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NBC vows to shut broadcast stations airing programmes detrimental to peaceful co-existence

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has said that it will shut down broadcast stations whose activities are capable of undermining peaceful co-existence.Information Guide Nigeria

According to the NBC, spokesman, Mr Ekanem Antia, stated in Abuja on Friday that NBC’s Director-General, Malam Balarabe Ilelah, said this at a meeting with broadcast stations on the coverage of the Feb. 25 presidential and National Assembly elections.


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He warned:  “The NBC is giving its last warning to broadcast stations and will not hesitate to shut or revoke the licence of any when convinced that its activities are capable of undermining the peaceful co-existence of the country.NYSC Portal

“Any further breaches of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code and Act will no longer be tolerated,’’

According to THE GUARDIAN, Commission monitored the coverage of the elections by some broadcast stations and noted how they availed unpatriotic individuals their platforms to make subversive, hateful, and inciting utterances, particularly post-election.

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Ilelah noted, however, that the coverage of the elections and post-election matters were “marred by unguarded statements, divisive and dangerous comments’’.JAMB Result

He acknowledged that using broadcast platforms to incite supporters or create enmity would not help in deepening the nation’s democracy.

“In as much as the Commission believes in the freedom of expression, it is also seriously constrained to act decisively on any broadcaster that exploits the fragile peace of our nation,’’ he emphasized.

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Idongesit Akpa-Ayang

Idongesit is a graduate of Communication Arts, University of Uyo. Currently working as a news reporter at InfoGuide Nigeria.

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