The Latest Breaking News from Lai Mohammed

Bola Tinubu to become Nigeria’s president despite court challenges, says minister

Information minister says ‘no basis’ to form interim government, amid claims of February elections being fixed

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2023

Nigeria asks social media giants to curb fake news ahead of election

Nigeria has asked Google and Meta to control the spread of fake news on their platforms ahead of a presidential election this month, Information Minister Lai Mohammed said on Friday.

Reuters · Feb 3, 2023

Germany returns 21 Benin bronzes to Nigeria – amid frustration at Britain

Artefacts looted in 19th century by UK soldiers and sold on, with many more still held by the British Museum

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2022

Nigeria asks Google to block banned groups from YouTube

Nigeria asked Google to block the use of YouTube channels and livestreams by banned groups and terrorist organizations in the country, Information Minister Lai Mohammed said on Thursday.

Reuters · Aug 4, 2022

Nigerian opposition Senators urge Buhari's impeachment over security problems

Nigerian opposition Senators pushed for President Muhammadu Buhari to face impeachment, 10-months before the end of his second term in office, over the country's spreading security problems, the Senate minority leader said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jul 27, 2022

Ten Nigerian cabinet ministers resign to run in 2023 polls

The central bank governor and at least four of the ministers who resigned are looking to succeed Buhari as president.

Al Jazeera · May 13, 2022

Nigeria’s Buhari asks ministers with political ambition to resign

At least five members of President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet are seeking to succeed him in 2023.

Al Jazeera · May 11, 2022