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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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FG pledges to track down killers of worshippers in Katsina

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FG pledges

The Federal Government has pledged to bring to justice those responsible for the recent killing of worshippers in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, describing the attack as “callous and barbaric”. The assurance was given in a statement issued yesterday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. “Security forces are already on the trail of the criminals, and no stone will be left unturned until they are apprehended and held accountable for their actions. “The Government assures Nigerians that justice will be swift and decisive, and…

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Minister urges calm, as Badeggi FM closure stirs controversy 

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Minister urges calm

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged all parties involved in the recent shutdown of Badeggi FM radio station in Niger State to remain calm.  In a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim, the Minister emphasised the importance of maintaining peace while the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) investigates the matter. The closure of the station was ordered by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago during an expanded Niger State APC Caucus Meeting held in Minna on August 2. The directive, which the Minister was present…

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One year after S’Court ruling, Govs.. still control ₦4.5tr LG funds – Report

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…FG insists Tinubu committed to autonomy Exactly one year after the Supreme Court ordered direct funding for Nigeria’s 774 local governments, state governors still maintain control over their allocations, defying the landmark ruling and frustrating efforts to strengthen grassroots governance. A recent report revealed that between July 2024 and June 2025, local councils received about ₦4.5 trillion from the Federation Account, yet the funds continued to pass through state governments rather than going directly to local government accounts as the Supreme Court directed. The apex court had declared the use…

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US advisory: FG declares Abuja safe for citizens, visitors

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The Federal Government has assured citizens, residents, and visitors that Abuja remains safe, following a recent travel advisory issued by the United States Embassy restricting non-official visits by its staff to military and government facilities in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). In a statement issued yesterday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said there was no cause for alarm and that Nigeria’s security agencies are fully engaged in keeping the FCT and the rest of the country secure. “Abuja remains safe for citizens, residents, and visitors alike.…

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“Nigerians’ll remain in pain until Tinubu completes his harsh policies” – Info. Minister, Idris

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Info. Minister, Idris

Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, says Nigerians will continue to writhe in pain until President Bola Tinubu completes the implementation of his harsh policies. The minister also claimed that Tinubu had acquitted himself creditably over the past two years by implementing bold reforms targeted at repositioning Nigeria’s economy.  Idris made this assertion on a television programme , according to a statement issued yesterday by the Minister’s spokesman, Rabiu Ibrahim. The Minister praised the Tinubu administration for initiating tough but necessary economic reforms, which, according to him, are laying the groundwork…

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“Nigeria now reaching stability, after fuel subsidy removal” — Minister Idris

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Minister Idris reiterates

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to economic renewal and strengthening democratic values, as Nigeria marks 26 years since the return to democratic rule. In an interview with Forbes Africa to make Democracy Day, Idris defended President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda, which includes the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of foreign exchange rates; two major policy shifts in Nigeria’s recent economic history. In an issued statement yesterday signed by his media aide Rabiu Ibrahim  the Minister was quoted as saying:…

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FG debunks sabotage claims, terror links in Niger Republic

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FG denies claims

The Federal Government has refuted allegations by Niger Republic’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, claiming that Nigeria colluded with France to destabilise his country. In a statement issued yesterday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the Federal Government described Tchiani’s accusations as “unfounded and a diversionary tactic aimed at covering his administration’s failures”. “These claims exist solely in the realm of imagination. Nigeria has never engaged in any alliance, overt or covert, with France -or any other country -to destabilise Niger Republic”,  the statement read. The…

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Dont downgrade, scrap States’ Information Ministries - Minister Idris appeals to Govs.

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Minister Idris appeals

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has appealed to some state governments considering the dissolution or downgrading of their Ministries of Information to reconsider the decision. The Minister, who made this appeal in Kaduna yesterday, stressed that the ministries are not just administrative bodies but key drivers of public engagement, national orientation, and societal cohesion. The Minister, in a statement issued by his Special Assistant (Media), Rabiu Ibrahim, spoke at the 48th National Council of Information and National Orientation, with the theme: Enhancing Public Information Management for Inclusive…

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Ministerial shakeup: Northern Broadcast Media Owners extol Tinubu for retaining Idris

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The Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association, (NBMOA) have praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for retaining Idris Mohammed as the Minister of Information and National Orientation, following the recent cabinet reshuffle. Chairman, Board of Trustees Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association, NBMOA, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan announced this in a statement yesterday. NBMOA Chairman, Alhaji Ramalan  expressed his appreciation for the decision, stating that it reflects the Presidents commitment to the continued growth and development of Nigerias information industry. Ramalan noted that the Presidents decision was based on his interest in…

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