₦airaland Forum

IamPatriotic:
if you don't listen to the program "political platform" please don't hastily criticise NBC I was an ardent listener of the program until the build up to the 2015 general election, Ihedu Aniagwu now Chief Press Secretary to the Delta State Government was still in DAAR Communication, he was a huge disappointments to ethical journalism, he was a PDP presenter.
Another presenter on the program that should be sanctioned is Ijeoma Osamo although she doesn't know anything other than castigate APC and other tribes other than Igbos.
Mustapha Mohammed is another person on the said program that needs to be cautioned , he supports anything Hausa/Muslim blindly. the only anchor in the program that is not totally guilty of breeching broadcasting ethics is Amaechi Anakwe, Uju Eje and Adebayo Bodunrin the only veteran broadcaster among them.

I totally agree with you,the mustapha guy is biased and not logical in analysis..... But I love the program...

Minjim:
Oh! So you're implyling the rule they disobeyed was just put in place ?

Please, read this :

https://www.thecable.ng/divisive-comments-nbc-imposes-n500000-fine-raypower



Moreover , Gej govt did worst during his time...going on news stands to sieze newspapers.


https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/162255-nigerian-military-goes-berserk-blocks-newspapers-distribution-abuja-lagos.html


Please, also provide me links where El'Rufai insulted Gej or made any incisive comment before the 2015 election. I'll really appreciate it.
But one thing you must understand is, whether Apc or Pdp, our politicians are all the same .
That why good ppl who know whats good have to start getting involved in politics.

amaechi threathened on air in full view of all nigerians that APC would form a parallel govt if PDP won 2015 election? Is that not a treasonable statement of the highest order?

mfm04622:
So that they will commit same crime?

how? you clamp down on a person for committing a crime, but you refuse to disclose the details of the crime thereby leaving other people in the dark on what not to say/do.


what if the station simply broadcast the opinion of some people critical of this administration?


what if they simply asked hard questions from a pmb stooge who was upset about the line of questioning & decides to use government power to deal with the station?


let us know what exactly happened so that other stations committing same offence can be reported as appropriate.


anyway, for this administration, there are 2 rules, one for its supporters & another for its critics.

ivandragon:
The NBC would do well to tell Nigerians exactly what was said that was provocative...

gone country.

ivandragon:
how? you clamp down on a person for committing a crime, but you refuse to disclose the details of the crime thereby leaving other people in the dark on what not to say/do.


what if the station simply broadcast the opinion of some people critical of this administration?


what if they simply asked hard questions from a pmb stooge who was upset about the line of questioning & decides to use government power to deal with the station?


let us know what exactly happened so that other stations committing same offence can be reported as appropriate.


anyway, for this administration, there are 2 rules, one for its supporters & another for its critics.

The days they committed the offence was provided. The program was provided. They told AIT the offence. If they told everyone, that will mean committing same offence.
Imagine you tell people somebody called you a thief. Are you not expanding the reach of the accusation?

Also all media practitioners know what to say and what not to say during programs

If you read the write up, they warned them thrice before fining them

mfm04622:
The days they committed the offence was provided. The program was provided. They told AIT the offence. If they told everyone, that will mean committing same offence.
Imagine you tell people somebody called you a thief. Are you not expanding the reach of the accusation?

If you read the write up, they warned them thrice before fining them

you said someone stole, what did he steal?

it is people with your thought process that allows dictatorships to gain grounds.


because its your favoured tyrant in power, government actions are suddenly unquestionable.

Jaideyone:
you mean Jonathan's government that stopped circulation of a news paper and sent DSS to shut down a book at the printing press allowed the media to have a field day?

Serious media hate speech started when APC emerged. Democracy left when Jonathan bowed down to defeat. If you doubt this, you aren't in Nigeria, or you are but chose to ignore.
What is left now, is for the government of the day to shut down internet in the whole country. It may happen if care is not taking as we approach election month. People who kill by cutlass, will never allow anyone holding a cutlass behind him. The majority of Nigerians saw hell in the last three years, and i don't think most are willing to witness such again in the next three.

ivandragon:
you said someone stole, what did he steal?

it is people with your thought process that allows dictatorships to gain grounds.


because its your favoured tyrant in power, government actions are suddenly unquestionable.

The thief have been told the crime they committed.

mfm04622:
The thief have been told the crime they committed.

lol.

& what if the crime was not really a crime but the alleged thief cannot voice out because people like you would rather have the so called thief silenced & his voice not heard?


anyway, time will tell, but know this, 'Those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside (its belly)' - JFK

Munzy14:
Serious media hate speech started when APC emerged. Democracy left when Jonathan bowed down to defeat. If you doubt this, you aren't in Nigeria, or you are but chose to ignore.
What is left now, is for the government of the day to shut down internet in the whole country. It may happen if care is not taking as we approach election month. People who kill by cutlass, will never allow anyone holding a cutlass behind him. The majority of Nigerians saw hell in the last three years, and i don't think most are willing to witness such again in the next three.

lol the problem with you Jonathan apologists is the foolish assumption that we have short memories.

under Jonathan,
- a news bulletin was stopped by soldiers and DSS from circulation for publishing andl unfavourable report.
http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/162255-nigerian-military-goes-berserk-blocks-newspapers-distribution-abuja-lagos.html

more from another thread

1. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi the then CBN governor was sacked because he exposed the atrocities going on in NNPC
2. The same Sanusi was placed under watch because he was about to be crown Emir of Kano, He have to run to government house in Kano for protection while his residence and and Emir palace were surrounded with DSS.
3. Amaechi, Saraki and Oshiomole plane were granded in Kano when they paid visit to newly installed emir of Kano and they were locked inside the airport. Amachi have to drive from Kano to Abuja with others in the midnight without escort
4. National assembly was locked against the speaker of the house Tanbuwa because he crossed to APC.
5. Amaechi was locked out of Government house in Rivers state by order from the above.
6. Amaechi securities where withdrawn for several months.

more from another thread

***Protesters and Senator Shot in Rivers: Another gut wrenching incident that demonstrated the partisan nature of our security apparatus under ex president Jonathan. In a continuation of the government's crackdown on the opposition, citizens who were on a peaceful protest in Rivers state were shot at with live and rubber bullets and a Senator was hit twice in the chest. Thankfully, he
survived and a serious crises was averted.
www.vanguardngr.com/2014/01/rivers-crisis-senator-abe-shot-flown-london/

***Jonathan Orders Withdrawal of Speaker's Security Detail: Arguably the most vicious assault on our democracy by the ex president. This much publicised incident that needs no introduction earned the ex president (and deservedly so) local and international disrepute and condemnation. People had started to see him as the worst civilian dictator in the country's history. If you ask me, this incident drove the last nail into the coffin of Jonathan's 2015 ambition.
leadership.ng/news/388651/jonathan-orders-withdrawal-tambuwals-security-details
www.channelstv.com/2014/10/30/tambuwals-security-details-withdrawn/
www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/170346-jonathan-orders-withdrawal-of-tambuwals-security-details.html

*** tinubu was placed under watch for no reason

*** APC data centers were raided for no reason, people were detained and harassed but nothing incriminating was found.

*** ekiti was under siege and APC members were arrested, a sitting governor (amaechi) was prevented from entering ekiti state (all Nigerians should have freedom of movement)

*** Buhari's Plane Barred from Landing: Another shameful incident where a plane conveying opposition bigwigs (then), including her flag bearer, on a campaign trail was refused landing rights in Makurdi and they had to return to Abuja. My question is, what if there wasn't sufficient fuel to take them back to Abuja as they made the u-turn mid-air?? Your guess is as good as mine.
www.vanguardngr.com/2014/11/buharis-aircraft-barred-landing-makurdi-airport/

*** Soldiers shoot to disperse protesters in Ojota, Lagos as secret police raids CNN's office: Here's another account of Jonathan's "tollerance" for freedom and human rights. We can all remember that administration's response to Occupy Nigeria protests except of course we want to be deliberately forgetful.
http://saharareporters.com/2012/01/16/soldiers-shoot-disperse-occupy-protesters-lagos-nigerian-secret-police-raids-cnns-office

do I need to dig out more?

there was never true democracy. buhari hasn't done half of these and you ignoramuses are shouting and wailing

ivandragon:
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has fined DAAR Communications (owner of AIT/Raypower) N500,000 for persistent violation of the provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.



NBC’s Head of Public Affair, Maimuna Jimada, via a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, said comments made on Raypower’s programme “Political Platform” was against the broadcasting code.



Mrs Jimada said that the organisation was sanctioned due to “provocative, inflammatory and divisive comments” by anchors of the political platform.



She said the Commission on May 2, 2017, Aug. 15, 2017 and February 2018, held meetings with staff of DAAR Communications to caution them on unprofessional manner of anchors of the programme.



She stated that the Commission had charged the team handling the programme to be fair, and balance their reportage.



According to her, during the Feb. 7 meeting, the Commission stressed the need to comply with the broadcasting code to avoid sanctions.



“The Political Platform episode on July 24, was marked by sensational and heated expression of opinion by its anchors, who went on to make unproven and inciting allegations.



“For avoidance of doubt, the Director-General drew the attention of DAAR Communications to the following provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code: (1) Section 1.9.3:


“A presenter/anchor shall not express his or her personal opinion in a programme.”



“Also Section 5.2.7: ‘A broadcaster shall, in using political material for news, avoid taking inflammatory and divisive matter in its provocative form and Section 5.2.5 stated that political broadcasts shall be in decent language,’’ she said.



Mrs Jimada reiterated that broadcasting stations should ensure that anchors of their programmes were properly informed and trained on the ethics of the profession as well as the provisions of the broadcasting code.



https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/278100-nigerian-govt-clamps-down-on-ray-powers-political-platform-imposes-fine.html

Is it this government that formulated the Nigeria broadcasting code?
Common, use your God given brain. And stop acting like an opposition pet dog.

Munzy14:
Serious media hate speech started when APC emerged. Democracy left when Jonathan bowed down to defeat. If you doubt this, you aren't in Nigeria, or you are but chose to ignore.
What is left now, is for the government of the day to shut down internet in the whole country. It may happen if care is not taking as we approach election month. People who kill by cutlass, will never allow anyone holding a cutlass behind him. The majority of Nigerians saw hell in the last three years, and i don't think most are willing to witness such again in the next three.

in fact you don't need to ask.

let me give you more of the democracy we enjoyed under Jonathan

*** Jonathan deployed soldiers for elections against court orders
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-west/165100-osun-election-apc-members-ask-court-to-stop-jonathan-from-deploying-soldiers.html


***under Jonathan 16 was greater than 19. that is democracy too

Governors Forum Crises (2013): A lot of political pundits insist this marked the beginning of Jonathan downfall, forget his crass incompetence.
In a simple election involving 35 participants and two contestants, Jonathan's interference saw to it that this more or less political pressure group was fractured beyond redemption resulting in the formation of the PDP Governors Forum chaired by his stooge Godswill Akpabio and another faction of the forum chaired by his preferred candidate who lost in the contest, Jonah Jang.
The election whose video went rival at that time due to its outcome saw Amaechi pulling 19 votes while Jonah Jang pulled 16. Democrat Jonathan insisted Jang won the election and recognised him as the Chairman of the forum giving rise to the much publicised PDP arithmetics where 16 is greater than 19.
This set the precedence for the scenarios that played out in Rivers and Ekiti Houses of Assembly while our "Hero" stood idly by, giving a tacit nod to the obvious anomalies as state police were used to suppress the opposition.
www.punchng.com/news/jonathan-endorses-gov-jangs-faction/

***In Adamawa, Nyako was impeached at the instance of Gej & his party to have decamped to APC. His next stop was Nassarrawa but for the people's resistance. Oshiomole, Amaechi were all threatened with impeachment including Gov.Shettima for quite an obvious reason.
Akure airport was shut down to punish the opposition leaders who had converged for Gov. Fayemi's campaign rally just as Maiduguri Airport was also closed forcing Governor Shettima travel by road, but suddenly a private plane bearing Alimodu Sherrif was allowed to land at the same Airport the same day.

*** a columnists passport was seized
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-nigeria-secret-police-seize-columnists-passports-2011jan09-story.html

*** gun men stormed printing press and confiscated book on Jonathan's government that is democracy

https://www.nairaland.com/2136603/gunmen-storm-lagos-press-confiscate

*** Jonathan awarded contract to isreali company to spy on Nigerians

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/131249-exclusive-jonathan-awards-40million-contract-to-israeli-company-to-monitor-computer-internet-communication-by-nigerians.html



see democracy

Only listen to d programmes to hear how they will voice their bitterness for pmb & APC,osamo ijeoma,okhire agbosurhame don't disappoint,ihiedu provide is so entertaining,anakwe is objective in reportage,it look like they only select mails from wailers.

candy:
I'm looking at it from the general perspective; trying, to control the media. We need accurate up-to-the-minute reportage of events, not some controlled fraction.

OK.. but you do know that these media house are being owned by these politicians.. so they will actually be bias in a way. political platform I can say even criticized dokpesi at a point.

Jaideyone:
lol the problem with you Jonathan apologists is the foolish assumption that we have short memories.

under Jonathan,
- a news bulletin was stopped by soldiers and DSS from circulation for publishing andl unfavourable report.
http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/162255-nigerian-military-goes-berserk-blocks-newspapers-distribution-abuja-lagos.html

more from another thread

1. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi the then CBN governor was sacked because he exposed the atrocities going on in NNPC
2. The same Sanusi was placed under watch because he was about to be crown Emir of Kano, He have to run to government house in Kano for protection while his residence and and Emir palace were surrounded with DSS.
3. Amaechi, Saraki and Oshiomole plane were granded in Kano when they paid visit to newly installed emir of Kano and they were locked inside the airport. Amachi have to drive from Kano to Abuja with others in the midnight without escort
4. National assembly was locked against the speaker of the house Tanbuwa because he crossed to APC.
5. Amaechi was locked out of Government house in Rivers state by order from the above.
6. Amaechi securities where withdrawn for several months.

more from another thread

***Protesters and Senator Shot in Rivers: Another gut wrenching incident that demonstrated the partisan nature of our security apparatus under ex president Jonathan. In a continuation of the government's crackdown on the opposition, citizens who were on a peaceful protest in Rivers state were shot at with live and rubber bullets and a Senator was hit twice in the chest. Thankfully, he
survived and a serious crises was averted.
www.vanguardngr.com/2014/01/rivers-crisis-senator-abe-shot-flown-london/

***Jonathan Orders Withdrawal of Speaker's Security Detail: Arguably the most vicious assault on our democracy by the ex president. This much publicised incident that needs no introduction earned the ex president (and deservedly so) local and international disrepute and condemnation. People had started to see him as the worst civilian dictator in the country's history. If you ask me, this incident drove the last nail into the coffin of Jonathan's 2015 ambition.
leadership.ng/news/388651/jonathan-orders-withdrawal-tambuwals-security-details
www.channelstv.com/2014/10/30/tambuwals-security-details-withdrawn/
www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/170346-jonathan-orders-withdrawal-of-tambuwals-security-details.html

*** tinubu was placed under watch for no reason

*** APC data centers were raided for no reason, people were detained and harassed but nothing incriminating was found.

*** ekiti was under siege and APC members were arrested, a sitting governor (amaechi) was prevented from entering ekiti state (all Nigerians should have freedom of movement)

*** Buhari's Plane Barred from Landing: Another shameful incident where a plane conveying opposition bigwigs (then), including her flag bearer, on a campaign trail was refused landing rights in Makurdi and they had to return to Abuja. My question is, what if there wasn't sufficient fuel to take them back to Abuja as they made the u-turn mid-air?? Your guess is as good as mine.
www.vanguardngr.com/2014/11/buharis-aircraft-barred-landing-makurdi-airport/

*** Soldiers shoot to disperse protesters in Ojota, Lagos as secret police raids CNN's office: Here's another account of Jonathan's "tollerance" for freedom and human rights. We can all remember that administration's response to Occupy Nigeria protests except of course we want to be deliberately forgetful.
http://saharareporters.com/2012/01/16/soldiers-shoot-disperse-occupy-protesters-lagos-nigerian-secret-police-raids-cnns-office

do I need to dig out more?

there was never true democracy. buhari hasn't done half of these and you ignoramuses are shouting and wailing

These thrash are assumptions we can't be fooled again. Nigerian masses are battle ready.

ivandragon:
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has fined DAAR Communications (owner of AIT/Raypower) N500,000 for persistent violation of the provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.



NBC’s Head of Public Affair, Maimuna Jimada, via a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, said comments made on Raypower’s programme “Political Platform” was against the broadcasting code.



Mrs Jimada said that the organisation was sanctioned due to “provocative, inflammatory and divisive comments” by anchors of the political platform.



She said the Commission on May 2, 2017, Aug. 15, 2017 and February 2018, held meetings with staff of DAAR Communications to caution them on unprofessional manner of anchors of the programme.



She stated that the Commission had charged the team handling the programme to be fair, and balance their reportage.



According to her, during the Feb. 7 meeting, the Commission stressed the need to comply with the broadcasting code to avoid sanctions.



“The Political Platform episode on July 24, was marked by sensational and heated expression of opinion by its anchors, who went on to make unproven and inciting allegations.



“For avoidance of doubt, the Director-General drew the attention of DAAR Communications to the following provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code: (1) Section 1.9.3:


“A presenter/anchor shall not express his or her personal opinion in a programme.”



“Also Section 5.2.7: ‘A broadcaster shall, in using political material for news, avoid taking inflammatory and divisive matter in its provocative form and Section 5.2.5 stated that political broadcasts shall be in decent language,’’ she said.



Mrs Jimada reiterated that broadcasting stations should ensure that anchors of their programmes were properly informed and trained on the ethics of the profession as well as the provisions of the broadcasting code.



https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/278100-nigerian-govt-clamps-down-on-ray-powers-political-platform-imposes-fine.html

Buhari clamping down on opposition

viqSmallz:
OK.. but you do know that these media house are being owned by these politicians.. so they will actually be bias in a way. political platform I can say even criticized dokpesi at a point.

You are right sir. We can't rule out biased reportage. It is well.

candy:
You are right sir. We can't rule out biased reportage. It is well.

Vote viqSmallz 2022�

candy:
You are right sir. We can't rule out biased reportage. It is well.

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candy:
You are right sir. We can't rule out biased reportage. It is well.

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Munzy14:
These thrash are assumptions we can't be fooled again. Nigerian masses are battle ready.

lol all those verified events are assumptions?

even if you get hit by a train it will see be an assumption

your ignorance is in you

But how manage, I know the program very well and it's anchored by seasoned professionals.

prof12:
Is it this government that formulated the Nigeria broadcasting code?
Common, use your God given brain. And stop acting like an opposition pet dog.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/278950-buharis-top-anti-hate-speech-official-caught-spewing-vicious-propaganda-against-saraki.html



this is why I don't reply some of you retards that root for all negative things as long as it is done by pmb or his acolytes.


you are all missing a large portion of your brain cells...

mfm04622:
The days they committed the offence was provided. The program was provided. They told AIT the offence. If they told everyone, that will mean committing same offence.
Imagine you tell people somebody called you a thief. Are you not expanding the reach of the accusation?

Also all media practitioners know what to say and what not to say during programs

If you read the write up, they warned them thrice before fining them

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/278950-buharis-top-anti-hate-speech-official-caught-spewing-vicious-propaganda-against-saraki.html

mr defender of all pmb's evils...

so tell us... the offence raypower committed, is it as bad as what kawu, DG of NBC has committed?

saaron:
This is what you get when a govt of tyranny is in power. Useless govt!

Yeap

pyxon:
Political platform is the most enlightening and unbiased political program on radio. APC is Clamping down on press freedom. APC have started putting on ground mechanisms to rig in 2019. We are watching

True