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Bloggers, Vloggers Urges Security Chiefs To Deepen National Protection, Seeks Partnership For Enlightenment
The Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association of Nigeria (BAVCCA) has welcomed the recent appointments of Nigeria’s new service chiefs and called on them to redouble efforts in protecting all Nigerians—regardless of religious, ethnic or regional background.
The association also announced its readiness to partner with the security leadership in nationwide public-enlightenment programmes.
It will be recalled, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently approved the following appointments of Service Chiefs including:
General Olufemi Oluyede – Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
Major‑General Waidi (S.) Shaibu – Chief of Army Staff (COAS)
Air Vice‑Marshal S.K. Aneke – Chief of Air Staff (CAS)
Rear Admiral Idi Abbas – Chief of Naval Staff (CNS)
Major‑General E.A.P. Undiendeye – Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI) – retained his position
BAVCCA’s position and commitments was made known in a statement signed by Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, President of BAVCCA, on Sunday in a Abuja.
Chukwunyere while congratulating the new service chiefs, revealed BAVCCA’s readiness to partner with them in a bid to assist them deliver on their respective mandates.
His words: “As the new service chiefs settle into their roles, BAVCCA stands ready as an ally in public-education and digital-media partnership. With synergy between security leaders and digital creators, the association believes Nigeria can headline a new era of renewed hope—one backed by clarity of purpose, transparency of action, and inclusion of all.
“Commendation for the newly appointed service chiefs for their emergence at a critical time in Nigeria’s security history.
“I’m urging that the security leadership must act impartially — protecting every Nigerian regardless of faith, ethnicity or region — in order to restore trust and unity.
“This is a reaffirmation of BAVCCA’s unwavering commitment to unity, transparency, and responsible reporting, particularly at a moment when Nigeria faces heightened global scrutiny over human rights and governance.
“This is also a pledge that BAVCCA will leverage its platforms of over 5,000 digital creators, bloggers, vloggers and online journalists to promote narratives of resilience, reconciliation and collective progress.
“As well, this is to show our readiness to partner directly with the service chiefs and their offices in joint public-education and digital media campaigns aimed at elevating citizen awareness, trust and engagement in security and governance.”
Partnership in Public Enlightenment
BAVCCA underscored that effective security extends beyond military operations—it also demands citizen awareness, media transparency and collaborative public engagement. In that regard, the association proposed:
Launching a series of digital‐media campaigns in partnership with the new service chiefs to spotlight security efforts, successes and citizen responsibilities.
Hosting media-workshops for digital creators on responsible coverage of security issues, civil-military relations, and the protection of human rights.
Establishing communication channels with security institutions to ensure accurate, timely, verified reporting—thus combating misinformation and strengthening national cohesion.
Why This Matters
BAVCCA emphasised that in today’s digital age, the narrative around national security is shaped not only by deployments and operations—but also by how citizens perceive them, engage with them and trust them. The service chiefs must therefore not only fight threats, but win hearts and minds. The media—including digital creators and content professionals—are key partners in this mission.
Chukwunyere said: “Through ethical storytelling and digital advocacy, we can help build a Nigeria where every citizen feels protected, where institutions are trusted, and where our common identity is stronger than what divides us.”
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain the status quo in a dispute over the party’s candidates emerging from the Benue State APC primaries for the 2027 general election.
The order was made on Thursday by Justice Inyang Ekwo during proceedings in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1429/2026, filed by Engr. Sesugh Akaagba and other aggrieved APC candidates from Benue State against the APC and INEC.
The plaintiffs had, through an ex parte motion filed on July 5, 2026, sought six interim reliefs, including an order restraining the APC from substituting its validly nominated candidates in Benue State through its June 29, 2026 correspondence, or any subsequent communication, to INEC, pending determination of the substantive suit.
They also sought an order compelling the APC to immediately transmit to INEC the names of candidates validly nominated during the primaries monitored by the electoral commission.
When the matter first came up on July 8, 2026, the court declined to grant the interim application immediately, directing both APC and INEC to appear and respond before any decision was taken. The matter was adjourned to July 16.
At Thursday’s proceedings, counsel representing the APC and INEC were present in court, while the plaintiffs were represented by Mohammed Ndarani, SAN, alongside his legal team.
In his ruling, Justice Ekwo held that since issues had been joined by the parties particularly with INEC now before the court, the defendants were required by law to preserve the subject matter of the litigation pending determination of the substantive suit.
When counsel to the plaintiffs urged the court to caution APC and INEC against taking any further action that could affect the disputed list of candidates, the judge responded that it was “not a matter of advice but of law,” stressing that the defendants were bound to maintain the status quo.
The court consequently restrained APC and INEC from taking any action capable of altering the disputed list of candidates pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.
The defendants did not object to the restraining order.
At the commencement of proceedings, the court noted that all parties had voluntarily submitted to its jurisdiction by duly filing and exchanging their respective processes.
It held that there was no procedural or jurisdictional impediment to the expeditious determination of the substantive action, and directed that the matter be heard without further delay.
In furtherance of the objective of preserving the res and safeguarding the efficacy of the judicial process, the court ordered all parties to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and final determination of the substantive suit, restraining any act or omission capable of prejudicing the rights of the parties or rendering the proceedings nugatory.
The court further directed that INEC be served forthwith with the originating and all consequential processes.
The effect of the subsisting order is that INEC is restrained from tampering with the existing list of candidates pending final determination of the suit, and from receiving, recognising, or acting upon any purported substituted list of National Assembly candidates from Benue State submitted by the APC.
The matter was adjourned to July 21, 2026, for hearing of the substantive suit.
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and former First Lady Patience Ibifaka Jonathan recently celebrated a significant family milestone as they attended the graduation ceremony of their son, Ariara Goodluck Jonathan, at Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom.
The proud parents joined family members and well-wishers to witness Ariara receive his degree, marking the successful completion of his academic programme. The occasion was filled with joy as the Jonathan family commemorated the achievement, highlighting the importance they place on education and personal development.
The graduation ceremony attracted warm congratulatory messages from friends, associates, and admirers, who wished the graduate continued success in his future endeavours.
The Following names joined the political family of Sen. Dr. George Akume today after leaving the sinking Alia ship .
Under the leadership of Barr. Emmanuel Jime .
The are ;
Chief Nelson Alapa
Douglas pepe SAN senatorial Aspirant zone A,
Engr Peter Ashiekaa
QS Clement Beetseh
Former commissioners
Joy Luga
Ann itodo
Barr martins Shaagee
Miss Dorcas
Prof Usar Joseh
Prof Cephas Tushima
Chief Patrick Idoko
Hon Patience Akor
Hon Fred Idoko
Hon Lawrence Ekpo Onoja Jnr
Hon Andrew Abah
Hon Agbo Innocent Ikwumonu
Hon Simon Omachoko
Hon David Egboja
Dr John Garba
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