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The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of the Federal Criminal Investigative Department (FCID), Force Headquarters, Abuja, Mr. Abiodun Alabi, has called on journalists nationwide to refrain from publishing sensational and unconfirmed news that may exacerbate the current insecurity in some parts of the country. Alabi, who also serves as the Coordinating DIG
Avoid unconfirmed story that may trigger insecurity – DIG warns journalists
The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of the Federal Criminal Investigative Department (FCID), Force Headquarters, Abuja, Mr. Abiodun Alabi, has called on journalists nationwide to refrain from publishing sensational and unconfirmed news that may exacerbate the current insecurity in some parts of the country.
Alabi, who also serves as the Coordinating DIG in charge of the South West Geo-political Zone, made this plea on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, while delivering a lecture as part of the activities marking the 2024 annual press week public lecture organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti Council.
Speaking on the topic “The Role of Media in Promoting National Peace and Security,” the police boss emphasized the need for the media to prioritize news that fosters national peace, unity, and security.
The senior police officer also stressed the need for programs and initiatives that prevent terrorists from financing their operations, including providing technical assistance to enhance the capacity of allies.
In his words, “There should be responsible reportage with accuracy and balance. It should be unbiased to avoid tensions.
“Journalists should avoid sensationalism, derogatory and emotive language that may trigger security lapses.
“Stop giving oxygen to insurgents, stop giving them unnecessary promotion. By doing so, you are assisting them in achieving their aims of disrupting the peace of the nation.
“There should be a more proactive approach to protecting Nigerian cyberspace and electronic infrastructure from hacking and criminal interference.
“There should be the establishment of programs to prevent terrorists from financing their operations, including technical assistance to build the capacity of allies.”
In his goodwill message, Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji commended the Ekiti State Council of the NUJ for the successful Press Week.
Oyebanji, represented by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, praised journalists operating in the state for what he described as their fair reportage of government activities and pledged further collaboration in the realization of his shared prosperity agenda.
In her remarks, the NUJ Vice President, B-Zone, Mrs. Ronke Samo, urged the government and security agencies to be functional while soliciting a free flow of information without interference.
The Chairman of the Ekiti State Council of the NUJ, Comrade Kayode Babatuyi, commended the DIG for the insightful lecture and assured that national peace and security would be prioritized across various media platforms.
Similarly, in his royal message at the occasion, the Olufaki of Ifaki-Ekiti, Oba Adegbenro Falore, urged members of society not to be discouraged from providing useful information to security operatives.
Describing security as a joint effort between the public and security personnel, the traditional ruler encouraged journalists to continue cooperating with security agencies in addressing the security challenges facing some parts of the country.
Avoid unconfirmed story that may trigger insecurity – DIG warns journalists
The Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has disassociated himself from the arrest of the State Accountant General, Mr. Julius Anelu, and four other officials of the State’s Treasury Office by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). DAILY POST reports that the Accountant General and other staff of the state government were arrested last
Edo: Gov-elect Okpebholo dissociates self from arrest of Accountant General, others by EFCC
The Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has disassociated himself from the arrest of the State Accountant General, Mr. Julius Anelu, and four other officials of the State’s Treasury Office by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
DAILY POST reports that the Accountant General and other staff of the state government were arrested last Thursday by the EFCC for being signatories to the state government’s accounts.
The arrest followed a letter of invitation from the anti-graft agency to the government officials, dated October 28, 2024.
The State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, who confirmed the arrest, said the letter inviting the officials from the EFCC was addressed to the Secretary to the State Government.
He stated that the letter was titled “Loans and Agricultural Interventions Granted to Edo State Government from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) from 2018 to date.”
He noted that the agricultural facility has since been repaid by the State Government.
In reaction to the arrest, the State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, urged members of the public to disregard the news circulating on various social media platforms linking him to the arrest.
A statement by Godswill Inegbe, Senior Legislative Aide on Media to the Senator and Governor-elect, opined that the arrest by the EFCC was aimed at halting the alleged ongoing looting of state funds.
According to him, the attention of the Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has been drawn to a misleading publication circulating on social media that links him to the recent arrest of the Edo State Accountant General, Mr. Julius Anelu, and four others by the EFCC.
“Our investigation has revealed that this baseless publication, filled with assumptions and lacking fundamental facts, was concocted by members of the PDP and associates of the outgoing administration under Governor Obaseki.
“In the publication, the author falsely accused the Governor-elect of using the EFCC to intimidate officials of Governor Obaseki’s administration, whose tenure is set to end on November 12.
“It is evident that the PDP and members of Governor Obaseki’s outgoing administration are experiencing severe post-election defeat trauma, which has apparently led to illogical, absurd, and unfounded reactions from them.
“For the avoidance of doubt and to inform the general public, the Governor-elect, like every citizen of Edo, learned about the arrests of Mr. Julius Anelu and other state officials through media reports. The arrests by the EFCC reportedly aim to forestall last-minute withdrawals from the state’s accounts.
“It is worth recalling that just over a week ago, through a press statement, we alerted the public and relevant security agencies to ongoing looting of funds and theft of government properties at the Government House in Benin and across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
“With the recent EFCC intervention and the arrest of key officials who are signatories to government accounts, Edo people can now better understand the extent of the looting spree within the Government House and MDAs in Edo State,” he said.
Edo: Gov-elect Okpebholo dissociates self from arrest of Accountant General, others by EFCC
Kano State athletes, who participated in the 8th edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta State, on Friday called on Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to address the issue of their poor camp allowances. The athletes, speaking anonymously, expressed dissatisfaction with the daily allowance they received, claiming it was significantly lower than that
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Kano State athletes, who participated in the 8th edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta State, on Friday called on Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to address the issue of their poor camp allowances. The athletes, speaking anonymously, expressed dissatisfaction with the daily allowance they received, claiming it was significantly lower than that
