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- 3 Aug 2025
Idris, Information Minister Says Only NBC can Suspend Broadcast Licences
Mohammed Idris, minister of information, has reacted to the closure of Badeggi FM radio station in Niger state. Mohammed Idris, minister of information, On Friday, Umar Bago, governor of Niger state,…
- 8 Dec 2014
BBA: Idris Is Africa’s Ultimate Hotshot
Tanzania’s Idris emerged from the Big Brother Hotshots house at the end of Sunday night’s thrilling 2-hour live extravaganza with USD 300 000 in the bank! He picked up an avalanche of viewer votes…
- 6 Jun 2024
Nigeria Has Strong Evidence against Binance- Idris
Mohammed Idris, minister of Information and National Orientation, has said that due processes are being applied in all stages of the trial by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This is…
- 16 May 2022
EFCC Confirms Arrest of Ahmed Idris, AGF over Alleged N80Bn Fraud
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that its operatives on Monday, arrested Mr. Ahmed Idris, serving accountant general of the federation,in connection with alleged…
- 28 Aug 2025
Cloud Network Foundation Applauds Appointment of Idris Olorunnimbe as NCC Board Chairman
Cloud Network Foundation (CNF), a prominent non-governmental organization in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, has welcomed the appointment of Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman of the Nigerian…
- 24 May 2021
Africa Day Concert 2021: MTV Base, YouTube and Idris Elba to Feature Star-studded Appearances from Angelique Kidjo, Fally Ipupa, Others
The Africa Day Concert 2021, brought to you by MTV Base, YouTube and Idris Elba have announced a star-studded line-up of guest appearances from some of the most well-known faces on the continent and…
- 9 Oct 2017
Panic as Monkeypox Hits Lagos, Others
Two suspected cases of Monkeypox have been recorded in Lagos State, according to Dr. Jide Idris, commissioner for Health in the state. Idris, on Monday, said that “Though no confirmed case has…
- 13 Jul 2017
Police to Partner Security Agencies to Check Cybercrime
Mr Ibrahim Idris, inspector-general of Police yesterday said that the Nigeria Police Force was open to partnering with other security agencies to fight cybercrime in the country. Idris said this at a…
- 4 Oct 2016
Police to Equip Interpol Unit for Fight Against Cybercrime
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, yesterday said efforts were being made to equip the International Police (INTERPOL) unit with what it takes for a better service delivery. Idris…
- 4 Jun 2025
Minister of Information to Chair GOCOP Book Launch in Abuja
Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation is to chair the public presentation of the book Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspective on Online Publishing, a…
- 3 Mar 2026
NCDC Raises Alarm over Lassa Fever Ravaging 18 States in Nigeria
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised alarm over ravage of Lassa fever cases across 18 states and 67 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the country. Dr Jide Idris,…
- 20 Apr 2016
NJC Sacks 2 Judges over Alleged Judicial Misconduct, Falsification
National Judicial Council (NJC) has sacked Justice O. Gbaja-Biamila of the Lagos State High Court and Justice Idris M. J. Evuti of the Niger State High Court, found guilty of professional misconduct.…
- 4 Mar 2021
AGF Urges Postmaster General to Explore Human & Material Resources to Improve NIPOST
Ahmed idris FCNA, the Accountant General of the Federation, has advised the Postmaster General of the Federation and the management team of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) to explore its vast…
- 17 May 2020
COVID-19: ViacomCBS Networks Africa, YouTube Celebrates Africa Day to Raise Funds for Food &Health Assistance
To celebrate Africa Day on Monday 25th May 2020, ViacomCBS Networks Africa and YouTube in partnership with Idris Elba are hosting an “Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home”. This programming event will…
- 25 Aug 2024
Nigeria Ramps Up Response as Mpox Cases Hit 40
Nigeria has rolled out measures to contain the spread of mpox as the country has recorded 39 cases of the virus this year amid a surge in infections across Africa, according to Dr. Jide Idris,…
- 7 Apr 2025
FG Begin Technical Upgrade of Government-Owned Media
Alhaji Mohammed Idris, minister of Information and National Orientation, has said that the federal government has commenced investing in cutting-edge technologies and acquiring state-of-the-art…
- 14 Sept 2017
FG’s N70Bn Trapped in Failed Banks
Alhaji Ahmed Idris, accountant-general of the federation, on Thursday said over N70billion of funds belonging to the federal government had been lost to failed banks in the country. He said this in a…
- 7 Apr 2025
FG to Invest in Cutting-edge Broadcast Technology
Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to collaborating with key stakeholders in the global information and broadcasting…
- 18 May 2022
Finance Minister Suspends AGF over Alleged N80Bn Fraud
Zainab Ahmed, minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, has suspended Ahmed Idris, the embattled Accountant-General of the Federation, from office over his alleged involvement in N80billion…
- 18 Oct 2023
It is not All about Sanctions and Fines, Engage Stakeholders, FG to NBC
Federal government has charged the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to change the erroneous narrative that NBC was synonymous with sanctions and fines. Mohammed Idris, minister of Information…
- 4 Oct 2017
Royal Father Applauds Airtel’s Support to Primary Education
By peter oluka Emir of Zazzau and the Chairman of Zazzau Emirate Council, Alhaji Shehu Idris has applauded Airtel Nigeria for its unrelenting support to primary education in the country. Speaking…
- 20 May 2024
Minister of Information Congratulates Newly-Elected APRA Executives
Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation has felicitated the newly-elected Executive Council of the African Public Relations Association (APRA), elected at the 35th APRA…
- 12 Jan 2017
FG Adopts Integrated Personnel and Payment Information System for Workers
Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Accountant-General of the Federation, (AGF), has said that all federal government employees would be brought into the Integrated Personnel And Payment Information System (IPPIS).…
- 25 Oct 2016
Police to Create Special Unit to Tackle Cybercrime
The Nigeria Police Force yesterday said it would create a Specialists Unit to deal with the rising cases of cybercrime in the country. Mr. Ibrahim Idris, Inspector-General of Police (I-G), disclosed…
- 19 Apr 2021
NIGCOMSAT Denies Paying N10.4Bn to Insure Satellite
Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has said it didn’t pay N10.4 billion as insurance for its Nigcomsat-1R satellite. Adamu Idris, spokesman, of the agency in a statement said…
- 3 May 2016
In London, AGF Enumerates TSA Benefits, as Over 900 MDAs Join
Alhaji Ahmed Idris, accountant general of the Federation (AGF), has enumerated the benefits of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) to global audience in London, saying the federal government has…
- 21 Apr 2021
ARM Wraps Up DAAYTA 2021, As Scrapays Technologies Win ₦12m Grant
The finalists’ pitch event for the 2021 edition of the Deji Alli Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) programme held on April 9 th , 2021, with Tope Idris Sulaimon of Scrapays Technologies Limited emerging…
- 12 Dec 2015
Sambo, Ex-VP, Received N20m Stipends Monthly from Dasuki
Ibrahim Idris Wambai, the former Accounts Officer II, has revealed that that the Office of Nigeria’s former Vice President Namadi Sambo was on a monthly stipend of N20million from the Office of the…
- 4 Jun 2024
Tinubu Asks Edun, Finance Minister to Present New Minimum Wage Template in 48 Hours
President Bola Tinubu has directed Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to present a new minimum wage template in 48 hours following the agreement reached with organized labour. Mohammed Idris, Minister…
- 21 May 2020
Davido, Burna Boy, Salif Keita Others Added to Africa Day Benefit Concert
YouTube and ViacomCBS Networks Africa, with Idris Elba, have announced further additions to the “Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home” lineup. The concert will be streamed on the MTV Base Africa…