Badegi FM Suspension: Information Minister Mandates NBC to Charge of Case

Badegi FM suspension: Information minister mandates NBC to charge of case

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Editors Condemn Badeggi Radio Shutdown, Raise Alarm over Threat to Press Freedom

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has issued a strong condemnation of the recent closure of Badeggi Radio by Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, describing the action as a dangerous overreach and a direct assault on press freedom and democratic governance in Nigeria. In a statement signed by NGE President, Eze Anaba, and General …

Information Minister upholds Media Freedom in Badegi FM dispute - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has been commended for defending media freedom and the rule of law following his intervention in the recent shutdown directive issued against Badegi FM, a licensed radio station operating in Minna, Niger State. The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) applauded the Minister’s timely response, which advised the Niger State Governor to route any complaints about th…

Suspension of Badegi 90.1 FM: IPI threatens to include Bago in its Book of Infamy

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has condemned the suspension of Badegi 90.1 FM, an independent radio station operating in Minna, Niger State. The closure was reportedly ordered by Governor Umaru Bago over the station’s alleged broadcast of content critical of his administration. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by IPI Nigeria President, […] The post Suspension of Badegi 90.1 FM: IPI threatens to include Bago in its…

Illegal closure of radio station: You risk your name included in Book of Infamy, International Press Institute warns Governor Bago - PENPUSHING

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FG Says Only NBC Can Revoke Broadcast Licenses After Governor Bago Shuts Down Badeggi FM

MINNA, Nigeria — The Federal Government has weighed in on the closure of Badeggi FM, a privately owned radio station in Niger State, stressing that only the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has the authority to revoke or suspend broadcasting licences. The clarification comes a day after Governor Umar Bago of Niger State ordered the commissioner of police to seal off Badeggi FM 90.1, citing alleged incitement of violence and unethical condu…