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NBC | Here’s What Could Become of the Media Space in the Near Future

“While the threats to media freedom are real and concerning in their own right, their impact on the state of democracy is what makes them truly dangerous.” The right to…

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National Assembly asked to legalize presidential, governorship debates; Peter Obi doing comedy skits – Deji Adeyanju | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

National Assembly asked to legalize presidential, governorship debatesPeter Obi doing comedy skits – Deji AdeyanjuNBC fines Arise TV over report on TinubuAppeal Court removes Akpabio as APC senatorial candidateRemove subsidy…

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Imo will overcome present challenges with prayers – Uzodimma; Falana sues FG, NASS over absence of CCTV at Kuje prisons | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Imo will overcome present challenges with prayers - UzodimmaBe mindful of fake news, NBC urges NigeriansFalana sues FG, NASS over absence of CCTV at Kuje prisonsNigeria now global supplier of…

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NBC Revokes Licences Of Silverbird, AIT, Raypower, Rhythm FM, Others

Due to failing to pay N2.66 billion in license renewal fees, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has canceled the broadcast licenses of Silverbird TV, AIT, Raypower FM, and Rhythm FM,…

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Desperado: Malami, Lai Mohammed, the NBC and plans to enforce #TwitterBan in Nigeria | #YNaijaCover

“Subject as otherwise provided by this Constitution, a person shall not be convicted of a criminal offence unless that offence is defined and the penalty therefor is prescribed in a…

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This is no hate speech: Is Lai Mohammed on a mission to silence Nigerians?

In Nigeria, certain aspects of fundamental human rights of its citizens have been compromised at some point in time. As interesting as it is, free speech, like many other rights,…

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NBC fines Nigeria Info 99.3FM N5 million for “hate speech” | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has fined Lagos-based radio station, Nigeria Info, N5 million over a comment made by a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr…

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New day, new drama – The NBC is at it again | The #YNaijaCover

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has threatened to sanction broadcast stations over messages that “insult” Nigerian leaders and elders. In a letter to broadcast stations, Chibuike Ogwumike, zonal director of…

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#BBNaija: Culture Minister, Lai Mohammed reportedly made moves to stop show from airing

The Big Brother Naija show since its debut season has become the biggest reality TV show in the country. It has spawned a number of interesting and entertaining characters, who…

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In a brilliant tweet summary, Oby Ezekwesili says the government wants AIT to be like NTA

We are still reeling from the shock of the NBC shutting down AIT and Raypower yesterday, private media outfits owned by Daar Communications Limited. Twitter has been buzzing with disgruntled…

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The Big 5: Kano govt queries Emir Sanusi for allegedly misappropriating N3.4 billion; You can’t cage the media – PDP hits FG over action against AIT | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Kano govt queries Emir Sanusi for allegedly misappropriating N3.4 billion The Kano State Government has asked the Emir of Kano,…

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The Big 5: Oshiomhole, Saraki exchange words over bribery allegation; FG, ASUU meeting end without resolution | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is investigating the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) over an alleged misapplication…

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Meet Nigerian-American comedian Ego Nwodim, the new cast addition to ‘Saturday Night Live’

For its upcoming 44th season, NBC's Saturday Night Life has enlisted Ego Nwodim into its cast and four new writers, Variety reports. And this is coming fresh off the show’s…

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The Big 5: Nothing will be spared to bring Leah Sharibu home – Presidency; PDP demands response from Buhari on Trump’s ‘lifeless’ comment | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Leah Sharibu, the only Christian and last among the abducted 110 students of Government Girls Secondary School, Dapchi, Yobe, yet to be released…

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The Big 5: NBC shuts down Ekiti Broadcasting Service, Adeosun elected Chairperson of AFRIEXIMBANK and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has shut down the Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State (BSES) for breaching provisions of the Broadcasting…

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5 women accuse NBC’s political analyst, Mark Halperin of sexual harassment

According to a CNN report, renowned NBC senior political analyst and frequent MSNBC "Morning Joe" panelist, Mark Halperin has been accused of sexual harassment by five women while at ABC…

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The Thread: Has Buhari’s presidency finally taken a really scary turn?

It will be 50 years on the 7th of October when the bloody Asaba massacre which wiped out Igbo civilians took place. To commemorate this moment in history, Cheta Nwanze…

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“Nigeria is officially back to a military regime” | NBC shuts down #AsabaMassacre show; TwitterNG reacts

Looks like PMB is running a totalitarian government now. The first thing he did when he returned from London was to warn Nigerians about crossing national red lines, declaring that…

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We are committed to help fight unemployment – NBC

Nigeria Bottling Company Limited (NBC) says the management trainee programme (MTP) was introduced in order to help the government fight unemployment, Vanguard reports. Highlights: The programme is designed to select…

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[The Injustice Blog] The implications of NBC’s new directive

The National Broadcasting Commission new broadcasting code for media houses is expected to commence full implementation on the 1st of October 2017. Though it's expected that the APC led Federal…

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FG directs NBC to sanction broadcast stations who ‘aid’ hate speech

As part of efforts to end the growing spate of hate speech in the country, Nigeria's Federal Government has directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to sanction any radio or…

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We did not ban Olamide, Davido’s songs – NBC

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has said it did not ban songs of Olamide, Davido and 9ice, and also did not issue a statement to that effect. A ban notice…

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The Thread: These are the problems with NBC’s new rules

This administration appears to be preoccupied with hate speech. Recently, Osinbajo said that "hate speech is a species of terrorism" and leaders will be doing a "grave disservice" to maintain…

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Entertainment Roundup: NBC bans Olamide’s ‘Wo!’, Davido’s ‘If’ from airwaves; BBC launches digital service platform in Pidgin | More stories

Here are the biggest entertainment stories you missed yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing on Entertainment Roundup this Tuesday. NBC bans five Nigerian…

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“They are all fake news” | President Trump adds more names to the list

President Trump seems bent on railing on mainstream media this Tuesday afternoon. Following back to back tweets, where he blasted his "favourite" network, calling CNN "fake news" for retracting a…

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Biafra TV, Boko Haram radio transmitting on Nigeria airwaves – NBC

The Director General, National Broadcasting Commission, Modibo Kawu, has said that a media station, Biafra Television is currently transmitting news on the Nigeria airwaves. He spoke during an interactive session…

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The Donald Trump 100 Days campaign ad CNN is mad about

by Dolapo Adelana Saturday marked US president Donald Trump's 100 days in office. And in order to showcase his landmark achievements in his first 100 days, his campaign organisation released…

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#BBNaija: Majority of those criticising the show are hypocrites – Bisola

by Dolapo Adelana The first runner-up of the 2017 edition of reality TV show, Big Brother Nigeria, Bisola Aiyeola has labelled "as hypocrites" many of those criticising the show. Recall…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

by Dolapo Adelana 1. EFCC denies planting N49m at Kaduna airport The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has denied media reports (not YNaija) that the N49m recovered at the Kaduna International…

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The YNaija Tracklist: EFCC denies planting N49m at Kaduna airport | Consumer Protection Council begins investigation into Fanta and Sprite | More stories

by Dolapo Adelana From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. EFCC denies planting N49m at Kaduna airport - YNaija INEC queries 202 staff for alleged involvement in electoral malpractice…

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