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NBC Urges Media to Curb Hate Speech in Political Programs

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Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has charged media stations to avoid promoting hate speech and derogatory statements through political programs.

The head of the Kano zonal Office of the NBC Adamu Salisu, made the statement while he received representatives of the Freedom of Expression team under the Gidan Yanci fellowship program at his office on Tuesday.

He explained that the political program that allowed political critics (Sojojin Baka) to challenge opponents was purposely created to desist them from physical attack and political thuggery.

He said that they were expressing their anger through the political programs instead of attacking one another.

He added that over the years the right to express political views in the programs was metamorphosed to personal attack and some media stations give room for hate speech.

“We have rules and what guides us is Nigerian Broadcasting Codes and all radio stations have it. Our work is custodian the code is six editions and the seven editions will be launched this year with additional principles that are not captured in the last editions,” he said.

He corroborated that unprofessional journalists, political critics, and political officeholders are those who promote the problem.

Malam Adamu Salisu applauded the Gidan Yanci Fellowship program for its effort to sanitize the political programs in Kano.

He added that he was satisfied with the works of Gidan Yanci which he said would assist them in sensitizing the political critics about the danger of hate speech and its consequences to society.

“They should comprehend that some of their unverified statements or opinions will lead them to prison.

I am happy that people now understand they can challenge any defamation before the court I do hope it will not stop for people only but as well as the media in which the statement was said,” he said.

The NBC assured to collaborate with Gidan ‘Yanci to continue the sensitization and sensitization of the political presenters as well as political critics.

He added that apart from political interference the court judgment that stopped them from fining media stations is the major challenge that halted them from taking actions on media that violate the NBC codes.

Moreover, The head of the Kano zonal Office of NBC Adamu Salisu, said their agency has no right to sue or charge any politician who made a derogatory comment their power is limited on the media stations and they have been sending warnings to those who violated their rules.

On his part, Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim who talked on behalf of the Freedom Of Expression Team said Gidan ‘Yanci will give the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) every necessary support to achieve its goals.

He expressed his happiness as NBC agreed to partner with them to bring meaningful and positive changes to political programs.

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Former Defence Minister General Abbe Passes On At 75

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Former Military Governor of Rivers and Akwa Ibom States, Major General Godwin Osagie Abbe, has passed away. He was 75.

Abbe served as the Military Governor of both Akwa Ibom State from 1988 to 1990, and River State from 1990 to 1992. He also held the position of Minister of Interior under President Umaru Yar’Adua’s administration where he was later redeployed to the ministry of defence

He died in Abuja on Saturday after a long illness.

His academic achievements include a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations from Obafemi Awolowo University and attendance at the United States Army Infantry School, the Ghana Armed Forces Staff College, and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies.

He rose through the ranks to become the General Officer Commanding of the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, and commanded both the Training and Doctrine Command and the National War College.

Abbe retired in 1999 at the rank of Major General and subsequently joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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World Bank Project in Kano Trains 1,000 Healthcare Personnel to Combat Malnutrition

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Dr. Umar Yahuza, the Project Coordinator for the World Bank-assisted initiative in Kano, known as Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN), has announced the training of 1,000 healthcare personnel in a bid to provide preventive nutrition services to pregnant and lactating mothers.

During a workshop held for the training of healthcare workers, Dr. Yahuza addressed newsmen, highlighting the significance of the ANRiN project, which is funded by the World Bank. He explained that the project aims to change behavior from the grassroots and reverse the negative trends of malnutrition.

Kano State has made significant progress in reducing severe stunting by 9 percent, a notable achievement that underscores the need for continued improvement. Dr. Yahuza emphasized that the N774 being used to train frontline healthcare workers was initially unstructured.

The journey began with MYCN facilitators in Kano and Lagos, followed by the training of a critical mass of facilitators. Subsequently, 120 healthcare professionals from various health facilities in Kano, including medical doctors and dieticians, were trained.

Currently, training is underway for 484 apex healthcare facilities in Kano. The training is being conducted at eight different points, with 60 healthcare workers being trained at each location, totaling 1,000 trained healthcare personnel under the MYCN initiative.

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Dr. Yahuza expressed optimism about seeing an end to malnutrition in the region. He stated, “We are near to seeing an end to malnutrition. We are not late.”

One of the beneficiaries, Rahinatu Ado Ibrahim, shared her experience, saying, “We received capacity building, and there are available resources.”

The ANRiN project is designed to provide comprehensive support to healthcare workers, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to address malnutrition effectively. With continued efforts and collaboration, the project aims to improve the overall health and well-being of the population in Kano State.

 

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Stampede at Catholic Church in Maitama Claims Ten Lives During Food Distribution

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Ten people have been confirmed dead in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, 21st December 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals.

The unfortunate incident, which occurred around 6:30 am, resulted in the loss of ten lives, including four children, and left eight others injured with varying degrees of severity. Four of the injured have been treated and discharged, while the remaining victims are still receiving medical attention.

The FCT Police Command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the tragedy, extended condolences to the families of the deceased, and wished the injured a swift recovery.

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