Viral reports carried by Naij.com, Channels 24 (not to be confused with Channels TV) say that Lai Mohammed shocked the world by telling Nigerians that although the president is receiving treatment in London, he is using Nigerian drugs.

PMB is using #MadeinNigeria drugs from London – Lai Mohammed

But he couldn't patronise Naija Hospitals?

Co-ordinator of Lying Affairs!!!? pic.twitter.com/OoNM8kMmVt

— Adetutu Balogun (@Tutsy22) May 20, 2017

These headlines appear to be concocted as Channels TV, the station quoted to have recorded the Minister of Information making this statement has debunked it.

A report by online news platform, https://t.co/Wm5EGnEWqE quoting the Information Minister, Lai Mohammed, as… https://t.co/13UbWnIuiW

— Channels Television (@channelstv) May 21, 2017

But it has not stopped Nigerians from dragging the Minister online. Guess when prevarication is one’s nature, it’s easy to get things like this to stick.

Reactions

@dasholi which hospital in London? C'mon Naija Coca cola exported to London ended up in a long legal tussle last year

— The Great Oracle (@AbdulMahmud01) May 20, 2017

Please don't forget that Agbo Jedí-Jedí, Opá-Enyi are Made-in-Nigeria products.?

— Deji Teye (Sankarism) (@mydeji247) May 20, 2017

Like someone said earlier, the orthodox was a Hobson's. Baba prefers the Local-divine a lá the Oracles.?

— Deji Teye (Sankarism) (@mydeji247) May 20, 2017

Buhari is being treated with DONGOYARO, AWOPA, EFINRIN and other local herbs in London
~ Lai Mohammed

— Lere Olayinka – Aresa 1 (@OlayinkaLere) May 20, 2017

Lai Mohammed: Buhari may be In London, but he still patronizes Made in Nigeria drugs..

Nigerians pic.twitter.com/PGfxQix6Ht

— Osas Cruz (@OsasCruz) May 20, 2017

https://twitter.com/f1rslaydy/status/866015535112310788

https://twitter.com/f1rslaydy/status/866017504262578176

Lai Mohammed : President Buhari Is Taking Nigerian Drugs In London Hospital

London Doctor: pic.twitter.com/l1bXcNEOUq

— Dámìlọ́là Balogun #BBNaija (@OmoAlagba) May 20, 2017

@segalink @The_Jonathanian Sincerely I treat any statement credited to Lie Mohamed "comic relief"

— MAdeniyi⛱ (@FadaunsiAdeniyi) May 20, 2017

Whenever @laimohammed124 opens his buccal cavity lies emerge in abundance.

— Dave (@chidyke96) May 20, 2017

https://twitter.com/TheRealEyeBee/status/865985338757480448

The Devil may be the father of all liars, but Lai Mohammed has over time proven to be their oldest ancestor

— FAVOUR ONYEOZIRI (GCFR) (@Rouvafe) May 20, 2017

Good Lord!