He highlighted the activities of secessionists in the South and the impact of kidnappers, bandits and terrorists across the country, urging the media to downplay content that could threaten peace.
He said: “As professional broadcasters, we have the responsibility to cautiously weigh the impact of our content on the people. In times of crisis and emergencies, public interest must be the central focus. It is not a time for sensational reportage. Let us be wary of people who are hell-bent on destabilising the peace of the country and causing disaffection among its people.
The Federal Government, meanwhile, has been urged to reverse decline in the number of Nigerians online. Media Rights Agenda disclosed this in a statement made available to The Guardian in Jalingo, Taraba State.Signed by Communications Officer, Idowu Adewale, MRA noted that from monthly figures published by the National Communications Commission , the number of active Internet subscriptions has been declining steadily over a period of eight months.
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