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Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by bolaayenimo: 6:45pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
Temidayo Akinsuyi, Lagos The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the recent attack on The Nation Newspaper and Television Continental (TVC), during the EndSARS protest in Lagos, as an attack on free speech and democracy. The Minister made the assertion in Lagos on Saturday when he visited the two media organizations in Lagos to commiserate with their management and staff over the attack. He said the action of the arsonists was a premeditated attempt to silence the voice of reason and stifle press freedom. “We believe that the attack on the Nation is not just an attack on the Vintage Press, it’s an attack on the free press, it’s an attack on democracy, because there can be no virile and robust democracy without a free media. “Therefore, an attack on the Nation or any media house is a direct attack on freedom of speech and also democracy and, honestly, we believe that there is no justification whatsoever for the attack,” Alhaji Mohammed said. He however expressed his delight that a few days after the attack, the two media houses bounced back, a development which he described as a sign of the commitment and sheer determination by the organization's management and staff to continue to promote democracy in the country. “The fact that within a few days you were able to return to the stand and on air, I think it’s a big blow to the attackers, who thought they could shut out the light of press freedom,'' the Minister said. He strongly and unreservedly condemned the attack on the media houses, saying the attempt by the arsonists to stifle press freedom has failed woefully. Alhaji Mohammed, who expressed sadness at the extent of damage to the corporate headquarter buildings and other properties of the two media houses, said there was every reason to thank God that no life was lost in the attack. The Minister assured that the Federal Government will continue to support responsible journalism and wished the two media organizations a quick rebound in terms of properties, equipment and revenue losses. The Chairman of The Nation Newspaper, Mr. Wale Edun, and the Managing Director of TVC, Mr. Andrew Hanlon, conducted the Minister round the premises of the two media organizations, respectively. The Minister was accompanied on the visit by the Director General, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Dr. Mansur Liman; Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria, Mr. Buki Ponle; Executive Secretary, Nigerian Press Council, Mr. Francis Nwosu; Registrar/CEO of the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria, Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo and the Acting Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission, Prof. Armstrong Idachaba. https://www.independent.ng/lai-mohammed-visits-tvc-the-nation-says-attack-on-media-is-attack-on-democracy/
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Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by amazingspiderma: 6:46pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
Says someone that is attacking social media. 1 Like |
Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by thatsleepboy1: 6:47pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
Lies Attacks on free speech is also an attack on demo dey cra3e. He came to check the level of damage done so that he'll know what to add to the budget next year to satisfy his god father else his son won't be successful at the LAHA. |
Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by MosheDayan: 6:48pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
[s] bolaayenimo:[/s] useless man. 1 Like |
Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by Damikjay(m): 6:48pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
Lai my guy, but u want to shut down social media. Wat type of attack is dat one. U will just open mouth and lie will start flowing effortlessly. |
Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by Marine54(m): 6:49pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
Then attack on peaceful protesters with Nigerian flag by the weakest army on Earth is what ? |
Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by emeijeh(m): 6:50pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
Democracy kee you there!!!!! 1 Like |
Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by Jostoman: 6:51pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
And no youth was there to punch that his big mouth that he always use to lie. God punish all of them. |
Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by nairavsdollars(f): 6:54pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
Weakest army on earth abi? Danvoroba Marine54: 1 Share
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Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by Mokason288(m): 6:56pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by Imjustagirl(f): 6:57pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
So why are you now planning to attack social "media"? Ehnnn Mr Liar Someone should also remind this man that the constant fines on media houses who dare to speak the truth is the real attack on democracy. They want to turn all media houses to buhari media center. Shameless fraud |
Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by donbachi(m): 7:06pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
The attacks on citizens is what? |
Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by gambia(m): 7:14pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
This man has been declared officially MAD, kindly disregard his statement. |
Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by sapientia(m): 7:16pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
This baby in an adult body again? Very consistent in vomiting trash |
Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by Charmingrascal(m): 7:18pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
bolaayenimo: Attack on media is attack on democracy but they want to gag the media with their nonsensical social media bill. Hypocritical government!! |
Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by lindareep: 7:21pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
People said its Alhaji Lie Mohammed NOT Alhaji Lai Mohammed |
Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by Liposure: 7:33pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
Lets not deceive ourselves. Democracy is absent in nigeria. |
Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by favor914: 7:37pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
Charmingrascal:Social media in Nigeria, & around the world should be further regulated, too much fake news flying about, only a mad man will say the President of Nigeria is a clone, & some Matics will believe him? |
Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by nairavsdollars(f): 8:55pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
Anything is possible in Naija favor914: |
Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by Racoon(m): 9:14pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
And Lai Mohammed slamming of tyrannical sanctions on media houses for telling the truth government does not want to hear is what? |
Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by Morningstarrr(m): 10:16pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
What should we call an attack on peaceful protesters with thugs and the Nigerian Army? |
Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by hush15: 10:19pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
bolaayenimo: Eyah! So let's ask him, how much does he want to donate on behalf of himself and federal government cos na him padi get am. |
Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by Valkrie: 10:36pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
Who listen to the old idiot again...? |
Re: Lai Mohammed Visits TVC, The Nation, Says Attack On Media Is Attack On Democracy by ebudola49200: 10:38pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
The attacks on citizens is what? |
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