Twitter, cow routes and an outworn presidency, By Olagunju Lasisi
OUR president “seems to act speedily only when there is a political enemy to be punished.” That is the conclusion of about 40 diaspora Nigerian […]
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‘I Support FG’s Ban On Twitter Wholeheartedly’ – Ned Nwoko
Nigerian politician, Ned Nwoko has said he’s in support of President Muhammadu Buhari’s ban on Twitter. “On the current issue with twitter, I wholeheartedly support […]
Knocks as Buhari appoints new NBC DG amid Twitter ban
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has received knocks from Nigerians on social media, following the appointment of Shehu Ilelah as the Director-General of […]
Nigeria Needs Twitter – Senate President, Lawan
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has called on the federal government to dialogue with Twitter to resolve the issues between the parties. This comes after Twitter […]
Twitter Ban: FG Joins Koo, Indian Microblogging Platform
Federal government has joined Koo, another platform built by India, barely a week after banning Twitter, an American microblogging platform. Aprameya Radhakrishna, co- founder, Koo, […]
What Twitter ban teaches the world about Nigeria, By Azu Ishiekwene
“Twitter is not Nigeria’s problem and Buhari does not need the futile mission of waylaying citizens on social media. Nigeria’s problem is that Buhari’s government […]
I’ll keep when twitter ban will be lifted to myself – Buhari
President Muhammau Buhari has turned down a question on the suspension of operations of the micro blogging and social networking service, Twitter in Nigeria. In […]
Biden asked to halt plane delivery to Nigeria over Buhari’s ‘genocide tweet’, Twitter ban
United States President Joe Biden has been asked to halt the delivery of war planes to Nigeria over the “genocide tweet” of President Muhammadu Buhari, […]
Twitter Ban: Facebook, Instagram Must Register As Businesses in Nigeria – Lai Mohammed
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media giants will have to register their businesses in Nigeria, according to the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed. Mohammed […]
America tells Buhari to reverse Twitter ban immediately
The United States government has urged the Nigerian Government to immediately reverse its ban on Twitter operations in the country. The US government stated that […]
Twitter ban: AGF Malami deactivates account
The Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami (SAN) on Tuesday deactivated his Twitter account. This move is in solidarity with the Federal Government’s suspension of […]
The looming danger of hate speech and fake news, By Ya’u Mukhtar
Recently, the Federal Government announced the indefinite suspension of the micro-blogging platform “Twitter”, citing security as the reason behind taking the critical decision. It lamented […]
We Suspended Twitter Because Of Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Tourism, Lai Mohammed has opened up that the government suspended Twitter because of the Indigenous People of Biafra and its […]
Twitter ban: Reps insist on tweeting, dare Buhari as PDP reps stage walkout
Members of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Tuesday staged a walkout from the chambers while plenary was still on. This was consequent […]
Twitter Ban: You’ll Destroy Buhari’s Govt With Your Mouth – Omokri Tells Lai Mohammed
Reno Omokri has lashed out at the Minister of Information and Tourism, Lai Mohammed, accusing him of destroying President Muhammadu Buhari’s government. Omokri was reacting […]
How Western nations ignored what FG told them about IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu before Twitter face-off — Official
As the face-off between the Federal Government and Twitter persists, there are indications that some Western nations had earlier received a formal designation of the […]
#Twitterban: Adeboye says tweeting is a human right
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, says tweeting is in accordance with Article 19 of the United Nations […]
‘We will keep tweeting’ – CSOs announce rejection of Buhari’s Twitter ban
LAGOS (Sundiata Post) coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has issued a statement saying it will not abide by the federal government’s order banning Twitter […]
Twitter ban: Malami’ll decide prosecution of Adeboye, Kumuyi, others, says Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, will decide whether or not […]
Twitter Ban Is An Attack On Freedom Of Speech – Kadaria Ahmed (Radio Now)
The executive director of the radio station, Kadaria Ahmed has described Federal Government’s order directing broadcast stations to stop using Twitter as an infringement on […]