The High Court of Justice of Niger State has issued an interim injunction restraining the Niger State Government and its agencies from taking any further action against Badeggi Radio Broadcasting Services Ltd and its director, Mohammed Shuaibu Badeggi, amid a mounting legal standoff. The interim order, granted on August 5, 2025, by Justice Mohammed Mohammed, prevents the Governor of Niger State, the Attorney General, and the Niger State Urban Development Board from revoking, withdrawing, seizing, cancelling, or terminating Badeggi Radio’s operating license. The court also barred them from any forceful entry, invasion, demolition, or destruction of the company’s premises, located…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, has donated N1 billion to support victims of natural and human-induced disasters in Niger State. The donation was made through her pet project, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), during a visit to Minna on Tuesday. The beneficiaries include victims of flooding, fire outbreaks, boat accidents, and banditry attacks. Describing the various incidents as deeply tragic, Mrs. Tinubu said, “These are indeed challenging times. I pray that Almighty God comforts the bereaved families, heals the injured, and strengthens all those affected.” She commended the swift intervention by the Federal Government in providing emergency funds and relief…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has awarded $100,000 to each of the 12 players of Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, and $50,000 to each member of their technical crew following their historic fifth consecutive title win at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship in Côte d’Ivoire. The announcement was made at a Presidential Reception held at the State House, Abuja, in honour of the team upon their return from Abidjan, where they defeated Mali 78–64 at the Palais des Sports de Treichville. Representing the President at the event, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima lauded the team’s spirit, unity, and tactical…
We are the sad children of the land, the indigenes of Lagos. Born under the salt breeze of Epe, raised in the creeks of Ikorodu, moulded in the streets of Isale Eko and surviving in BADAGRY, yet today, we are the strangers. We watch as identity becomes weaponized, as non-indigenes throw tantrums over a city they migrated into just decades ago, now telling us how to own, run, and remember it. We are told Lagos is “no man’s land,” and then in the same breath, we’re mocked for not “selling enough boli” or not fighting hard enough to protect it.…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering innovation in the oil and gas sector through emerging technologies and sustainable practices. Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive of NUPRC, stated this on Monday in Lagos during his goodwill message at the 48th Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition. The event was held under the theme: “Building a Sustainable Energy Future: Leveraging Technology, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Policy.” Represented by Mr. Enorense Amadasu, Komolafe said the Commission is integrating advanced technologies in exploration and production, with a focus on decarbonisation and emissions reduction. “Our role goes…
The Arewa Economic Forum (AEF) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently clarify the status of Mr. Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), following reports of his alleged forced resignation. The group expressed concern over the lack of official communication from the Presidency or NNPCL management, which has fuelled widespread speculation and confusion within the oil and gas sector. AEF said such ambiguity is unhealthy for national economic stability and investor confidence. According to reports, Ojulari was allegedly coerced into signing a resignation letter at a discreet location in…
The International Press Centre’s Safety and Protection of Journalists (IPC-SPJ Hub) , has condemned the shutdown of Badeggi 90.1FM by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State and demanded the immediate reopening of the station. According to the IPC-SPJ Hub, the closure was allegedly ordered by the governor during an expanded meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held on Friday, August 1. Reports indicate that the move was triggered by the station’s broadcast of content deemed critical of the state government. Describing the action as an abuse of executive power, Executive Director of IPC, Mr. Lanre Arogundade, said, “This…
Severe flooding has wreaked havoc in parts of Niger State, submerging farmlands in Kafin Koro, Paikoro Local Government Area, and displacing residents in at least 18 communities across Lapai Local Government Area. The affected communities include Dere, Eshi, Apataku, Tsakanabi, Kuchi Kakanda, Arah, Achiba, Rebba, Ebwa, Pele, Edda, Rigido, Gbami, Yawa, Baka, and Muye. Many residents have been forced to flee their homes as rising waters continue to pose serious threats to lives and property. Some affected families fleeing In response, the Niger State Government has issued an urgent warning to residents living in flood-prone areas to relocate to higher…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ambitious plan to fast‑track Nigeria’s elusive quest for food security has elicited hope among stakeholders in the agricultural sector and, by extension, the economy, with considerations duly given to the plan’s pros and cons. To many Nigerian households struggling to feed due to high food prices, the light at the end of the tunnel appeared to have become dimmer after the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu; however, a ray of hope appears to have re‑surfaced with the attention being accorded to the agricultural sector by the president. While elated by the announced interventions…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused some governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of ruling like emperors, undermining democratic principles and intimidating opposition voices across the country. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Bamidele Ajadi, made the allegation in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, while reacting to the controversial shutdown of Badeggi FM 90.1, a privately owned radio station based in Minna, Niger State. The station was reportedly ordered to close by Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, following an expanded meeting of the APC in the state capital. Describing the closure…