use both this parameter and , birth_date to display the person's date of birth, date of death, and age at death) --> , death_place = , death_cause = , body_discovered = , resting_place = , resting_place_coordinates = , burial_place = , burial_coordinates = , monuments = , nationality =

Nigerian Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British jour ...

, other_names = , siglum = , citizenship = , education = , alma_mater = , occupation = , years_active = , era = , employer = , organization = , agent = , known_for = Founder/chairman and publisher of ''Blueprint'' , notable_works = , style = , height = , television = , party =

All Progressives Congress The All Progressives Congress (APC) is one of the two major contemporary political parties in Nigeria, along with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Founded on 6 February 2013 from a merger of Nigeria's three largest opposition parties, the ...

, otherparty = , movement = , opponents = , boards = , criminal_charges = , criminal_penalty = , criminal_status = , spouse = , partner = , children = , parents = , mother = , father = , relatives = , family = , callsign = , awards = , website = , module = , module2 = , module3 = , module4 = , module5 = , module6 = , signature = , signature_type = , signature_size = , signature_alt = , footnotes = Mohammed Idris popularly known as Malagi (born 2 May 1966) is a Nigerian publisher, philanthropist, entrepreneur, public relations professional and politician who is the minister of Information and National Orientation of Nigeria. He was appointed by President

Bola Tinubu Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu (born 29 March 1952) is a Nigerian accountant and politician who served as the Governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007 and Senator for Lagos West during the brief Third Republic. In June 2022, he was chosen as the A ...

in August 2023. He is the founder/chairman and publisher of ''Blueprint''. He is also the chairman of

Abuja Abuja () is the capital and eighth most populous city of Nigeria. Situated at the centre of the country within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), it is a planned city built mainly in the 1980s based on a master plan by International Plann ...

based Kings Broadcasting Limited, owners of WE 106.5 FM Abuja, Nigeria. He was the general secretary of Newspaper Proprietors' Association of Nigeria. Additionally, he held the position of Director of Strategic Communications for the

Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council.

Early life and education

Mohammed Idris was born on 2 May 1966 in Gbako local government area of

Niger State Niger is a state in the North Central region of Nigeria and the largest state in the country. Niger state has three political zones, zone A,B and C. The state's capital is at Minna. Other major cities are Bida, Kontagora and Suleja. It was fo ...

. He had his primary education in Kontagora between 1971 and 1977. He then proceeded to GSS Rijau in 1977 and graduated in 1982. In 1983 he was admitted to study English studies at the

Usmanu Danfodiyo University Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), also known as UDUSOK, is a public research university located in the city of Sokoto, north western Part of Nigeria. It is one of the initial twelve universities founded in Nigeria by the federal gover ...

, where he graduated in 1987. He had his master's degree in the same discipline from the

Bayero University Kano The Bayero University Kano (BUK) is a university situated in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. It was founded in 1975, when it was renamed from Bayero University College and upgraded from University College to University. It is the first university in ...

in 1995.

Career

In May 2011, Idris Malagi founded the ''Blueprint'', a newspaper that publishes weekly and daily in English and Hausa language called the Manhaja. Malagis has been the chairman and chief executive officer since its inception. He is also the founder and chairman of Bifocal Group. In December 2020, he was elected general secretary of Newspaper Proprietors' Association of Nigeria. On 27 November, 2019, he took over ownership of Kings Broadcasting Network, owners of WE 106.5 FM Abuja.

Political career

Mohammed Idris Malagi, as a member of the

was a governorship aspirant in

for the

2023 Nigerian general election The 2023 Nigerian general election will be held, in large part, on 25 February and 11 March 2023. The President and Vice President will be elected on 25 February, with incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari ineligible to run, being term-limited. A ...

. He polled 154 votes and lost to house of reps member Umar Bago who polled 386 votes. He was appointed the director of strategic communications for the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Presidential Campaign Council (PCC).

Awards and recognitions

Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi holds the traditional title of ''Kakaaki Nupe'', a title bestowed on him by

Yahaya Abubakar Yahaya Abubakar rtd Order of the Niger, GCFR is a traditional ruler who was born to the family of Alhaji Abubakar Saganuwa Nakordi Nupe/brother to the 11th Etsu Nupe Late Malam Musa Bello and his mother Hajiya Habiba Bantigi Ndayako daughter of t ...

, the Etsu Nupe. The title was in recognition of his philanthropy and personal accomplishments in the media and public relations space. On 8 December 2022, he was awarded the Milestone Recognition Media Icons in Nigeria award by the

Nigeria Union of Journalists Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is a network of media professionals established to advance the safety and welfare of Nigerian journalists. It is an independent trade organization with no political leaning or ideological disposition. NUJ is found ...

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Malagi, Mohammed Idris Living people 1966 births Usmanu Danfodiyo University alumni Bayero University Kano alumni All Progressives Congress politicians Newspaper founders Newspaper executives 21st-century newspaper publishers (people) People from Niger State