headed monster. Mohammed said this while speaking on Tuesday night in Lagos at the conference dinner of the first West Africa regional round of the Oxford prize media law moot court competition. He said the... Read More

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February 5, 2017

BREAKING: Pres. Buhari extends vacation indefinitely

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his vacation indefinitely. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the special adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina. The statement said, “President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly today, February 5, 2017, informing of his desire to extend his leave... Read More

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February 5, 2017

Lai Mohammed denies report on Pres. Buhari’s ‘return’

Minister for Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has described as untrue a report from online news sources (not YNaija) that President Muhammadu Buhari’s return to the country will be hampered due to a faulty aircraft. In a statement issued in Owa-Onire, Kwara on Sunday by the his Special Assistant on media, Segun Adeyemi, Mohammed denied ever... Read More

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January 18, 2017

Military air strike: Pres. Buhari sends delegation to Rann

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday sent a delegation to Rann, Borno following Tuesday’s air strike by the Nigerian Air Force on an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in the town. The delegation led by the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari has Minister for Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister for Defence, Mansur... Read More

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November 1, 2016

Lai Mohammed takes “Change begins with me” campaign to Police Headquarters

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday formally presented the Federal Government’s National Re-Orientation Campaign, Change Begins With Me, to the top brass of the Nigeria Police Force, including Inspector-General of Police Ibrahim Idris, Deputy Inspectors-General, Assistant Inspectors-General and Commissioners of Police at the Police Headquarters. In a statement issued in... Read More

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October 2, 2016

Oyegun lacks capacity to lead APC, party spokesman tells Buhari

The spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank says the National Chairman of party, John Odigie-Oyegun has done a poor job leading it. In an open letter on Sunday to President Buhari, Frank accused Oyegun of lacking capacity to lead the party out of the crisis. Read letter below: Mr President sir, it... Read More

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August 15, 2016

Return of #Chibokgirls would bring closure to Boko Haram – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information Alhaji Lai Mohammed says there would be no closure to the Boko Haram insurgency until the Chibok girls are safely back home. Alhaji Mohammed told statehouse correspondents on Monday, after the meeting of security chiefs, that the federal government has been working round the clock to ensure the girls were set... Read More

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August 14, 2016

We are working on the girls’ release| FG reacts to latest Chibok girls video

Following a video of abducted Chibok girls released on Sunday by terrorists group, Boko Haram, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said the Federal Government is in touch with those purportedly behind the video. He said this in a statement released by his Special Adviser, Segun Adeniyi on Sunday. The Minister said, ”We... Read More

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August 11, 2016

Every Nigerian state is safe for investment – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Thursday appealed to the media to project the image of the country positively and desist from spreading false information about the security situation. Mohammed said this while making reference to the report recently released by the United States, stating that 20 out of the 36 states... Read More

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Why ministers are holding town hall meetings – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the town hall meetings being held across the country by the Federal Government provides an avenue for both the government and the governed to exchange ideas, thus fostering good governance. ”It’s not so much about the government explaining its programmes and policies but also about those who are... Read More

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First Photos: RMD, Juliet Ibrahim, Lai Mohammed, others turn up for #AMAA2016

The 2016 edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) held on Saturday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Obi Wali International Conference Center played host to some of the continent’s movie stars. See first photos from the event with guests such as: Minister for Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Peace Anyam-Osigwe, Omoni Oboli, Juliet Ibrahim, Queen Nwokoye, Daniel K.... Read More

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The awkward moment when #AMAA2016 suffered power outage – Nigerians react

It was an all round embarrassment for the AMAA organisers when the Obi Wali International Conference Center – the venue of the august event – lost power and suddenly went dark. Worst of all, it was beamed live on NTA and the television station couldn’t even cover up the letdown with a well transitioned break.... Read More

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December 30, 2015

Funmi Iyanda hosts Lai Mohammed, Ibukun Awosika on January 1st show

Change-A-Life Nigeria Foundation will on Friday, January 1 kick off the New Year with its special annual talk show hosted by Funmi Iyanda on NTA with Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, and Chairman, Board of Directors, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Mrs Ibukun Awosika, as Special Guests. Through segmented spotlights on peculiar... Read More

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Shaka Momodu: PDP defectors are playing games with the people

by Shaka Momodu …a person who comes to condole with a friend who is grieving doesn’t usually spend the night at the friend’s house. After commiserating, he will go back to his own home to spend the night, leaving the bereaved to bear the pain alone. This is the reality of life. Success it is... Read More

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January 5, 2015

In your moment of darkness, may God give you strength – APC consoles GEJ over sister’s death

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condoled President Goodluck Jonathan on the death of his younger sister. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, had on Sunday, January 4, released a statement, which said Mrs. Jonathan-Olei passed away early in the day on, Sunday at... Read More

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December 29, 2014

‘Nigerians are afraid’: APC rallies stakeholders against post election violence

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress on Sunday called for a sit-down between the party and the Peoples Democratic Party to discuss ways in which election and post-election violence could be averted in 2015. According to a statement released by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, the party said it had taken steps,... Read More

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December 24, 2014

“Many will mark the holidays in darkness” – APC gives 5 reasons why Christmas may not be fun

by Kolapo Olapoju It is going to be a very gloomy Christmas for Nigerians, according to the folks at All Progressives Congress. The opposition party listed a number of challenges being faced by Nigerians, as reasons why the citizenry will have a not-so-fun Christmas celebration. Below are the reasons, as listed in a statement... Read More

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