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.

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

“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.

He 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,” Mr Musa stated.

The Nigerian military’s appeal for a media blackout on the protests comes on the second day of the nationwide demonstrations that have disrupted commercial activities across the country.

Both local and international media have reported developments on the protests, which have seen thousands of Nigerians take to the streets over the worsening cost of living crisis.

On Thursday, Peoples Gazette reported how poor telecom network coverage hampered the dissemination of information as protesters marched on the streets.

Citing sources in telecom companies, The Gazette reported that the NCC and NSA are slowing down internet speed across the country to suppress the flow of information from the protesters to other Nigerians and the outside world.

Not fewer than 11 people were killed on the first day of the nationwide protests over severe economic hardships.

Mr Musa’s call for a media blackout on the protests mirrors the actions taken during the EndSARS protests on October 20, 2020, when electricity was disconnected, and telecom networks were down at the Lekki Toll Gate before soldiers opened live rounds on protesters.

https://gazettengr.com/military-calls-for-media-blackout-on-endbadgovernance-protests/

So how do you expect people to know what's happening when there's no media coverage?

Media coverage will also help security operatives to know where there's violence and record keepong for future reference

Without media coverage, innocent people might. E accused for what they know nothing about e.g friendly shot that happened to security agent yesterday and today although it's unfortunate such happend

The military should not compound the problem. Limiting the flow of information could also slow positive information which could bring a situation of prolonged protest or even things going out of control. The protest is currently coordinated. Removing connection may spiral the protest out of coordination and result in protest splinters.

They should first of all tell Bello Turji to stop 🛑 posting his Ransoms, Arms, and Bandits gang members on Tiktok

Just Imagine.

Dictatorship

Lol. Slowing the Internet down is a stupid tactic.

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Not gonna happen

I hope it's not what I'm thinking...

Tinubu don't be fooled . The military is not on your side. They want you out too. The protest must go on. Its Time for a new Nigeria...

Eyaaa

Where was the military when "Mr Strategy" was dishing out anti-people's economic policies or are they just coming out of coma?

Nonsense and ingredients

Mumu people

Could this be the reason why MTN network was totally messed up today?

Imagine saying media should not cover the protests. That's actually an absurd statement coming from a highly respected individual.

You people are needed in Benue and almost all Northern states.

Please how I can decode the names Reno omkri is using in Nairaland to perpetrate his foul smelling ideas.

The protest dey do more harm then good already.

Ok

So that they can turn off light and massacre northerners, dispose the bodies, and wash the road like they did in lekki toll gate. Then wike will suddenly spot a camera.

Hmm

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The protest was actually given a black out on mostly Nigeria social media

God puni*sh u

Na Oloriburuku full inside this government seh. See talk😬

Ouchbabe:
Could this be the reason why MTN network was totally messed up today?

yeah

Jostoman:
yeah

That's bad. I had a Zoom meeting in the evening, it was totally messed up. Network was horrible

E build lagos. Divided the Atlantic ocean



E reach to build Nigeria, cement finish

JEWELofHELL666:


https://gazettengr.com/military-calls-for-media-blackout-on-endbadgovernance-protests/

Is Nigeria a democracy or a military dictatorship?

Who gave him the right to declare media blackout?

I am not surprised, gagging the media is their usual practice. Are we practicing authoritarian system of government? You gagged the media, censored TV and radio stations, blocked people SIM cards, banned news papers from publishing news but quick to bribe them to broadcast your own narratives, how can the nation country progress. Evil government.

This CDS is the most stupid ever to Occupy office.

There is no act of foolishness this people haven't exhibited ,now it is the media no more Peter Obi.