Tag: Minister of Information & National Orientation

“Tinubu working on easing media challenges; watching events nationwide” – Info. Minister

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Info Minister on Asiwaju

Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has said that President Bola Tinubu was putting the final touches on how to address the challenges facing the media industry in the country. The Minister said this on Sunday, at an interaction with newsmen in Lagos after a meeting with the President. He disclosed that he was in Lagos to brief Tinubu on Easter break on his invitation, Idris said: “What I can say is that Mr. President has the media industry in mind. He said: “One of the first questions he asked me…

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Information Minister suspends aide over ‘Malagi 2027’ article

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Info Minister suspends aide

…Denies Niger governorship ambition Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has suspended one of his aides, Sa’idu Enagi, over an unauthorised opinion article titled “Malagi 2027”, which speculated on permutations ahead of the 2027 Niger State governorship election. In a firm disclaimer issued on Tuesday in Abuja, the Minister’s office disowned the write-up, describing it as misleading and unauthorised, and stressing that it neither reflected the views nor the intentions of the Minister. “The write-up and all its contents are hereby vehemently disclaimed. The Honourable Minister neither directed…

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FG launches ‘My Nigeria, My responsibility’ campaign; calls for patriotism

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FG launches campaig for patriotism

The Federal Government has launched a nationwide citizenship movement designed to transform patriotism from mere emotion into everyday action, responsibility, and nation-building. The initiative, titled: ‘My Nigeria, My Responsibility’, was officially flagged-off yesterday at the State House, Abuja, by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The campaign, spearheaded by the Presidency through the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, aims to rekindle a culture of responsible citizenship, emphasizing that every Nigerian has a direct role…

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Alleged Genocide: “You must help Nigeria denounce ‘misleading’ narratives”, FG urges broadcasters 

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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged the media to help in correcting the negative narrative about the country. Idris made the call at the 2025 Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria, (IBAN), yesterday in Abuja. The conference, with the theme: “Broadcasting for Information Sovereignty, National Cohesion and Digital Security”, was organised by IBAN. The Minister said the theme speaks directly to Nigeria’s present realities and shows the crucial role the media must continue to play in shaping a stable, secure,…

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“FG haven’t shut down any media house under Tinubu” – Minister 

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Info Minister

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, yesterday reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s firm commitment to press freedom, declaring that no media organisation in Nigeria has been harassed, shut down, or silenced by the Federal Government. Speaking at the 2025 All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) held at the State House, Abuja, the Minister described President Bola Tinubu’s attendance at the event as a historic moment — the first time a sitting Nigerian leader would personally attend the Guild’s annual conference. According to him, the gesture underscored the high regard the…

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Trump’s threat: “Nigeria ready to work with US, other countries to wipe out terrorists” – FG

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FG on Trump’s threat

The Federal Government has said Nigeria is willing to work with the United States (US) and other countries to wipe out remnants of terrorists and criminal elements in Nigeria. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this during a world press conference in Abuja yesterday. While acknowledging that Nigeria is faced with insecurity challenges, he clarified that it is not targeted at any religion or group, as peddled by faulty data. He said in the last two years, President Bola Tinubu has deepened his commitment to dealing with…

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“Nigeria building global partnerships to counter false narratives” – FG

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FG on false narratives

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment in building strategic global partnerships to counter negative narratives aimed at damaging the country’s reputation. According to a statement by the Minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim but the weekend in Abuja, Idris stated this at the UK Edition of the ‘Renewed Hope Global Dialogue’, with the theme: ‘Strengthening Global Partnerships for Economic Renewal and National Rebranding under the Renewed Hope Administration’. According to him, the partnerships and collaboration remain central to Nigeria’s efforts at…

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“Those peddling Christian genocide claims are after Nigeria’s unity” –  Info. Minister

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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the people claiming genocide against Christians in Nigeria are out to destroy the country’s unity. The minister stated this yesterday in Abuja, while speaking at the National Unveiling of the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF Abuja 2026), with the theme: ‘Responsible Communication: The Voice of the World’. He said Nigeria must come to terms with existential reputational threats to its national brand, “in which external purveyors of untruth are mis-characterizing our nation as a destination for a so-called persecution…

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“Let’s stop false narratives about our country” – FG urges Nigerians

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FG urgesNigerians

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on Nigerians to unite against false narratives, contrived misinformation and foreign interests to undermine the nation’s unity. Idris made the call when a delegation from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), led by its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olufemi Peters visited him. This is contained in a statement issued by the Minister’s Personal Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim, yesterday in Abuja. “Nigerians should join hands collectively, to stop fake narratives about our country. We all have a responsibility to project…

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Information Minister Idris, Ramalan, Broadcast Chiefs forge alliance to tackle national challenges through Media

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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, yesterday hosted leading Broadcast Executives – Chairman, Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria, (IBAN), North-West zone,, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, and AIT/Raypower boss, Chief Raymond Dokpesi Jnr — in Abuja for talks on deepening media collaboration in national development. The meeting, held at the minister’s office, focused on strengthening cooperation between government and media organisations in promoting national orientation, culture, and public awareness. Ramalan, who also chairs the Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA), urged government agencies and corporate bodies to leverage…

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