A Nigerian Federal High Court has issued an interim injunction blocking the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from enforcing key provisions of its 6th Broadcasting Code, effectively halting sanctions against broadcasters for expressing opinions or failing to maintain neutrality. The ruling, secured by SERAP and the Nigerian Guild of Editors, argues that the NBC’s vague and overly broad rules unconstitutionally infringe on freedom of expression and threaten the media’s watchdog role, particularly ahead of the 2027 elections. The

The FRSC secured a conviction and fines against a motorist who violently abducted and assaulted a marshal during a routine Abuja patrol, establishing a clear legal precedent that attacks on traffic officers are treated as serious crimes against public safety. The court imposed a ₦72,000 fine or three-month prison term, plus ₦50,000 in direct compensation to the victim, signaling a dual deterrent of punishment and restitution. The Corps Marshal’s public praise for the team’s restraint under provocation

Spotify is launching a prominent green “Verified by Spotify” badge to combat the rising tide of AI-generated artists and synthetic profiles, prioritizing listener trust over mere platform growth. This move signals a strategic shift from passive verification to an active, visible defense of human artistry, directly addressing the credibility crisis caused by AI music flooding the platform. For artists, this badge becomes a critical differentiator, transforming verification from a background status into a frontline tool for proving authenticity in an increasingly AI-saturated market. The core