Editors Seek Information Ministry’s Collaboration on Media Laws Review - Daily Trust

Editors seek information ministry’s collaboration on media laws review - Daily Trust

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) yesterday submitted a proposal to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris seeking his support for the amendment of anti-media laws affecting the optimum performance of journalists in Nigeria. The content of the proposal captured the findings of a panel set up by the Guild in 2024, to scrutinize laws in Nigeria that are perceived as restricting media freedom. The panel was set up by…

Tinubu, a true Democrat  - Idris - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

*Never ordered arrest, intimidation of any media professional, he says *Pledges to assist expunge replicated, colonial laws hindering media practice By Stellamaries Amuwa The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has stated that President Bola Tinubu has never instructed him to tell lies, arrest, or harass any journalist over criticism of his administration. Idris made this statement while receiving a delegatio…

“Did Tinubu order the arrest of Nigerian journalists?” Minister breaks silence

Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information, has debunked reports that President Tinubu ordered the arrest of journalists over criticism of his administration.

Tinubu never asked me to lie, arrest or harass journalists – Information Minister

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, July 9, 2025 (NAN) The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said President Bola Tinubu never asked him to lie, arrest or harass any journalist because of unconstructive criticism and reportage. Idris stated this while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) led by its General Secretary,  Mr Onuoha Ukeh, and Deputy President, Mr Sebastian Abu, in Abuja on …