Vice President Kashim Shettima has described Nigerian journalists as the nation s primary defence against authoritarian rule, assuring that press freedom remains a non-negotiable pillar of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu s administration. He specifically said that journalists had played a stabilising role during moments of national tension by correcting misinformation and holding power to account. At the [ ]
Tuesday 16 December 2025
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Journalists Are Nigeria’s Shield Against Dictatorship — Shettima
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