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 […]
Suspension: Twitter approaches FG for dialogue
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the microblogging platform, Twitter, has approached the Federal Government for dialogue with a view to […]
SERAP takes Buhari govt to ECOWAS Court over ‘unlawful’ suspension of Twitter
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and 176 concerned Nigerians have filed a lawsuit against the government of President Muhammadu Buhari over “the unlawful suspension […]
Nigeria, Twitter and Other Stories, By Reuben Abati
“Omo, I see you are still on Twitter. How you dey take do am? Come and teach your brother…” “Eishhh, Ishhh…Will you keep quiet?” “But […]
Who offended Buhari? Twitter or Nigerians? by Fredrick Nwabufo
Government is a relationship – between the leadership and the governed. A democratic government, in particular, should not operate in vacancy of citizens’ imprimatur. A […]
Twitter suspension in national interest, security — Onyeama
Nigeria’s suspension of Twitter is in the interest of national security and peace, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, said in Abuja on Monday. […]
Asking TV, radio stations to deactivate Twitter accounts unlawful, SERAP tells NBC
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned “the patently unlawful and unconstitutional directive by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to all broadcast stations in […]
Fighting a Losing War with Twitter, 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 […]
Twitter Suspension: Editors urge FG to tread with caution
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has urged the federal government to tread with caution and immediately reconsider the suspension of the operation of Twitter […]
Rescind suspension of Twitter in Nigeria or face legal action, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the “illegal and unconstitutional suspension of Twitter’s Operations in Nigeria,” and called on “the government of President […]
Presidency clarifies position on ‘temporary suspension’ of Twitter in Nigeria
Nigeria’s Presidency has clarified why the government moved against Twitter. A statement signed by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) […]
Matters Arising: The Suspension of Twitter in Nigeria,By Adam Okene Ahmed
Now I think PMB has really come to life, resonating his memorious past. Twitter was outwardly and outrageously sentimental & prejudiced. The President didn’t say […]
CITAD expresses shock over ‘ill-advised’ suspension of Twitter
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), has expressed shock over what it described as the ill-advised suspension of Twitter by the Federal Government. […]