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Hours after reopening, NBC laments AIT, Raypower FM still breaking broadcasting code

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Less than 24 hours after restoring the licences of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Ray Power FM, the National Broadcasting Commission has lamented that they have begun breaching the broadcasting code.

NBC raised the alarm in a statement issued on Saturday.

It said: “The National Broadcasting Commission wishes to take note of the ex parte order granted by the Federal High Court Abuja division on June 7, 2019 to Daar Communications Plc.

“The ex parte order was sequel upon a motion ex parte dated May 30, 2019 and filed on May 3, 2019, by Daar Communications Plc.

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“This was before the directive from the NBC suspending the broadcasting licence of Daar Communications Plc on June 6, 2019.

“The commission also notes the continued breach of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code by Daar Communications Plc.”

The commission, which shut down the stations on Thursday for alleged breach of the broadcasting code, was forced to lift the suspension on Friday following a court order.

Justice Inyang Ekwo, the presiding judge, ordered both DAAR communications and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to maintain the status quo pending a hearing on June 13, 2019.

Justice Ekwo also mandated the FG and NBC to appear before it to show cause why a revert to May 30, 2019 status quo ante bellum, sought by Daar Communications PLC should not be granted.

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