[TRENDING] Veteran Anchor Expresses Displeasure On Live TV as Correspondent Calls Him by Name

[@aframaco9491]

Reuben called her Mary, and so Mary called him Reuben! Those are their given names! Like everyone of us, Reuben was born title less , nameless and naked . So I don’t know where some people get this idea that people should treat them with reverence and veneration.. Reuben Abati needs to grow up ! His old age hasn’t given Nigeria 24 hours light! Maybe when he achieves that feat of giving Nigeria light permanently , we would all call him “Sir”,”Lord”, “Dr”, “Mayor”, “Chief”, “Your majesty”… ….in the meantime, he is plain old Reuben Abati! Reuben to me , that is !

[@modusmaximus]

I wish I could "sama" this your comment with multiple 'Likes'!!👌

[@nanatebestman7534]

Sense too full your head 🤕 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@jaiyeolaolaribigbe6518]

'Rubbish Reuben' to many! The Tiktokers will deal with him! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Wehaveananchor]

Reuben is his first name and he should be addressed as such. Abati is just been petty and silly . He needs to be schooled.

[@Yommites]

Agreed, he has too much of ego. I remembered what he said about OBJ then when multiple letters were flying around during GEJ administration.

[@jaiyeolaolaribigbe6518]

@@Yommites I wonder why he didn't write that letter in Yoruba. Eleleya okunrin!

[@Yommites]

@@jaiyeolaolaribigbe6518 Hahaha. He could’ve waited for the young presenter to return to the station before he schooled her about what seem to be practically normal in there profession.

[@agoogo5026]

He kept calling her Mary, so what is wrong if she calls him Reuben.

[@addie1309]

WOW!!! he called her mannerless too?😳. In all honesty, he is the one that is actually MANNERLESS. Absolutely no manners, no TV best practices and he was allowed to resume work today (or the day after)? BTW what was funny on their set?..cos I missed the joke

[@meldawilliams1636]

He wants his tradition yet speaks English, say the news in Yoruba now so that you can be hailed, You want to be respected yet you cannot even manager a simple situation like that.

[@adesinaadebola2545]

I believe honour a and respect are earned. If you have to fight for it, then probably you are not honourable, you are not respectable in the first place. Who title help?

[@labukky]

There is.a reason why people are addressed by their name in a professional environment, it's to draw or gain the individual's attention which is what this lady did here. She is completely not at wrong and she deserves an apology for referring to her as mannerless. Addressing people by their title does mean they are respectful either

[@jaiyeolaolaribigbe6518]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@albertmarki.8743]

Very correct.

[@Yomiyankee]

You got it wrong. Colleague in profession, but different in hierarchy. Why is it hard for some people to see this is unseemly. The lashing out is a warning that she's about to loose her job. Stop following international Sh*t and just be who you are.

[@BeCreativeminded1923]

I remembered back in school then at a Dean faculty office a student was calling another course mate an aunty and the Woman Professor said that both of you are colleagues of the same department if you're calling her an aunty there won't be a free flow of communication between them.As a gentleman of myself I grabbed a lot of senses in her statement. What Abati did is appalling and not to be happened to anyone.Am watching CNN now from my have never any reporter's or correspondent's calling any of there colleagues as Mr. Or mrs.Whenever Abati is coming on set he should try to drop his porch of ego and arrogance at the doorstep of AriseTV...nonsense

[@Fasaz1]

I’m surprised Rufai & Tundun didn’t correct him straight away, this is professional relationship as should be seen as one. I’ve lost total respect for Reuben Abati, a supposedly exposed person & should’ve be guided.

[@chikeziekezinwaoha1970]

Exactly!

[@olusesanadeosun7489]

@@chikeziekezinwaoha1970 Maybe Dr reubens response was a a bit indiscrete but i do not think thats enuf for you to loose respect for him over this.Even in proffessional relationships there is also somthing called proffessional courtesy(mr.mrs,miss,aunty,uncle etc arent african lingo) and the lady ought to have known how he is been addressed by his junior colleagues in the office.Also pple should spare me on all this talk about civilized societies as we cannot always mimic all they do directly.for instance during the debate bw biden and trump biden told trump to shut up on global tv so does that now mean we ought to emulate that in the name of international standards.We are africans and we have our own way of doing things so the lady ought to have been guided....

[@chikeziekezinwaoha1970]

@@olusesanadeosun7489 I hear you but please don't bring Trump and Biden debate... They're both politicians... Compare apples to apples... Have you seen such behavior amongst journalists in civilized countries? Please let's not bring "we are Africans here".... If we really want to be local, then why do the TV presenters speak with foreign accents etc.?.... What Reuben did was bullish/intimidating and that clearly represents the current environment in Nigeria... In fact, the way Reuben compliments Tundun and Ojy on live TV can be said/seen to be unprofessional and se*ual... You can go watch their programs together...

[@femihenryedun4514]

So typical of someone who has held a position or dined in Nigerian political arena. He was so rude and highly stupid there. The lady should demand for an apology.

[@kazeemadeleke7979]

Brainwashed people That's the reason you carry baby and bags for your wife. You schedule sex with her with her consent. Then you cry moral degradation Now they sold man and man marriage then you start to see the red line which has been erased long ago.

[@igbinx]

People take things differently. Mr man that's your name as she is right calling you by your name

[@MrCollins2000]

He is a dr

[@igbinx]

@@MrCollins2000 even if, his pride is too much plzx

[@MrCollins2000]

@@igbinx is not pride he earn the title and want to be refer as that. All lecturers I know or have study under request you call them Dr. You all are trying to make it a big deal.

[@igbinx]

@@MrCollins2000 then he should tell her on how to address him not the arrogant way he was handling it. I don't know what country you are, let me use UK as example, an English man wouldn't complain or he will inform you how he want to be addressed not in an offensive way. He made it a big deal that's why we are here discussing it Sir. He should learn to be humble in life. He displayed too much pride and arrogance. Sorry for my words. Thanks

[@fredrickovomayeovomaye2797]

She didn’t do anything wrong in my own opinion, are you expecting uncle or daddy on air? He was just arrogant and he should be ashamed of himself

[@damilareolaniyan9178]

I was privileged to watch that live show and I react immediately on there page with Voice Note.

[@oluwatimilehinesther3000]

Why should he be ashamed? you ruined your comment with the last statement.

[@mrsngozika]

That was bullying and it's a no no no no for me

[@quincyileh1578]

The lady sitting close to ruben almost hissed when he called her mannerless

[@ivediiche]

You lot want to follow everything the West does. Can't you think for yourselves and set your own standards??? Don't be so keen to follow somebody else's standard. You are wrong about addressing Boris Johnson by name. If the Prime Minister is speaking to people who know him personally, then it is by name. However, if he is being interviewed by a journalist, who does not have a personal relationship with him, then he is addressed as Prime Minister.The young woman was out of line. She should have referred to him as Dr Abati, simples! It does not cost anything. However, i am disappointed with Dr Abati for speaking to her the way he did. He should have waited for the opportunity to speak to her off the air. No need to embarrass the woman. We are Afrikans. WE MUST SET OUR OWN STANDARDS.

[@herbwand4353]

What is this African standard, oppression , corruption , the list is endless. Only medical doctors should be referred to as doctors ? Why aren’t carpenters referred to Carp John ! Nigeria is a special case. This why basic crude can’t be refined with four refineries , wages paid , serviced at cost of two hundred million dollars. Rueben you’re an oppressor. Governor Abatti ????

[@thelivingstone1504]

Let us start setting our standard by respecting basic Human rights and stop all the stealing. Before raising what does not actually matter. Incivility is incivility, Dr. was wrong in this matter.

[@jaiyeolaolaribigbe6518]

Let's go: Is it our current standard of refusing for women to have decent bills signed into law and making them our standard that the socalled Western world should be inspired by? Is it the standard of steadily abusing women of ALL AGES who end up nurturing the babies that become the same abusive men in power who won't exist if women don't birth them?

[@jaiyeolaolaribigbe6518]

We are trying of a TV STATION that strives to pride itself as one that uses GLOBAL STANDARDS OF JOURNALISM! Is Reuben the President of the TV Station? Orun moru o!

[@lovergirl89803]

Please shut up. Don't you call Buhari as Buhari??

[@Eclipse00700]

Why the guy on the right dey vex?😂 Well, all I’d say is respect is based on culture and environment. You can’t compare African cultures to western. It was obvious he didn’t like that he was called continuously by his first name, however, he shouldn’t have spoken to her in that way!!!

[@lala1980k]

Not in this case, there’s an industry standard that all journalists are trained by. This is also an international station so they have international audience. Industry standard requires she address everyone on that broadcast by their first name. This is not new but oga clearly thinks he works in his village. He’s the one not displaying his years of experience

[@Eclipse00700]

@@lala1980k he works in the village 😂😂

[@olusesanadeosun7489]

I totally agree with you and i feel a lot of our pple easily get carried away with the way the west do things as if whatever dey do is gospel.

[@Eclipse00700]

@@olusesanadeosun7489 agree 💯 👍🏽

[@onyekachiukata4265]

People are addressed by their first names as it eases tension in the work environment as brings out the best in people. The veteran is just being a Bully and we see this everyday. Following through with the name thing while discussing with others typifies the intention to bully as it is unprofessional. Too much emphasis on respect is what is killing productivity in Africa as ideas are not allowed to flourish by elders. You don't find that in Western cultures as their eyes are focused on goal getting rather than who is pleased. Bullying in the work environment should be discouraged in all its appearances including this one

[@veraokotie2310]

What Ruben did was intimidating and shameful. They are simply colleagues and calling of first name is acceptable.

[@theosteknon]

A bad day for Dr Abati. A day when a character flaw came to light on live TV

[@realgem9789]

Absolutely! He owes the lady an apology

[@theosteknon]

@@realgem9789 he really does. But it may never happen

[@anthonyokeke8564]

Reuben should also apologize to Ogynikas husband for him calling her names on daily basis. How about that Reuben. He has reduced his prestige trust me.

[@osasosasco2615]

The lady was professional

[@niranoni9939]

Ain’t nothing wrong calling him his name “Reuben“ in a world of global reporting.

[@gloryhouseng]

There is nothing wrong in calling him name, have seen this the same man calling a senior colleague by name..... Title meaning nothing in Journalism

[@folashadesholotan3013]

A very snr colleague.should be address with respect at least we watch their shows and see how they addresses some of their guests. with so much respect and they don't call then by their names this is a snr one.I don't appreciate him using abusive words but morayo should te jeje Ile yo yan..

[@mrsngozika]

How dare Reuben Abati call her mannerless. That was very rude. He should apologize to her. She did absolutely nothing wrong. We now operate on international standard. Wetin the young girl do

[@realgem9789]

Arrogant buffoon, your name is "rueben", you don't deserve upper case letter to your name for disrespecting the lady doing her job because she didn't call you uncle or whatever. In this day and age, people still think like this 🤮

[@comfortnwankwo4368]

This Man is full of himself.

[@ashestoashes6902]

Oh, am just wondering what his wife is facing in his house. Her heart will jump at the sight of him!🥺

[@hayordejibenjamin7886]

Dr Reuben is a proper Yoruba man, it's disrespectful to him based on our culture, but the lady didn't do anything wrong and he shouldn't have called her mannerless on national tv

[@knix9014]

uncle show us were e says she's mannerless

[@ikediiwere6423]

Tell your uncle to leave the job and go back to village and look for respect. Even Larry king is been called by his name by 18 years boy. This us journalism not office where u expect workers to call u sir. Mumu

[@adedokuniyanu9450]

@@knix9014 listen to the video again where he was talking to tundun

[@chikeziekezinwaoha1970]

@@knix9014 Cant you just watch the video?! What's wrong with paying attention to details... Go to 1:28 minutes and help yourself...

[@miz_thoomiediary7092]

Guy, reuben isnt yoruba

[@kennethukoh4259]

What is Nigeria turning into? Is calling someone by his first name now a sin? A friendly and humble way of addressing people as colleagues at workplaces is to use their first names because it’s not about displaying titles. I have even known CEOs of many companies that want to be called by their first names even by the lowest grades of staff in their companies because they treat them as colleagues. He seemed very upset and furious about it. Nigeria must go through a mindset revolution if we are to move forward because so many things are wrong.

[@comfortnwankwo4368]

He said it all

[@olusesanadeosun7489]

I seriously think that this warm embrace of international practices have sort of made us loose our identity somewhat.If Dr reuben had told his colleague to address him by his first name thats up to him but in this case he ddnt.If you have followed the arise show like i have you would have noticed that his lieutenant on that show address him as Dr Abati and i do not think there is anything wrong in that.It was not nice of him to have responded to her on air in that manner but the lady also ought to have followed the examples set by her colleagues and addressed him appropriately.When u are in rome i think its best to behave as a roman.

[@bdoye4021]

@@olusesanadeosun7489 the constant repeat of his name almost seem intentional.

[@tochukwumartin3194]

@@bdoye4021 that is what I have a problem with. I wonder why people are not seeing it from that angle. You've called him Reuben the first time, go ahead with your comment or story. Why repeat it again?

[@bdoye4021]

@@tochukwumartin3194 especially the third time , it was off

[@josephbabalola9819]

The Yoruba part of him took over. When a Yoruba man asks you if you were in his naming ceremony, it is a warning that the other should not call him by name because they are not age mates. Dr. Abati shouldn't have lost control because of that I hope they reconcile! Ego took over! Nothing is really wrong with calling someone by his or her first name. I also think the constant calling of the name was for the lady to get his attention due to bad signal. The lady was not hearing him clearly. He should have passed the comments after the show. Well, nothing is new but it is now recorded - no one is perfect.

[@aframaco9491]

Yes you are right! But we do tend to take this “respect” thing a bit too far in Nigeria! Reuben is acting spoilt here, so he needs to recalibrate and get with the program! Whether he likes it or not, the reporter is HIS COLLEAGUE!! There can be no “ yes sir”, “yes ma” whilst reporting on a bulletin. Fun side (?)….Imagine Reuben Abati being visited in his home by weed smoking, gun wielding teenage armed robbers with dubious intent….does he think they would call him sir or doctor in the cause of their operation??? Let him not bring bad luck to himself with his antiquated outdated idea of respect!

[@jaiyeolaolaribigbe6518]

The internet will NEVER forget this! Soon, he will be ridiculed by viral skits! 🤣

[@emerald9844]

@@aframaco9491I love you for this response. God bless you

[@adedokuniyanu9450]

The office language is use first name. In my office the ceo is called by his name. But that is official. If I want to send a mail now it is hello simon or jide even if he is the director but I won't see that same jide or Simon at the stairs and say good morning Simon or jide. .. we need to know they were on air. I am very sure that lady won't call reuben by his name one on one. Let's not go far, on journalist hang out what name is babajide called, is he not older than the anchor Ayo ozugbakun. .. do u know how many times, Ayo says jide on the show

[@benjaminnkwo189]

Did anyone observe tundu face when abati said this young mannerless ladies 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@godslove2944]

Just because someone is your colleague , does not mean that you should disrespect them.

[@herbwand4353]

How was he distracted ? The man made a fool of himself.

[@godslove2944]

@@herbwand4353 what is wrong with calling someone Mr, the industry is going to change because of this. The news is for the audience, so someone must be addressed properly, to avoid offending the audience.

[@godslove2944]

@@herbwand4353 I watched the clip, it was annoying to continue calling his name, at one point she became confused

[@ademolaadesina9293]

@@godslove2944 It is a deliberate act.

[@adeseyeowosho7681]

Execuse me that is not disrespect. Is unprofessional for her calling daddy or uncle ruben on national TV. Dr Ruben should grow up.

[@chikanjoku9884]

Mr. Reuben Abati took it personal. He was trading the traditional way of addressing seniors in our society. That is understandable. But, professionally, there is nothing wrong with that because they are colleagues. Globally, it is a common practice, colleagues in the media industry address each other by their names. It doesn't mean that she was being disrespectful. Profession and Tradition are two different things.

[@josephbabalola9819]

I'm very sure the lady will not address her as Reuben behind the scene. Honourable people don't demand for honour, they command it. Ego!!!

[@desmondib5719]

Africans have a long way to go because here in Canada I can call my Co worker who is older than me with 40 years by his name.Even while I was schooling I call all my professors by name and they don't see anything wrong with it.Everybody call you by your name whether old or young.Its only Africans that have some shit entitled mentality

[@bettyangel7009]

Nigeria puts a lot of weight on titles, so many PHDs with minimal productivity. Some people are addressed as His excellency, chief, Dr, Barrister, Engineer, Professor...and he has no problem with answering to all that. In my hood, everybody is identified by their names, not even Mr, talk about Mrs, who cares. Whatever you earn or accomplish is for you, nobody gives a damn.

[@kabirbakarabubakar2875]

Forget "environment" is it ethical to call your colleague by title???or is it a traditional setting or elders forum that she will have to use title to address her co worker...So even when he is wrong at work no junior should correct or talk back at him because he is a Doctor

[@jaiyeolaolaribigbe6518]

African church style!

[@monzoradelajalawal3553]

Maybe she supposed to have called him DADDY REUBEN,he thought he is still in the office of president spoke person .

[@GilbertDenila]

That's how they roll in Nigeria 🇳🇬 Chief, Dr, Prof XYZ

[@purplekatakyie1868]

He was right.Young ladies nowadays lack home training.Luv from Ghana.

[@edowitch4703]

You are ignorant madam, in journalism you don't attach title when calling your colleagues. You address them by their first name not last name. All my years that I had watched news reporting in Nigeria, it is rare to see a journalist call another by title.

[@oluwaamitosin]

Obviously, this issue is about public demonstration of off-air disrespect. Mr. Abati is experienced and well-read and I think the lady also knows the culture of their profession which allows individuals to be addressed by their first name but I think the former couldn't have called the lady "mannerless" if there hasn't been such issue backstage which Mr. Abati decides to shame the lady with in the public. It is glaring that the lady didn't expect such reaction from Mr. Abati though she repeated what she did which proves that it was done deliberately.

[@gabrielwingfield3263]

Typical old Nigerian politician! They always feel entitled and believe thier age supercede other younger people personality. Shame to him. He is the most flirting journalist in studio with Tudun Abiola and other female journalist i watched regularly

[@ainababa]

As much as the lady is not wrong by the posture display more often by journalism, however, do we not have identity at all or how does Chinese imbibed westered culture without thrown theirs away? We are a country or continent of low self esteem when its comes to the foreign behaviour. Young men and women should learn the history of their forefathers because those who do not know the history of their forefathers would remain an infact forever. ARE YOU IN UK WHERE THEY CALL BY FIRST NAME? TO WHAT EXTENT IS OUR CULTURE VALUED.

[@jaiyeolaolaribigbe6518]

Chinese ke? Jide, Chinese or any omo yoruba can't take Yoruba culture round the globe WHILE AT WORK! Why are they wearing European suits there? Why not make ANKARA AND AGBADA THE NORM for starters? Then we can add how to address older colleagues at work with all our many titles that has FAILED TO IMPROVE NIGERIA. We might as well STOP SPEAKING ENGLISH and just stick to our tribal languages for reporting! BBC has already dominated that for even yoruba reporting. Ruben can go and work there ke! Once you work in a news station that follows global standards, all bets are off! Even usage of Sir/Madam is for the Emails and handwritten Letters not verbal!

[@MegnahDetroit]

Where do you think she was? And where do you think she schooled? She was being a professional. Reuben, on the other hand, was a disgrace!

[@jeomeiza]

Unless the media house is looking at being a local Champion. Don't think it's dropping your culture by calling someone by name in a professional setting. They are colleagues. Reuben is not her father or Uncle. What would have been a good way of addressing him? It's mindsets like this that keep a country from progressing. There are people who will call you Uncle/Aunty/Sir/ Ma and will even kneel down before you to show you all the respect but disrespect you in other ways. So is the title a show of respect? Even TV veterans who have been Knighted by the queen are not called Sir when on air.

[@AgiLinus]

Sadly, history is no longer taught in secondary schools and elders are not campaigning to bring it back. The walls we build for security also prevent us from being helped.

[@abbysotomi2457]

Train your kids on how deal with Nigerians or you will receive public disgrace like this.

[@Ataiglobal]

Reuben himself is the one that is mannerless. The lady did nothing wrong!

[@adelekeanuoluwapo9811]

Maybe she should have called Dr. Reuben

[@favourgabriel9456]

One of the reason Nigeria is not moving forward is pride.

[@eaglesfly2457]

I believe the REPETITION OF THE NAME, was what that made him to possibly be upset a little bit

[@iniessiet5247]

Network may be the reason for that

[@ugbukekomeno2194]

A few things need to be pointed out here: 1. They are colleagues truly. BUT HE IS A SENIOR COLLEAGUE. 2. He has a professional title she could have used: Dr. 3. There is no professional rule in journalism that prescribes to practitioners how they should address each other. Yes, it is a norm that they use first names but it is not a rule. So, basically, she addressing him as 'Reuben' and even doing it repeatedly is both a sign that she's just imitating the West too or a proof of her disrespectful self in this case. 4. Even the West sometimes imitated know when and how to accord respect when it comes to addressing themselves. It's why Sir Alex Ferguson is Sir and even the Prime Minister Boris Johnson you mentioned is Prime Minister. 5. She is not a newbie. For someone who has two degrees in Mass Communication and has worked elsewhere before, she can't bail out on account of being naive. Maybe the fact that she's now in the SW where emphasis is laid more on cultural honour in the manner of addressing one another as against the SE where she was before, has contributed to this though. 5. We are Africans. There are a few things that still make us distinct and this is one of them. It is cultural.

[@ochukotv7010]

Do you know that all other colleagues of REUBEN call him by his first name? Why is the lady's own different. There's a beef somewhere. E pain d man shaaa.

[@diligenceeke3023]

I think the Lady called him Reuben too many times. But Oje and Tundun call himDr. Abati

[@edowitch4703]

@@diligenceeke3023 the lady wasn't hearing him properly. Watch the full clip or this to understand better

[@temiloluwa1135]

So Abati want us to call Buhari now Daddy or Papa... 😂 😂 😂

[@stsoloverses]

It's not even a talk for debate. First name is what everyone is addressed as professionally

[@benjamintundetaiwo8167]

In any professional world either West or South you address people as Mr/Mrs/Dr and even in the west reporters will address you as such and someone like Doctor Abati should have been addressed as Doctor Abati not Reuben by a junior colleague, he earn the title Doctor at any time. We are people of culture and traditions and I guess we have lost it, YES, Dr. Abati was wrong for correcting her on the air because 2 wrongs do not make a right and he should apologize to her on the air because it is unprofessional to do so and Nigerians should learn how to correct or argue with each other without any abusive words or language.

[@paulezeagu344]

The same Great Dr Abati continuously called Mr. Ejiofor, Nnamdi Kanu’s attorney by his name during an interview. Did Mr Ejiofor call him Mannerless? 🤷‍♀️

[@edowitch4703]

In journalism, you address you fellow colleague by first name.

[@jaiyeolaolaribigbe6518]

@@paulezeagu344 Nigeria IS really in deep trouble. This is 2022. Just wait for it...

[@talknow2859]

OK, so now it's time to be African and respect-full in the profession that you went all the way to Oxford to learn??? This is the problem with our people. If you've accepted the profession I think you should be fine with the ethics and at least practiceit professionally. Some people are now saying because I bought my car with my money, I can drive it the way I like. Because I built my house with my money, I can do whatever I like inside it including smoking igbo/hemp and engaging in reckless games with other people's children. The land of the shameless!!!

[@godslove2944]

She did something wrong, it is not about first name , is about competency.she keeps calling him constantly.

[@edowitch4703]

No she did no wrong. Reuben Abati was exhibiting pride on national television. There is a reason my journalist aren't addressed by their titles globally. Arise TV is an international television with global audience

[@petersodipe]

There is more to that story that meets the eyes. Reuben was not angry because Mary called him by his first name but was angry because of something else. The whole name issue was just a way to show his anger

[@adeaga3265]

Dr Reuben could have expressed his displeasure when she was off the air and get a better result or apology if that is what he wanted.

[@stainlessgladys]

Maybe he needs to be retired.

[@meldawilliams1636]

I think so

[@popsonjaiyesimi7670]

Arise tv better watch Reuben before he brings down the work of the young dynamic people he works with. Reuben is power drunk, egoistic and free minded even when interviewing the big political shots, I think, he's looking for political slot by being meandering with politicians and by so doing weakening the team great job.

[@donyg21]

I watch international news and the reporters always call their colleagues by their first names. And to think that this Ruben was trained abroad, makes it more worrisome. His is not being professional considering that they may have international audience.

[@jaiyeolaolaribigbe6518]

💯💯💯🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@favourfavour5753]

That was unprofessional of him.

[@UnveilingAfricaTV]

Is there a protocol for titles? I do not see anything wrong with her reporting, unless there is a policy or rule that says otherwise. There is more to this, it is not ethical to berate a colleague on air for something so inconsequential. He could have chastised her in private if needed.

[@smartfarminginnovations190]

if I were the lady, I would sue him for defamation.

[@stsoloverses]

Rufai's face changed when he mentioned his history in the profession

[@chukwunonsoebenezerotunkor9864]

The whites you copy call out themselves regardless of whether on air or not. Respect Reubens outburst and address him the way that soothes him and so other presenter or guest.

[@thoupreparesatablebeforeme7880]

There is no issue here. I am sure Reuben Abati must have had his own share as a budding journalist and the lady though not wrong would have learnt to expect the unexpected while discharging their duty. I have seen a reporter being kissed against her wish by a boxer she was interviewing. They are now chilling while they leave the issue for us to continue the discuss.

[@joycechikelue4274]

I don't care who that man thinks he is or was! At that time and space, the lady reporter is his colleagues and their organisation policy allows them to use first names! People should learn to get over themselves abeg. He owes that lady an apology on air.

[@asabosah2366]

If Dr Abati had any issues with the way he was addressed, he should have resisted the urge to resort to profanity on air. By now , the public would have been calling out the young lady not bearing down on Dr Abati. What if she sues he for some form of defamation ?. I mean, we are all witnesses.

[@josephc.a3942]

Is Ruben not his name?

[@abadojoseph5234]

That's how people look at others in Nigeria. He was just expressing his Nigerian bigmanism as a journalist. Abeg fuel scarcity still dey o.

[@openingmonologue7707]

Correction, he's not a veteran Anchor

[@maye3244]

First of all, it's a farce that all media colleagues are called by their first name. You MAY do that only if the senior colleague wishes to be addressed so or if it is company's policy. Otherwise, you must find out how the person wishes to be addressed, especially if you're unfamiliar with them. If they have titles, by all means you must show respect and use those titles. Of course, he should have been more circumspect, less sensitive about it on air. The idea that all white people wish to be called by their first name is fallacious. It's not true. We see foreign media too. Every one with a secular title must be addressed with their titles. It's media etiquette. This not a free for all.

[@femihenryedun4514]

Reuben Abati went overboard there...that was so arrogant and stupid of him. Shameful.

[@kazeemadeleke7979]

She might not be mannerless at this point but I have met so many of you Instagram kids that are so rude.

[@blackdiamond7956]

Then leave instagram if it's not for you.Because nobody cares about your age on there. Even the owner of the App is called out.

[@engrleo9654]

I didn't hear him call her "Mannerless"

[@emenikeoleka1424]

Manners society look at young man supporting Anchor

[@anthony.onabanjo9802]

The lady knows what she wanted to establish here. Listening to her tune in th calling of the name Reuben is like she is trying to be bold and wanting to gain confidence in calling Dr. Abati by his name Reub. If she is to be sincere with herself she will definitely tell us the truth in calling his name. My POV though.

[@pamatronicsng7792]

She did nothing wrong. I'm ashamed of Reubens reaction

[@sylviasworld9397]

Okay, but he called her Mary and she called him Reuben. I don't get the big deal, they are colleagues. Did he want her to call him sir, uncle or Mr Abati?

[@emmanueletuk2792]

Where was the mannerless calling cause I didn't hear it

[@grazzellian]

Funny how he expected her to add a title to his name but he has no hangups calling her by her name. He said Mary, many times

[@mobo204]

Don't rush to criticize or condemn Dr. Ruben Abati; not all Yoruba men from his generation would feel at ease with a younger person addressing them by their first name. While this might be acceptable in some other tribes, I believe he could have corrected her privately instead of doing so on air. If Rufai, Tundu, and Orji, who are older, refer to him as Dr. Abati, let's acknowledge that it may sound somewhat unusual. In African culture, unlike in European cultures, age holds significant importance to people.

[@joshuadede4560]

He might have all the titles in the world but correct me if I'm wrong I hope CEO of that media outfit isn't one of his titles therefore he should add CEO before he goes about calling peoples mannerless instead of their names.

[@eyefordetailsservices1440]

I am he did what he did because she’s probably his subordinate at Arise and she’s Nigerian. He wouldn’t dare if it was an American or British reporter. This is why Rufai and the other lady keep mute. He is their Oga. Na see finish. He stepped out of line and owes that lady an apology

[@bols_bols1]

no need for any company policy, the man is wrong. if he wants to be referred to with respect, he should go for chieftaincy title

[@smicer66]

That's how you folks will one day call buhari by his first name. You dudes do not know what professional titles are. A Dr should be referred to with his title Dr. Its an appreciation and mark of respect that the person took time out to earn that degree

[@OYIN2011]

I know Reuben as a print journalist and not a broadcast (or what is it called?) journalist. Was he trained before he was employed by Arise TV. Professionally the woman was doing her work. The woman would not have called him Reuben if she met him malong the corridor or canteen in the premises of Arise TV. For Abati (won't put Dr. Infront of his name because he disgraced us) to reprimand the woman on live TV was the height of unprofessionalism. The other day Abiola's daughter (what is her name?) was also blowing hot on live TV because according to her a guest insulted her late father. I wonder why Arise TV decided to hire "names" and not trained professional broadcasters. The TV station definitely does not deserve any local or international awards in broadcasting.

[@trevoruzomah7290]

Its not an excuse not to put title to the name.What makes her reporting global,because she is reporting from Ukraine? She is an arise news reporter reporting to a predominant Nigerian audience .we should stick to our cultural sensitivity of age and respect

[@beedeekenny9250]

This man Abati no dey watch foreign news ni? No matter how old you are, you are called by your name

[@elizabethjulianah]

Our culture is different, journalist or not? He should be referred to as Dr Abati. Boris Johnson is referred to as Mr Prime Minister i have never heard Ms Kunsberg or other bbc journalist call him Boris in public discourse. Remember our culture is different

[@m1umo]

These persons analyzing, if they met him, would they call Ruben Abati by his first name? Abeg, rest.

[@jeomeiza]

Really. I thought Mr Abati was bigger than this. Are they not both colleagues working in the same business? Unless there is a back story we are unaware of. I didn't think this would have made Reuben, sorry Mr Abati upset

[@kazeemadeleke7979]

I beg to correct you on UK they thought us respect and can't just address your senior colleagues anyhow.

[@orizuchibuike8210]

She should have used "Mr" the guy is taking it personal. You guys no get work

[@ijeoma405]

What should she had called him....sir Reuben,,Mr Reuben,,,oga Reuben,,,, chairman Reuben...wtf....okayyyyy Mr abati, I think this is the right word..

[@cyndyezeh4754]

Now, first of all.....what is it with us nd titles??? We are TITLE freaks in this part of the world yet we havent excelled as much as some of our foreign counterparts. Secondly the governor, president are all called by their name. Thirdly in journalism...it is ok to call your colleague by name. Fourthly....he didn't have to call her out on air. Couldn't he have watered down his grievance a little bit? People should understand that TITLES don't matter....your results do.

[@sheunyerokun9691]

This is so unprofessional! What should she call him?! Uncle Reuben!??????? We are meant to be playing by international standards here.....this is not your local Abeokuta station. He actually aired his views while he was meant to be responding to her! How uncouth!

[@anthonyokeke8564]

Reuben should be cautioned..His attitude on the young lady looks uncivilized. Let Reuben come to Canada and see how young boys and girls call adults their personal names. Infact he disappointed everybody even his profession.

[@kateo7778]

So. Canada is right and morals are wrong? Or what exactly is your point?

[@hamzattemileyi6123]

(In a professional/work environment) As much as I am not in support of Dr Reuben Abati's public behavior, I don't agree with your typical 'Canada' or western world example either.........

[@jaiyeolaolaribigbe6518]

@@kateo7778 Morals? That's a different topic. This is more related to Yoruba Culture of Respect.

[@adedamolaadenihun]

There are fellow colleagues among which there are very senior colleagues. What is wrong with addressing him as Dr Abati. He is an original Yoruba man.and the lady touched a nerve by calling him by name repeatedly as if to dare him. Being a Nigerian she should know better (abi Abati don toast am before?), We are Africans with rich culture, we don’t have to jettison our whole culture to adopt another’s in the name of international standards. British women will curtsy (kneel) and men will bow to greet the queen. The queen will not expect this from foreigners. It is good to be aware of the culture of the area you operate to fit in properly. Even Prince Charles, the owner of queen’s English spoke Nigerian Pidgin English in his address when he came to Nigeria.

[@adeseyeowosho7681]

This is pride.

[@josephsuleiman1139]

Dr Abati, you need to apologise to the young lady cos she did no wrong

[@chychynwosu8828]

If it had been a foreign reporter..would he have acted that way?

[@olabodewasiu2627]

Well, the way he corrected her may be wrong but someone PhD don't joke with the tittle. Get one, you will understand

[@meldawilliams1636]

His PHD is for himself, common sense is for the world. Title means nothing its how you present your self.

[@edowitch4703]

He isn't the first to own a PhD neither would he be the last. Reuben Abati only exhibited egoism and tribalism not professionalism. Once you start broadcasting on air as a journalist, all your titles ends at the gate of the TV station

[@meldawilliams1636]

@@edowitch4703 So true does he even realize how many people have PHD after him

[@eze1526]

Abati took it tok far. I'm certain she won't address him in such manner behind closed doors