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The Big 5: Lai Mohammed suggests PDP should be deregistered, Stormy Daniels says she was threatened to keep quiet about Donald Trump and other top stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the main opposition party, Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) deserves to…

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Dapchi

“I am jubilating because my daughter did not renounce Christ” | Read our top 10 quotes from last week

Joy and relief, puzzles and subsisting fear were the emotions with which we began the past week following the Dapchi girls’ return. That event and others gave us the top…

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The Late 5: FG confirms release of Dapchi girls, INEC announces date for commencement of Melaye’s recall process, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed has confirmed that Boko Haram terrorists have released 91 girls and a boy abducted from…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 26th of December

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Lai Mohammed has a detailed explanation for critics of $1bn security fund

The Federal Government has described those criticising the approval of $1bn for the fight against insurgency and other violent crimes in the country as uninformed and partisan. Minister of Information,…

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 23rd of December

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Looters

We must reject those who see Nigeria as a cash cow – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed has said some looters are now presenting themselves as saviours of the country. The minister said this in Abuja at the inauguration of the Anti-Corruption Situation Room…

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#YNaija2017Review: Lai Mohammed’s ‘garbage’ about jollof rice, the rat-ification of Buhari’s office… See the 8 most embarrassing moments of 2017

We must say that political office holders are good at going off the cliff, making themselves and those concerned look foolish or confused in the process. Some events, comments and…

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#YNaija2017Review: Rats’ invasion of Buhari’s office, Dino Melaye’s certificate scandal, Okorocha’s erections | See the top 10 cringeworthy moments

Labeling 2017 'Year of the Awkward' will not be out-of-place as the year never ran short of a supply of embarrassing moments. Now we don't jump in our seats when…

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FG mandates Kachikwu, Baru to clear fuel queues before next week

The Federal Government has directed the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu and, the Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru to clear fuel queues…

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You can criticise, but don’t mock us | Lai Mohammed tells media

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said beneficiaries of corruption are fighting back the Federal Government's anti-corruption efforts. Mohammed said this while speaking at the 68th general assembly of…

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FG restates resolve to diversify the economy through culture, tourism

The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has restated the Federal Government’s resolve to diversify the economy through massive investment in culture and tourism. Mohammed highlighted this…

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It will be double trouble if Nigerians vote PDP again – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said it would be double tragedy if the Peoples Democratic Party is allowed into power in 2019. According to a statement by…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – The 10th of November

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Looters

People say I lie but they can’t prove it – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed has said  he is deemed a liar because he is named 'Lai'. In an interview with Vanguard, Mohammed address assertions that he lies on behalf…

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The YNaija Tracklist: FG suspends Buhari’s aide Obono-Obla until further notice | Paris Club refund: Three more governors indicted | More stories

From the papers this morning - a tracklist. Nigerians will soon get a new lease of life – Lai Mohammed - YNaija I am not aware if Buhari ordered Maina’s…

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Nigerians will soon get a new lease of life – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government has said the administration is winning the battle to revive the Nigerian economy. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said this in Lagos during a…

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#ArtXLagos: Emir Sanusi, Lai Mohammed, others attend opening night (PHOTOS)

Art X Lagos began last night and somehow it managed to top all the excitement we had prior to the event. Hard to believe, but leave it to the incredible…

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We are proud of Nollywood and its achievements – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government has said the creative industry is important to the economy. Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed made the statement while declaring open the African International Film Festival in Lagos…

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Lai Mohammed’s N500m suit against Metuh proceeds to trial

An High Court in Lagos has ruled that the N500 million libel suit filed by Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture against Olisa Metuh, a former Peoples Democratic…

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Court sentences 45 Boko Haram insurgents

The Federal High Court in Kainji, Niger, has sentenced 45 Boko Haram members to between 3 to 31 years in prison. Highlights: The insurgents were convicted following the conclusion of…

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FG has received over 400,000 messages from whistleblowers – Lai Mohammed

The Minister for Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed Friday, said the Federal Government has received no fewer than 400,000 telephone messages from whistleblowers on looted funds. He said  Federal Government’s…

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America’s position on IPOB very unfortunate – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government has described as unfortunate the stance of the United States of America on the declaration of the Indigenous People of Biafra as a terrorist group. Minister of…

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Buhari not under obligation to tell anyone his health status – Lai Mohammed

Nigeria's minister of Information, Lai Mohammed Tuesday, said the president is under no obligation to disclose his medical condition. Background: President Buhari has spent more time in London than in the…

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Lai Mohammed condemns murder, abduction at Benin Zoo

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has Monday, condemned the attack on Ogba Zoo and Nature Park in Benin, Edo which took place on Sunday. Background: In the attack, three…

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Days of godfatherism over – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that the era of “godfatherism’’ is over. Highlights: The minister stated this in Abuja on Sunday at a thanksgiving…

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Reno Omokri: How Nigeria conquered The Seychelles

by Reno Omokri For the past four days, I have been holidaying in The Seychelles, a beautiful Island with beautiful people on the Indian Ocean. Before I came here, I…

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Nigeria did not tell us to shut Radio Biafra – UK govt

The United Kingdom has denied that the Federal Government made a request for it to shut down Radio Biafra. The radio station is being run in the United Kingdom by Nnamdi…

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“Stop stoking the embers of disharmony and divisions in the polity” | Wike attacks Lai Mohammed

The governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike Thursday, at the All Nigeria Editors Conference in Port Harcourt has advised the Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Lai Mohammed, to stop “stoking the…

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