The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has categorically refuted reports suggesting that the Federal Government's Ministerial Press Briefing Session has been relocated from Abuja to London.

Speaking at the eighth edition of the Ministerial Press Briefing Session held at the National Press Centre in Abuja, Idris described the circulating reports as false and misleading.

"This is your answer to the insinuation that the press briefing session is relocating abroad. We have our responsibility first to the Nigerian nation, and that's why we invite these ministers to come here and address Nigerians and those outside this country directly from nowhere but the National Press Centre here in Abuja," Idris stated.

The briefing was attended by several key cabinet members including the Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev; and the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi.

Senator Umahi, who was reportedly among ministers scheduled to unveil President Tinubu's achievements at a London press briefing, also confirmed that such reports were untrue, aligning with the Information Minister's position.

Positive Economic Indicators

During the briefing, Idris highlighted encouraging economic developments, noting that recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed a gradual decline in the headline inflation rate.

"According to the report, the headline inflation rate for April stood at 23.71%, representing a decrease of 0.52% from the 24.23% recorded in March 2025. Similarly, month-on-month, inflation dropped by a notable 2.04%, from 3.90% in March to 1.86% in April," he revealed.

The minister attributed these improvements to President Tinubu's focused interventions, stating that "the benefits of reform, though gradual, are real and measurable."

Food inflation, a major concern for many Nigerians, has also shown signs of easing. The year-on-year food inflation rate decreased to 21.26% in April, while the month-on-month rate slowed to 2.06% from 2.18% in March.

"This positive movement has largely been driven by price reductions in staple items such as maize flour, wheat grain, yam flour, okro, soya beans, rice, and beans," Idris explained.

While acknowledging that the country has not yet reached its desired economic state, the minister expressed optimism about the trajectory, stating that "these latest figures give us every reason to be hopeful" and that "as inflation eases, we expect to see corresponding improvements in consumer purchasing power and living conditions."

Idris assured that the Tinubu Administration remains committed to sustaining this economic momentum through people-centered policies aimed at providing relief, restoring economic stability, and promoting shared prosperity for all Nigerians.

He concluded by urging the media to continue responsibly disseminating positive developments, emphasizing that the government remains accountable to the Nigerian people.