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Undermining Power Of The Media Is Self-destructive, Says Edo Commissioner-designate
The Edo State Commissioner-designate for Communication and Orientation, Mr. Efe Stewart, says any leader or government who undermine power of the media does that the detriment of such government or leader.
Stewart who made this assertion while paying a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, noted that his appointment was for the media, as he urged practitioners to cooporate and work with him for a onward success.
He promised to put media practitioners first in all his official duties, adding that he has come to bridge the gap between journalists and the government.
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” I’ll continue to wear your armour in government; I am going to represent your interest, it is not going to be business as usual. And so, I need your support for a resultful tenure.
” I know the importance and power of the media and so, I cannot underrate it. Any government that undermine power of the media does that at it own detriment”, the former media practitioner said.
L-R: Deacon Ralph Okhiria, former chairman, NUJ, Efe Stewart, Edo Commissioner-designate, Roland Osakue, present chairman, Edo NUJ, and Otunba Mike Aladenika, former chairman, Edo NUJ.
Responding, Roland Osakue, chairman, NUJ, Edo State Council, thanked the Commissioner designate, as he urged him to keep his promises by bringing the government closer to the media.
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Osakue, who decried neglect of media practitioners by the present government in Edo State, noted: “when the governor was campaigning for his election he was here, but after he won the election he has not visited us here in our secretariat.”
The Chairman continues, “We have written many reminders as regard his promises and proposals to him but no reply. So, you as our own, we want you to bridge the gap; we want you to bring the governor here and interact with our members. As you are fighting and representing the government, do the same thing for us.”
He urged the Commissioner-designate to carry along all journalists in the state and not to discriminate against any one.
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Top NUJ members present at the Secretariat to welcome the Commissioner-designate include: the present NUJ chairman, Roland Osakue, former chairmen of the Council, Deacon Ralph Okhiria, and Otunba Mike Aladenika; Bimbo Oyetunde, General Manager, Bronze FM (FRCN), Benin; Joy Bisi Akpaida, Head of Station, Daar Communication (AIT & Raypower), Benin, among other senior journalists.
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Trump’s Airstrikes: Halt Military Cooperation With US Immediately – Sheikh Gumi Tells Tinubu Govt
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on the Federal Government to immediately halt all military cooperation with the United States following reported US airstrikes.
Gumi warned that American involvement could worsen Nigeria’s security challenges and undermine national sovereignty.
Gumi made the call in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Friday.
He said while Islam permits the fight against terrorism, such actions should only be carried out by what he described as “clean hands,” arguing that the United States lacks the moral authority to lead such efforts because of its global military record.
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According to the cleric, Nigeria made a mistake by allowing foreign powers to play a role in its counterterrorism operations, insisting that “terrorists do not truly fight terrorists” and that such interventions often result in civilian casualties and hidden political motives.
Gumi warned that allowing Nigeria to become a theatre of war would attract anti-US forces into the country, further destabilising it.
He also cautioned that US involvement, particularly under claims of protecting Christians, could polarise the country along religious lines.
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The cleric further argued that airstrikes alone cannot defeat terrorism, stressing that effective counterterrorism requires strong ground operations, which he said Nigeria has enough personnel to carry out if properly organised.
“This is the mistake Nigeria has made. Terrorists don’t fight terrorists in truth; they may only kill innocent people and have ulterior motives behind the drama of fighting ‘terror’.
“As a principle, no nation should allow its land to be a theater of war. And no nation should allow its neighbors to be their enemies.
“If Nigeria wants military assistance, China, Turkey, and Pakistan can do the job effectively,” part of his statement reads.
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Shehu Sani Reacts To Trump’s Military Strikes In Nigeria
Former lawmaker, senator Shehu Sani, has reacted to reports of United States military strikes on terrorist targets in Nigeria’s North-West, saying foreign powers cannot permanently handle the country’s security challenges.
Sani made the remarks on Friday via his X handle while responding to a post by the United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, which indicated that the strikes were carried out in coordination with Nigerian authorities.
According to him, if the reported strikes were indeed a joint operation with Nigerian security agencies, then such action was justifiable, given the threat posed by terrorist groups in the region.
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He described terrorists operating in parts of northern Nigeria as “cancerous cells,” stressing that they survive through violence and should be confronted decisively.
Sani also dismissed narratives suggesting that terrorist attacks target only one religious group, describing such claims as false and misleading.
He said: “If actually, the military strikes against the terrorists targets in the North Western part of Nigeria were a joint operation with the ‘Nigerian Authorities’ as posted by the US AFRICOM on their verified X handle, then it’s a conscionable action.
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“Terrorists have become cancerous cells in our part of the country.They live by the sword.The narrative that the evil terrorists only targets one faith, remains absolutely false and misleading.
“Again, the ultimate security and peace in our country lies with ourselves and not with the US or any foreign power. They can complimentarily or unilaterally strike, but they can’t eternally fight our battles.”
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UKWU! Timaya Falls On Stage While Trying To Lift Plus-sized Woman During Performance [VIDEO]
Nigerian singer, Timaya fell on stage while trying to lift a plus-sized lady during performance.
The incident occurred during his ‘Ukwu’ performance at the Gbaramatu Christmas Carnival in Delta State.
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Timaya in a now trending video on social media collapsed after the plus-sized woman jumped on him midday into his performance.
The singer later got up and continued his performance amid cheers from the crowd.
Watch video here
https://x.com/hypetribeng/status/2004263337572684157?s=20
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