Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has mourned the passing of Mr Dan Agbese, a foundational pillar of Nigeria’s contemporary journalism and a tireless advocate for a free press. Alhaji Idris in a statement on Tuesday said Agbese was a titan of truth whose legacy formed the...
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By RAY UMUKORO – Nigeria’s maverick entrepreneur and Group Chief Executive Officer of Konga, Africa’s fastest growing e-commerce powerhouse, Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, last weekend made history for himself and the nation as he was honoured with two global awards of distinction by Forbes and Euro Knowledge. The Oxford-trained Prince...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, on Wednesday, conducted an inspection tour of key legacy projects executed by the administration of Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, including one of the 104 mega schools and newly installed Electric Vehicle (EV) charging terminals in Maiduguri. The tour was a...
In the light of recent insinuations, half-truths and fake information being circulated, we find it expedient to make it abundantly clear that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has been guided, at all times, by the principles of fairness, justice, and equity in the distribution of federal government projects, appointments,...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration has prioritized fairness and inclusivity in distributing federal projects and appointments across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, countering claims of regional bias. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. “President Tinubu’s leadership is...
Amidst growing public concerns and speculation over his whereabouts, Liberia’s President Joseph N. Boakai, has responded, telling his countrymen and women that he is still in Japan, making a case for the good of the people. The agitations over the Boakai’s whereabouts followed a pronouncement by the Ministry of...
The whereabouts of President Joseph Boakai after making a u-turn on his initial decision to attend the on-going Expo Japan 2025 is said to be causing unease in Monrovia, the Liberian capital. According to a report by Liberia’s Independent Probe News, the Executive Mansion had days ago, announced President...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N16.7 billion for the immediate reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which was destroyed by flooding in May this year. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced this in Abakaliki on Saturday...
Federal Government has reaffirmed that the South-East region is a cornerstone of President Bola Tinubu’s vision and agenda, emphasizing an inclusive approach to national development. Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, made this assertion during a Citizens’ Engagement event in Enugu State on Thursday. Leading a...
By BARBARA KALU, Enugu – The federal government has assured that in Nigeria’s march towards development and prosperity, no region will be left behind. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance on Thursday when he paid a visit to the Governor of Enugu State, Dr...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has categorically stated that President Bola Tinubu has never instructed him to lie, arrest, or harass any journalist over unconstructive criticism or reportage. Idris made this assertion while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) led by...
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), the holy grail of online publishing in Nigeria, has told its own story. A privilege. Not many associations live to etch their story on the boulders of history. GOCOP is the foremost body of online publishers in Nigeria. And it has just...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Minister of Information, Alhaji Mohammed Idris; former minister of information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed; President of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliakuand others, have commended theGuild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), on the launch of its maiden book, “Nigeria Media Renaissance:...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) is set to unveil its upcoming book, “Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspective on Online Publishing,” on June 17, 2025. The book will be reviewed by Dr. Ike Neliaku, President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). A...
President Bola Tinubu has directed an immediate nationwide sensitisation on dangers of flooding. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, stated this when he led a Federal Government delegation on a condolence visit to the Governor of Niger, Mohammed Bago in Minna on Saturday. The News...
TMinister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has said the President Bola Tinubu-led administration has attracted over $450 million into the development of Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) value chain. Idris stated this during his remarks at the Nigeria Public Relations Week (NPRW 2025) on Tuesday in...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the Renewed Hope Nigeria First Policy, an initiative by President Bola Tinubu aimed at placing Nigerians at the heart of all business and economic activities in the country. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to State House...
By GRACE AUDU, Abuja – President and Chairman of Council, of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr Ike Neliaku, has maintained that spokespersons play important roles because they shape public perception and ensure the timely delivery of the right messages to the appropriate audiences. He explained that...
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), is collaborating with Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies to ensure that the procurement process in the country is not compromised. As part of this effort, the BPP has resolved to publish a revised list of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), that should be invited by the...