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They demanded for a lot of time and I said \u2018no problem, we have given you; even if you spend three, four to five weeks\u2019. So far, more consultations from critical stakeholders, and many people have been submitting their memoranda to the national assembly even within the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The federal lawmaker also said his intention is not to gag the press, saying he recognises the lapses in the practice of journalism in Nigeria and that the amendments are aimed at fixing those problems.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy intention is not to gag the press, and unless all the practitioners can say all is well with the industry, to the best of my knowledge I know all is not well. And I know the national assembly has the power to look into the existing act,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll is not well with the NPC agency. 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