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Editors Condemn Increasing Spate of Journalists’ Abduction
· Say Cyber Crimes Act not enacted to persecute journalists
· Urge government to step up fight against terrorists, bandits
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has condemned the increasing sequence of abduction and arrest of journalists in the country by security agencies, especially the Nigeria Police Force, under the guise of enforcing the Cyber Security Act, and warned of the consequence of such illegal actions on press freedom.
The professional body of media executives and senior editors also warned of the dangers of allowing certain territories of the Nigerian states falling into the hands of terrorists and bandits, and expressed optimism that the federal government has all it takes to flush out these enemies of the country, and guarantee peace and security of the country and its people.
The Guild stated these in a press statement issued and signed by its President, Mr Eze Anaba and the General Secretary, Dr Iyobosa Uwugiaren, at the end of its Standing Committee meeting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, weekend.
According to the Guild, ‘’The meeting deliberated on the state of the media with emphasis on the increasing spate of abduction and arrest of journalists in the country – under the guise of enforcing the Cyber Security Act, and warned of the implications of such illegal actions on press freedom.
‘’The professional body of media executives and editors while warning the security agencies, especially the Nigeria Police, against press freedom violation, called for a proper understanding and intention of the Cyber Security Act, declaring that the law was enacted as a legal framework for combating cybercrimes and not for persecuting journalists, who are performing their legitimate duties in a democracy.’’
The editors particularly condemned the method of abduction/arrest of journalists, the long detention and inhuman treatment they are subjected to, and said it was a negation of a democratic space.
‘’Press freedom is the ability of the media to report news and express opinion without government interference, censorship, or retribution. It is a fundamental human right essential for a healthy democracy, allowing citizens to access accurate information, hold leaders accountable, and participate in informed public discourse’’, the editors added.
The NGE noted the harsh economic ecosystem under which the media currently operates in Nigeria, and called on the federal government to ensure the sustainability of the media industry through robust economic policies and direct interventions that are capable of enhancing its capacity to transcend existing challenges.
Commenting on the state of the nation, the Guild congratulated the government on its one year in office and advised it to step up its fight against insecurity in certain parts of the country in order to flush out terrorists and insurgents, who have continued to perpetrate mayhem in some communities.
The NGE also decried the current high cost of living – exacerbated by the harsh economic policies and programmes of the federal government, and called for sustainable interventions to mitigate the several biting effects of the policies.
The Guild expressed its appreciation to the Rivers State Government for providing a conducive environment for the meeting and hoped that the current peace-initiative by the government will be sustained in the general interest of the people and development.
Electricity distribution companies have publicly apologised to Nigerians for the prolonged and erratic power outages that have plagued households and businesses across the country in recent weeks.
Sunday Oduntan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED), tendered the apology on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily.
“I’d like to first of all start by apologising to Nigerians. An apology is needed; it is essential because Nigerians have been taken through this problem over the past few weeks,” Oduntan said.
He acknowledged the hardship caused by the sustained blackouts and criticised a return to the “blame game” among operators in the power sector — a pattern last seen between 2016 and 2019, when DisCos, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), generation companies and gas suppliers routinely pointed fingers at one another instead of solving problems.
Oduntan specifically questioned conflicting explanations from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) over the causes of the shortfall. While NISO cited low water levels and inadequate gas supply, NNPC maintained that gas was available. He urged greater transparency on whether payment issues were affecting gas deliveries to power plants.
The ANED chief called on the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, to convene all stakeholders to identify the real causes of the shortages and halt the cycle of mutual accusations.
The apology comes amid widespread frustration, with even Band A customers — who are supposed to receive a minimum of 20 hours of electricity daily — reporting inadequate supply. The situation has been made worse by intense dry-season heat.
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JAMB Issue Advisory For 2027 UTME Candidates
The board said the checklist was intended to help candidates stay organised, prepare effectively and avoid common mistakes during the registration and admission process.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) on Monday released six important steps prospective candidates should know ahead of the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.
In a video shared on its official platforms on Monday, the board advised candidates to ensure their personal information with the NIMC was correct, obtain a registered phone number and maintain an active email address before beginning their UTME registration.
JAMB also urged prospective candidates to decide on their preferred courses and institutions and ensure they selected the appropriate subject combinations.
The board said the checklist was intended to help candidates stay organised, prepare effectively and avoid common mistakes during the registration and admission process
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NNPCL Faults NISO’s Claim of No Gas To Power Generating Plants
It, however, maintained that gas production had increased by about 10 per cent in 2026 so far, as the company pursued the Federal Government’s gas development and monetisation agenda.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has dismissed claims by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) blaming the nationwide power supply outages on partly to limited gas availability and reduced water inflows to hydroelectric power stations.
In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, NNPC said that its pipelines remain available to deliver gas to power plants across the country.
The national oil company said its operational records did not indicate any transportation-related constraints within the network operated by its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited, that could explain the current drop in power generation.
It, however, maintained that gas production had increased by about 10 per cent in 2026 so far, as the company pursued the Federal Government’s gas development and monetisation agenda.
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