In this article, Platinum Times Nigeria archives the biography, family, career and life story of Mohammed Idris.
Mohammed Idris is currently serving as the Minister of Information and National Orientation Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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Full Name: Mohammed Idris
Date of Birth: May 2, 1966
Age: 57yrs old (in 2023)
Place of Birth: Gbako, Niger State
Education: Usmanu Danfodiyo University
Publication: Blue Print Newspapers
Portfolio: Minister of Information and National Orientation
Biography
Idris Malagi was born on May 2nd, 1966 in the Niger State local government of Gbako. Between 1971 through 1977, he attended Kontagora for his basic education. In 1977, he continued on to GSS Rijau, where he earned his degree in 1982.
He was accepted in 1983 to study English at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, from which he received his degree in 1987.
In 1995, he received his master’s degree in the same field from Bayero University Kano.
Career
Idris Malagi launched the Blueprint newspaper in May 2011 and has served as its chairman and CEO ever since.
He founded and serves as chairman of the Bifocal Group.
He was chosen as the general secretary of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria in December 2020.
On November 27, 2019, he became the new owner of WE 106.5 FM’s parent company, Kings Broadcasting Network. Abuja
Political History
Mohammed Idris Malagi stood for governor of Niger State in the general election of Nigeria in 2023 as a member of the All Progressives Congress.
He received 154 votes, but House of Representatives member Umar Bago received 386 votes, defeating him.
He was chosen to serve as the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Presidential Campaign Council’s (PCC) director of strategic communications.
Awards
Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe, conferred the traditional title of Kakaaki Nupe on Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi.
The title was given in honor of his generosity and professional success in the fields of media and public relations.
He received the Milestone Recognition Media Icons in Nigeria award on December 8th, 2022 from the Nigeria Union of Journalists.
Networth
Mohammed Idris is worth about $500,000.