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Buhari attacks Nigerian media, accuses journalists of ‘reporting irresponsible remarks’ "Our media houses and commentators must move away from just reporting irresponsible remarks.. President Muhammadu Buhari , whose government has been accused of clamping down on free speech, has accused the Nigerian media of “just reporting irresponsible remarks.” The Nigerian leader said this during his televised broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 61st Independence Anniversary. “Our media houses and commentators must move away from just reporting irresponsible remarks to investigating the truth behind all statements and presenting the facts to readers,” Mr Buhari said. Mr Buhari’s attack on the media was part of his comments on how some of the violence being perpetrated across Nigeria are caused by remarks people make. “I will therefore take this opportunity, on this special day that symbolises the unity and oneness of our great nation, to ask all Nigerians to embrace peace and dialogue, whatever your...