Femi Fani-Kayode: The specious lies of a gangster minister

by Femi Fani-Kayode I watched the Minister Information and Culture Lai (aka Lie) Mohammed’s ‘Politics Today’ interview with Seun Okinbaloye of Channels Television a few days ago and I felt sorry for Nigeria. I couldn’t help wondering why Channels Television keeps offering its respected platform to this shameless old fool to beam, broadcast and perpetuate... Read More

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May 17, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] For f___k’s sake, what is Lai Mohammed saying now?

Alhaji Lai Mohammed has been missing from the scene for quite some time. You can call it a deserving holiday (for us, that is) after that stunt he pulled on TV with Richard Quest; dragging us back ten arguments with his Senegalese Jollof-loving comment. It’s Wednesday and someone decided to ask him about 2017 budget... Read More

The Presidential Blog

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September 17, 2016

Nigerians are not giving us the commendation we deserve – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said Nigerians have been unfair to the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari and have failed to give it the commendation it deserves. In a recent interview with Punch, the minister said the government is not being credited for still managing Nigeria’s economy well enough, even though... Read More

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June 4, 2016

BREAKING: FG releases list of recovered cash, assets from looters [DETAILS]

The Federal Government has released the amounts recovered in the past one year from the looters of the nation’s treasury. The figures released is based on the interim report on the financial and assets recoveries made by the various government agencies from May 2015 to May 2016. In a statement released on Saturday, the Minister... 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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November 12, 2015

Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed’s first day in office (PHOTOS)

The All Progressive Congress (APC) National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed has resumed his role as the new Minister of Information and Culture. He was received on Thursday, by the Directors of the Ministry which was led by the outgoing Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Folasade Yemi-Esan.

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December 17, 2013

APC, others are attacking me because of 2015 – Pres. Jonathan stars as Captain Obvious

by Akintomiwa Agbaje President Goodluck Jonathan has finally replied his acussers that call his adminisration “bad before the global community” as critics citing that its solely because of the 2015 elections that his critics and opposition parties are having a feild day. He added that they should desisit from allowing their selfish ambitions for the 2015... Read More

July 6, 2013

Gay rights activists hack Nigerian web portal

by Rachel Ogbu Nigeria’s web portal, www.nigeria.gov.ng was on Thursday night attacked by a group of gay rights activists, the Ministry of Information has said. In a recent statement by the Special Assistant to the Minister of Information, Joseph Mutah, the attack was dealt with on time by the ministry. According to reports, on Friday, Mutah... Read More

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June 17, 2013

“The Church must stand up”: Labaran Maku calls for a revival at Nasarawa church

MEDIA STATEMENT Minister of Information Mr. Labaran Maku has called on Christian Leaders in Nasarawa State to rise up against the emerging trend of insecurity that bedevilled the state in recent times. He made the call at the commissioning of the Zion Baptist Church, Lafia and the launch of a book on the history of... Read More

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June 6, 2013

Labaran Maku has lost touch, I feel great pity for him – Fashola

by Rachel Ogbu In a recent statement signed by the state commissioner for information, Lateef Ibirogba, the Governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola has expressed great pity for the Information Minister, Labaran Maku saying the minister was losing his sense of judgment. According to reports; Fashola was reacting to Maku’s comment at a ministerial briefing in... Read More

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June 4, 2013

“Lagos State is running on federal infrastructure”: Labaran Makun comes out swinging at the launch of the 2nd Ministerial Platform

by Idoreyin Sampson It promises to be an exciting month for political watchers, as the 2nd Ministerial Platform kicked off at Radio House in Abuja Monday, June 3, 2013 with the Information Minister, Labaran Maku making a spirited case for the performance of the Goodluck Jonathan Administration. The first of a month-long series, designed to... Read More

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June 3, 2013

“Our ministry has employed 4,000 youth, and 500 youthful engineers’ – Minister of works, Mike Onolememen

by Idoreyin Sampson At the kick-off of the 2nd Ministerial Platform at Radio House today, June 3 2013 in Abuja, the Minister of Works, Mike Onolememen revealed the youth programmes of the ministry. The first of a month-long series designed to provide details on President Jonathan’s mid-term report, the event was attended by the Transport... Read More

February 28, 2013

Facing the dragon: New National Road Safety Strategy to reduce accidents is on the way – FG

by Rachel Ogbu To end the bloodbath on the nation’s road, the Federal Government has begun the process of planning a new national road safety strategy for the country which would run from 2013 to 2016. According to reports, this is in agreement with the United Nation’s declaration of 2011 to 2020 a decade of... Read More

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August 19, 2012

Reuben Abati: Jonathan and the London Olympics

The president’s clear message was that winning glory for the nation through sports is not always about finance and money alone. It is also about higher values, commitment, patriotism and the determination to excel by all persons and at all levels. It is no longer enough to participate in the Olympics. Nations go to the... Read More

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June 17, 2012

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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May 18, 2012

Powered by generators? Nigeria to send astronauts into space by 2015

by Lekan Olanrewaju Ever wanted to see Nigerian astronauts in space? Well, Christmas just came in a bit early for you! Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Ita Okon Bassey on Thursday announced that Nigeria would be launching 3 satellites and sending astronauts into space by 2015 as part of government efforts to boost the... Read More

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January 27, 2012

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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January 5, 2012

#FuelSubsidyRemoval: Excerpts from the Tweet-meet with the Minister of Information

by ‘Ifreke Inyang The Minister of Information, Labaran Maku held a tweet-meet this afternoon from 12pm. Maku had announced yesterday that he will be engaging young people on Twitter on the recent removal of fuel subsidy. A Tweeting with the handle, @FMNigeria, he set the tone: “The Min. of Information, Labaran Maku tweet meeting will... Read More

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Femi Fani-Kayode: The specious lies of a gangster minister

[The Presidential Blog] For f___k’s sake, what is Lai Mohammed saying now?

Nigerians are not giving us the commendation we deserve – Lai Mohammed

BREAKING: FG releases list of recovered cash, assets from looters [DETAILS]

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

Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed’s first day in office (PHOTOS)

APC, others are attacking me because of 2015 – Pres. Jonathan stars as Captain Obvious

Gay rights activists hack Nigerian web portal

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

9 dams and 7% more potable water in 2 years: Minister of water resources gives mid-term score card (READ)

“The Church must stand up”: Labaran Maku calls for a revival at Nasarawa church

#MinisterialPlatform2013: Sarah Ochekpe, Ita Ewa Bassey, ministers of water resources and science and technology give mid-term today

#MinisterialPlatform2013: Adesina, Mailafiya, ministers of agriculture and environment give mid-term today

#MinisterialPlatform2013: Alison-Madueke, Sada, ministers of petroleum and mines and steel give mid-term today

#MinisterialPlatform2013: Okonjo-Iweala, Abdullahi give mid-term report today

Labaran Maku has lost touch, I feel great pity for him – Fashola

Get a life! Niger Delta minister, Orubebe says 50-year-olds can’t claim to be youth

“Lagos State is running on federal infrastructure”: Labaran Makun comes out swinging at the launch of the 2nd Ministerial Platform

“Our ministry has employed 4,000 youth, and 500 youthful engineers’ – Minister of works, Mike Onolememen

Facing the dragon: New National Road Safety Strategy to reduce accidents is on the way – FG

Reuben Abati: Jonathan and the London Olympics

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

Powered by generators? Nigeria to send astronauts into space by 2015

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

#FuelSubsidyRemoval: Excerpts from the Tweet-meet with the Minister of Information

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