Truckers’ Protest: FG accuses Canada, Twitter of double standard
By Rotimi Ijikanmi Oro (Ilorin), Feb. 13, 2022 (NAN) The Federal Government has accused the Canadian government and Twitter of double standard in the way […]
SERAP sues Buhari, Lai over ‘failure to publish copy of agreement with Twitter’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari over “the failure to publish copy of the agreement the Federal […]
FG moves to apply twitter operational conditions to other platforms
The Federal Government says it is set to amend its relevant statutes and code to enforce the operational conditions of Twitter in Nigeria on other […]
SERAP writes Buhari, seeks ‘copy of agreement with Twitter’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to use his good offices and leadership position to “direct the Minister of Information and […]
Ex-ANAN president commends FG for lifting suspension on Twitter
Dr Samuel Nzekwe, former President, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), has commended the Federal Government for lifting the suspension on Twitter operations in […]
Expert, others commend FG for lifting ban on Twitter
Dr Osita Ibe, The Programme Analyst/Acting Head, Information Communication and Technology (ICT), Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Ibadan commended the Federal Government’s decision to […]
Twitter: IT experts applaud FG for lifting suspension
Some Information Technology experts on Thursday expressed excitement over the Federal Government’s decision lifting the suspension of the microblogging app Twitter. The expert spoke in […]
Twitter: Nigerians react as FG lifts ban
Reactions have continued to trail the lifting of suspension on twitter from Nigerians after its ban on June 5, 2021. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
NCS applauds FG on lifting Twitter ban, seeks strategic plan
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has commended the Federal Government for lifting the 7-month ban on Twitter.But the society called for strategic plan from stakeholders […]
Mixed reactions trail FG’s lifting of Twitter ban
In the wake of removal of the suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria, citizens have come online to celebrate the end of an era of […]
Buhari lifts suspension on Twitter operations in Nigeria
By Chimezie Godfrey President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the lifting of the suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria. The Chairman Technical Committee Nigeria-Twitter Engagement and […]
The Second Kano Social Media Influencers Summit, By Jibrin Ibrahim
In July 2019, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) organized the first social media influencers summit in Kano as a symposium of ideas […]
FG raises alarm over use of “deep” fake news to attack its officials
The Federal Government has raised alarm over the use of what is called “deep” fake news to attack it and its officials. The Minister of […]
This TALIBAN and all that! By Ismail Misbahu
[email protected] it, so many lessons there’re for Nigeria to learn. 20 years after US-led invasion, TALIBAN has re-taken Afghanistan back to their control. Being the […]
Batshuayi joins Besiktas on loan after extending Chelsea contract
Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi has joined Besiktas on a season-long loan after extending his Chelsea contract until 2023. The 27-year-old moved to Stamford Bridge from […]
Twitter saga: Amicable solution in sight — Lai
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says issues surrounding the suspension of the operations of the micro-blogging and social networking service, Twitter, […]
#TwitterBan: We are monitoring closely repression in Nigeria, says Commonwealth
The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC has stated that the Commonwealth is “closely monitoring developments around suspension of Twitter, and allegations […]
Buhari and Twitter Ban: A move to correct tech giant’s arrogance
By Ya’u Mukhtar The Nigerian Constitution and other international treaties and declarations have recognized and guaranteed freedom of speech and press expression as one […]
A take on Twitter the twister of reality, By Salisu Na’inna Dambatta
As the federal government named a team that will dialogue with the proprietors of Twitter, hired lobbyists,, sundry writers and some newspaper columnists are at […]
ECOWAS Court stops Buhari govt from prosecuting people for using Twitter
The ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja in a landmark ruling today “restrained the government of President Muhammadu Buhari and its agents from unlawfully imposing […]
Buhari approves FG’s Team to engage with Twitter over suspension
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of the Federal Government’s Team to engage with Twitter over the recent suspension ofthe operations of the microblogging […]
Twitter writes FG over suspension, seeks dialogue
The Federal Government on Tuesday confirmed that Twitter has formally written to seek for dialogue on issues leading to the indefinite suspension of its operations […]
NASS will consider Buhari’s loan request-Lawan
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly would consider President Muhammadu’s Buhari’s loan request for construction and rehabilitation of […]
Why twitter, other platforms must register to operate – FG
The Federal Government says its directive that Over the Top (OTT) and social media platforms operating in the country must register and obtain license to […]
What Twitter Ban teaches the World about Nigeria, By Azu Ishiekwene
The Nigerian government thinks Twitter is the greatest source of its misery. After straining at the leash for months, it couldn’t resist swatting the microblogging […]