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Buhari’s Lawlessness – Our Stand
Buhari’s Lawlessness, Our Stand.
PUNCH EDITORIAL WEDNESDAY December 11, 2019
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The Presidency Reacts to Punch Editorial…
The Presidency Reacts to Punch Editorial.
ANOTHER TESTIMONY TO PRESS FREEDOM IN NIGERIA, BY PRESIDENCY
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Garba Shehu Attacks Punch over Editorial
Special adviser to the President on Media and Publicity Garba Shehu Attacks Punch over Editorial.
PUNCH AND ITS SINISTER MOTIVES FOR ATTACKS ON PRESIDENT BUHARI
The reported new editorial policy of the Punch Newspapers to address President Muhammadu Buhari as Major General in his official title and refer to his government as a regime instead of administration, comes to us as totally curious and utterly incredible.
The paper claimed that it is changing President Buhari’s official title to General because of his government’s alleged disregard for the rule of law.
Major General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), for that is his title, and he was indeed a Major General, but today retired from that position and now twice democratically elected president of Nigeria – is not the choice of Punch Newspaper’s editors and owners, that is clear.
He is, however, the two-time electoral choice of the voters of Nigeria, those very people who Punch Newspapers described this morning as “lethargic”: a disdaining epithet apportioned to decent, hard-working, everyday Nigerians for not agreeing with, and for not having voted in line with their publication’s editorial and political opinions.
Punch’s editorial today is, however, entirely in line with holding and exercising the right of free speech and freedom of the press, as my friend and colleague, Femi Adesina said earlier today.
Femi, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity said the fact the Punch can insult the President in a front page editorial and they go home to sleep, peacefully, is the best testimony to the prevalence of the freedom of the press and of expression in the country.
To quote him, “rather than being pejorative, addressing President Buhari by his military rank is another testimony to free speech and freedom of the press, which this administration (or regime, if anyone prefers: it is a matter of semantics) has pledged to uphold and preserve.”
In countries around the world where this right does not exist, newspapers do not publish articles such as the one Punch did today; nor do they get to express political opinions contrary to that of government. The exact freedoms Punch claims are missing are self-evident here – in print, on the internet – for all Nigerians and the whole world to see.
There is nothing wrong with expressing contrary opinions to this government – nor being in opposition to the president: this is the right of very Nigerian.
However, calling for the armed overthrow of the democratically elected administration is a different matter entirely: this Punch has in no way done – but others who they seek to defend, have.
There is the difference. Punch: oppose the government as much as you want to.
We welcome your contribution to the debate. But we ask you not to throw insults at the good voters of Nigeria for not agreeing to your choice at the last election.
Oppose in good humour: for that is the mark of the true democrat – that which you purport to be.
It is not within the power or rights of a newspaper to unilaterally and whimsically change the formal official title or the designation of the country’s President as it pleases.
It is unprecedented and absurd in our recent political history. The Punch never changed President Olusegun Obasanjo’s title from the President to General Obasanjo, despite the latter’s refusal to comply with Supreme Court judgment, ordering him to release N30 billion of Lagos State local councils funds.
When General Ibrahim Babangida who wasn’t democratically elected assumed the title of President, why didn’t the Punch challenge him or address him by any title it so desired?
In fact, IBB closed media houses for several months and years, including Punch.
But the paper didn’t stop addressing him as President, despite the fact that he wasn’t elected.
It is obvious that the Punch newspapers are playing partisan opposition politics which has nothing to do with journalism.
The Constitution of Nigeria recognises the President as the formal official title of the occupant of that office. Can the Punch newspapers, in their hubris address the President as Prime Minister as it pleases?
Is it within the paper’s responsibility or power to change the official title of the man who occupies the office of the President? Does that mean any newspaper is free to address the Comptroller General of Customs a Colonel rather than his official title?
The Punch newspaper should separate journalism from partisan politics. What it is embarking upon is purely political and it is designed to play to the gallery and cause confusion.
Punch Newspaper’s double standards in cuddling some of our past dictators and their open contempt for President Buhari clearly show that the paper has sinister motives for its current curious editorial judgment. Its personal hatred for and animus towards President Buhari should not be allowed to becloud its good judgment.
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Incest – Man Impregnates Daughter Second Time in Nnewi
Man Impregnates Daughter Second Time Gets Banished from Community for committing Incest.
Residents of Okofia Otolo community Nnewi, Anambra State of Nigeria are not smiling after an elderly man impregnated his own daughter not once but twice.
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Jonathan becomes first African leader to win Martin Luther King human rights award
Former President Goodluck Jonathan was awarded in the US on Thursday for his leadership in human rights in Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria.
Jonathan, who was awarded in recognition of his leadership in “human rights, social justice and universal fight for freedom”, becomes the first African leader to be so honoured.
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Abiodun Celebrates Sagamu-born World Heavyweight Boxer, Anthony Joshua
Abiodun Celebrates Sagamu-born World Heavyweight Boxer Anthony Joshua.
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the Sagamu-born World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Anthony Joshua, for displaying what he described as “Ogun State standard of excellence by reclaiming his titles in the re-match with his opponent, Andy Ruiz Jr” in Saudi Arabia.
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Femi Falana Replies DSS over Sowore Re-Arrest
Femi Falana Replies DSS over Sowore Re-Arrest.
SSS APOLOGISED FOR INVASION OF COURT!
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Sowore Re-Arrest – Defend the Rule of Law, NBA Urges Nigerians
Sowore Re-Arrest – Defend the Rule of Law NBA Urges Nigerians.
DESECRATION & ASSAULT ON THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT BY DSS: NBA URGES ALL NIGERIANS TO DEFEND THE RULE OF LAW
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Here’s the Masquerade Looking Newborn Baby Abandoned by Mother
Masquerade Looking Newborn Baby Abandoned by Mother.
A baby has been born with a strange-looking face which forced the mother to abandon it after delivery. According to the doctor who delivered the baby from her mother, he states the abnormalities in this baby is due to the premature birth and also the engagement of some hazardous activities by the mother during pregnancy.
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Govt. Reacts Over Attack on Nigeria Minister of Transport, Amaechi in Span
The presidency, through the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has reacted to the attack on Nigeria Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi in Madrid, Spain by some members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) while on national assignment.
NIDCOM chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, while reacting in a statement she signed, condemned the attack, also commended the prompt intervention of the Nigerian Mission in Spain and the Spanish police.
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Mount Zion Ministries General Overseer Paraded by Police for Allegedly Chopping Teen Girl
Police in Anambra State on Wednesday evening paraded the General Overseer of Mount Zion Ministries, in Obosi, Evangelist Chukwudi Chukwumezie, also known as Agudo Jesus for raping a minor.
The pastor, who was confirmed by witnesses to have been involved in previous cases of rape, involving minors, was said to have lured the victim to his church, with the prophesy that she had a bright future but was hindered by evil spirits.
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Meet Onitsha Market Fire Hero who Risked His Life for Others
A young man has been described as the hero of all times after risking his life during Onitsha Market Fire Incident that destroyed lives and properties worth millions.
According to a Facebook user who shared the news, the strong man was instrumental in saving properties of traders in the market.
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RCCG YOUTH PASTOR SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR STABBING WIFE TO DEATH!
RCCG youth Pastor sentenced to death for stabbing wife to death, the complete story.
A youth Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Akolade Arowolo, has been sentenced to die by hanging for the murder of his banker wife, Titilayo.
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Atiku at 73, Ortom, Jonathan & PDP Congratulates Former Vice President
Atiku at 73, Ortom, Jonathan & PDP Congratulates Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar.
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom; former president Goodluck Jonathan; and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Monday congratulated former vice president, Atiku Abubakar (Waziri Adamawa) on his 73rd birthday anniversary.
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PDP Woman Leader Burned Alive in Her Home by Thugs
So sad, as PDP Woman Leader is burned Alive in Her Home by suspected political thugs.
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State Monday painted a sordid picture of how the Woman Leader of Wada Aro Campaign Council, Ochadamu Ward, Mrs. Acheju Abuh, was burned alive in her home by alleged political thugs who were said to be celebrating the victory of Governor Yahaya Bello.
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Obama Exited Over Recognition of the Founder, “STER”, Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi
Former US president Barack Obama has expressed excitement over the recognition of the Founder, Stand to End Rape (STER), Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi, as an influential advocate by an American-based news magazine and news website, Time, on the list of Time 100 Next 2019.
Commenting on the recognition of the Founder STER, Obama said he’s proud of Osowobi’s effort towards ending sexual violence in Nigeria.
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12 Year Nigerian Boy – Chika Ofili Discovers New Maths Formula in UK
Nigeria Chika Ofili Discovers Maths Formula.
A 12-year-old Nigerian boy, Chika Ofili, has been recognised by the Westminster Under School, London in the United Kingdom for discovering a new mathematical formula in solving number divisibility especially of 7.
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Zimbabwean Pastor Commits Suicide Jumps from 4th Floor
Zimbabwean Pastor Commits Suicide Jumps to death from 4th Floor.
Reverend Berry Dambaza, a senior Zimbabwean pastor with Upper Room Ministries died on Monday, September 23, after committing suicide by jumping from the third floor of Rezende Parkade in Harare.
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Mother Stabbed Baby 90 Times With Scissors For Biting While Breastfeeding
Mother Stabbed Baby 90 Times With Scissors For Biting While Breastfeeding.
A Mother of an infant baby is cooling of in the prison after stabbing her baby 90 time with a scissors just because he was biting while she was breastfeeding him.
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Why We’re Streamlining the Number of Staff in Osinbajo’s Office – Buhari
Why We’re Streamlining the Number of Staff in Osinbajo’s Office.
The President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration Friday confirmed and explained the reasons behind the recent sack of some aides in the Office of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, thereby reducing the number of Staff in Osinbajo’s Office
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Sarah Omotunde Alade Appointed as Special Adviser on Finance & Economy
Sarah Alade Omotunde is now the new special adviser on finance and economy.
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr. (Mrs.) Sarah Omotunde Alade, as Special Adviser to the President on Finance and the Economy, domiciled in the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning.
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