The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has categorically refuted widespread rumors suggesting that the Federal Government’s Ministerial Press Briefing Sessions have been relocated from Abuja to London.
Speaking at the eighth edition of the briefing, which took place at the National Press Centre in Abuja, Idris clarified: “This is your answer to the insinuation that the press briefing session is relocating abroad. The platform provided by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation is happening right here in Nigeria.”
READ ALSO: FG to temporarily close Ijora-Marina Bridge for emergency repairs from May 18
The event also saw the presence of other top government officials, including the Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev; and the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi.
Senator Umahi echoed Idris’s position, stating that the claims of relocation were baseless and untrue.
During the session, Idris also addressed recent economic developments, pointing to new figures from the National Bureau of Statistics indicating that headline inflation dropped to 23.71% in April 2025 from 24.23% recorded in March.
“The food inflation rate has eased to 21.26% year-on-year and slowed to 2.06% month-on-month,” the Minister added.
He acknowledged that although the country still faces economic challenges, there are clear signs of progress.
He emphasized that the Tinubu-led government remains committed to implementing policies that prioritize the well-being of Nigerians.
Idris called on the media to present these updates with fairness and a sense of national responsibility, stressing that the Federal Government is dedicated to remaining transparent and answerable to the citizens.
