Tag: #SERAP
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COURT HALTS NBC CRACKDOWN: BROADCASTERS GET FREE SPEECH BOOST
The Federal High Court in Lagos has restrained the National Broadcasting Commission from penalising stations and presenters over controversial provisions in its Broadcasting Code. Justice Daniel Osiagor granted the interim order after a suit by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), who argued the rules threaten free speech.…
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SERAP AND NGE SUE NIGER STATE GOV, NBC OVER BADEGGI FM INTIMIDATION AND SHUTDOWN THREATS
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over the governor’s directive to intimidate and shut down Badeggi FM, a Minna-based radio station. The suit challenges actions including threats to seal the station,…
