By Tony Onyima, Ph.D.

The recent closure of Badeggi Radio in Niger State by Governor Mohammed Umar Bago has reignited a fundamental national conversation around press freedom and the limits of executive power in a democratic state. The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has condemned the governor’s action in unequivocal terms, describing it as “a blatant attack on press freedom and democracy.” Beyond the headlines, however, the incident reveals a more profound unease with how public office holders relate to independent media, and it raises urgent questions about the protection of constitutional rights under Nigeria’s democratic dispensation.

• * As Information Minister, Idris, Appeals For Calm

By Chinwendu Agoha (Media & Governance Correspondent)

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has strongly condemned the recent order for the closure of Badeggi Radio by Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger State.

• * NUJ, Amnesty lnternational Condemn Gov's Action

By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)

The order by the Governor of Niger state, Mohammed Umar Bago for the closure of one of the private FM Radio station in Minna, Badeggi Radio, has attracted condemnations against the All Progressive Congress (APC) administration.

By Nasir Shuaibu (Bauchi State Correspondent)

Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a a nineteen year old teenager, Esther Gambo, for allegedly enacting seven year old girls from Lemoro Village in Toro Local Government Area, Bauchi State.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration on indigenous technology development, particularly in defense, aerospace, and infrastructure.

* Lauds Ahmadu Bello's Virtues

By Janet Bassey (Governance Correspondent)

President Bola Tinubu has assured that his administration will ensure equitable development across all regions of the country, with no area left behind.

By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto

Jubilation has trailed the neutralization of 3 notoriously dangerous bandit kinpins in the Eastern axis of Sokoto State by troops of the Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY).

By Ankeli Emmanuel (In Sokoto State)

Sokoto State government has released additional 30 new buses to the state ministry of transport so as to help boost intra city transpiration, a statement by Abubakar Bawa noted.

* As BPP Integrates NASENI'S Product Catalogue Into The Nigeria Open Contracting Portal, NOCOPO, Encourages Other MDAs To Emulate NASENI

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) on Monday, 28th July 2025, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the implementation of “Nigeria First” Policy on Procurement, projects and other related matters.

By Janet Bassey (Governance Correspondent)

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has highlighted the crucial role Nigerians in the Diaspora play in supporting the nation's economy.

• As EU, NGE Task Media Professionals On Misinformation, Disinformation

By Chinwendu Agoha (Media & Governance Correspondent)

Nigerian editors have agreed to set up fact-check desk in their various newsrooms as a measure to tackle fake news, misinformation and disinformation.

By Our Reporter

A brown colour two storey student's lodge building located in the premises of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo (FUNAI) in Ebonyi state, South East, Nigeria, collapsed this Friday morning at about 8am.