Tag: Mohammed Idris

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 President’s commitment to the continued growth and development of Nigeria’s information industry. Ramalan noted that the President’s 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 Nigeria’s 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 Tinubu’s 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 Tinubu’s 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 Tinubu’s 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 Tinubu’s 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 Ɓokkos 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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FG seeks media partnership on soon-to-be launched ‘charter on citizen’s code’ 

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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has sought the support of the media in creating awareness for the “Charter on citizen code” which the federal government will unveil soon. Speaking in Lagos on Thursday night, at the second Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Milestone Recognition of Media Icons in Nigeria, Idris said the charter is designed to uphold values that unite Nigerians, taking into account the nation’s socio-cultural diversities. According to the Minister, the charter will contain the rights and responsibilities of Nigerians “as citizens of the greatest…

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“Publicising Tinubu’s programmes not propaganda; beneficial to Nigerians” – Information Minister

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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has called on the Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications Industry to sensitise Nigerians to the various economic opportunities emerging around them. Idris, who stated this at the National Advertising Conference (ARCON), yesterday in Abuja, said the people also need to be aware of the Government’s efforts to improve their lives. The minister, while highlighting Government efforts and reforms geared towards bettering the lives of citizens, said if the people are not aware, they could not benefit from the programmes. He said among…

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Broadcasting: “NTA, FRCN’s use of 40-yr-old obsolete equipment unacceptable” – Info Minister, Idris

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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the usage of obsolete equipment for broadcasting by the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) is unacceptable. “In this time and age of innovation, technology and digital transformation, using obsolete equipment for broadcasting is unacceptable”. He said, “I am in Kaduna to see for myself the facilities of FRCN and NTA Zonal Offices. It is important to note that the FRCN’s transmitter at Jaji was installed over 40 years ago. Some facilities have been there…

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Digital Switch-Over: FG to unveil comprehensive blueprint for rollout – Minister

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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said his ministry is working assiduously to unveil a blueprint for the rollout of the Digital Switch Over across the country. The Minister stated this in Abuja yesterday, while declaring open the Management Conference and Retreat of the Nigerian Television Authority, (NTA). According to the Special Assistant to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Rabiu Ibrahim, in an issued statement yesterday, the Minister said: “I also want to use this opportunity to restate Federal Government’s commitment to the Digital Switch Over…

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“US security advisory will create needless panic; we prioritise citizens, visitors’ safety” – Information Minister

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The Federal Government says the recent advisory issued to Americans living in Nigeria by the US embassy would create a “needless panic”. Recall that in an “emergency information”, the US said there are “elevated threats” to major hotels in Nigeria’s “larger cities”. The advisory said the Nigerian security agencies are working to counter the threat. Speaking at a meeting with media executives and editors in Abuja yesterday, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the Government has always prioritised the safety of citizens and foreigners. Idris said, “We understand…

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