No Media Outlet Has Been Threatened, Gagged By Tinubu’s Govt – Information Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to press freedom, calling it central to his vision for a prosperous Nigeria. Speaking at the All Nigeria Editors’ Conference, Idris emphasized that no media outlet has been gagged or shut down under the current administration.
He stated, “Central to this vision of a prosperous Nigeria is an environment where free speech and a dynamic media can thrive. Under President Tinubu, we have nurtured an unprecedentedly egalitarian media ecosystem.”
Idris also highlighted the global recognition of Nigeria’s press freedom, noting that the country has been granted hosting rights for the International Media and Information Literacy Institute. The event, he said, will connect Nigeria to international media trends, offering a platform to showcase the nation’s progress.
