Opinion

Lai Mohammed’s scorecard 100 days after reappointment

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2019 0

“Today, I am pleased to inaugurate 43 new Ministers who will work with me and the Vice President in our service to the people of Nigeria. “You were chosen from each of the 36 States of the Federation, and most importantly, you share my commitment to working tirelessly for the people of this

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FG to inject N50bn into creative industry–Lai Moh’d

Ihesiulo Grace 25 November 2019 0

…Sets to commercialise the nation’s creative industry The Federal Government intends to inject N50 billion into the creative industry as its role in making sure the industry survives, according to the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. The minister disclosed this at the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) at Eko Hotel and Suites, […]

Entertainment

People who use music must pay for it, no more excuses – Lai Mohammed

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2019 0

Lagos – The Federal Government says as the nation heads into year 2020, “the successful of the Creative industry” will be its number one priority. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, disclosed this in Lagos at the 6th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Breaking: Buhari orders completion of Ajaokuta steel AFRIMA is […]

Entertainment

FG concludes work on MOPICON Bill – Lai Mohammed

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2019 0

Abuja – The Federal Government is to finalise work on the Motion Picture Council of Nigeria (MOPICON) Bill in order to create proper regulatory environment for the sub-sector of the creative industry. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this in Lagos at the opening of the 2019 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). […]

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FG awards N58bn Bida-Patigi road, Napengo bridge–Lai Mohammed

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2019 0

The Federal Government is to award a N58 billion contract for the Bida-Sachi-Patigi Road and the Napenko Bridge along that road, which links Kwara with two other States, Niger and Kogi. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed announced this on Saturday at the celebration of the 2019 Igbomina Day and launch of […]

Features

Boko Haram: What we are having today is global terrorism – Lai Mohammed

Ihesiulo Grace 21 October 2019 0

Lagos – The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says he stands by what he said in 2015, that the Boko Haram terrorists have been technically defeated. The minister stated this on Monday when he paid a working visit to the new corporate headquarters of “The Sun” Newspaper in Lagos. Fielding questions from […]

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No amount of attacks will stop review of broadcasting code – Lai Mohammed

Ihesiulo Grace 21 October 2019 0

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says no amount of attacks, sponsored or otherwise, will stop the implementation of approved recommendations on reform of broadcasting code. The minister stated this on Sunday at a meeting with Online Publishers in Lagos. “Let me be straight: No amount of attacks, sponsored or otherwise, will […]

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No amount of attacks will stop review of broadcasting code – Lai Mohammed

Ihesiulo Grace 21 October 2019 0

…Says only non-patriots, anarchists will kick against measures to end fake news, hate speech The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says no amount of attacks, sponsored or otherwise, will stop the implementation of approved recommendations on reform of broadcasting code. The minister stated this on Sunday at a meeting with Online Publishers

Editorial

Renewed offensive against Hate Speech and need for caution

Ihesiulo Grace 15 October 2019 0

In the last four years or thereabout of the present All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government of Nigeria, the issue of Hate Speech among the people of the country has become a major topic of discourse as the government has repeatedly spoken up against it and even threatened to go all out against the purveyors […]

Politics

P&ID vs Nigeria: We are optimistic – Lai Mohammed

Ihesiulo Grace 27 September 2019 0

Abuja – The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has expressed optimism that the entire arbitration decisions and judgment debt of N9.6 billion against Nigeria by a UK court over a botched gas contract would be set aside. The Minister stated this in London while reacting to Thursday’s ruling by a UK commercial […]

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$9bn judgment debt: FG reacts to Daily Times story as Buhari directs EFCC, NIA, IG to probe contract

Ihesiulo Grace 27 August 2019 0

Our correspondent Following Daily Times investigative report on Monday, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Inspector General of Police to conduct a thorough investigation into how Process and Industrial Developments Limited (P&ID) arrived at a whopping $9.6 billion

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Nigeria compiles festival compendium to boost tourism – Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2018 0

To boost tourism and showcase the country’s diverse culture, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said his Ministry will soon produce a compendium of the festivals across the country. The Minister disclosed this in Istanbul, Turkey, on Monday while speaking at the ongoing 3rd UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture, […]

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Whistle Blower Policy: Over N540bn recovered – Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2018 0

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said that the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has so far recovered over N540 billion through the Whistle Blower Policy. The Minister disclosed this on Tuesday at the 71st General Assembly of the Broadcasting Organisations’ of Nigeria (BON) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He […]

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Minister saddened by Tosyn Bucknor’s death, condoles family

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2018 0

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed is deeply saddened by the death of Tosyn Bucknor, a popular On- Air Personality (OAP) and has condoled with the family and friends over the untimely death. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, signed by Segun Adeyemi, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on […]

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Kwara re-run election: Minister visits families of deceased APC members

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2018 0

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Monday visited the families of the Kwara All Progressives Congress (APC) members who died in a road crash between Omu-Aran and Oro local government of Kwara State on Sunday. The deceased were on their way to Oro local government after casting their votes in the […]

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Foreign Bikers Tour: Nigeria safe for tourism business – FG

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2018 0

After the end of the foreign bikers visit to the country, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that the successful, two-week tour of cultural heritage and historic sites across the country by local and foreign bikers, under the auspices of the Latin America Motorcycles Association (LAMA), has indicated that Nigeria […]

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2019: Lai Mohammed urges journalists to shun fake news

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2018 0

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has appealed to Nigerian Journalists to avoid peddling fake news especially as the 2019 general election approaches. He insisted that abiding by the ethics of honesty, fairness and balance was pertinent to the security and safety of journalists from assaults and harassments. Mohammed, who was represented […]

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Boko Haram: Our soldiers aren’t begging for food, money – FG

Ihesiulo Grace 31 October 2018 0

The Federal Government has denied the allegation that soldiers fighting the Boko Haram terrorists in the North- East of the country are begging for food and money. A report credited to an online publication alleged deplorable conditions of the troops which the FG debunked saying that the report is a classic example of fake news. […]

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Town Hall meetings revolutionised govt, citizens’ communication – Fashola

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2018 0

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has commended his colleague in the Ministry of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, for initiating the Town Hall Meeting series which he said has revolutionised the way government communicates with its citizens. Fashola made the remarks at the Special Town Hall meeting on infrastructure […]

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Information Minister denies threatening Israel over Nnamdi Kanu

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2018 0

The Minister of information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described as fake news, reports that he gave Israel ultimatum to deport the leader of the Indegenous People of Biafra (IPOB), INnamdi Kanu, or Nigeria will send them missiles. Mohammed refuted the alleged news report while speaking with State House correspondents on Wednesday after the Federal Executive […]