Idris Mohammed

Idris Mohammed, a Nigerian politician born on January 1, 1975, is listed as running in the Niger State governorship election, where he lost the election with Muhammed Muhammed Tukur as his running mate.

His qualifications are recorded as F.L.S.C (Federal Law School Certificate) and WAEC (West African Examinations Council).

Idris Mohammed, known by his nickname Malagi, was born in Gbako Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State.

He is identified as a publisher, entrepreneur, public relations professional, philanthropist, and politician.

He was appointed Minister of Information and National Orientation in August 2023.

Mohammed founded and leads Blueprint newspaper and Kings Broadcasting Limited (WE 106.5 FM Abuja).

He served as the general secretary of the Newspaper Proprietors' Association of Nigeria (NPAN) and acted as Director of Strategic Communications for the APC Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council.

Mohammed completed his primary schooling in Kontagora and attended GSS Rijau.

He earned a degree in English Studies from Usmanu Danfodiyo University in 1987 and later obtained a master’s degree in English Studies from Bayero University Kano in 1995.

Founded Blueprint in 2011, he took over Kings Broadcasting Network in November 2019.

In the APC Niger governorship primary election, he polled 154 votes, losing to Umar Bago, who polled 386 votes.