He said this is necessary due to socio-economic and political challenges facing the nation currently.
Chief Obasanjo, who was represented by the former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Professor Peter Okebukola, said this at the maiden edition of the Nigerian Union of Journalist’s (NUJ) National Media Summit with the theme ‘The Media and National Unity’.
Speaking on the topic, Prof Okebukola advised against sensationalism, but was quick to call for fair reportage, honesty and responsible journalism.
The gathering, attended by delegates from the 36 states of the federation, was converged for cross fertilisation of ideas on issues bothering on the profession and national unity.
As the society watchdog, the delegates expressed concern over the recent happenings in the polity and stressed the need to be part of the solutions.
The event was also attended by the representatives of the Minister of Interior, Governor of Kwara State and members of the Ogun State Executive Council.
The bandits stormed the Bulunku area around 2am on Tuesday in an attempt to abduct…
Some schools in Manila shortened class hours to avoid the hottest part of the day.
Bandits had on Monday abducted the children, mostly girls, while fetching firewood in the bush.
Goods, especially foodstuff, charcoal and second-hand clothes worth millions of naira were lost to the…
At various public functions before now, Wike had described Odili, who was Rivers governor from…
After the closed-door discussion, the estranged political allies who had been enmeshed in a cold…