Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago ordered the closure of Badeggi 90.1 FM Radio in Minna, sparking widespread condemnation from various organizations and media groups. Amnesty International condemned 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. The closure followed reports from the station on worsening insecurity in the state. Governor Bago also marked the radio station's building for demolition, prompting further criticism and calls for the station's reopening. The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria gave the governor 48 hours to reopen Badeggi FM. The Action Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition and other groups warned against the shutdown, emphasizing that Nigeria is not under military dictatorship. Following mounting pressure, the Niger State government backtracked on sealing the station. A court subsequently issued an order restraining Governor Bago from taking further action against the radio station pending further determination.