The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has demanded the immediate withdrawal of the shutdown order issued by Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, against Badeggi FM 90.1, a privately owned radio station in Minna. In a statement on Saturday, the NBA, through its President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, condemned the move as “executive rascality of the highest order,” describing it as a gross abuse of power and a clear violation of constitutional democracy and the rule of law. Governor Bago’s directive, reportedly executed through the state’s Commissioner of Police and the Commissioner for Homeland Security, also allegedly includes plans to profile…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has strongly condemned the recent closure of Badeggi Radio by the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago, describing the action as a “blatant attack on press freedom and democracy.” In a statement issued in Abuja and jointly signed by its President, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, the NGE criticized the governor’s directive, insisting it constitutes an unconstitutional act of censorship. “This act of censorship and intimidation undermines the fundamental principles of a democratic society, where a free press is essential for holding those in power accountable,” the statement read. The guild…
The former Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Bayo Ojulari, has opened up on the circumstances surrounding his resignation, citing internal resistance to reforms and entrenched interests as key reasons for his decision to step down. Ojulari, who was appointed to lead NNPCL following the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), said his vision for transforming the national oil company into a commercially viable and transparent institution was consistently undermined by vested interests. According to him, “I accepted the role with the utmost belief in President Bola Tinubu’s vision for reforming Nigeria’s oil…
Following the reported closure of Badeggi Radio, by Niger State Governor, Muhammadu Bago and his call for the revocation of its broadcast license, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has clarified that only the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has the legal authority to suspend or revoke broadcast licenses in Nigeria. This clarification follows the recent shutdown of Badeggi Radio, a private station in Niger State, allegedly on the orders of the state government. In a statement on Friday, Minister Idris emphasized that the federal government remains committed to upholding press freedom and the independence of the media,…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has revealed plans to resettle 5,000 displaced persons (IDPs) from five communities before the end of the rainy season to enable them to engage in farming activities. The communities include Goniri, Bula Kuriye, Mayanti, Abbaram, and Darajamal. Governor Zulum disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Shehu of Bama, Dr. Umar ibn Kyari Umar ElKanemi, at his palace in Bama on Friday. The governor stated that the construction of 1,000 transitional shelters has commenced in each of the communities, with Darajamal’s already completed. “We are committed to resettling all displaced persons living in…
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kuril Islands on Friday, just days after the region was rocked by a powerful 7.5-magnitude quake. According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), making it relatively shallow. The tremor was recorded shortly after midnight local time and is the latest in a series of seismic events affecting the seismically active region. The Kuril Islands, located between Japan and Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, are part of the Pacific Ring of Fire and are prone to frequent earthquakes due to tectonic plate movements. There were…
The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project in Sokoto State has expressed its readiness to collaborate with associations directly involved in livestock production to enhance productivity across the state. The State Project Coordinator, Sirajo Abubakar, disclosed this when he received the newly elected executives of the Resident Veterinary Doctors Association, Sokoto State chapter, during a courtesy visit to his office. Abubakar emphasized that L-PRES remains committed to working with relevant stakeholders to drive livestock development—one of the project’s key priorities since inception. He highlighted several L-PRES interventions aimed at supporting livestock farmers, including the establishment of sedentarized pastoral community…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved ₦68.7 billion for key electricity projects targeting universities and teaching hospitals across Nigeria. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this after Thursday’s FEC meeting, chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. He said the projects reflect the government’s commitment to ensuring a steady electricity supply in vital sectors such as health and education. According to Adelabu, the university project will involve engineering, procurement, and construction under the Energising Education Programme, led by the Rural Electrification Agency. “This initiative aims to ease the energy cost burden on universities and hospitals…
President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors across the country to channel more resources into agricultural mechanisation, rural electrification, poverty eradication, and infrastructure development, especially in underserved communities. The President appealed on Thursday during the 150th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC), held at the State House Council Chambers in Abuja. He said the time had come for leaders at all levels to shift focus toward improving the lives of Nigerians at the grassroots. “I want to appeal to you; let us change the story of our people in the rural areas. The economy is working. We are…
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has called on governments at all levels to employ agriculture graduates and train them as extension officers to educate rural farmers on the proper use of modern farming technologies. Mr. Tunde Arosanyin, Leader of AFAN Stakeholders and Chairman of the Association, appealed on Thursday in Ilorin during an interview. Arosanyin highlighted the widening gap between modern farming practices and their adoption by rural farmers, stressing the urgent need for trained personnel to bridge the divide. “There is a serious disconnect between available agricultural technologies and their utilisation at the grassroots. Extension officers are…