The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has issued a final warning to the Arise News Channel regarding alleged derogatory and inflammatory statements made by its guests targeting President Bola Tinubu…CONTINUE READING

In a letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Arise Global Media Limited, dated Friday, October 6, 2023, and titled “Preponderance of Derogatory and Incendiary Remarks: Final Warning,” the NBC expressed its concern about the prevalence of inflammatory remarks allowed on the Arise News Channel.

The letter reiterates the significant responsibility placed on the broadcaster to manage the statements made by the various guests who may appear on the station.

To provide context, during the program “The Morning Show” on October 5, 2023, which was hosted by Reuben Abali, Rufai Useni, and Ayo Mairo Ese, guests Oladotun Hassan and Dele Farotimi were featured.

The program featured unguarded and inflammatory remarks made by Dele Farotimi against the legislature, executive, judiciary, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in response to a question posed by Dr. Reuben Abali. Farotimi referred to the person holding the highest office in the country as a career criminal.