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GOCOP Celebrates Information Minister Mohammed Idris at 60

Daily Dispatch May 2, 2026

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has congratulated the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. In a statement jointly signed by GOCOP President Danlami Nmodu and General Secretary Sufuyan Ojeifo, the guild commended

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Nigeria, UNESCO Launch World’s First Media and Information Literacy Institute in Abuja

Daily Dispatch April 30, 2026

Nigeria has taken a significant step onto the global stage with the launch of the world’s first International Media and Information Literacy Institute (IMILI), a landmark initiative developed in partnership with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The institute was officially unveiled on Wednesday in Abuja by the Federal Ministry of

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APC to Host 8,453 Delegates at National Convention in Abuja

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2026

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced that 8,453 delegates will take part in the upcoming national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to the minister, the convention is scheduled to hold on March 27 and 28 at Eagle Square in Abuja. The event is expected to bring together […]

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FG Denies Paying Ransom for Release of Niger Schoolchildren, Dismisses Report as False

Daily Dispatch February 24, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly denied allegations that it paid a ransom or released militant commanders to secure the freedom of abducted schoolchildren from Niger State. In a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government described the claims—circulating in sections of the international media—as

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FG calls for collective action to strengthen Nigeria’s global reputation

Daily Dispatch January 20, 2026

The Federal Government 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 Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris,FNIPR, made this call on Tuesday at the Nigeria Reputation

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Minister disowns ‘Malagi 2027’ write-up, suspends aide

Daily Dispatch January 7, 2026

The Office of the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has distanced itself from a write-up titled “Malagi 2027”, which speculated on permutations for the 2027 Niger State gubernatorial election. In a statement issued on behalf of the minister by his Special Assistant (Media), Rabiu Ibrahim, the ministry said the article was […]