August 21, 2022

NBC Bow To Pressure, Gives 52 Debtor Stations New Ultimatum

NBC Makes U-Turn, Gives New Ultimatum To 52 Debtor Stations

August 21, 2022 6:01 am

Following the outrage among Nigerians, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on Saturday reversed its earlier decision by going on to issue a 96-hour ultimatum to debtor media organisations or face law enforcement agencies.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the affected media organisations have now been given an ultimatum of August 24, 2022, to pay all outstanding debts.

The Director-General of NBC, Balarabe Ilelah issued a statement on Saturday in Abuja.

Ilelah said the extension followed an appeal by the broadcast stations, stakeholders, public-spirited individuals, and organisations.

The commission noted that the deadline was moved to give those affected …

2023: How Tinubu Risked His Life For Nigeria — Campaign Group

August 21, 2022 5:56 am

A support group for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate of Sen. Bola Tinubu identified as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Global Ambassadors (BATGA), has recalled how he reportedly risked his life for Nigeria in the past and hence should be rewarded by Nigerians.

The National Coordinator (BATGA), Mr Kayode Olabode made this disclosure in a statement which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York on Sunday.

Olabode asserted that the former Lagos State governor ‘had been working and putting his life in harm’s way for cause tailored towards making Nigeria work.’

According to him, it is time …

Why Joshua Lost To Usyk, Hearn Shares Insight

August 21, 2022 5:51 am

The promoter for Anthony Joshua, Eddie Hearn has revealed that his client didn’t start well in his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk last night.

Africa Daily News, New York Joshua’s bid to retrieve the unified heavyweight titles ended in disappointment as Usyk produced a terrific performance to win by split decision in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

In fight billed as the Rage on the Red Sea, two judges scored the fight 115-113 and 116-112 to Usyk, while a third judge gave it 115-113 to the challenger. While there were some close rounds, Usyk was the deserved winner.