IPC Condemns Closure of Badegi FM by Gov Bago, Demands Immediate Reopening

IPC condemns closure of Badegi FM by Gov Bago, demands immediate reopening

The International Press Centre, IPC, through its Safety and Protection of Journalists, SPJ, Hub, has condemned what it described as the unlawful closure of Badegi 90.1FM in Niger State, allegedly ordered by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago. The closure of the radio station, as gathered by DAILY POST followed an expanded All Progressives Congress, APC, meeting held on Friday, August 1, where governor Bago reportedly directed the shutdown in response …

The silencing of Badeggi FM: A symptom of Nigeria’s...

In the heart of Niger State, the airwaves of Badeggi FM fell silent on the first day of August, 2025, not due to technical failure or market forces, but by the heavy hand of political authority. Governor Mohammed Umar Bago’s directive to shutter the radio station, citing allegations of inciting violence and unethical broadcasts, has ignited a firestorm of criticism. The move, executed without the involvement of the National Broadcasting Commissi…

MRA Calls on Niger Governor Bago to Immediately Reopen Badegi Radio - Security News Alert

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned the closure of Badegi 90.1 FM, a private radio station based in Minna, Niger State, on August 1, 2025, on the orders of the Governor, Mr. Mohammed Umaru Bago, describing the action as illegal, arbitrary and a dangerous assault on broadcasting freedom.   It called on the Governor to immediately […] The post MRA Calls on Niger Governor Bago to Immediately Reopen Badegi Radio first appeared on Security News A…

Guild of Editors, SERAP Kick Against Niger Governor's Closure of

By Adedapo Adesanya The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have separately condemned the recent order for the closure of Badeggi Radio by Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State. Business Post reports that the Niger State Governor had stripped Badeggi FM radio station of its license and allegedly […]

MRA Calls On Niger Governor Bago To Immediately Reopen Badegi Radio - Swift Reporters

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned the closure of Badegi 90.1 FM, a private radio station based in Minna, Niger State, on August 1, 2025, on the orders of the Governor, Mr. Mohammed Umaru Bago, describing the action as illegal, arbitrary and a dangerous assault on broadcasting freedom. It called on the Governor to immediately and unconditionally reopen the station and issue a public apology for the closure. Governor Bago reportedly ordered …

SERAP Gives Niger Governor 48 Hours To Reverse ‘Unlawful Decision To Shut Down Badeggi FM’

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Umar Bago, governor of Niger state to “immediately reverse the arbitrary and unlawful decision to strip Badeggi FM radio station o…