Tag: Lai Mohammed
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‘BUHARI IS NOT OBLIGATED TO GET MEDICAL TREATMENT IN NIGERIA’ – LAI MOHAMMED
‘BUHARI IS NOT OBLIGATED TO GET MEDICAL TREATMENT IN NIGERIA’ – LAI MOHAMMED Alanza Giwa, Abuja Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said President Muhammadu Buhari has no obligations to seek medical treatment in Nigeria simply because of his position. Buhari has constantly received flak for his numerous medical trips to London that have…
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Kenya Disclaims Assisting Nigerian To Re-Arrest Nnamdi Kanu
Kanu’s re-arrest location has been the subject of intense speculation. Top officials in the Kenyan government have denied that their nation played a role in the re-arrest and extradition of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu, who had been on the run for four years, was brought into Abuja, Nigeria’s…
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TWITTER BAN: SERAP SUES BUHARI, LAI MOHAMMED
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has sued the Federal Government and the Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed, at the Federal High Court in Abuja over the directive to all broadcast stations in the country to suspend the use of Twitter. The National Broadcasting Commission had given the directive following the suspension…
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Lekki shooting: Anger as FG insists on sanctioning CNN
The threat by the federal government to sanction US Cable News Network, CNN, over its investigative report on the shooting of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers at Lekki Tollgate, Lagos, Thursday provoked outrage across the country. Government also challenged the promoters of #EndSARS campaign who accused soldiers of mass killing of innocent, peaceful and unarmed protesters…
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FG carpets Obasanjo, says ex-President planted seed of insecurity
The Federal Government has faulted allegations that Nigeria is a failed state under President Muhammadu Buhari. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. The statement titled ‘Buhari prevented Nigeria from becoming a failed state’ was signed by the special assistant to…
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Lai Mohammed insists FG’s anti corruption fight not waning
The Federal Government on Tuesday said the current regime’s anti-corruption war was not waning but alive and well. It then asked those who feel otherwise, especially leaders of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, to dare the law and bear the consequence. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said this at a press…
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FG announces debt relief for radio, TV stations
The Federal Government has decided to write off 60 per cent of the N7bn owed by radio and television stations in licensing and renewal fees. The government has also slashed the existing licence fee by 30 per cent for all open terrestrial radio and television services with effect from July 10. The Minister of Information…
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774,000 jobs: Buhari cautions public officers against office abuse
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned political appointees and other government officials against using their positions to bestow undue advantage on anyone seeking government jobs. According to the President, using their positions for undue advantages and other favours was “antithetical to the character of the administration.” Members of the National Assembly had walked out the Minister…
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We’re committed to ending rape – FG vows
As the country records an astronomical increase in the number of rape and sexual offences, the Federal Government has promised to do everything possible to stem the growing tide of the “pandemic”. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed made the pledge on Thursday in Abuja while playing host to officials of the…