Where is Labaran Maku?

His wasn’t the most eventful tenure as Minister of Information – certainly not as interesting as his successor, Lai Mohammed – but you must have found his name as fascinating as we did while he was a cabinet member during the GEJ years. Labaran Maku served as the Minister of Information in President Goodluck Jonathan’s... Read More

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June 3, 2016

Lai Mohammed, breaking all records set by the incompetent Labaran Maku

Unarguably, former Minister of Information under the Goodluck Jonathan administration, Labaran Maku, had a world renowned penchant for saying the daftest of things. With comments like this – “We want to thank the president for bringing Facebook to Nigeria” – it’s not far-fetched to say his comments are daft. Labaran Maku beats all other former Ministers of... Read More

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March 18, 2016

‘Political enemies are using my name to try and destroy Jonathan’ – Labaran Maku

Labaran Maku, the former Minister of Information has denied ever issuing any disparaging statement against the person of his principal- former President, Goodluck Jonathan. Maku, in a statement released on Friday, said his ‘political enemies’ are attributing a false statement to him, in order to paint him as a traitor ‘who betrays his master’. The... Read More

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February 11, 2015

Maku says Jonathan has done a great job for Nigeria

by Ranti Joseph Former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku on Tuesday, February 10 in Abuja, denied reports in the media alleging that he accused President Jonathan of being the sponsor of Boko Haram. Maku, while addressing newsmen said the reports were false and an attempt to discredit Jonathan by using his ardent supporters to make... Read More

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January 28, 2015

‘He’s a greedy liar and an ingrate’ || Labaran Maku gets verbal lashing from Jonathan, others

by James Sambo Former Information Minister, Labaran Maku, has come under heavy criticism from President Goodluck Jonathan, Senate President, David Mark; and a former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ahmadu Ali. According to the trio, Maku is a liar and ingrate, who is greedy for power, owing to his defection from the PDP for... Read More

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January 12, 2015

Nowadays, Labaran Maku goes about with a live chicken (LOOK)

by Panshak Ibrahim The former minister of information, Labaran Maku, while going on his campaigns, is usually accompanied with a live chicken. Maku is contesting for the governorship of Nasarawa state, under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), which has a fowl as its logo. The erstwhile student union leader, was until... Read More

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December 30, 2014

“Na only you waka come?” “Stomach infrastructure” and 8 of the worst quotes of 2014

by Wilfred Okiche The people who appear on this list desperately need a crash course on how to speak publicly. From a president whose media chats exist primarily to provide fodder for hilarious internet memes, to his first lady, unrelenting in her assault on decorum; unchecked ministers, profligate in their spending, to two particular... Read More

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December 10, 2014

Jonathan’s men fall at PDP primaries except Nyesom Wike

by Azubuike Azikiwe When President Jonathan’s former Ministers resigned their appointment on October 15, they had one thing in mind; to contest and win the gubernatorial elections of their states, under no other party but the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party. For most of them, a dream had, a dream dashed, but for one man... Read More

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October 12, 2014

Ministers with guber ambition to resign this week

by Laila Ibrahim There are indications that several ministers in President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet may soon leave to pursue their political ambitions. This is following an announcement made by the Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, on his intention to vie for the governorship position in his native Nasarawa State. He said he will resign from... Read More

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October 12, 2014

Labaran Maku announces his resignation date

by Godwin Akanfe Sources close to the Minister for Information, Labaran Maku, have just informed YNaija that he has announced his intention to resign from office. His resignation is in order to run for the office of Nasarawa state in the 2015 general elections. Mr. Maku made the announcement a few minutes ago at St.... Read More

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October 1, 2014

@Hardrockyng: Will the Nigerian worker be celebrating Independence Day?

by Kolapo Olapoju On 1st October 2013, President Goodluck Jonathan announced that the Independence Day celebration would be low-key. Nigerians were not in any way perturbed nor were they expecting any elaborate celebrations, considering the challenges the country was grappling with. Information Minister, Labaran Maku sought to convince journalists at the state house in... Read More

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September 30, 2014

@PDPNigeria is the reason for my rise – Labaran Maku

by James Sambo Minister of Information, Labaran Maku yesterday boasted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will the All Progressive Congress (APC) in next year’s general elections in Nasarawa State. The Minister made the declaration at the formal reception and celebration of his national honour award, Commander of the order of the Niger, CON at... Read More

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August 16, 2014

Know that Labaran Maku has brought Ebola to Nigeria…

by Perry Brimah Labaran Maku, Nigeria’s minister of information’s announcement – that Nigeria was prepared and had vaccines for Ebola – are apart from being senseless, mad, crazy, criminal and treacherous, frankly evil. Decontee Sawyer, the widow of Patrick Sawyer – the Liberian who brought Ebola to Nigeria on July 20th this year – explained that... Read More

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August 15, 2014

Opinion: Ebola is a bio-terrorist attack | DSS and Government have FAILED!

by Ola’ Idowu Can one also ask, “what is the work of our National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the DSS if they cannot protect the homeland from external and internal attacks?” Agencies like the DSS, as confirmed by their spokeswoman Marilyn Ogar are well paid by the government, and yet they can not prevent a... Read More

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August 10, 2014

Ebola: Fear grips Aso Rock | Read why

by Kolapo Olapoju Apparently, there are thousands of bats flying around the Presidential villa! During the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, 6 August, a drama of sorts played out as the Ebola virus disease was the main topic of discussion. In the absence of President Goodluck Jonathan,... Read More

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August 5, 2014

How student unions in Nigeria have slowly decayed over the years

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Since the National Union of Nigerian Students was formed in the 1940s, student unions in Nigeria have been a major pressure group. In the past, student unions were renowned for challenging government policies on education and other national issues, and they were generally considered credible. In 1960, for instance, there was a student union... Read More

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July 6, 2014

Going digital: Nigerians will start paying to view television content – Maku

by Akan Ido With the deadline for Nigeria’s migration to digital terrestrial television broadcasting drawing nearer, Nigerian authorities are set to introduce content access fees to replace radio licence fees. This was made public in Abuja yesterday by the Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, at the Extra Ordinary meeting of the National Council of Information.... Read More

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May 21, 2014

Opinion: Sen. McCain crossed the line with his disrespectful comment on Pres. Jonathan

by Musa Yakubu We must put sentiments aside and rally behind President Jonathan, as he tries to deal with the insurgence. Instead of these vapid emoting and blame game, we should borrow a leaf from the Americans. A few days ago, Sen. John McCain made what must go down as one of the most outrageous,... Read More

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February 13, 2014

Demola Rewaju: APC and this ideology of hypocrisy

by Demola Rewaju The criticism that trailed Labaran Maku’s Good Governance Tour was championed by ACN spokespeople and some ACN states boycotted the exercise claiming it was a waste of scarce state funds. Each journalist was reportedly paid NGN36,000 and Gov. Fayemi of Ekiti state was unsparing in his condemnation of the exercise yet just... Read More

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February 12, 2014

Replacements for sacked ministers announced

by Oge Okonkwo Minister of Aviation, Labaran Maku gave an explanation surrounding the sack of the four ministers in the cabinet of President Goodluck Jonathan, saying they were sacked in order to pursue other goals. Mr. Maku announced the names of replacements for the sacked ministers, stating that the Minister of State for Trade and Investments, Mr... Read More

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January 31, 2014

Garba Shehu: Labaran Maku and his frenzied attacks on Northern leaders

by Garba Shehu At another occasion, he thundered that “the fiction in the North that President Jonathan and Vice President Sambo are not developing the North, is the fiction whipped up by politicians who see nothing other than their blind ambitions. When they want to do it (leadership), they continue to talk about the North.... Read More

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December 30, 2013

It’s clear we’ve achieved tremendous success against Boko Haram – FG

by Oke Efagene Minister of Information and Supervising Minister of Defence, Labaran Maku, has said yesterday, that the Federal Government is working to secure the support of Cameroon in order to stop the infiltration of insurgents into the country through the borders. This move according to Maku, is to prevent insurgents from entering the isolated... Read More

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October 22, 2013

For the record: “Our gov’t is recording successes” – FG takes case to World Media

Highlights of Information Minister, Labaran Maku, at a world press conference on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at the National Press Centre, Radio House, Abuja. INTRODUCTION: In continuation of the monthly World Press Conference Series, which was introduced recently by the Federal Ministry of Information, we will look at developments in some of the key sectors... Read More

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September 23, 2013

Ombatse cult attack: Senators Ewuga, Adokwe differ on imposition of emergency rule in Nasarawa

by ‘Jola Sotubo The call for the declaration of a state of emergency in Nasarawa following the recent crises that have rocked the state has led to a disagreement between the two of the Senators representing the state. Senator Solomon Ewuga, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who represents the Nasarawa North constituency, and his... Read More

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September 22, 2013

Pius Adesanmi: Teachable moments from Colonel Texas Chukwu’s usable ignorance

by Pius Adesanmi A massively under-educated and ignorant citizenry is the only hope of Nigeria’s irresponsible political leaders for longevity. President Jonathan, his Commander-in-Chief, does not know; Mr. Labaran Maku, Minister of Defence, does not know; Lieutenant General Azubuike Ihejirika, Chief of Army Staff, does not know; the National Assembly, oversight guardian angel of our... Read More

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September 1, 2013

Tonnie Iredia: Oil or no oil, Nigeria has a problem

by Tonnie Iredia Unlike most speakers who dwelt on the exhaustible nature of oil, Anyim revealed that even if oil does not finish, we are about to lose our major buyer- the United States. From the articulate contributions of these 2 high ranking government officials I became a bit unsure of who actually needed to... Read More

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August 15, 2013

Mali to give Pres. Jonathan highest award for peace

by Oge Okonkwo President Goodluck Jonathan will today, be conferred with the highest honour of the Republic of Mali, for his extreme importance in restoration of peace and security in that country. This statement was made by the Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, while briefing State House correspondents on the outcome of the meeting with Federal Executive... Read More

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July 31, 2013

ASUU strike: FG appeals to students, parents to be patient

The Federal Government has appealed to university students and their parents to be patient as negotiations are ongoing with striking university lecturers. Briefing journalists after the weekly meeting of the Executive Council of the Federation, FEC, the Information Minister, Labaran Maku, said government was worried because the disruption of the university calendar comes at a... Read More

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June 25, 2013

Take heart: Labaran Maku tells Nasarawa police widows as he donates N2 million

by Isi Esene Information Minister Mr. Labaran Maku has urged the widows of the slain police officers in Nasarawa State to take solace in God and pray for His guidance and protection. He made the remarks in Lafia in company of his wife, Mrs. Mary Maku during a visit to the widows at the State... Read More

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Where is Labaran Maku?

Lai Mohammed, breaking all records set by the incompetent Labaran Maku

‘Political enemies are using my name to try and destroy Jonathan’ – Labaran Maku

Maku says Jonathan has done a great job for Nigeria

‘He’s a greedy liar and an ingrate’ || Labaran Maku gets verbal lashing from Jonathan, others

Nowadays, Labaran Maku goes about with a live chicken (LOOK)

“Na only you waka come?” “Stomach infrastructure” and 8 of the worst quotes of 2014

Jonathan’s men fall at PDP primaries except Nyesom Wike

Ministers with guber ambition to resign this week

Labaran Maku announces his resignation date

@Hardrockyng: Will the Nigerian worker be celebrating Independence Day?

@PDPNigeria is the reason for my rise – Labaran Maku

Know that Labaran Maku has brought Ebola to Nigeria…

Opinion: Ebola is a bio-terrorist attack | DSS and Government have FAILED!

Ebola: Fear grips Aso Rock | Read why

How student unions in Nigeria have slowly decayed over the years

Going digital: Nigerians will start paying to view television content – Maku

Opinion: Sen. McCain crossed the line with his disrespectful comment on Pres. Jonathan

Demola Rewaju: APC and this ideology of hypocrisy

Replacements for sacked ministers announced

Garba Shehu: Labaran Maku and his frenzied attacks on Northern leaders

It’s clear we’ve achieved tremendous success against Boko Haram – FG

For the record: “Our gov’t is recording successes” – FG takes case to World Media

Ombatse cult attack: Senators Ewuga, Adokwe differ on imposition of emergency rule in Nasarawa

Pius Adesanmi: Teachable moments from Colonel Texas Chukwu’s usable ignorance

Tonnie Iredia: Oil or no oil, Nigeria has a problem

Mali to give Pres. Jonathan highest award for peace

ASUU strike: FG appeals to students, parents to be patient

A road so beautiful: 10 things we learnt from Labaran Maku at the #MinisterialPlatform2013

Take heart: Labaran Maku tells Nasarawa police widows as he donates N2 million

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