Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- The suspension of Badeggi FM, a privately owned radio station in Minna, Niger State, continued to draw criticism from political parties and rights groups, even as the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, appealed for calm.

Governor Mohammed Bago ordered the shutdown of the station during an All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders meeting on 1 August, accusing the broadcaster of unethical practices and incitement against his administration.

Dspite having no such powers, the governor also revoked the station's license, directed its sealing, and threatened to demolish its premises.

While acknowledging concerns over the station's operations, the minister, in a statement signed by his med...