Nigeria: Broadcaster Shut Down After Deadlocked Nigeria Election

Abuja — Authorities have closed down a radio and television broadcaster in the aftermath of a disputed by-election held in Nigeria last weekend.

The closure of the Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State (BSES) comes after outgoing governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Sunday went on air to declare victory for his deputy, and fellow People's Democratic Party (PDP) member, Kolapo Eleka, as his successor.

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