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FG Engaging Other Countries To End Insecurity – Lai Mohammed

FG Engaging Other Countries To End Insecurity – Lai Mohammed

August 31, 2022 4:01 am

Lai Mohammed, the minister of information and culture has announced that the federal government of Nigeria was presently engaging in positive and meaningful dialogue with allied countries, ECOWAS member states, and other international bodies in order to deal with the country’s security concerns in a resolute and appropriate way.

The fight against insecurity, he stressed, shouldn’t be left to the government entirely, and that all hands must be on deck if Victory is expected in the end.

The minister made these remarks during the inauguration ceremony of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation, (NICO), which hosted a two-day national convention …

Lai Mohammed Under Fire Linking Peter Obi To EndSARS Protest

Lai Mohammed Under Fire Linking Peter Obi To EndSARS Protest

July 19, 2022 3:58 am

The professionals under the auspices of the Coalition of Nigeria Professionals for Good Governance (CNPGG) have lambasted the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, over a statement credited to him to the effect that the October 2020 EndSARS protest, was allegedly sponsored by the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi.

According to some online reports on Monday, Mohammed was said to have claimed that most of the young men and women that were at the forefront of the EndSARS Movement, are currently campaigning for the LP flag-bearer on Twitter, and other influential social media …

Despite Insecurity, Buhari Has Achieved So Much – Lai Moh'd

Despite Insecurity, Buhari Has Achieved So Much – Lai Moh’d

June 2, 2021 4:07 am

Nigeria’s Information Minister, Lai Mohammed has claimed that insecurity in Nigeria will not define the legacy of President Muhammadu Buhari noting that he has performed beyound expectations.

He made the comment yesterday at a press conference on the mid-term anniversary of Buhari’s second tenure.

Mohammed said though more attention has been given to insecurity, the challenge will not overshadow the successes of the Nigerian leader.

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‘President Buhari’s legacy is assured, and will be defined by his massive achievements in office.’

He said the roads, rails, bridges, mass …

Insecurity Behind Agitations For Secession In Nigeria – Min

Insecurity Behind Agitations For Secession In Nigeria – Minister

April 8, 2021 5:13 pm

Nigeria’s Minister for Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said that banditry, the Boko Haram insurgency, and general insecurity in the country is the reason many secessionist groups are seeking to break away from Nigeria.

The minister made the claim in his opening remarks at a town hall on national security organised by his Ministry, which was held in Kaduna,

Mohammed appealed to Nigerians to be united against insecurity rather than consider dismembering the country.

The theme of the meeting was tagged ‘Setting Benchmarks for Enhanced Security and National Unity in Nigeria.’

Explaining the aims of the meeting, the …

Nigeria Government Won’t Shutdown Internet – Lai Mohammed

Nigeria Government Won’t Shutdown Internet – Lai Mohammed

December 5, 2020 2:36 am

Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed has stated that the Federal Government is not planning to shut down the internet.

He put to bed reports going around that the Nigerian Government was planning to shut down the country’s internet services in Nigeria.

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The minister made this known at a meeting with editors of newspapers on Friday in Lagos. Mr. Lai Mohammed, who complained bitterly about the dangers of Fake news and how it was used during the #EndSARS protests, said the government would seek ways to …

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Why Nigeria Will Continue To Be At Mercy Of Terrorists – Lai

November 30, 2020 9:13 am

Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Lai Mohammed, has said the country is at the mercy of terrorists because the country is being denied access to acquire needed weapons to fight insurgency.

Mohammed stated this on Monday in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, during a courtesy call on Governor Samuel Ortom.

The Minister who lamented the killings of 43 farmers in Zabarmari, Jere Local Government Area of Borno State, however, claimed the federal government would not relent in its efforts to protect the lives and properties of all Nigerians.

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End SARS: FG Reacts As UK Threatens Sanctions

November 25, 2020 6:26 am

Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said the Federal Government is not panicking over the demand for sanctions by the United Kingdom lawmakers.

On Monday, UK lawmakers debated over alleged human rights abuses during the #EndSARS protest in Nigeria and demanded sanctions for government officials and security agents.

Such sanctions could include visa ban, freezing of assets and stopping the funding and training for the Nigeria Police Force.

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The debate was sequel to a petition started by Silas Ojo which garnered over 200,000 signatures.…

FG Reveals How Increase In Petrol Price Will Benefit Nigerians

FG Reveals How Increase In Petrol Price Will Benefit Nigerians

September 26, 2020 1:27 pm

The Federal Government has explained how the recent hike of fuel price will benefit Nigerians.

The hike in the cost of fuel, as a consequence of deregulation in the past few days, has led to various reactions, including planned nationwide strike by the labour union.

Some Nigerians accused the government of being insensitive to the plight of Nigerians, especially during a pandemic.

Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed while addressing newsmen in Lagos on Saturday said unlike popular opinions, the government is not insensitive to Nigerians, adding that the full deregulation of the petroleum sector and the service-based electricity tariff adjustment …

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Petrol Price In Nigeria Cheapest In Africa – Lai Mohammed

September 7, 2020 4:46 pm

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Monday said despite the recent increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit to ₦162 per litre, the price of the commodity in Nigeria remained among the cheapest in Africa.

He said this at a press conference in Abuja.

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Mohammed was joined at the briefing by the Minister of Power, Sale Mamman; and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva.

The minister said, “In spite of the recent increase in the price of fuel to N162 per litre, petrol

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It’s A Lie - I Didn’t Order NBC To Suspend BBNaija – Lai Mohammed

It’s A Lie: I Didn’t Order NBC To Suspend BBNaija – Lai Mohammed

July 25, 2020 4:00 pm
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said he never ordered the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission, NBC, to halt the transmission of the ongoing Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show.

It was reported that Mohammed ordered the NBC to stop the show to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

The report has generated sharp criticism on social media over the minister’s alleged comment.

But, Mohammed, in a statement by his media aide, Segun Adeyemi, said that there was no memo to that effect and that the general public should ignore such reports.

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FG Reacts To Reports That Chinese Doctor Has Covid-19

FG Reacts To Reports That Chinese Doctor Has Covid-19

April 16, 2020 5:49 am

Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has debunked reports that one of the Chinese doctors that recently arrived in the country, had tested positive for the COVID-19.

Mohammed, who is also a member of the Presidential Task Force (PTF), stated this on Wednesday, during the daily media briefing.

“This morning, there was a message that went viral, to the effect that one of the Chinese doctors tested positive and that news was supposed to have emanated from the Twitter handle of the federal government.

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PDP

PDP Reacts To Lai’s Comment On $500m Loan For NTA

February 11, 2020 12:02 am

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, to forget the move to secure $500 million dollars (₦182 billion) loan, purportedly to upgrade the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).

Kola Ologbondiyan, PDP National Publicity Secretary, said this in a statement Monday night.

PDP advised the National Assembly to turn down the request by President Muhammadu Buhari government to plunge Nigeria into more debt through his request for additional $29.9 billion dollars loan.

The party noted that under the Buhari Presidency, foreign debt has accumulated to $83 billion dollars with nothing to show for

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