Author: Editor

A storm of anger is sweeping through Niger State after Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago ordered the closure of Badeggi FM 90.1 in Minna, accusing the independent radio station of inciting violence and engaging in unethical practices. The governor gave the directive during an APC caucus meeting, ordering security agencies to seal the station, profile its owner and the station’s broadcast license should be revoked. This is coming few days after a purported acquitance of the Governor, Barrister Yusuf Lakpene asked security agencies to begin to identify critics of the Governor and arrest them. Rights groups, journalists, and media watchers are…

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