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The Digest:

A public clash between a journalist and a minister has escalated into a real-world confrontation, sparking a debate over press freedom and public accountability. According to social media reports, a group of youths in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, staged a protest against Arise TV anchor Rufai Oseni, issuing a 24-hour ultimatum for him to apologize to the Minister of Works, David Umahi, for his line of questioning during a recent interview about the coastal highway project.

Key Points:
  • A group of youths protested in Abakaliki against Arise TV's Rufai Oseni.
  • They demanded a public apology to Works Minister David Umahi within 24 hours.
  • The protest leader, Damian Ono, accused Oseni of media misconduct.
  • The clash stems from a tense interview about the ₦15 trillion Lagos-Calabar highway.
  • Online reactions widely criticized the protest, linking it to broader economic concerns.
  • Local voices questioned the protest's authenticity and scale.
  • The incident follows Governor Seyi Makinde's call for project cost transparency.
This protest highlights the volatile intersection of media scrutiny, political allegiance, and public discontent in an era demanding both accountability and transparency.

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