EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism in Nigeria, Lai Mohammed, has been named Special Advisor to Zurab Pololikashvili, the Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). The announcement was made at the start of the 66th UNWTO Commission for Africa (CAF) in Mauritius. EDITOR’S … Read more
Lai Mohammed, former minister of information and culture, has been named the managing partner of the Nigerian branches of Ballard Partners, an international lobbying firm. The firm announced the new role in a statement shared on its official Twitter page on Tuesday. According to the statement, the organisation, which has offices across two continents, is … Read more
President Buhari will spent an extra week in London, UK, where he is receiving dental care based on the advice of his dentist. He was initially in the UK to attend King Charles III’s coronation and participate in the Commonwealth Summit. The dental procedure is expected to be completed within five days. EKO HOT … Read more
Lai Mohammed has scorned Atiku and Obi for their election loss, advising them to stop lamenting and move on. He said they lost the election because of their overconfidence and complacency. Lai Mohammed slammed them for their ongoing attempts to deceive the global community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information and Culture, … Read more
Lai Mohammed assures Nigerians of a valid interest by the Muhammadu Buhari adminitstration to leave a lasting impact in the healthcare sector. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, during the commissioning of an 80-bed multi-purpose hospital in Oro. The commissioning of the hospital was part of the 2023 … Read more
The 2023 census had been scheduled to hold nationwide between May 3 and 7, 2023. But some people resisted the move, calling for its postponement. The Buhari-led federal government agreed with the sentiments in favour of a postponement. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the postponement of the 2023 Population and … Read more
Edwin Clark has urged authorities to prosecute Lai Mohammed for spreading what he describes as “fake news” about Peter Obi. Clark in a statement on Monday declared that Lai Mohammed’s recent visit to the United States, during which he accused Peter Obi of treason, is an exercise in futility. According to Clark, legal action should … Read more
SERAP and CJID have taken legal action against Buhari and others over the N5m fine imposed on Channels TV. Channels Television was fined N5 million by NBC for conducting an interview with Datti Baba-Ahmed that was deemed to have breached the NBC code. SERAP described the N5m fine as illegal and unconstitutional. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Last week, People’s Gazette published an audio call recording purportedly involving Peter Obi and Bishop Oyedepo. In the alleged call, Obi asked Oyedepo to help him win a “religious war” ahead of the February 25 presidential poll. The alleged conversation sparked confusion after his supporters swiftly dismissed it as fake and one of his campaign … Read more
Peter Obi has responded to accusations made by the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed. Lai Mohammed accused Obi of committing treason and inciting violence over the outcome of the Presidential election, but Obi has denied these allegations and stressed that he has always upheld the principles of democracy and rule of law. Obi also stated … Read more
FG has warned the Peter Obi against inciting violence over the outcome of the presidential election. Lai Mohammed accused Obi of threatening Nigerians if the President-elect is sworn in, and stated that he failed to meet constitutional requirements to be declared as president. Mohammed defended the just-concluded general elections as the fairest, most transparent, and … Read more
SERAP has urged the Federal Govt to withdraw the threat of shutting down broadcast stations. According to SERAP, the act of threatening to shut down and revoke licenses of broadcast stations violates Nigeria’s constitutional and international human rights. SERAP cautioned that such unlawful decisions may prevent transparency and dissemination of information. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
El-Rufai has stated that Lai Mohammed is aware of those in the presidency working against APC. The Kaduna governor accused certain unidentified individuals in the presidential villa of attempting to derail the APC. El-Rufai claimed that these individuals are working against the APC and are not from the Federal Government but rather cabals from Aso … Read more
Lai Mohammed has slammed Atiku over his comment on the insurgency. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has slammed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar for blaming the current administration for being responsible for the Boko Haram insurgency. The minister who faulted Atiku for blaming the … Read more
Lai Mohammed has tagged fake news as the biggest threat to the 2023 election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed has declared that the surge in fake news in Nigeria poses a big threat to the 2023 general election. According to him, the issue of insecurity, political thuggery … Read more
Nigeria Facing Greatest Security Threat Since Civil War – FG EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has declared that the current wave of insecurity is the greatest challenge to the peace and security of Nigeria since the civil war. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said this during a … Read more
Insecurity: Our Military Have Defeated Boko Haram, Bandits –FG EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said the Nigerian military has defeated Boko Haram terrorists and bandits holding sway in the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, made the disclosure at a joint press briefing held at the Presidential … Read more
Lagos Court has halted President Buhari and NBC from shutting down 53 broadcast stations across the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Lagos has stopped President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from revoking the licenses of 53 broadcast stations in the country, and shutting down the … Read more
Block Terrorist Organisations From Using YouTube – Lai Mohammed Tells Google EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, on Thursday asked Google to block terrorists organisations from YouTube. EDITOR’S PICK EFCC Declares Mompha Wanted After Failure To Appear In Court Marwa Reveals How EFCC Recovered 258.7kg Met, Nabbed Chemist, … Read more
Lai Mohammed Has Spoken On Threat To Stop Election Over Worsening Insecurity EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Wednesday, dismissed fears over the feasibility of the 2023 election following the current insecurity in the country. This online media platform gathered Mohammed made this known, during an … Read more