On Friday, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) gave Arise Television a last warning for using derogatory and incendiary remarks on its programmes.
Dated October 6, 2023, a warning letter from Dr. Balarabe Ilelah, NBC’s Director-General, emphasized the need for Arise TV to install a delay mechanism to prevent the airing of inappropriate content.
The letter directed to the Chief Executive Officer of Arise Global Media Limited, by Balarabe is titled “Preponderance of derogatory and incendiary remarks: final warning”.
Part of the letter reads,“The NBC has observed with concern preponderance of incendiary remarks allowed on Arise news. This letter seeks to underscore the tremendous responsibility put on the broadcaster to manage the array of guests that may feature on the station from time to time.
“The commission listed the station’s morning show programme on October 5 anchored by Reuben Abati, Rufai Oseni and Ayo Maio-Ese, which featured Oladokun Hassan and Dele Farotimi as guests.
“The programme contained unguarded incendiary remarks by Dele Farotimi against the Legislature and the Executive, the Judiciary and Mr. President.”
The station was also accused of not upholding its responsibility during the broadcast of its programme “Newsday.” which had Kenneth Okonkwo, the spokesperson of the Labour Party, who used offensive language on air.
“The commission therefore drew the attention of the broadcast station to broadcast rule and code 1.10.3, 3.3.1(a), 3.3.3(c), 3.3.1 (e), 5.3.3(b) and 5.5.6.”