Badeggi FM closure: SERAP, NGE sue Niger State governor, NBC - ITREALMS

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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger State and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over intimidation of Minna-based radio station, Badeggi FM, and the threat to shut and crack down on the station using law enforcement.

Governor Bago recently directed security operatives to seal Badeggi FM, with threat to revoked its license, demolish the station’s premises, and profiling the station's owner, Shuiabu Badeggi.

CEMESO condemns shutdown of Badeggi FM, Tasks Niger State Governor to respect democratic rights - ITREALMS

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The Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO) has strongly condemned the arbitrary shutdown of Badeggi FM by the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, reports ITREALMS.

CEMESO views this action as a blatant abuse of executive power, violating the rule of law and the rights of the media house and journalists.