Tag: Minister

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Mazi EmekaJune 9, 2016

#Buharimeter: Lai Mohammed confesses his biggest ‘sin’

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Thursday said his only “sin” was that he spoke too much ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 6, 2016

According to the Health Minister, this is why Nigerians avoid public hospital

Lack of modern equipment and poor environmental conditions are the main reasons why Nigerians shy away from public hospitals, says ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 6, 2016

Opinion: An open letter to Babatunde Fashola – A solution to the metering problem

By Adetayo Adegbemle Dear Excellency, Babatunde Fashola, My name is Adetayo Adegbemle, the convener of PowerUp Nigeria, an Electricity Consumer Right ...

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Ada IgboanugoJune 5, 2016

‘Secular artistes lack anointing to perform in churches’ – Sammie Okposo

Sammie Okposo, a leading gospel musician, has frowned on the trend of inviting secular artistes to minister in churches. The ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 4, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today. 1) Buhari, Jonathan meet behind closed doors President Muhammadu Buhari, on ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 3, 2016

Why FG is at the mercy of power companies

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Thursday, disclosed that the federal government lacked the right to ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 2, 2016

How FG will ‘exploit’ the maritime sector

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Thursday, disclosed that the federal government will exploit the potential of the maritime ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 29, 2016

Ondo state APC chairman, Minister, fight dirty in public

The Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Professor Cladius Daramola and the Ondo State All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman, ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 27, 2016

Opinion: Amaechi- 51 garlands to the new face of democracy in Nigeria

By Eze Chukwuemeka Eze PREAMBLE My good friend and political leader, Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, who ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 25, 2016

69 percent of Nigerians don’t have access to potable water

Suleiman Adamu, the Minister of Water Resources today disclosed that about 50 million (69 percent of the total population) Nigerians ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 25, 2016

‘There is no money to run government’ -Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday said that Nigerians are more interested in having money in thier pockets ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 25, 2016

Tomato pest: FG engages expert to find solution

The Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, on Tuesday announced that the Nigerian government has invited experts to find solution to ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 24, 2016

‘FG spends N165bn every month on salaries and allowances’ -Adeosun

The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, on today disclosed that the Nigerian government spends N165 billion on salaries and allowances ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 24, 2016

FG commends NLC for calling off strike

The federal government, on Monday, commended the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for suspending its five-day-old strike. It would be recalled ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoMay 22, 2016

Court orders Okonjo-Iweala, Jonathan to account for ‘missing’ N30 trillion

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and the Federal Government are to “provide information on ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoMay 21, 2016

5 reasons why Buhari should fire the Minister of Justice

As the government of Muhammadu Buhari is about to clock one year in office, his strengths, weaknesses and shortcomings as ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 14, 2016

Queens College: Teacher accused of molesting students is free to go

The Queen’s College Lagos teacher, Olaseni Oshifala, who was accused of sexually molesting female students will walk free, because the ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 13, 2016

Ibe Kachikwu has some more explanation for new fuel price

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, on Thursday, took to his Facebook wall to further explain the new petroleum ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 13, 2016

‘I don’t owe Nigerians explanation on how money is spent’ -Lai Mohammed

A letter written on behalf of the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, to the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoMay 11, 2016

Nigeria will soon start importing semen (yes, semen) from Europe

According to the Minister of State for Agriculture, Heineken Lokpobiri, Nigeria has plans to start importing semen from Europe. No fear: semen ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 10, 2016

They are already writing petitions against the Minister of Education

A civil rights group, Concerned Citizens for Educational Development (CCED), has sent a letter to the Minister of Education, Mallam ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 10, 2016

In 4 quotes, Ngige tells us why Buhari is the first labour friendly president of Nigeria

According to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, President Muhammadu Buhari is the first labour friendly president of ...

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Kolapo OlapojuApril 25, 2016

‘We haven’t achieved results but we shall’ – Fashola

Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing has said the All Progressives Congress-led federal government will ultimately achieve ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoMarch 31, 2016

‘You bought your ministerial position, resign now’ – Bayelsa APC tells Minister

It would appear that the Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressive Congress are finally tired of fighting the Peoples ...

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Op-Ed EditorMarch 28, 2016

Opinion: Dear Buhari, last time I checked, you’re still the Minster of Petroleum

Your Excellency Sir, I write you this piece not as the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, but as ...

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Kolapo OlapojuMarch 13, 2016

‘Minister of Industry, not Osinbajo, will represent Nigeria in India’ – Presidency

Following reports that Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo cancelled his trip to India, the Presidency has reacted with some clarification. ...

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Mazi EmekaMarch 7, 2016

‘Nigerians should support Islamic Coalition against terror’ – Minister

Following the recent public outcry over the announcement that President Muhammadu Buhari had agreed for Nigeria to become a member ...

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Kolapo OlapojuMarch 6, 2016

BREAKING: Minister of State for Labour, James Ocholi dies in auto accident

The Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Honourable James Ocholi (SAN) is dead. Ocholi is reported to have been ...

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Kolapo OlapojuFebruary 19, 2016

250,000 jobs to be created from Lagos-Kano rail – Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said on Friday that the Lagos-Kano Rail undertaking would be finished in the next ...

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Kolapo OlapojuFebruary 15, 2016

By serving as minister, I lose at least $1m every year – Ibe Kachikwu

The Minister of state for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, says he loses at least $1 million every year as a ...

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