Entertainment
NBC extends revocation of 52 stations licences to August 23
The National Broadcasting Commission has relaxed its revocation of the operating licences of 52 broadcast stations due to a total debt of N2.6 billion in licensing fees.
It gave a new deadline of August 23 in a statement signed on Saturday by its Director-General, Balarabe Shehu Ilelah.
It said the extension was due to appeal by the affected broadcast stations, relevant stakeholders, public spirited organisations and organisations.
It said the commission would enforce the revocation order on the affected stations by August 24 should they fail pay up the debts after the grace period.
The statement titled ‘NBC Extends Enforcement of Revocation Order on Debtor Broadcast Stations from 24 Hours to Wednesday August 23, 2022’, read, “This is to inform all the affected broadcast stations whose licenses were revoked and given 24 hours pay all outstanding license fees that the National Broadcasting Commission has extended the period which all outstanding debts are to be paid from 24 hours to Wednesday, August 23, 2022.
“All affected broadcast stations that fail to defray their debts on or before August 23,2022 are directed to shut down by 12am on August 24, 2022.
“This extension is due to appeal by the affected broadcast stations, relevant stakeholders, public spirited organisations and organizations.”
In another statement, the Nigerian chapter of International Press Institute (IPI) claimed the concession by the NBC followed its intervention and the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) on how to explore amicable resolution of the dispute.
After the announcement, IPI Nigeria said it engaged the Ministry of Information and Culture, the NBC and BON.
IPI Nigeria President, Musikilu Mojeed, said that Ilelah had graciously agreed to grant an extension on compassionate ground.
“We thank the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, and Mallam Illela for listening to us and allowing a window for dialogue.
“During our engagement with the commission, the NBC explained that the commission had in the past granted several concessions to broadcast organisations, including writing off substantial part of their debts and engaging them consistently to fulfil their financial obligations to the regulator,” Mojeed said.
He urged the affected broadcasting organisations to take advantage of the grace time to reach out to the NBC.
“Nobody benefits when broadcasting stations are shut down. Members of the public have come to rely on these stations to know what their governments are doing to keep them safe in this challenging security environment. Other governments’ policies are also disseminated to the public through these channels,” he stated.
Entertainment
KWAM 1 gifts N20m to longest-serving band member at New Year concert
KWAM 1 gifts N20m to longest-serving band member at New Year concert
Fuji music icon, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, has gifted a generous sum of ₦20 million to his longest-serving band member, Fatai Oluperi Ayinla.
The presentation took place during the ‘New Year Dance’ concert held on January 1, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Sheraton Ikeja, Lagos.
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Taking to the stage, KWAM 1 expressed profound gratitude to Ayinla, commending his unwavering dedication and invaluable contributions to the band’s decades of success.
KWAM 1 gifts N20m to longest-serving band member at New Year concert
Entertainment
Mohbad’s brother demands apology from actors for hacking into his account
Mohbad’s brother demands apology from actors for hacking into his account
Younger brother of the late Hip Hop singer ( Ileri-Oluwa Aloba), Adura Aloba, has demanded public apology from actors, Yomi Fabiyi, Damola Ayinde and others, for allegedly having unauthorised access to his social media Tiktok account and using same to disrepute him or face legal action.
Adura said: “The hacking of my personal Tiktok account had led to fraudulent posts, interactions, and messages being attributed to me without my knowledge or consent.
“Yomi Fabiyi posted a petition claiming to have communicated directly with me and there was evidence of this.
“However, the alleged messages were orchestrated by Damola Ayinde, who used my compromised account. Despite the evidence circulating that these malicious actions were the work of Damola Ayinde, Fabiyi has consistently continued to publicly malign me.
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“He even visited the Lagos State Police Command in Ikeja, but has also refused to withdraw his statements or tender an apology. Instead, he has persisted in tarnishing my name, which I find to be malicious.
“My primary goal is to prove my innocence and expose the malicious actions of those who have tried to tarnish my reputation.
“I also demand that Mr. Yomi Fabiyi ceases his defamatory actions, retract his statements, and issue a public apology for the harm he has caused me.
“I stand firm in my pursuit of justice and fairness, and I appreciate the public’s support as I fight to clear my name.”
Mohbad’s brother demands apology from actors for hacking into his account
Entertainment
MultiChoice announces free access to all DSTV channels for 3 days
MultiChoice announces free access to all DSTV channels for 3 days
All DStv subscribers, regardless of their current package or subscription status, will enjoy free access to every DStv channel for three days, from December 27 to December 29, MultiChoice Nigeria announced on Thursday.
In a statement released by the company, the seasonal promotion was described as a festive gift to subscribers.
“No Subscription, No Problem! Switch on your DStv decoder for a gift like no other this festive season, 72 hours of all content, all channels, all on us!” the statement read.
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The company noted that this offer is available to all customers, whether their decoders are currently active or not, providing them with a chance to explore premium content across various genres.
“For 72 hours, the only thing standing between you and the best in sports, kids’ programming, movies, and local dramas is your decoder. No payments or calls required,” MultiChoice stated.
Subscribers can enjoy a wide array of entertainment, including sports, movies, and local dramas, during the promotional period.
This initiative is part of MultiChoice’s efforts to make the holiday season memorable for its customers
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