Tag: Mohammed Idris

“Nigeria remains safe” – FG faults US travel advisory

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FG faults US travel advisory

The Federal Government has faulted the travel advisory issued by the United States, urging Nigerians and the international community that the country remains safe for residents and visitors. This is even as the U.S ordered the evacuation of non-emergency staff and their families from its embassy in Abuja. Recall that the U.S Department of State had issued a travel advisory on Thursday, citing worsening security conditions across Nigeria in its latest advisory, urging its citizens to reconsider travel to the country over concerns including crime, terrorism, kidnapping, and civil unrest.…

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“Nigeria not on brink of collapse” – FG insists

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FG debunks 9ja collapse

The Federal Government has refuted claims that Nigeria is on the brink of collapse, stating that the country remains stable, resilient, and on a clear path to recovery and growth. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known yesterday at the 81st General Assembly and 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BoN), held at the Hawthorn Hotel and Suites, Abuja. “I want to unequivocally refute the insinuation that Nigeria is on the brink. On the contrary, we are daily exhibiting resilience and tackling…

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“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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“Security agencies working ’round the clock’ ” – Minister

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Minister Idris on insecurity

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that security agencies are operating around the clock to protect citizens, while actively taking steps to strengthen safety across the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, reassured the public, in an interview with the BBC on Saturday, amid growing concerns over national security, including the recent attack in Maiduguri. Recall that over 20 people were reportedly killed and more than 100 injured when blasts struck on Monday, targeting the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, the Monday Market…

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

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Moh'd Idris

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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“Deepening Nigeria-BBC relations crucial for informed society” Information Minister, Idris

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Nigeria BBC relations

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has said that it is important to have a deep mutual understanding between Nigeria and the BBC World Service for a more informed society. The Minister said this during a working visit to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) headquarters in London. According to him, the visit to the BBC was part of a bridge-building and cooperation efforts between Nigerias Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation and foreign and local media houses. In an issued statement yesterday, signed by his Special…

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?”Why Tinubus first anniversary ll be low key” Info. Minister

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Info. Minister on Tinubu

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubus administration will be low-key. Idris, who made the disclosure at the Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja yesterday, said the move is in line with President Tinubus desire to serve the country and efficiently use resources for the good of all Nigerians. According to him, The first anniversary will be low key, there will be no celebration, it will be a sectorial presentation by ministries. This is in line with Tinubus administration to ensure…

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‘FG not considering any foreign military base in Nigeria’ Information Minister

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Information Minister

The Federal Government says it is not true that there are discussions between Nigeria and some foreign countries on the siting of foreign military bases in the country. In an issued statement yesterday, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, urged Nigerians to disregard the falsehood. The statement reads: “The Federal Government is aware of false alarms being raised in some quarters alleging discussions between the Federal Government of Nigeria and some foreign countries on the siting of foreign military bases in the country. “We urge the general public…

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Plateau Attacks: All hands on deck working to scale-up intelligence-gathering, response to crisis – Info Minister, Idris

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The Federal Government says it is working to scale-up intelligence gathering and response to crisis in any part of the country. According to a statement issued on Wednesday, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the Government said this in reaction to attacks on some communities in Plateau State. Recall that gunmen killed over a hundred people and looted property in the ?okkos and Barkin-Ladi LGAs as they prepared for the Christmas festivities. Idris condoled with families of the victims of the attacks. He said, The Federal Government strongly…

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