Lekki shooting: We stand by our investigation, CNN tells Nigerian govt
Cable News Network (CNN) has reacted to comments by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on its investigation into the shooting that took […]
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Minister declines comment on freezing of #EndSARS promoters
The Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed, Wednesday declined to comment on the freezing of bank accounts belonging to key #EndSARS promoters and […]
Nigerian parliament tackles minister’s claims of spending N19m on foreign trips during COVID-19 lockdown
The Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation, on Tuesday, queried the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, over how the ministry expended N19m […]
Why we’re extending railway to Niger Republic-FG
By Rotimi Ijikanmi The Federal Government says it approves the extension of rail construction from Lagos-Kano-Katsina to Marradi in Niger Republic for economic and commercial […]
Nigeria’s ‘low-key’ 60th anniversary celebrations to last one year — Minister
The Federal Government says Nigeria deserves a befitting 60th anniversary celebration because the country remains one despite the various challenges it has been facing. The […]
Movie producer sues NBC over amendment of broadcast code
By Henry Ojelu A movie producer Charles Uwagbai has dragged the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos over an […]
Digital switch: FG eyes $1.1b revenue from move
The Federal Government on Wednesday said the country would rake in $1.1 billion in revenue from the nation’s switch from analogue to digital broadcasting. Minister […]
FG defends $500 million Chinese loan
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has thrown more light on the proposed $500 million loan that the federal government intends to take. […]
Nigerians react to Lai Mohammed $500m planned loan to ‘upgrade’ NTA
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has been heavily criticised by Nigerians after he made public his intentions to secure a loan that […]
UK to assist in retrieving stolen Ife Bronze Head with Belgian
The United Kingdom has offered to assist Nigeria in retrieving the Ife Bronze Head, an antiquity stolen at National Museum, Jos in 1987 and found […]
Music revenue for 2021 to hit $86 million – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has revealed that projected revenue from the local music industry is projected to hit $86 million by […]
Presidency warns Bishop Kukah against Indulging in action capable of dividing Nigeria
The federal government has expressed its disappointment with a statement credited to the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, wherein […]
NBC Boss Fraud Trial: ICPC closes case as Information Minister fails to appear in court
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has closed the alleged fraud case against Ishaq Kawu, the Director-General of the National Broadcasting […]
FULL LIST: Buhari’s 43 Ministerial Nominees – Jedy-Agba, Amaechi, Malami, Aregbesola, Sadiya, Fashola, Others
Here the list of President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial nominees as read out by Senate President Ahmed Lawan 1 Dr Ikechukuwu Oga – Abia 2 Muhammadu […]