A Taraba State High Court, located in Jalingo, has postponed proceedings in the legal battle between Arewa24 Network Limited and the Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA) until June 4, 2026. The decision was reached on Wednesday during a session presided over by Justice Nuhu Adi at Court Two of the Jalingo Judicial Division.
The lawsuit, initiated by Arewa24, targets the registered trustees of NBMOA along with other parties. During the hearing, the defendants raised a preliminary objection, arguing that the suit lacks legal merit. This objection was filed under Order 11 Rule 1 of the Taraba State High Court Civil Procedure Rules 2026, requesting the case to be dismissed or struck out.
Following the session, Ibrahim Effiong, counsel for the plaintiff, informed journalists that the case was originally set for arguments on various motions, including an injunction that could affect his client’s interests. He noted that the defense lawyers requested additional time to prepare their response, citing a lack of readiness, which the court allowed.
Bilyaminu Lukman Maihanci, representing the defendants, explained to the court that the matter was not yet ripe for hearing. He attributed the delay in part to challenges posed by the newly implemented electronic filing system, which slowed the receipt of relevant case documents.
After hearing both parties, Justice Adi adjourned the case to June 4, 2026, for a ruling on the preliminary objection.