The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to draw public attention to the manner sections of the media have continued to sensationalise news relating to some of the security challenges in parts of the country.

In a statement signed by its PRO, Dr. Peter Afunanya, the agency observed that some media handlers give unnecessary attention and coverage to the activities of bandits, terrorists and secessionists. This is condemnable given that these elements thrive on undeserved publicity which they enjoy from media patronage.

Amidst heightened insecurity in the South East and the upcoming Anambra State Governorship election, the media is advised to apply restraint and avoid sensationalising news.

The DSS believes that this dimension of reportage holds negative consequences for public order and peaceful coexistence.

The Service will, however, continue to collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to ensure not only a hitch free electoral exercise but that a conducive environment necessary for citizens to pursue their legitimate businesses in and outside the State is provided.

In a statement signed by its PRO, Dr. Peter Afunanya, the agency observed that some media handlers give unnecessary attention and coverage to the activities of bandits, terrorists and secessionist. This is condemnable given that these elements thrive on undeserved publicity which they enjoy from media patronage.

tunwumi:
Why is a judge preventing law from taking its course?

They came with a warrant and they were prevented from executing it. Is there something missing or is the judge hiding something?

Is such judge supposed to c.ontinue to sit on the bench?

stephanie11:
POLITICSNIGERIA.COM



https://politicsnigeria.com/dss-warns-against-media-sensationalism/

SultanOfPuna:
I remember back in 2003 way before Social Media
The ONLY source of News that Nigerians watched was NTA, AIT
If you kill 20 people and these 2 tv station don't report it. Nigerians will not know 20 ppl we're killed.

Now Social Media has changed the game.
You don't need to wait for NTA or Channels to report what happened.
Within 5 seconds all the blogs don carry the news with picture, video and screenshot.
Social Media gives you report as the event is happening live and direct without cooperate bias

tunwumi:
Why is a judge preventing law from taking its course?

They came with a warrant and they were prevented from executing it. Is there something missing or is the judge hiding something?

Is such judge supposed to continue to sit on the bench?