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Court restrains NCC, Multichoice from further harassment on Metro Digital Limited
Court restrains NCC, Multichoice from further harassment on Metro Digital Limited
By:Michael Mike
A High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, has restrained the Director General Nigerian Copyright Commission, Nigerian Copyright Commission(NCC), or their agents from further inviting, arresting, harassing, intimidating Dr. Ifeanyi Nwafor, the Managing Director of MetroDigital.
The presiding judge, Justice Chinwendu Nwogu, on Saturday in an order said that the Applicant Ifeanyi Nwafor as a Nigerian citizen is entitled to enjoy his fundamental rights to personal liberty, freedom of expression and press, and freedom of movement, which was guaranteed under section 35, 39 and 4 of the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria as amended.
It would be recalled that Metrodigital company approached the court to compel Multichoice to sublicense channels acquired to it for a fee, in accordance with the provisions of the National Broadcasting Code.
Metrodigital was able to secure judgement in her favour from the Court of Appeal in Portharcourt.
The appeal court said that the Metrodigital company had the constitutional right not to be threatened, without intimidation and harassment by the (1st respondent),the Managing Director NCC and the (2nd respondent), Nigeria Copyright Commission on the unwarranted instigation by the 3rd respondent, Multichoice Nigeria Limited.
The court declared that the invitation of the Metro Digital Limited by Nigeria Copyright Commission for the purpose of arresting and detaining the applicant on the unwarranted instigation by Multichoice Nigeria Ltd to answer for the allegations over alleged infringement of copyright was pending an appeal of the supreme court was a violation of his fundamental rights to personal liberty and freedom of movement as guaranteed by the constitution.
The court declared restrain the treat of innovation of criminal provision of the copyright Act to arrest, detain and seizure of the Metro Digital Limited properties and those of his company.
The court gave an order of perpetual injunction restraining the 1st and 2nd respondent, their agents, prices or any officer of NCC from further inviting, intimidating, arresting, harassing, or detaining the applicant or invading the applicant and his company premises.
The court declared on the unwarranted instigation by the multichoice Nigeria Limited on issues that have been settled by an an extant court of appeal judgement in CA/PH/188/20221, and subject of a pending appeal at the supreme court in SC/CV/1248/2021
The court awarded the sum N30,000,000, on general damage against the multichoice.
The court also awarded a 10 per cent post judgement interest per annum against Multichoice in favour of Metrodigital until final liquidation, and N500,000 cost.
Court restrains NCC, Multichoice from further harassment on Metro Digital Limited
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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