Category: Media

Ramalan, Liberty TVR Boss  mourns Northern Media Forum Chairman, Dan Agbese

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Ramalan mourns

Chairman Liberty TVR, Alhaji (Dr) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has mourned the death of the Chairman, Northern Media Forum (NMF) Dan Agbese, calling it a regional and national loss.  He praised Agbese’s integrity, courage, and contributions to Nigerian Media Landscape describing him as a “pathfinder” who inspired generations of reporters.  Ramalan extended condolences to Agbese’s family and NMF Media  colleagues, urging the media to uphold the values he championed.

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“FG haven’t shut down any media house under Tinubu” – Minister 

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Info Minister

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, yesterday reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s firm commitment to press freedom, declaring that no media organisation in Nigeria has been harassed, shut down, or silenced by the Federal Government. Speaking at the 2025 All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) held at the State House, Abuja, the Minister described President Bola Tinubu’s attendance at the event as a historic moment — the first time a sitting Nigerian leader would personally attend the Guild’s annual conference. According to him, the gesture underscored the high regard the…

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Commissioner strengthens media partnership with visit to Liberty Radio/TV

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Commissioner visits Liberty

Kaduna State Commissioner of Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaƙi, has continued his statewide media engagement tour with a visit to Atar Communications Nigeria Ltd., owners of Liberty Radio and Television. During the visit, the Commissioner emphasised the need for stronger collaboration between the Ministry and media organisations to combat misinformation and promote accurate reporting of government policies and programmes. He noted that the media plays a vital role in shaping public perception and building trust between the Government and citizens, stressing that it is a shared responsibility to ensure people…

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FCCPC withdraws criminal case against MultiChoice

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FCCPC MultiChoice

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, (FCCPC), has withdrawn its criminal case against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its top executives, after both parties reportedly reached an amicable settlement. Recall that the FCCPC and MultiChoice have been at odds for months since the pay-TV operator hiked the pricing of its DStv and GOtv services in March. The FCCPC then summoned the company to explain the rationale for the increases and submit supporting papers, after which it said MultiChoice failed to comply. Viewing this as a violation of the FCCPC Act’s…

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Information Minister Idris, Ramalan, Broadcast Chiefs forge alliance to tackle national challenges through Media

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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, yesterday hosted leading Broadcast Executives – Chairman, Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria, (IBAN), North-West zone,, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, and AIT/Raypower boss, Chief Raymond Dokpesi Jnr — in Abuja for talks on deepening media collaboration in national development. The meeting, held at the minister’s office, focused on strengthening cooperation between government and media organisations in promoting national orientation, culture, and public awareness. Ramalan, who also chairs the Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA), urged government agencies and corporate bodies to leverage…

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New NTA appointments: Tinubu makes U-turn, returns erstwhile DG

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Tinubu on NTA

Tinubu has directed the recall of Salihu Abdullahi Dembos as Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority, (NTA), and Ayo Adewuyi as Executive Director (News). The decision, conveyed in a statement yesterday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, effectively restores the two senior executives to their tenures, which were briefly disrupted by changes in NTA management.

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“I’m not a journalist, I am a Broadcast Media Owner” – Ramalan clarifies

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Ramalan

Founder of Liberty TV/Radio FM stations, and associated online platforms, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has publicly clarified his professional role, stressing that he should not be referred to as a journalist. In a statement issued yesterday, the media entrepreneur explained that his position is distinct from that of reporters, presenters, or correspondents who work on his platforms. “Let me state it plainly – as a broadcast owner, I own and control broadcast media outlets such as radio stations, television channels and digital platforms”, he stated. Ramalan noted that while…

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NBC @ 33: IBAN Chairman, Ramalan hails regulator’s role in shaping Nigeria’s media, entertainment and culture

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Ramalan

By Aminu Imam The Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN) Chairman, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has congratulated the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) as it marks 33 years of regulating Nigeria’s broadcast industry. In a goodwill message via an issued statement yesterday, Ramalan praised NBC for providing the framework that has allowed radio and television to flourish, transforming the nation’s media landscape and influencing multiple industries. He noted that broadcasting has been pivotal in promoting Nollywood, Nigerian music, fashion, and cultural heritage, projecting the nation’s creative industries across the globe.…

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SERAP, Editors sue Niger Gov., NBC over Badeggi FM threats

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SERAP NGE

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against the Governor of Niger State, Umaru Bago, and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), seeking to halt the alleged intimidation of BadeggiFM Radio, Minna. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos on behalf of SERAP and NGE by their lawyers Kolawole Oluwadare, Oluwakemi Agunbiade and Andrew Nwankwo, follows recent remarks by Governor Bago in which he threatened to revoke the station’s licence, seal its premises, demolish its building, and…

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Concerned citizens urge Kano State govt. to nationalize Arewa24 TV channel 

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Arewa24 TV

…Accuses American/Jewish ownership of local content breaches  Aminu Imam The Spokesman of Kano Concerned Citizens Initiative, (KCCI), in a Press Statement has called in National Security and Regional Economic Interest on the Federal and Kano State Governments  to nationalise  and take over the control of the Arewa24 TV channel’s illegal operations in Kano, accusing its American Jewish ownership and Nigerian operators of “serious breaches”. “He said in view of serious breaches (and) with a view to saving this highly strategic company, stated. “This measure is in line with the vision…

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