NBC slams Channels TV with N5m fine over Baba-Ahmed interview

National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has slammed a N5 million fine on Channels Television over its interview with Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed.

Baba-Ahmed in the interview had warned President Muhammadu Buhari against holding the inauguration of President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying his victory in the February 25 election was unconstitutional.

However, in a March 27 letter addressed to Channels Chief Executive Officer and signed by its Director General, Balarabe Ilelah, NBC said the television station violated broadcasting code.