Minister of information suspends media aide over speculation on governorship ambition The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has suspended one of his aides following public comments and media reports linking him to permutations over the 2027 Niger State governorship race. The suspension followed a statement credited to the aide, which allegedly suggested that the minister was being positioned or considered as a potential contender for the governorship of Niger State. The comments sparked widespread political reactions and speculation. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the minister distanced himself from...