Military Advises The Media To Stop Covering Nationwide Protests

The Nigerian military has asked both international and local media to stop covering nationwide protests over heightened economic hardships under President Bola Tinubu’s government.

While speaking on the protest, Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, made the call for a media blackout on the protests during a press briefing on Friday.

According to him, “For the media, I want to appeal—I noticed yesterday all the stations are hooked up to the occasion. This is not an election. Don’t give them that coverage,” Mr Musa said.

Mr Musa added that many of the protesters are attention seekers who want moments in the media.

,,,,,“Some of them (protesters) are looking for moments to be on the screen. Together, I can assure you we are going to win.”