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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 …

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NBC Slams 96-Hour Ultimatum On 52 Debtor TV, Radio Stations

August 20, 2022 9:19 pm

In lieu of the controversial ban which they had slammed on some some media houses in the country, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has come to issued a 96-hour ultimatum to the debtor media organisations while threatening more sanctions upon them.

They media housed had been given an ultimatum of August 24, 2022, to make sure that they pay and clear all their outstanding debts too.

Read Also: NUJ Blasts NBC For Revoking Licenses Of Silverbird, Others

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

Ilelah said the extension followed …

US Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk Finally Berths In Lagos

US Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk Finally Berths In Lagos

August 20, 2022 2:02 pm

One of the United States Coast Guard boats which has been identified as Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913) has finally berthed at the Nigerian Naval Dockyard in Lagos in lieu of its previous announcement.

It has also been detailed that some of  the Mohawk officers will be meeting with Nigerian Navy leadership at the Western Navy Command Headquarters in Apapa and host some of the ship tours for government and military officials.

Read Also: Over 17 Migrants Found Dead On Libya Beach – Coast Guard

The ship will also be conducting two days of at-sea engagements with the Nigerian Navy to …

Another APC Bishop Turned Plumber Spotted At Dei-Dei Market

Another APC Bishop Turned Plumber Spotted At Dei-Dei Market

August 20, 2022 1:24 pm

Fresh reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has revealed that another one of the Bishops and Christian clerics who had been ‘hired’ to attend the APC unveiling of Kahim Shettima as the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential running mate for the 2023 general elections has been unmasked as he was mysteriously transformed from being a Bishop to a plumber at the popular Dei Dei market in the central area of Abuja.

The fake Bishop who had been spotted as being one of those who had graced the unvieling ceremony which had been orchestrated by the APC …

Mexico Missing Students Top Official Detained Over Probe

Mexico Missing Students: Top Official Detained Over Probe

August 20, 2022 5:32 am
In relation to the 2014 disappearance of 43 students, Mexico’s former attorney general Jess Murillo Karam has been detained by authorities.
Charged bothering on forced disappearance, torture, and obstructing the administration of justice are all charges levied against Jess Murillo Karam, who oversaw an investigation into the incident.
While taking a bus through Iguala on their route to a protest in Mexico City, the teenagers went missing to date. Nothing is known of their demise other than the bone pieces recovered from three of them.
On the evening of September 26, 2014, local police began shooting at buses carrying students;
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Reps Moves To Probe $33m Monthly Payment For Electricity

Reps Moves To Probe $33m Monthly Payment For Electricity

August 20, 2022 3:29 am

The House of Representatives Committee on Finance yesterday raised concerns while querying a contract allegedly entered into between the Federal Government and an investor, leading to the payment of $33 million monthly to the Azura power station located in Edo State.

The lawmakers were reportedly concerned that some of the important details of the agreement were quite shady hence their decision to question why the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company would sign such an agreement without the approval of the Federal Executive Council.

The lawmakers who were on oversight functions vowed to do their best to unravel the …

Heavy Flooding Leaves 10 Dead In Adamawa

Heavy Flooding Leaves 10 Dead In Adamawa

August 20, 2022 3:22 am

No fewer than ten people have been confirmed dead and many others left displaced following flooding in Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Girei is located just next to Yola North, and together with Yola South, the three LGAs make up the capital city of Yola.

The Executive Secretary of Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA), Dr. Suleiman Muhammad, confirmed the ugly incident in an interview on Friday evening.

Suleiman pointed out that 10 people were killed and scores displaced within the Girei town, headquarters of the Girei LGA, and Jabi Lamba, …

Nigeria Declares War On Fake Fertilizer Producers

Nigeria Declares War On Fake Fertilizer Producers

August 20, 2022 3:04 am
Against the backdrop of the influx of fake fertilizers produced in the country, the Federal Government of Nigeria has pledged to quell the activities of its producers to ensure the production of fertilizers with superior quality.
Anthonia Eremah, the assistant chief information officer for the ministry of agriculture and rural development, made this known in a statement released on Friday in Abuja.
According to her, this is in accordance with the government’s pledge to guarantee high-quality fertilizer and farm input production that is aimed at attaining food and nutritional security.
According to Eremah, a team from the ministry headed by
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Wales Officially Declares Drought In Several Regions

Wales Officially Declares Drought In Several Regions

August 20, 2022 2:59 am

On Friday, a drought was officially declared in several parts of Wales days after many regions in England did the same, following a lengthy period of dry weather without rain and record temperatures that has been blamed on climate change.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that areas which were affected include North Ceredigion, Teifi, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthen, Swansea, Llanelli, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend.

Water companies in most of Wales have already imposed restrictions on water use, including a hosepipe ban.

Recall that Drought was officially declared across most of England last week following the driest July since 1935.

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Trapped $464m More Airlines To Boycott Nigeria Over - IATA

Trapped $464m: More Airlines To Boycott Nigeria – IATA

August 20, 2022 2:54 am

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), has asserted that except Nigerian authorities facilitate the release $464million in revenue due to foreign airlines and trapped in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), more airlines may suspend operations into Nigeria.

In a statement issued on Friday which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York, the regional vice president, Africa, and Middle East, Kamil Alawadhi, disclosed that IATA was seriously disappointed that the amount of funds belonging to airlines, which were blocked from repatriation by the Nigerian government has now grown to $464 million in July.

According to him, the government should …

Tordue Salem: NUJ Condemns Killing Of Vanguard Reporter

NUJ Blasts NBC For Revoking Licenses Of Silverbird, Others

August 19, 2022 7:04 pm

Fresh reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has revealed that the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has openly come out to fully condemn the decision of the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, to revoke the licenses of 52 broadcast stations in Nigeria.

NUJ’s National President, Chris Isiguzo had also lamented that the NBC’s decision was hasty, ill-timed and reckless.

NBC had announced  that it would be revoking the broadcast licences of Silverbird TV, AIT, Raypower FM, and Rhythm FM, amongst others.

Read Also: Terrorism Report: Buhari, Lai Mohammed & NBC Dragged To Court

The Director-General of the …

Tension As Sri Lanka Police Fire Tear Gas To Disperse Protest

Tension As Sri Lanka Police Fire Tear Gas To Disperse Protest

August 19, 2022 6:20 am

Sri Lanka police fired tear gas and water cannon on a small protest Thursday to break up the first demonstration since the crisis-hit island nation lifted a state of emergency.

An unprecedented economic collapse has sparked often huge anti-government rallies this year after months of hardship caused by shortages of essential goods, rolling blackouts, and spiralling inflation.

The government has curbed dissent by imposing a state of emergency giving security forces sweeping detention powers, but the ordinance lapsed overnight.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that several hundred students attempted to march to the city centre in Colombo for a …

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