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Alleged cultural, religious violations: Court fixes May 18 for hearing in suit against Arewa24, NBC 

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Court on suit against Arewa24, NBC 

The Federal High Court in Kano has fixed May 18, 2026, for the hearing of a suit filed by the Islamic Research and Da’awa Foundation, Abuja, against Arewa24 Television and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over alleged violations of Islamic and Hausa cultural values. The Foundation is challenging the content of certain programmes aired by Arewa24, which it claims are inconsistent with Islamic teachings and the cultural norms of Hausa society. It also alleges breaches of the NBC Broadcasting Code, particularly in relation to decency and public morality. In the…

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Appeal Court upholds ban on NBC’s power to fine broadcast stations

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A'Court on NBC

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed the appeal filed by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) against the judgement barring it from imposing fines on broadcast stations. Oyejoju Oyewumi, who led the three-member panel, yesterday ruled that the NBC’s appeal lacked merit. Other justices on the panel are Abba Bello Mohammed and Donatus Uwaezuoke Okorowo. In a unanimous verdict, Oyewumi held that the NBC cannot challenge the judgement at the court of appeal, having failed to contest the suit at the federal high court. Recall that on March 1,…

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Alleged Distortion of Islamic, Hausa Cultural Values: Court to hear suit against AREWA24, NBC today in Kano

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Court on AREWA24, NBC

Aminu Imam The Federal High Court sitting in Kano is set to hear a suit today Wednesday, filed by the Islamic Research and Da’awa Foundation, Abuja, against Network AREWA24 Limited and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). The case, Islamic Research and Da’awa Foundation, Abuja vs. Network AREWA24 Ltd. & NBC, centres on allegations that certain Hausa-language programmes aired by AREWA24 contravene established broadcasting standards and undermine Islamic principles as well as Hausa cultural values. In its originating processes, the plaintiff alleges what it described as the “bastardisation” and misrepresentation of…

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Court adjourns Arewa24, NBC case to March 4

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Court adjourns Arewa24 case

Aminu Imam The Federal High Court sitting in Kano yesterday adjourned the suit filed by the Islamic Research and Da’awa Foundation, Abuja, against Network Arewa24 Limited and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to March 4, 2026. The matter, which was slated for hearing, could not proceed, as the court did not sit. The case, Islamic Research and Da’awa Foundation, Abuja v. Network Arewa24 Ltd. & NBC, centres on allegations of breaches of broadcasting standards and public morality in some Hausa-language programmes aired by the television station. Speaking after the adjournment,…

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Islamic group sues Arewa24, NBC over alleged breach of broadcasting standards

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Islamic group sues Arewa24

An Islamic organisation, the Islamic Research and Da’awa Foundation, has filed a suit against Arewa24 Television channel and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over alleged violations of broadcasting and public morality standards in some Hausa-language programmes. The case is scheduled to come up today Wednesday, before the Federal High Court sitting in Kano. In the suit, the Foundation accused Arewa24 of producing and airing content that allegedly features indecent dressing, obscene expressions and sexually suggestive language, which it said contravene cultural values, Islamic ethics and Nigeria’s broadcasting codes. The plaintiff…

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“Regulate your operations or risk  sanctions” – NBC tells broadcast stations

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NBC to broadcast stations

The National Broadcasting Commission, (NBC) has admonished broadcast stations in the country to regulate their operations and abide strictly by the National Broadcasting Code or risk sanctions. Its Director-General, Charles Ebuebu, gave the warning yesterday in Abuja at a Stakeholders’ Strategic Meeting convened by the Commission, said the meeting was called to reaffirm standards that protect the public, the profession and broadcast stations from reputational and legal risks. The DG frowned at the recurrent unethical practices by some stations and practitioners, reiterating that the NBC was poised at restoring the…

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Arewa24 faces fresh legal heat, as Islamic Group pushes NBC to sanction station

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Arewa24 fresh legal heat

…Case adjourned to Dec. 9 as defendants yet to be served The legal battle between the Islamic Research and Da’awa Foundation and northern-based television network Arewa24 has entered a new phase, as the case came up for mention yesterday at the Federal High Court, Kano; however, proceedings stalled due to failure to serve the defendants. The Abuja-based NGO had on October 30 filed a suit against Arewa24 and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), accusing the station of repeatedly violating provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code (6th Edition) through the airing…

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Alleged NBC Code Violations:  NGO, Islamic Da’awa Foundation drags Jewish TV Channel Arewa24 to Kano Court

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NGO drags NBC, Arewa24 (1)

…Cites stations’ indecent, culturally-offensive, inconsistent with religious values, Hausa contents films  A Non-Governmental Organisation, the Islamic Research and Da’awa Foundation, Abuja, has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Kano against Arewa24 TV and the National Broadcasting Commission, (NBC), over alleged violations of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code. The suit follows complaints that some programmes aired by Arewa24TV contained indecent and culturally-offensive content deemed contrary to public morals and the nation’s broadcasting standards. In the petition to Kano Federal High Court dated October 30, 2025, the Foundation, through its…

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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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LibertyTV Boss, Ramalan endorses NBC, NigComSat unveiling Nigeria’s Satellite-Driven Digital Switchover: “The Big Picture”

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Ramalan

The Executive Chairman of Liberty Alhaji (Dr) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan has Endorsed the bold move to redefine Nigeria’s digital future, by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NigComSat) Launching “The Big Picture”— a revolutionary upgrade to the country’s Digital Switchover, (DSO). Ramalan, in a chat with Liberty News on Friday, said this NBC NIGCOMSAT ‘Big Picture’ after the long wait, at last will serve as the country’s platform for innovation, and industry collaboration for news entertainment, and technology eco-system, adding that it will reshape the Broacast…

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