Tag: Twitter
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How Western nations ignored what FG told them about IPOB, Kanu before Twitter face-off
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 activities of IPOB and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, as terrorists. A top Federal Government official, who made the disclosure, said the government, which turned in the petition almost two months…
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FG in ongoing discussions with Twitter over suspension —Minister
The federal government said it is in discussions with Twitter after it suspended the social media giant’s operations in the country, foreign minister Geoffrey Onyeama told reporters Monday. “There are discussions ongoing with Twitter, we will see how that progresses, so I cannot say for now the duration of the suspension,” Onyeama said after a…
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Like Twitter, FG will soon find excuses to ban other social media platforms- Basketmouth
Comedian and filmmaker, Bright Okpocha a.k.a Basketmouth has said the federal government will soon find excuses to also ban Facebook and Instagram following the suspension of Twitter’s operations in Nigeria. The outspoken entertainer on Sunday said the ongoing move to control social media will not end with the suspension of Twitter. “Do you know that…
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FG gives condition to lift Twitter ban in Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria has given Twitter a condition for its suspension to be lifted in the country. The condition is that social media platform must ensure it is used ‘responsibly’. Nigeria’s minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama stated this at a meeting with envoys from UK, US and other countries on Monday. He…
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NBC goes after broadcast stations over Twitter ban
The National Broadcasting Commission has directed all broadcast stations in Nigeria to suspend the patronage of Twitter immediately. This directive is contained in a Statement signed by the Director General of the Agency, Prof. Armstrong Idachaba on Monday in Abuja. Idachaba noted that it would be unpatriotic for any broadcaster in Nigeria to continue to…
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Fighting a Losing War with Twitter – Dakuku Peterside
By Dakuku Peterside It began with a tweet on June 1, 2021, from President Muhammadu Buhari’s Twitter handle @MBuhari. He reprimanded angry youths “misbehaving” and alluded to his role in the civil war promising to treat secessionists “in the language they understand”. This tweet was followed by public outcry and condemnation because many considered it…
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#TwitterBan: Relax your minds, FG’s action has no legal backing – PDP Reps Caucus tells Nigerians
…it’s a precursor to more ominous actions of blotting out dissenting voices.” …act of desperation of a non performing and failed govt to intimidate and cow the citizens …says this is another step to restrict Nigerians fundamental human rights …threatens legal action …asks Ministry of Information to rescind decision or… The House of Representatives Peoples…
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Twitter deletes Nnamdi Kanu’s offensive tweet
Twitter has deleted an offensive tweet of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In the tweet, which has been taken down, Kanu threatened that soldiers deployed in the South-East will be killed. He also attacked Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State; Malam Garba Shehu and Mr Femi Adesina, Presidential spokesmen.…
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#TwitterBan: We are disappointed in Nigeria’s Govt – EU, US, UK, others
The diplomatic missions of Canada, the European Union (Delegation to Nigeria), the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA) have expressed disappointment in the government of Nigeria for suspending use of Twitter in the country. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the diplomatic missions expressed the disappointment over the suspension placed…
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Ban: We will restore access for all Nigerians – Twitter
Micro blogging platform, Twitter has vowed to provide a way for Nigerians to gain access to the platform. The U.S. based social media firm made this known on Saturday, stressing blocking Twitter in Nigeria is of deep concern. Recall the federal government of Nigeria just recently suspended the use of Twitter in the country. But…