August 5, 2025

Niger State Governor

General

Niger Governor’s Radio Closure Draws Fire as Editors Decry Press Freedom Attack  

Nigeria’s media professionals have strongly condemned Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago’s shutdown of Badeggi Radio, labeling the action an unconstitutional assault on press freedom.   The Nigerian Guild of Editors issued a stern rebuke on Saturday, with President Eze Anaba and General Secretary Onuoha Ukeh warning the move dangerously echoes military-era censorship tactics. “This arbitrary

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Education

Niger Governor Orders Immediate Closure of IBB University Over Security Threats

LAPAI, NIGER STATE — The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago, has directed the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBUL), Lapai, following rising security threats in and around the institution. The directive, which was issued on Tuesday, June 25, 2025, comes amid growing concerns over the safety of students and staff after

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