Nigeria: Minister Ekiti Election - Nigerians Have Spoken - Minister

With the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the just-concluded Ekiti governorship election, Nigeria people have spoken, and they have spoken loudly, about their… Read more »

Nigeria: President Buhari Pledges Better Investment in Health Sector

The Federal Government will increase investment in the health sector, so that the country can halt the loss of well trained professionals to other lands, President Muhammadu Buhari… Read more »

Nigeria: Deworm Children Regularly, Aisha Buhari Urges Parents

Deworming of children has been identified as a major determinant of children's growth and development. This was stated during the deworming exercise organized by Future Assured… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Very Close to Achieving Self-Sufficiency in Rice - Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed , and the SA to the Minister, Mr. Segun Adeyemi , at a press conference on the giant stride of the Buhari… Read more »

Nigeria: President Buhari Orders Military Crackdown On Banditry in Zamfara

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a military crackdown on bandits operating in rural communities in Zamfara State, following fresh attacks on some communities in Shinkafi and… Read more »

Nigeria: Mubi Mosque Suicide Attack Cruel, Says President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has described the early Tuesday morning suicide bomb blast in a mosque in Mubi, Adamawa State as "very cruel and dastardly." Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Hails Global Endorsement of Nigeria's Fight Against Terrorism

The Federal Government of Nigeria has hailed the recent global endorsement of its fight against terrorism, as contained in the 2017 Global Terrorism Index of the Institute for… Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Promises to Address Concerns of Insecurity, Injustice Raised By Religious Leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja assured religious leaders, and all Nigerians, that his administration will address rising concerns of corruption, insecurity and… Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Hails Afriff for Lifting Movie Industry

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed delivering a keynote address at the African International Film Festival in Lagos on Sunday night. Read more »

Nigeria: Google Maps, Street View Will Boost Tourism in Nigeria

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has stressed the need to leverage on technology, particularly digital mapping, to boost tourism in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: The Minister of Information Receives Officials of Children Accident Prevention Initiative (Capi)

From left: National Secretary, Children Accident Prevention Initiative (CAPI) , Mr Atiku Ahmed, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information and Culture; Deaconess Grace… Read more »

Nigeria: President Buhari Commends Support Groups' Sacrifices for National Development

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja commended various support groups working for the progress of his administration, saying posterity will reward their sacrifices for the… Read more »

Nigeria: President Buhari - African Leaders Must Speak With One Voice to Drive Development Agenda

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that African leaders must speak 'with one voice', independent of foreign influence, to achieve economic integration, development, peace, and… Read more »

Nigeria: President Buhari Urges D-8 to Prioritize Incentives for Trade, Investments Among Member Countries

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Istanbul urged D-8 leaders to prioritize incentives and measures aimed at increasing trade and investments among member countries. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Pakistan Joint Commission to Be Revamped - President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Istanbul said the Nigeria-Pakistan Joint Commission will be revamped as a veritable platform to strengthen economic and trade relations… Read more »

Nigeria: President Buhari Visits Mausoleum of Turkey's Founding Father

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Ankara, the capital of Turkey, laid a wreath at the mausoleum of Turkey's founding father, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before meeting President… Read more »

Nigeria: We Need Each Other to Succeed, Femi Adesina Tells South East Group Rally for President Buhari

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, Thursday in Abuja said every Nigerian is relevant, and will be accommodated, in the ongoing effort to… Read more »

Nigeria: World Food Prize - We're Proud of You, President Buhari Tells AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said Nigeria remains proud of its former Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, for winning the 2017 World Food Prize Laureate. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Salutes 'Constructive Media Coverage' of Failed Coup in Turkey

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Ankara said the international media must be commended for their 'constructive coverage' of the July 15, 2016 failed coup attempt in Turkey. Read more »

Nigeria: Aisha Buhari Unveils Presidential Diary Magazine

Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, has applauded journalists in Nigeria for keeping Nigerians informed and educated on happenings around them. She made the… Read more »

Nigeria: President Buhari Concerned Over Plight of Workers in States

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja expressed concern on the growing complaints and agitations by workers in states over unpaid salaries and allowances, in spite of… Read more »

Nigeria: President Buhari Mourns Tragic Loss of Students in Kaduna

President Muhammadu Buhari is deeply saddened by news of the tragic death of some students of Victory College, Ungwan Yelwa, Kaduna, who drowned in River Kaduna while on an… Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Challenges Set Top Box Manufacturers - Give Us a Multi-Purpose TV

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has challenged the manufacturers of Set Top Boxes/Decoders in the country to produce a multi-purpose television set… Read more »

Nigeria: President Buhari Felicitaes With Pa Ayo Fasanmi At 92

President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with former lawmaker, politician and pharmacist, Pa Ayorinde Fasanmi, as he turns 92 years on 27th, September, 2017. Read more »