Nigeria, President Bola armed Tanubu has called on online content creators to create jobs for others, saying the digital media is now a central driver of economic growth, while emphasizing that the youths are no longer waiting to be invited into the future, that they are already building the future. Details of the President's statement, as made available in a news release signed by the Presidential spokesperson byo on Anuga
on Friday, reads verbatim below. President Bola Hmed Tanubu on Friday called on young Nigerians active in the digital media space to harness their platforms as instruments of national progress. He urged them to build businesses that create employment, produce content that reflects unifying values, and serve as positive catalysts for societal development. He emphasized the critical importance of verifying
information before amplifying it. At the opening of the Progressive's Digital Media Summit, themed unveiling the critical role of new media in national development, President Tanoubou said, your generation has recognized this moment. You are using digital tools to innovate, educate, and demand accountability. But as your influence grows, so must our collective sense of purpose and responsibility. I urge you to continue using digital platforms to advance our nation's progress.
Build businesses that employ others, create content that uplifts and unites. Use your influence to foster unity, not division. He commended the creativity and resilience of Nigeria's youth as he described digital media as a driving force of economic and social transformation. It is no longer merely an accessory to life, he said. From developing innovative platforms to building vibrant online communities, you are demonstrating the determination that is redefining what is possible
for this country. You are not waiting for the future, you are building it. Digital media is now a central driver of economic growth, civic engagement and social change. It broadens representation for those previously unheard. The President said his administration is committed to supporting digital innovation through the National Digital Innovation Fund and policies that promote a thriving start up ecosystem. However, he warned practitioners to remain vigilant against
disinformation and cyber threats. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Bajabia Mila, praised digital media practitioners who have consistently stood up for Nigeria and projected the nation positively on the global stage. You are the vanguard of a reborn Nigeria determined to reach for the stars. Under President Tanubu's leadership, our nation has begun its long delayed march toward greatness. The road may be challenging, but it is necessary, he stated.
In a good will message. The Special Advisor to the President on Information and Strategy, Bao on Anuga, highlighted the significance of the summit. He noted that lessons from recent elections in countries like the U S and Germany underscore how digital media have become crucial battlegrounds beyond mere entertainment for shaping pole outcomes. However, social media is not a fair battleground. As a public square, it is often chaotic
and unregulated. Uses frequently disregard rules divisive content. In line with the requirements of the ceasefire deal reached on Monday night in Malaysia, the military commanders in the three areas along the Thailand Cambodia border have met on Tuesday with a resolution that both sides will hault the movements of
troops and enforce the ceasefire agreement. While waiting till August four, twenty twenty five for the outcome of the General Border Committee GBC meeting to be held before they will know the next line of action to be taken, which could be to evacuate away troops out of the area or
continue the war. Based on the aftermath of the GBC meeting, agreed to be hosted by Cambodia next week Monday, the ceasefire mediator, who is the Azian chair and Malaysia Prime Minister and while Ibraheim, who is currently in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, for a Zian meeting, said in a post buyer his personal verified ex social media account on Tuesday that as the Azian Chair, Malaysia has emerged to lead efforts in reconciling Cambodia and Thailand, two neighboring countries
that were nearly drawn into a more devastating conflict. Adding, with the active involvement of China and the United States, we successfully achieved an immediate and unconditional ceasefire agreements. This is proof that diplomacy must guide our efforts to realize peace and resolute leadership, Whilest, stating in his earlier post after the ceasefire agreement was reached that the ceasefire agreement is a concrete proof of the strength of a Zian
diplomacy rooted in con census, negotiation and humanitarian principles. The Office of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, in a press statement published on its website, stated that on behalf of the Malaysian government and Asian I must express my deep appreciation and gratitude to both my close friends and associates, the Prime Minister of Cambodia Samdek Hunmaney and the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand Fan Thom, which I are for not only being present, gracious enough to participate in very
frank discussions, very passionate about securing peace, and due to their efforts and participation, we have seen very positive developmental results that would all go well for Cambodia and Thailand
and for Zian. The Government of Malaysia, Cambodia and Thailand issue this joint press release following the special meeting chaired, hosted and witnessed by Prime Minister Amile Ibraheim in Putrajare and participated by Cambodia's Prime Minister Samdek Mohabawaitipodai hun Maney and Thailand Acting Prime Minister fantham Wechii and co organized by the United States of America with the active participation of the People's Republic of China to promote a peaceful
resolution to the ongoing situation. PM hunt Mane and Acting PM fantham Wechii have expressed the positions and willingness for immediate ceasefire and returned to normalcy. The United States President Donald J. Trump has been in contact with the leaders of both countries, urging the leaders to find peaceful solution to the conflict. The Chinese side has kept close contact with Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia and relevant countries to actively promote dialogue, ceasefire,
and restoring peace. The presence and collaboration of all parties underscore a shared commitment to peace, dialogue, and regional stability. Both Cambodia and Thailand reached a common understanding as follows
an immediate and unconditional ceasefire with effect. Nigeria on Monday staged an uncommon welcoming ceremony to appreciate and celebrate the country women football team, who may be apparently correct to be described as winning Queens of Africa as they landed at the Namdi Azikiway International Airport in Abuja after the super Falcons of Nigeria defeated the host Lionesses of Morocco by three to two in a breath taking and thrilling final football match held in Robert, the capital city of
Morocco on Saturday, marking the tenth triumph of the super Falcons on the continental stage, after the previous triumphs in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations WAFCN consecutively in nineteen ninety eight, two thousand, two thousand two, two thousand four, two thousand six, twenty ten, twenty fourteen, twenty sixteen, twenty eighteen and recently for the twenty twenty four Africa Continental
Women Tournaments. This many top government officials, most especially governors and ministers like the governors of Kaduna, Uba Sanni, Governor of Kuara Abdul Rahmen Abdulrazak and Imho State Hobuzo demagathered for hours at the Nandi Hazukiway International Airport, Abuja waiting the Super Queens of Africa to arrive and after welcoming
the women football icons home. The governors led the Amazing Stars of Africa to the West Africa Country's presidential villa known as Asso Rock, where President Bulla aremed To Nubu conferred on the twenty four Super Falcons football players and the eleven member technical team the national honors awards of Officer of the Order of Niger O n and gifted them houses each in Abuja with one hundred thousand dollars each for the twenty four women players, which total sum
is approximately equivalent to three point six billion nairas based on one thousand, five hundred nairas exchange rate or a dollar pegged by the President for the twenty twenty five financial year in the country. And in addition, the President gifted the eleven member technical team of the Super Falcons fifty thousand dollars each which approximately represent a total of eight hundred and twenty five million niras, bringing the total cash gift to four billion, four hundred and twenty five
million nairas. During the presentation, President Bola Ahmed said he never wanted to watch the match because he did not want to have high blood pressure, adding that the Super Falcons kept him hungrier as his wife, the First Lady of Nigeria, Hola Remi Tanubu, was at the kitchen preparing his food while watching the match, emphasizing the First Lady almost abandoned his dinner because of the football match and the super Falcons on Monday could be seen singing, praising
and dancing with the First Lady, Honaremi Tanubu, by thus reversing the negativity of the popular viral song of naw your Mamma be this to nah Mamma be this to accept the First Lady as the mother of all in the nation, which could be recalled that earlier in the year, specifically in the month of March, the First Lady, Senator Honremi Tanubu, was at the Dome Events Centre in Asada in Delta State as part of her Renewed Hope Initiative project, and during her visit, a video clip of nigeria nursing
students rejecting the First Lady as the mother of all in the nation went viral and became a popular song that was remixed by many to their desired tastes and lyrics. After the viral clip showed the events master of Ceremony, Gingi bingimg,
