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Journalists Urged To Contribute To Peacemaking In Kaduna

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4 years ago

November 7, 2021

The Kaduna State Peace Commission (KAPECOM) and Interfaith Mediation Centre (IMC) have enjoined journalists to be objective on conflict and sensitive stories with a view to enhancing peaceful coexistence in the state.

The leadership of the state peace commission also urged media executives and journalists to shun any reportage that would trigger conflicts in the state and country.

A communiqué issued by the co-executive of the Interfaith Mediation Centre, Pastor Dr James Movel Wuye and Imam Dr. Muhammad Nurayn Ashafa, and the Executive Vice Chairman, Kaduna State Peace Commission, Dr. Sale Momale, at the end of the monthly forum with media on Peace Journalism stated that attempt should be made not to impede on the rights of the media on the happenings but should ensure that the reports do not further destabilize any segment of the society or led to reprisal attacks.

It stated that the media has a major role to play of downplaying conflicts reports so that peace could reign in the state.

The participants further called on the Kaduna State Peace Commission to organize bi-annual training for editors and reporters on peace journalism, so as to continue to enjoy peaceful coexistence in the state.

It emphasized the need for interreligious and intercultural harmony, saying that there is the need to consider each other as brother’s keepers for peace, unity, and development in the state.

The communique noted, “There is an urgent need for the authorities concerned in Kaduna and the country at large to regulate the activities of the social media as they have exaggerated conflicts in their reportage in the country.”

The Commission pledged to work with the media practitioners in the state, especially in ending the problems in the state as regards insecurity and conflicts.

It appreciated the successful operations of the military and security agencies most especially in the North West, the participants lamented the danger and havoc caused by fleeing bandits from other neighbouring states to Kaduna, with the urgent need to do more in securing the state.

The participants further frowned at the new strategy used by criminals in kidnapping people in their various communities and the need for people to be organized and vigilant to curb the current trend.

Speakers and participants further urged media practitioners in the state to engage peace models in communities so as to continue to use their positive interventions as models of peace in the state.

(DAILY POST)

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NAFDAC Warns Against Use Of Excess Hydroquinone In Cosmetics

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11 hours ago

July 2, 2025

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned users of bleaching creams to refrain from using products containing excessive hydroquinone to safeguard their health.

NAFDAC Bauchi State Coordinator, Mr Hamis Yahaya, advised in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi on Tuesday.

Hydroquinone is a skin-lightening agent used to treat hyperpigmentation, such as melasma and age spots.

Yahaya said that the approved quantity of the chemical substance in cosmetics was only two per cent.

According to him, NAFDAC conducts checks on market products to ensure public health and safety.

“The black colour provides natural protection against harmful radiation due to melanin content.

“Applying creams with hydroquinone contents more than two per cent is harmful. Mixing creams by non-experts is wrong.

“Hydroquinone affects the health of the users gradually, including causing cancer,” he said.

Yahaya urged the media to raise awareness about the dangers of cosmetics that could endanger consumer lives.

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AU Helicopter Crashes In Somali Capital – State Media

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July 2, 2025

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An African Union helicopter crashed Wednesday at the airport in the Somali capital Mogadishu with eight people onboard, state media said.

The aircraft was part of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), tasked with fighting the Al-Shabaab militant group.

The state media agency Sonna said the AUSSOM helicopter, carrying eight people, “crashed during landing at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde Airport this morning after departing Balidoogle”.

“The fire has been contained, and authorities are assessing the situation,” it said in a post on X.

Sonna quoted the country’s civil aviation authorities as saying that “flight operations remain normal”.

There were no further details given, but unverified clips and images shared online showed a plume of black smoke over the city.

The AUSSOM mission faces funding difficulties, even as fears of an Al-Shabaab resurgence are stoked by attacks in the Horn of Africa nation.

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Australia Cancels Kanye West Visa Over ‘Heil Hitler’ Song

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July 2, 2025

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Australia has cancelled US rapper Kanye West’s visa over his song glorifying Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, the government said Wednesday.

The 48-year-old musician, who has legally changed his name to Ye, released “Heil Hitler” on May 8, the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.

West — whose wife Bianca Censori is Australian — has been coming to Australia for some time because he has family in the country, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said.

“He’s made a lot of offensive comments. But my officials looked at it again once he released the ‘Heil Hitler’ song and he no longer has a valid visa in Australia.”

Burke said the rapper’s cancelled visa was not intended for holding concerts.

“It was a lower level, and the officials still looked at the law and said: You’re going to have a song and promote that sort of Nazism — we don’t need that in Australia,” he told public broadcaster ABC.

Asked if it was sustainable to bar such a popular figure, the minister said: “I think what’s not sustainable is to import hatred.”

But he said immigration officials reassess each visa application.

Australian citizens have freedom of speech, Burke added.

“But we have enough problems in this country already without deliberately importing bigotry.”

AFP