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The Digest:

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian editors to boldly critique government policies while upholding fairness and national interest. Speaking at the All Nigerian Editors Conference in Abuja, the President framed the media as essential partners in strengthening democracy, urging journalists that build rather than undermine national progress.

Key Points:
  • President Bola Tinubu addressed editors at the ANEC conference in Abuja on Wednesday.
  • He encouraged bold reporting and criticism of government policies with knowledge and fairness.
  • Tinubu emphasized the media's role in strengthening democracy and shaping public discourse.
  • He stated that criticism should not be used to undermine national progress.
  • The President described the media as essential partners in building a stronger Nigeria.
  • He urged journalists to prioritize truth and constructive reporting.
  • The speech highlighted the balance between press freedom and national responsibility.
In a landscape often marked by tension, his words frame the press as both watchdog and nation-builder—a voice rooted not in opposition, but in the storm of national transformation.

Sources: Daily Post