Nigeria, April 8 -- Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged journalists to hold politicians accountable while avoiding partisan reporting and unverified narratives that could mislead the public.

Wike made the call during a courtesy visit by the management of DAAR Communications Plc, led by its Chairman, Raymond Dokpesi Jr., in Abuja.

Speaking during the meeting, the FCT minister emphasised that the media's primary responsibility in a democracy is to inform citizens accurately rather than amplify political grievances.

He warned that failure to verify facts often leads to misplaced blame on institutions such as the Independent National Electoral Commission and the judiciary.

Wike noted that politicians somet...