by Isi Esene A N2.2bn contract was yesterday approved by the Federal Executive Council for the construction of a banquet hall in Aso Rock presidential villa. The new hall is planned to accommodate 150 seats. The approval is part of the final set of N19.4bn contracts for this year covering road construction, rail transportation and... Read More

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November 4, 2012

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Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: Scrap the Ministry of Information (YNaija Frontpage)

Simply put, the Minister needs to see that scarce funds are being wasted on this pointless tour of states, which will not change any Nigerian’s perception of government performance. As I watched the NTA network news on Thursday, November 1st 2012, I was caught between disgust at the unnecessary display of emptiness I was witnessing... Read More

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October 22, 2012

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Railways will resume Kano-Lagos services by end of year – Maku

by Isi Esene The Nigerian Railways Corporation (NRC) will resume its services between Lagos and Kano by December. This was disclosed by the minister of information, Labaran Maku, while leading the Good Governance Tour Team on a demonstration ride from Akere to Zungeru. He said the NRC operations was hindered by the collapse of a... Read More

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October 18, 2012

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Akintunde Oyebode: The Verbal Kint in all of us (YNaija Frontpage)

Like most government documents, the Sure and Steady Ready Report reads like a propaganda document, like an artist blowing his trumpet before learning the notes. I remember that day vividly. It was the 1995 Academy Awards. I was alone, in my room, standing and applauding. Kevin Spacey was at the podium to receive The Best... Read More

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September 26, 2012

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“Maku talks before thinking” – Senate president blasts information minister during plenary, as minister apologises

by Reuben Daba It was a sobering day on Tuesday at the Senate for Nigeria’s minister of information, Labaran Maku. Senate President David Mark verbally lashed the minister for some comments he made about Senate resolutions being non-binding, which riled senators. Mark called Maku a public officer who talks carelessly without first thinking of the... Read More

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September 23, 2012

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President Jonathan seeks divorce from abusive relationship… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola Labaran Maku, the achiever Last week, President Jonathan launched a new book, Slow and Steamy Transformation: A Progress Report. It detailed the stellar achievements of his ministers. Whereas all the ministers had amazing achievements, the Most Outstanding Minister award went to Information Minister, Labaran Maku, who keeps proving that he was born... Read More

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September 22, 2012

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Loudmouth: Senate summons Maku over ’embarrassing comments’

by Reuben Daba Whatever the National Assembly members had during their two months recess, it surely brought out the radical bent in them. Since their return, it has been one confrontation after another with the executive arm. Just a day after the Senate used the I-word in threatening President Jonathan, the senators were at it... Read More

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August 16, 2012

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“Boko Haram are our children” – FG

by Isi Esene The minister of Information, Labara Maku, said yesterday that the Federal Government welcomes the decision of the Boko Haram Islamic group to engage in dialogue. According to the Nation Newspapers, he said the FG has always shown its readiness to meet with the group and explore ways of stopping the violence as... Read More

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July 19, 2012

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FG approves $1.488bn for rail project

by Isi Esene For those who have always dreamed of a train ride through the country, your dream is closer to reality than you think because the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has yesterday approved $1.488bn for the execution of the Lagos-Ibadan double track railway line modernisation project. This was announced by the minister of Information,... Read More

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June 20, 2012

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We’ve heard that before: President Jonathan can rule from anywhere in the world, says Maku

by Stanley Azuakola Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, has come out forcefully to condemn those who are criticising President Jonathan for travelling abroad when Nigeria is literally on fire. 24-hour curfews have been imposed on two states –Yobe and Kaduna, tensions between Christians and Muslims are approaching a crescendo, yet the president went ahead with... Read More

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June 17, 2012

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You take your freedom for granted – Labaran Maku scolds Nigerian journalists

by Adeniyi Abdul Clearly not a fan of the behaviour of members of the Nigerian media, Minister of Information Labaran Maku has come out to stress the need for the regulation of the practice of journalism in the country. Maku, while speaking on Friday in Abuja at the opening of a workshop on the Freedom... Read More

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June 14, 2012

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: We’re on the edge of a recession – Okonjo-Iweala

by Stanley Azuakola During last Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, it was the turn of Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to address the council. When she spoke, the words that came out of her mouth were the kind which administration officials have consistently tried to turn a deaf ear to. She alerted... Read More

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June 3, 2012

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Clash of the spokesmen: Labaran Maku tackles Reuben Abati … in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola Labaran Maku tackles Reuben Abbati President Jonathan’s refusal to say “Amen” during a church service when prayers were being made against corruption has sparked a war of words between the Minister of Information, Labaran Maku and the Presidential Spokesman, Reuben Abati. Abati had been the first to defend the president after the... Read More

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May 31, 2012

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#UnilagProtestUpdate: Gun-toting policemen stationed at university entrance as late VC is buried

by Stanley Azuakola Gun-toting policemen manned the entrance of the University of Lagos earlier this Thursday in an apparent move to prevent any untoward incident from taking on the day the late Vice Chancellor, Tokunboh Sofowale was finally laid to rest. There was a small procession in honour of the late VC within the school... Read More

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May 21, 2012

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Breaking News: Man with grenades and ammunition attempts to enter Ministerial forum in Abuja (Updated with Picture)

by Stanley Azuakola Security operatives have arrested and detained a man who was found with a bag containing grenades and ammunition as he attempted to gain entrance into Radio House, venue of a ministerial forum that was to feature Minister of Information Labaran Maku, Minister of Aviation Stellah Oduah, and Minister of Youth Development Bolaji Abdullahi. The man,... Read More

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May 18, 2012

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Cassava bread and Abakaliki rice: Minister of Information tells you about GEJ’s diet

by Lekan Olanrewaju n Man shall not live by bread alone. The president takes that bible verse seriously, we now know thanks, to the minister of information. The president also eats locally grown rice. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at a Ministerial Platform, Minister Labaran Maku revealed that in addition to cassava bread, President Jonathan... Read More

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April 19, 2012

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“They’re Causing Undue Panic” – FG dismisses US embassy warning

by Lekan Olanrewaju The US Embassy on Tuesday delivered a warning that the Boko Haram sect may be planning attacks in Abuja in the near future. “The U.S. Embassy has received information that Boko Haram may be planning attacks in Abuja, Nigeria, including against hotels frequently visited by Westerners,” read a message on the embassy’s... Read More

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January 27, 2012

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You won’t have him to kick around anymore? Babangida says he’ll quit partisan politics, throws jab at Labaran Maku

by Seyi Lawal General Ibrahim Babangida, Nigeria’s ex-military president, announced yesterday that his days of active partisan politics is over, but that was not before adding that he will however, provide advisory services to the nation as a statesman. IBB made the disclosure at the Daily Trust 9th Annual Dialogue which took place at the... Read More

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Let’s party: FEC approves N2.2bn 150-seater banquet hall for Aso Rock Villa

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: Scrap the Ministry of Information (YNaija Frontpage)

Railways will resume Kano-Lagos services by end of year – Maku

Akintunde Oyebode: The Verbal Kint in all of us (YNaija Frontpage)

“Maku talks before thinking” – Senate president blasts information minister during plenary, as minister apologises

President Jonathan seeks divorce from abusive relationship… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

Loudmouth: Senate summons Maku over ’embarrassing comments’

“Boko Haram are our children” – FG

FG approves $1.488bn for rail project

We’ve heard that before: President Jonathan can rule from anywhere in the world, says Maku

You take your freedom for granted – Labaran Maku scolds Nigerian journalists

#InCaseYouMissedIt: We’re on the edge of a recession – Okonjo-Iweala

Clash of the spokesmen: Labaran Maku tackles Reuben Abati … in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

#UnilagProtestUpdate: Gun-toting policemen stationed at university entrance as late VC is buried

Breaking News: Man with grenades and ammunition attempts to enter Ministerial forum in Abuja (Updated with Picture)

Cassava bread and Abakaliki rice: Minister of Information tells you about GEJ’s diet

“They’re Causing Undue Panic” – FG dismisses US embassy warning

You won’t have him to kick around anymore? Babangida says he’ll quit partisan politics, throws jab at Labaran Maku

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