Planet Radio debunks claims of partisanship in broadcasting

The management of Planet Radio 101.1 FM Uyo has debunked claims that the media outfit is a partisan radio station that reports favorably to a particular political party as against its clearly-stated stand on neutrality and equity in reportage.

Breaking News: How A’Ibom governor tried to stop Planet FM interview with Ita Enang

By Nse Peter

Akwa Ibom State governor, Udom Emmanuel allegedly tried to stop Planet 101.1 FM, Uyo, from airing its live interview with President Buhari’s Special Assistant on National Assembly Matters, Ita Enang, Think Akwa Ibom! have been informed.

Planet FM in Uyo begins commercial broadcast this Sunday, 9 June

File photo: Radio antenna

By Nse Peter

Planet FM, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, is set to begin commercial broadcast by 6 a.m this Sunday, 9 June, 2013, according to message posted by the new radio station on its facebook page.

“Hi Guys, THIS IS IT......Planet radio 101.1 fm Uyo jumps off into commercial broadcast on Sunday 9th June 2013. The microphones will come alive and an open mic will feature the On Air Personalities giving it up so you can live it up,” the post reads.

There has been so much excitement in Uyo and across the entire Akwa Ibom State since Planet FM, the first private radio station in the state hit the air waves few months ago.

The other radio stations in Uyo, Akwa Ibom FM (aka the Voice of Promise) is owned by the Akwa Ibom State government, while the Atlantic FM is a subsidiary of the Federal government-owned Radio Nigeria.