Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago ordered the closure of Badeggi 90.1 FM Radio in Minna, prompting widespread condemnation from various organizations and media groups. Amnesty International criticized the shutdown as an attack on media freedom, while the Nigerian Guild of Editors described it as a threat to press freedom and democracy. The Information Minister clarified that only the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has the authority to revoke a radio station's license. Following the closure, Governor Bago reportedly marked the radio station's building for demolition, intensifying concerns over press freedom. The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria gave the governor 48 hours to reopen Badeggi FM, and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) called for an end to the crackdown. The ADC Coalition warned Governor Bago against the shutdown, emphasizing that Nigeria is not under military dictatorship. Northern broadcasters threatened to boycott the governor in response to the closure. Under mounting pressure, the Niger State government later backtracked on sealing the radio station. Subsequently, a court issued an order preventing Governor Bago from taking further action against the private radio station pending further determination.