In a pointed critique on his verified Twitter account, former Nigerian Senator Shehu Sani expressed his disappointment over the apparent disregard by major global television channels for the ongoing protests in Nigeria.
Sani observed that while significant attention is being paid to the riots in the United Kingdom and the uprising in Bangladesh, the Nigerian protests have been largely ignored by international media.
Sani’s tweet read: “I have observed that the major global TV channels seem to have ignored the protests in Nigeria and focused more on the Riots in the UK and the uprising in Bangladesh. We seem not to matter much.” His statement highlights a growing concern among Nigerians about the lack of international media coverage of the socio-political issues affecting the country.
The protests in Nigeria have been driven by various issues, including economic hardship, corruption, and human rights abuses. These demonstrations have seen thousands of Nigerians take to the streets to demand better governance and accountability from their leaders. Despite the significance and scale of these protests, they have not received the same level of media coverage as similar events in other parts of the world.
Sani’s observation underscores a broader issue of media representation and the prioritization of news stories by global media outlets. The selective focus on certain events over others can shape international perception and influence the level of global support and solidarity for various causes….Sêe_Morē