Criticise government, but don’t incite violence, Akume tells writers

Premium Times5 November 2026, 16:52 UTCNigeria

The SGF urged authors to speak frankly about Nigeria’s challenges while using their influence to promote understanding and constructive solutions. The post Criticise government, but don’t incite violence, Akume tells writers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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