Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago has ordered the closure of Badeggi 90.1 FM, a private radio station in Minna, citing its reporting on worsening insecurity. The shutdown has been widely condemned by various organizations, including Amnesty International, the Nigerian Guild of Editors, and the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria, which has given the governor 48 hours to reopen the station. Critics argue that only the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has the authority to revoke a radio station's license, a point emphasized by Nigeria's Information Minister. The closure has sparked outrage among media groups and civil society, with accusations that the move threatens press freedom and democracy. The Action Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition and Northern broadcasters have also criticized Governor Bago, warning against authoritarian behavior and threatening a boycott. The controversy has drawn parallels to Nigeria's military rule era. Meanwhile, other incidents of violence and unrest have been reported in Nigeria, including a fatal land dispute in Abuja involving the Bwari Council Chairman and police and military personnel. The Nigerian Correctional Service confirmed the dismissal of a senior officer for unauthorized actions amid ongoing tensions.