Nigeria, May 7 -- The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on media professionals and editors to be "discerning in their reportage" of the activities of terrorist groups threatening peace and stability in Nigeria.

Mr Idris stated this in his opening remarks at the seventh 2025 ministerial press briefing, featuring the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, and his counterpart in the Ministry of Environment, Balarabe Lawal.

The information minister explained that both ministers were brought to the forum to update Nigerians about "key achievements, ongoing initiatives and policy directions of their ministries."

He said such briefings are aimed at encouraging transparency, accountability and public e...