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Ebonyi Radio Station Suspends General Manager Over Criticism of Governor

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Legacy FM in Ebonyi State has suspended its acting General Manager, Godfrey Chikwere, over alleged persistent criticism of Governor Francis Nwifuru on-air and on social media. The station’s management accused him of breaching its code of conduct, while state officials condemned his remarks as derogatory and ungrateful, citing government support to the broadcaster....

SERAP, Editors Sue Niger Governor and NBC Over Badeggi FM Clampdown

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SERAP and the Nigerian Guild of Editors have sued Niger State Governor Umar Bago and the National Broadcasting Commission over the closure of Badeggi FM. The groups allege harassment, licence revocation threats, and violations of press freedom, urging the court to stop further intimidation and declare NBC’s failure to protect the station unlawful....

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