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Breaking: Lai Mohammed, other ministers donate 50% of salaries to fight COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 28 March 2020 0

The Information Minister, Lai Mohammed, said on Saturday that Nigeria’s 43 cabinet ministers have donated 50 percent of their March salaries towards the federal government’s efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic, Lai Muhammed in a statement in Abuja said that : ”This global virus outbreak

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Lai Mohammed tests negative for Coronavirus

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2020 0

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, announced on Thursday in Abuja, that he tested negative for the coronavirus (COVID-19) The minister disclosed this at a media briefing to give update on what the federal government through the presidential task force for the control of COVID–19 is doing to end the spread of the epidemic. […]

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Just In: Buhari not coughing, fit and fully in charge of Nigeria-Lai Mohammed

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2020 0

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has assured Nigerians of the state of health of President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that he is fit and fully in charge of the country. Lai Mohammed, made the disclosures at a briefing on COVID-19 update. Just in: We are tracing over 4,370 people for Coronavirus – Lai Mohammed […]

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Minister harps on Tourism Promotion in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

Minister, Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called on Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), to adopt creative ways, saying this would help the tourism regulatory body in fulfilling its mandate of developing and promoting tourism in Nigeria. The Minister paid a courtesy visit at NTDC headquarters, Abuja, and at the meeting Mohammed said, “The […]

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Lai Mohammed reflects on old days in High School

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2020 0

Keffi – The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has reflected on the unity, religious tolerance, brilliance and high moral standing his alma mater, Keffi Boys High School, Nasarawa State stood for, during his time. The minister gave the reflection on Saturday in Keffi at the 70th anniversary and Annual General Meeting of […]

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Tourism to generate more revenue than oil, says Lai

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2020 0

Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says tourism will be the next oil industry in the country in terms of revenue generation among other benefits. The minister said this during a working visit to the Director General of the Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation, Folorunsho Coker, in Abuja. He said that the industry […]

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Creative industry will be the next oil of Nigeria – Lai Mohammed

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

Abuja – The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says tourism will be the next oil industry in the country in terms of revenue generation among other benefits. The minister said this during a working visit to the Director General, Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation, Mr Folorunsho Coker, in Abuja. He said that […]

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$500m loan not for NTA alone, Lai Mohammed clarifies

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2020 0

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has clarified that the 500 million dollar loan being sought from China is not for the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) alone. At a media briefing on Thursday in Abuja, the minister said the loan was for three major projects contrary to the hysteria created over it […]

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Buhari has overwhelming mandate of Nigerians hence will not resign – Lai Mohammed

Ihesiulo Grace 20 February 2020 0

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said to those that are calling for the resignation of President Buhari that he will not regins no matter waht Alhaji Lai Mohammed speaking with newsmen in Abuja said to those asking Buhari to resign that Buhari has the overwhelming mandate of Nigerians to preside […]

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NTA will upgrade to CNN if $500m loan is approved-Lai Mohammed

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2020 0

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) could compete with international broadcast stations like Cable News Network (CNN), if the $500m loan the ministry requested is approved. Mohammed stated this when he appeared before Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Loans to defend the $500m loan the […]

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Nigeria, Freedom Online Coalition to fight fake news – Lai Mohammed

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2020 0

Abuja – The Federal Government on Monday pledged its preparedness to work with Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) in the fight against disinformation, fake news, hate speech and the development of its information technology hub. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed made the pledge when the Finland Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Jyrki Pulkkinen […]

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Lai Mohammed says purported U.S. travel ban on Nigeria, ill conceived

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2020 0

London – The Federal Government says the speculated plan by the U.S. to add Nigeria to its existing list of visa travel ban countries is ill conceived. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this on Monday in London during an interview session with Reuters News Agency. The minister is in London […]

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Lai Mohammed tackles Catholic bishop Kukah

Ihesiulo Grace 10 January 2020 0

Lai Mohammed, minister of information, has criticised Matthew Mukah, Catholic bishop of Sokoto diocese, for comparing the federal government to the Boko Haram sect. In a statement on Friday, Mohammed said such comparison is capable of dividing Nigeria. He had also said instead of tackling insurgency, the federal government had been providing an enabling environment for

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FG prohibits exclusivity rights in sports broadcasting

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2020 0

 The Federal Government has prohibited exclusivity rights in broadcasting sporting events in the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday. Just in: Lai Mohammed asks NBC to implement regulations for online media The statement was made available to newsmen by Mr Segun […]

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Just in: Lai Mohammed asks NBC to implement regulations for online media

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2020 0

THe Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed has asked the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to go on with the implement regulations for online media. The minister in a statement by issued by Segun Adeyemi, his media aide, on Thursday. The minister also directed the NBC to implement measures that will reposition the broadcast industry, […]

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I am not the sponsor of hate speech bill but … – Lai Mohammed

Ihesiulo Grace 30 December 2019 0

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has denied the allegation that he is behind the Hate Speech Bill at the National Assembly. Addressing newsmen on Monday in Lagos, the minister said the allegation made against him by Sen. Francis Fadahunsi representing Osun East Senatorial District, ‘is fake news”. “You must have read […]

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FG committed to eradicating poverty-Lai Mohammed

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2019 0

 Minister of Information and Culture Alh. Lai Mohammed has described poverty eradication as key to attaining sustainable development, saying that it is an issue the Federal Government will remain committed to. Mohammed made his thoughts known in Abuja at the Quarterly Public Lecture of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) with the theme ‘Implementation

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Border Drill not targeted at any region – FG

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2019 0

Jibia (Katsina) -The Federal Government says the ongoing border drill is neither targeted at any region nor designed to cripple businesses in any part of the country as being insinuated by some conspiracy theorists. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed stated this on Monday when he led a federal government ministerial delegation […]

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Lai hails church’s use of culture for national cohesion

Ihesiulo Grace 1 December 2019 0

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Sunday hailed the church for efforts in enhancing national cohesion for Nigeria’s growth and development. The minister, who was represented by the General Manager, National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, Mr. Sunday Baba, made the commendation at the 2019 Cultural Fiesta of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Ifako, Agege […]

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Nobody can use religion to divide Nigeria – Lai Mohammed

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2019 0

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Saturday expressed confidence that it would be impossible for anybody to use religion to divide Nigeria. The minister expressed the confidence in Lagos at the Anglican Diocese of Lagos 2019 Centenary Cultural Day and Award Ceremony. The centenary celebration  had the theme: ”Stronger, Deeper and […]