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Let’s party: FEC approves N2.2bn 150-seater banquet hall for Aso Rock Villa
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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
“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…
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