National Media Commission Issues Warning to 15 TV Stations

-




BY SETH WORNOR

The National Media Commission (NMC) has issued harsh warnings to fifteen television stations for airing unlawful content. The NMC issued a warning on Thursday, November 16, emphasising that failing to comply could result in severe penalties for the stations involved.

The NMC's alert comes in response to public complaints regarding the TV stations airing content deemed inconsistent with Ghanaian culture, customs, and media ethics. Alleged violations include instances of money-doubling, money rituals, fake lotteries, occult practices, and pornography.

Among the stations listed for their alleged infractions are X TV, Asomdwie TV, Funny TV, Advice TV, Big TV, Passion TV, Nkabom TV, Seekers TV, Elephant TV, Adwenpa TV, Eagle TV, Best TV, Energy TV, Diamond TV, and Asomafo TV.

The NMC, in collaboration with the National Communications Authority (NCA), addressed 318 reported occurrences, emphasising its commitment to rectifying deficiencies in broadcast material. The Commission stressed that immediate compliance is crucial to avoid severe consequences for the aforementioned TV stations.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Ghanaian Photographer Wins $25,000 Prize for Best Photo of the Year

-
Image
Ghanaian Photographer Wins $25,000 Prize for Best Photo of the Year A self-taught photographer from Ghana, Michael Aboya, snagged the Best Photo of the Year 2019 award at the Agora Awards in Barcelona, Spain. His winning image, titled "Songs of Freedom," features boys enjoying music, earning him a grand prize of $25,000. Aboya's captivating photo received over 500,000 votes after nine months of competition and more than 130,000 submissions from 193 countries worldwide. The 24-year-old's winning image, chosen from 50 finalists, depicts boys immersed in the joy of music in La, one of Ghana's oldest neighbourhoods in Accra. The inspiration for "Songs of Freedom" came to Aboya while listening to Bob Marley's 'Redemption Song.' Afterwards, he gathered a group of kids at the beach to pose for the camera, capturing the most expressive among them as the focus of the image. For Aboya, the award holds special significance as it symbolizes the years of ...
Read more