Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has directed the sealing of Badeggi FM, a private radio station in Minna, over allegations of inciting violence and unethical broadcasting practices.
The directive was issued on Friday, August 1, during a meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders held at the Government House in Minna. In a statement signed by Bologi Ibrahim, the governor’s chief press secretary, Bago accused the station of consistently promoting content that stirs unrest and opposition against the government.
“Governor Bago also accused the owner of the station of incitement of the people against the government and directed that the license of the radio station be revoked,” the statement said.
He further ordered the commissioner of homeland security and the commissioner of police to shut down the station and profile its owner for allegedly using the platform to promote violence.
Badeggi FM 90.1, established in 2020 by Shuaibu Badeggi, is a privately owned station broadcasting from Minna, the state capital.