The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has directed broadcast stations across Nigeria to cease from presenting extensive reporting on bandit and insurgency attacks.<\/p>\n
Francisca Aiyetan, the Director of Broadcast Monitoring at NBC, emphasized the prevalence of security-related headlines in daily newspapers, cautioning against the potential adverse impact of divulging too many details. Aiyetan acknowledged the importance of bringing security information to the public but stressed the necessity for caution, considering its potential implications on the efforts of security officials combatting insurgency.<\/p>\n
The directive from NBC is rooted in specific provisions of the NBC Code, particularly sections 5.4.1(f) and 5.4.3, which prohibit the transmission of divisive materials that may threaten the unity of Nigeria as a sovereign state. The code also emphasizes the role of broadcasters as peace agents in conflict reporting, urging adherence to principles of responsibility, accuracy, and neutrality.<\/p>\n
NBC expressed concern over certain topics discussed during newspaper reviews, citing their “ethnological coating” that fuels regional tensions and contributes to public distress. Aiyetan urged broadcasters to collaborate with the government in addressing security challenges by avoiding any glorification of nefarious activities carried out by insurgents, terrorists, kidnappers, and bandits.<\/p>\n
In a final advisory note, the commission recommended that broadcasters abstain from providing specific details about security issues or victims, aiming to safeguard the ongoing efforts of Nigerian soldiers and other security agents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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