Publisher of Vanguard Newspapers, Mr. Sam Amuka, yesterday said unless drastic action is taken by stakeholders in the media industry, the freedom of Nigerians may be curtailed due to government censorship.
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Speaking as distinguished chairman at a programme organised to honour Mr. Gbenga Adefaye, former President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors and General Manager, Publications at Vanguard, by Center for Leadership in Journalism, CLeJ, Pan Atlantic University, PAU, School of Media and Communication, SMC, Mr. Amuka said, media as the mouth piece of Nigerians is facing threat from government censorship.
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Mr. Amuka said: "On the topic, we need not worry about the new trend, but the steps being taken by the government to censor the media through the press council.
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He also disputed arguments that newspaper publication may face difficult times in the near future based on the challenges posed by on-line media.
We just have to pray that our independence will continue to bring out more positive things for our country. But things are going back now...