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Stop Niger Governor, NBC From Intimidating Badeggi FM – SERAP, NGE Tell Court
The Will
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August 10, 2025
August 10, (THEWILL) — The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against Umar Bago, Niger state governor and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), over “the...
SERAP, NGE want court to stop Niger governor, NBC from intimidating Badeggi FM
News Diary Online
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August 10, 2025
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against Umar Bago, Niger state governor and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over “the ongoing intimidation of Badeggi FM...
SERAP, Editors Sue Niger Gov, NBC Over Badeggi FM Clampdown
Naija News
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August 10, 2025
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have taken the Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to court over what they term as the ongoing...
Serap, Nge Want Court To Stop Niger Governor, Nbc From Intimidating Bad
The Nigerian Voice
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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and NigerianGuild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against Umar Bago, Niger stategovernor and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over “the ongoingintimidation of Badeggi FM...
SERAP, Editors Sue Niger Governor, NBC Over ‘Ongoing Intimidation’ Of Badeggi FM, Seek Order To Stop License Revocation
Sahara Reporters
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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 described as the...
SERAP, NGE sue Niger gov, NBC over radio station closure threat
Punch
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August 10, 2025
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project and the Nigerian Guild of Editors have filed a lawsuit against Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, and the National Broadcasting Commission over what they described as “the ongoing intimidation” of...
Niger State Governor Shuts Down Popular Radio Station
Lagos Post Online
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August 2, 2025
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has directed the immediate closure of Badeggi FM Radio, located in Minna, the state capital. This was communicated in a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, who disclosed...
CSO Alleges Authoritarianism in Niger, Demands Gov Bago’s Immediate Reopening of Radio Station
This Day
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August 10, 2025
Linus Aleke in Abuja A civil society organisation operating under the umbrella of Global Rights, Nigeria, has alleged that the Niger State Government under Governor Umar Bago is gradually descending into full-blown authoritarianism, with recorded...
Olumo Rock reimagined: A beacon of culture, tourism, and economic revival in Ogun State
Business Day
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August 10, 2025
In the heart of Abeokuta, where the whispers of history echo through ancient granite, Olumo Rock has risen anew — not merely as a geological marvel, but as a living monument of memory, pride, and promise. Last radiant Thursday morning, Governor...
Meet owners of Nigeria’s indigenous automobile assembly companies
Nairametrics
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August 10, 2025
Nigeria’s auto industry stands at a critical juncture, full of untapped potential but grappling with structural imbalances. Once thriving in the 1960s and 1970s due to strong government backing, the sector’s trajectory was altered by privatization...
Niger: One-Third of Catholics Have Fled their Villages
FSSPX.NEWS
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Two years ago, on July 26, 2023, Niger experienced a military coup: the president was arrested by the presidential guard, then deposed, and political institutions and the Constitution were suspended. The National Council for the Safeguarding of...
Gov Bago inaugurates 30,000 MT shea butter plant in Mokwa, Niger
TVC News Nigeria
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August 9, 2025
The Governor of Niger State, Umaru Bago, has commissioned a 30-thousand metric ton shea butter processing plant in Kudu, Mokwa Local Government Area. Touted as one of Africa’s largest, the facility is set to strengthen Nigeria’s lead as the...
New Rabat’s Moulay Abdellah Stadium to Host Morocco-Niger on September 5
Morocco World News
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August 9, 2025
Marrakech – Morocco’s national football team will inaugurate the newly reconstructed Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on September 5. According to the program published by FIFA, the Atlas Lions will face Niger in their World Cup 2026 qualifier...
Niger state takes AGF to s’court over exclusion from 13% derivation
Nigerian Eye
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August 1, 2025
The Niger state government has sued the attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice over the state’s exclusion from the 13 percent derivation fund. In an originating summons filed at the supreme court, the state, through its...
Why Niger APC caucus endorsed Bago second term
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 8, 2025
In Niger state politics, and indeed the nation as a whole, political and second-term endorsements are often treated as ceremonial nods and ritualistic formalities driven by the client-patron-network system, political experience, or even unspoken...
Global Rights, Says Niger Govt Authoritarian, Demands Immediate Reopening of Badeggi FM
This Day
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August 9, 2025
Linus Aleke in Abuja A civil society organisation operating under the umbrella of Global Rights, Nigeria, has alleged that the Niger State government is gradually descending into full-blown authoritarianism, with recorded sequence of...
Oman to launch golden visa scheme for investors
The National News
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Oman is aiming to boost investment into the country with schemes including a golden residency programme, digital registration options and incentives for high-performing Omani companies. The sultanate's Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment...
Sam Amadi: FG handed states electricity market without risk and readiness assessments, predicts collapse in few years
Nairametrics
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August 9, 2025
In an exclusive interview with Nairametrics, former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr. Sam Amadi, criticised the Federal Government’s decision to hand over control of electricity markets to state governments...
Niger drags FG, AGF to S’Court over 13% derivation
The Sun Nigeria
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August 1, 2025
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Niger State Government has dragged the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to the Supreme Court over its exclusion from the 13 percent derivation. In an originating summons filed at the registry of the...
Niger sues Attorney-General over 13 per cent derivation
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 1, 2025
The Niger State government has dragged the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to the Supreme Court over its omission from the 13 per cent derivation. In an originating summons sighted at the apex court, the plaintiff,...