4 d. ago SERAP, NGE sue Niger gov, NBC over alleged intimidation of Badeggi FM

Tribune Online SERAP, NGE sue Niger gov, NBC over alleged intimidation of Badeggi FM The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against Niger State governor, Umar Bago and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over what they describe as the ongoing intimidation, harassment, and threats against Badeggi FM Radio, Minna, and its owner, Shuaibu Badeggi. The suit desigbated FHC/L/CS/1587/2025), […] SERAP, NGE sue Niger gov, NBC over alleged intimidation of Badeggi FM Tribune Online

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5 d. ago SERAP, NGE Sue Niger Governor Over Threat To Close Badeggi FM Radio

SERAP (Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project) and NGE (Nigerian Guild of Editors) have sued Niger Governor Umar Bago over threats to close Badeggi FM Radio. The suit, marked FHC/L/CS/1587/2025, was filed on Friday at the Federal High Court in Lagos. SERAP and NGE are seeking a perpetual injunction restraining the governor and the Nigerian Broadcasting […] The post SERAP, NGE Sue Niger Governor Over Threat To Close Badeggi FM Radio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago SERAP, NGE sue Gov Bago, NBC over intimidation of Badeggi FM

By Seyi Babalola The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have dragged Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to court over alleged intimidation, threats, and plans to shut down Minna-based Badeggi FM. In a suit filed at the Federal High Court in […] The post SERAP, NGE sue Gov Bago, NBC over intimidation of Badeggi FM appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago NGE, SERAP Ask Court To Protect Niger Radio Station From Intimidation

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to restrain the Niger State governor, Umar Bago from shutting down a private radio station, Badeggi FM Radio. The NGE and SERAP also asked the court to stop the Governor from weaponising the […]

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5 d. ago NGE, SERAP Sue Gov Bago, NBC Over Threat On Niger Radio Station

They said that unless the reliefs sought were granted, the governor would continue to harass the radio station and its owner and might weaponise the NBC against the station. The post NGE, SERAP Sue Gov Bago, NBC Over Threat On Niger Radio Station appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago IPI demands immediate reopening of shut radio station in Niger

Tribune Online IPI demands immediate reopening of shut radio station in Niger The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has condemned the suspension of Badegi 90.1 FM, an independent radio station operating in Minna, Niger State. The closure was reportedly ordered by Governor Umaru Bago over the station’s alleged broadcast of content critical of his administration. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by IPI Nigeria president, […] IPI demands immediate reopening of shut radio station in Niger Tribune Online

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1 week ago IPI Nigeria Demands Immediate Reopening Of Shut Niger Radio Station

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has strongly condemned the closure of a Minna, Niger State-based independent radio station, Badegi 90.1 FM and demanded its immediate reopening. Badegi 90.1 FM was reportedly ordered shut by Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, during an expanded meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held on Friday, August […]

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1 week ago NBA Knocks Niger Governor For Illegally Sealing Radio Station Over Alleged Incitement

The dispute between the Niger State Government and Badeggi Radio has intensified. New reports emerging on Saturday indicate that the station’s building has been marked for demolition following its closure. Governor Bago ordered Badeggi Radio’s closure on Friday during an All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting in Minna. He cited alleged inciting and unethical broadcasts […] The post NBA Knocks Niger Governor For Illegally Sealing Radio Station Over Alleged Incitement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago NBA Condemns Shutting Down Of Radio Station In Niger, Demands Immediate Reversal

On Friday, Governor Umar Bago of Niger State ordered the suspension of Badeggi Radio FM’s activities. The post NBA Condemns Shutting Down Of Radio Station In Niger, Demands Immediate Reversal appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Information Minister Mandates NBC To Take Charge Of Incitement Case Against Badegi FM

The Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation has reacted to the suspension of Badeggi FM, a private radio station in Minna, Niger State. The ministry clarified that it does not directly control broadcast regulation, which falls under the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, ordered the station’s suspension during an […] The post Information Minister Mandates NBC To Take Charge Of Incitement Case Against Badegi FM appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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