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Media still effective in ensuring Nigeria's unity - Garrison Commander 82 Div

  PBC, NUJ Chairman, Richard Asiegbu, Garrison Commander 82 Div, Brigadier General Murtala Mohammed Abu and PBC Secretary, Sandra Ahuekwe The Garrison Commander of the Nigerian Army, 82 Division, Abakpa Cantonment, Enugu, Brigadier General Murtala Mohammed Abu, has stressed the need for collaborative efforts between the military and the media in achieving peace and stability in the country.  Brigadier General Abu said this when he played host to members of the Private Broadcast Chapel (PBC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Enugu State Council, at the Garrison Headquarters, Enugu.  The Brigadier General acknowledged the crucial role of the media in safeguarding and protecting the unity and indivisibility of Nigeria and called for accurate and balanced reporting, particularly in relation to military operations and national security matters.  The Garrison Commander also expressed worry over the overwhelming fear of enforcers of the illegal sit-at-home in the state, stressing the need

TEXT OF THE NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU TO NIGERIANS ON CURRENT ECONOMIC CHALLENGES.

  AFTER DARKNESS COMES THE GLORIOUS DAWN My fellow citizens, I want to talk to you about our economy. It is important that you understand the reasons for the policy measures I have taken to combat the serious economic challenges this nation has long faced. 2. I am not going to talk in difficult terms by dwelling on economic jargon and concepts. I will speak in plain, clear language so that you know where I stand. More importantly, so that you see and hopefully will share my vision regarding the journey to a better, more productive economy for our beloved country. 3. For several years, I have consistently maintained the position that the fuel subsidy had to go. This once beneficial measure had outlived its usefulness. The subsidy cost us trillions of Naira yearly. Such a vast sum of money would have been better spent on public transportation, healthcare, schools, housing and even national security. Instead, it was being funnelled into the deep pockets and lavish bank accounts of a selec