The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), has been named the winner of the Global Public Relations Association of the Year at the World Public Relations and Communication Awards 2025, organised by the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management. The announcement was made in Lisbon, Portugal on...
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Fifty years is more than a milestone. It is a testament to resilience, shared sacrifice, and the enduring hope of a people committed to progress. As Niger State marks its golden jubilee, we celebrate not just the passage of time but the collective journey of our people, our achievements,...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s education sector reforms are creating real opportunities for young Nigerians, and ensuring access, stability and quality across Nigerian universities. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated when he received the Vice Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja (formerly University of Abuja), Professor...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris,has called on Nigerians, professionals, institutions, and the private sector to take shared responsibility for building and protecting the country’s reputation through honest communication and visible progress. The minister made the call on Tuesday at the Nigeria Reputation Summit 2026 held at...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is laying strong foundations of long-term growth and shared prosperity. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this when he received members of the Grassroots Advocacy for Tinubu (GAT) 2027 on a courtesy visit in Abuja, on Thursday. The Minister said the administration...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, condoles with the people and government of Kogi State, over the passing of veteran journalist, astute politician, and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine, Yakubu Mohammed. The Minister described his death as a huge loss to the Nigerian media, a profession the deceased...
As we enter a new year, the questions that fill our markets, our homes, and our places of work are clear and urgent. They are questions about the price of food, about security in our communities, and about the direction in which our country is headed. It is the...
Federal Government has firmly dismissed claims that it is plotting to unlawfully arrest, detain or prosecute members of the political opposition, describing a document currently in circulation as entirely fabricated and misleading. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a statement on Tuesday, reacted to what it...
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...
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...
Nigerian government, under President Bola Tinubu, has allocated over N90 billion through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to support tuition and living expenses for approximately 400,000 students in tertiary institutions nationwide. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by a delegation...
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...
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 – Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the timely completion of the Section Three of the 61 kilometer Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway in Enugu State. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who led a strong federal government delegation to the site of...
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...
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...