The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on Friday August 19 2022, cancelled the broadcast licences of Africa Independent Television (AIT), Raypower FM, Silverbird television, and Rhythm FM among others.

POLITICS NIGERIA learned that authorities took this action due to the failure of the media houses to renew their broadcast licences.

Mallam Balarabe Shehu, the Director General (DG) of the NBC, also directed its state offices to work with security operatives to ensure that the stations are shut down within the next 24 hours.

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