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Ban on Abdulkareem's Anthem Sparks Outcry for Free Speech

4/11/2025

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The Nigerian National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has banned Eedris Abdulkareem's powerful protest anthem "Tell Your Papa," which boldly critiques President Bola Tinubu's economic policies. In response, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) fiercely condemned the ban, labeling it an attack on free expression and demanding its reversal within 48 hours, warning of potential legal action.

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The Nigerian National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has banned Eedris Abdulkareem's powerful protest anthem "Tell Your Papa," which boldly critiques President Bola Tinubu's economic policies. In response, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) fiercely condemned the ban, labeling it an attack on free expression and demanding its reversal within 48 hours, warning of potential legal action.