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SERAP, editors sue NBC ‘over threat to sanction broadcasters for expressing opinions’
SERAP and the Nigerian Guild of Editors have filed a lawsuit against the NBC over threats to sanction broadcasters for their opinions. Femi Falana will lead the legal team representing them in this case.
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April 26, 2026 · 13:45 · 5 min read
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SERAP and the Nigerian Guild of Editors have filed a lawsuit against the NBC over threats to sanction broadcasters for their opinions. Femi Falana will lead the legal team representing them in this case.
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The lawsuit highlights ongoing tensions between media freedom and regulatory oversight in Nigeria, as SERAP and the NGE seek to protect the rights of broadcasters to express their views without fear of sanctions.