Nigeria, Aug. 2 -- In a statement obtained by The News Chronicle, Amnesty International has strongly condemned Governor Umar Bago of Niger State for ordering the closure of Badeggi 90.1 FM Radio in Minna. The organization described the move as a lawless and repressive act aimed at silencing an independent source of news for the people of Niger State.

Governor Bago accused the radio station of "inciting violence" and demanded the revocation of its license. Amnesty International condemned this action as an abuse of power and a clear sign of intolerance toward critical voices. The group said the shutdown order was unjustified and misdirected.

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