SERAP, editors sue Niger gov, NBC over Badeggi FM threats

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

72% : SERAP and NGE maintain that a free press is essential to public discourse, especially in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections, and that journalists must be able to report on issues of public interest without fear of reprisals.
60% : "Both Mr Bago and the NBC have the duty to respect and uphold their constitutional and statutory obligations to ensure that journalists and media houses that regularly impart information on matters of public interest, including Badeggi FM enjoy an environment to perform that function.
58% : " "There is significant public interest in the capacity of the press, including Badeggi FM to obtain and impart the information that it needs to function properly and perform its vital public watchdog role.
47% : "Media outlets in Niger State should be free to enable debate on issues of public interest without fear of reprisals.

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