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The Ministry of Information and National Orientation has taken note of concerns raised by various stakeholders in the media industry regarding the recent directive by the Niger State Government to suspend the operations of Badegi FM, a radio station in Minna. According to reports, the Governor of Niger State, His Excellency Mohammed Umaru Bago, issued the directive during an expanded Niger State APC Caucus Meeting in Minna on August 1, which the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation attended. The Governor reportedly cited allegations of unethical broadcasting and incitement against the government While acknowledging the concerns raised, the Ministry…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) strongly condemns the directive issued by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State ordering the immediate shutdown of Badeggi FM 90.1, a privately owned radio station in Minna. The action, implemented through instructions to the state Commissioner of Police and Commissioner of Homeland Security, reportedly includes profiling the station’s owner and marking the premises for demolition. This constitutes executive rascality of the highest order. It is a blatant abuse of power that undermines constitutional democracy and the rule of law. The Governor lacks the constitutional or legal authority to revoke broadcast licences or shut down…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on young Nigerians active in the digital media space to channel their influence toward fostering national unity and driving positive change, rather than spreading division. Speaking on Friday at the opening of the Progressives Digital Media Summit, themed “Unveiling the Critical Role of New Media in National Development,” the President urged digital media practitioners to verify information before sharing and to leverage their platforms for societal development. “Your generation has recognised this moment. You are using digital tools to innovate, educate, and demand accountability. But as your influence grows, so must our collective sense…

The Wadata Media and Advocacy Centre (WAMAC) has strongly condemned the reported directive by Niger State Governor, Umar Mohammed Bago, ordering the shutdown of Baddegi Radio 90.1 FM in Minna. In a statement signed by Zubair A. Idris, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of WAMAC, the organization said the alleged reason for the closure—that the station incited the public against the government—was a deliberate attempt to stifle press freedom. “The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), under Chapter Two, Section 22, empowers journalists to hold governments accountable,” the statement read. “It is disheartening that a…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has called on the management of Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru, to collaborate with Niger Foods and sign a lease agreement to cultivate the institution’s vast arable land in a bid to boost food production in the state. The Governor made the call while receiving members of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Zone A, led by its Zonal Coordinator, Dr. Abdulaziz Ibrahim Badaru, who presented him with an Award of Excellence for his contributions to human capital development in technical and vocational education. Governor Bago noted that the Polytechnic possesses large tracts of…

The Nigerian Navy has announced plans to establish a naval base in Yauri, Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State, as part of efforts to strengthen security along the River Niger and the nation’s inland waterways. A delegation from the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to Governor Nasir Idris at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. Speaking during the visit, Rear Admiral Patrick Nwatu, who led the delegation, said the new base would enhance the Navy’s maritime strategy by extending its presence to the hinterland. “River Niger is a…

The Executive Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has approved the immediate reopening of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, following a comprehensive review of security and infrastructural improvements. The university had been temporarily shut down due to security concerns and the unfortunate loss of lives within the institution. In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, the governor expressed satisfaction with the enhanced security measures and infrastructural upgrades put in place to protect students, staff, and the entire university community. He directed that academic activities resume on Monday, August 4, 2025.…

Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has declared that the state remains the only one in Nigeria offering free education and full scholarships to students studying within and outside the country. This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, on Thursday, following a courtesy visit by the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Students’ Matters, Mr. Asefor Sunday Dare, to Government House, Birnin Kebbi. He was accompanied by the National President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Mr. Olusola Oladejo, for the inauguration of the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, by one year. His tenure, which was initially set to expire on August 31, 2025, will now run until August 2026. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the extension will allow Mr. Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms within the service and complete key initiatives of the Tinubu administration, including the modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service, the implementation of the National Single Window Project, and…

Governor Nasir Idris has flagged off the distribution of learning materials, vehicles, and motorcycles worth N2.7 billion to schools across the state. According to a statement issued on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kebbi State, Ahmed Idris, the distribution exercise marks a major step in the governor’s commitment to revitalising the education sector and providing free, quality education for all. The statement further reveals that the distributed items include literacy and exercise books, computers, vehicles, motorcycles, and other essential educational materials. It highlights that Governor Idris listed several of his administration’s achievements,…