The Digest:
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has ordered the closure of Badeggi FM for allegedly inciting violence. Despite the directive, legal backing for the closure lies with the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), not the state governor.
Key Points:
- Umar Bago orders the closure of Badeggi FM for inciting violence.
- The governor accuses the radio station of unethical practices and inciting opposition to the government.
- Security officials have been directed to seal the station and profile the owner.
- Badeggi FM, established in 2020, has been accused of promoting violence.
- The legal authority to close a radio station falls under the NBC, not the state governor.
Governor Bago's order to shut down Badeggi FM raises concerns about the limits of state authority, as broadcast issues fall under the jurisdiction of the National Broadcasting Commission. The situation remains unresolved with potential legal implications.
Sources: The Cable
