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FG announces when Twitter Ban will be reversed.
The federal government has disclosed that the ban imposed on microblogging site, Twitter, will be reversed when the company is duly registered, licensed, and operates within regulations stipulated in Nigeria. The minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, made the disclosure on Wednesday, June 9, after the federal executive council meeting. The minister noted that reports of Twitter’s huge financial losses running into billions indicate that the ban has been effective so far. According to The Cable, Mohammed reiterated his claims that the microblogging site has been a platform of choice for separatists to thrive. The minister however refrained from…
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Reno Omokri calls out AGF Abubakar Malami, alleges Cryptocurrency trading and use of VPN which is banned in the country
Former Presidential Spokesperson, Reno Omokri has alleged that the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has been engaging in Cryptocurrency trading and the use of VPN which is banned in the country. Omokri made the claim by sharing a screenshot of Malami’s post in which he announced that he has deactivated his Twitter account. Omokri claimed that Malami’s screenshot had a “Latoken app” icon which is cryptocurrency trading app whilst using VPN to access Twitter. He wrote; “Dear citizens of Nigerians, Look very closely at the screenshot Abubakar Malami shared to prove he has deactivated his Twitter account. The app…
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African Presidents will always remind the world what a real dictator looks like – Comedian Trevor speaks on Twitter ban by Nigerian government
South African Comedian and anchor of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah has reacted to the recent ban in Twitter operations by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government. He said it is outrageous, indefensible and undemocratic. According to Trevor Noah, the ban shows that when the most powerful person in a country is angry with any social media platform, he can stop others from using. The comedian noted that African Presidents will always remind the world what a real dictator looks like. Insisting that the Twitter ban in Nigeria was over a deleted tweet of President Buhari, Trevor further revealed that former…
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If we are given Licence, I will buy AK-47 Rifles for Amotekun – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has expressed that if the law permits, he would prefer that operatives of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, carry AK-47 rifles to boost security operations. He stated this on Tuesday at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, while delivering his keynote address at the maiden ‘Governor ‘Seyi Makinde National Democracy Summit’. He pointed out that the success recorded so far by the outfit is due to the recruitment system which ensures that the operatives are selected from their local terrains. He expressed that the challenges facing the nation would have been effectively…
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I do not know where TB Joshua’s power came from but the dead should not be mocked – Reno Omokri
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has said he was not a supporter of the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, late Prophet TB Joshua, as the clergy’s source of power was unknown to him. Reno, in a post on Twitter said while the renowned prophet was alive, he (Reno) was mute over his activities when others were criticizing the man of God. He, however, slammed those celebrating the death saying it is unchristlike to mock the departed. The post reads, “Whilst he lived, I never said anything about him. Neither good nor bad. Not because I did not…
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Biafra: Discuss with Nnamdi Kanu’s IPOB – Sheikh Gumi tells Buhari
Controversial Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has advised the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government on negotiate with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu The Kaduna-based cleric said the government should be frank in negotiating with the group. According to Gumi: “Government should try to be frank and engage even with IPOB’s people. Government should call them ‘you come and sit down let’s talk, what is your problem’. “Government should call them for a dialogue; see nobody doubts Nigeria. The problem is that the government is not being considerate even with these herdsmen.”
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BREAKING: 40 million Nigerians use Twitter, reverse ban now – US to Buhari govt
The United States has reiterated the need for the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to reverse the suspension of Twitter in Nigeria. On Wednesday, the US Mission in Nigeria conveyed the message of top American official, Samantha Power. The senior diplomat is the current Administrator of the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Power said: “There are nearly 40 M Twitter users in #Nigeria, and the country is home to Africa’s largest tech hub. “This suspension is nothing more than state-sanctioned denial of free speech and should be reversed immediately. #KeepitOn.”
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Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu reacts as Northern Elders beg for South East to break out from Nigeria
Nnamdi Kanu of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has reacted to the call by Northern Elders Forum, NEF, that South East should be allowed to secede from Nigeria. He described it as sensible. NEF on Tuesday said that it has reviewed events and tendencies which suggest that the country is headed for more crises amid the agitations for Biafra, security challenges, among others. The elders lamented that armed criminals have increased their audacious stranglehold on the country and therefore said that those clamouring to leave the country should be allowed to do to avoid another war. Reacting to this,…
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Tiwa Savage Vs Seyi Shay’s beef explained in Brief – As both singers get into public fight
Nigerian singers Tiwa Savage and Seyi Shay were filmed wrangling in a public salon and the video went viral on Social Media. It is public knowledge that the duo haven’t been on good terms since 2016 but things went to a new level when both stars went at each other after a chance meeting in a salon in Lagos. Speculations that the two singers don’t get along started in 2016, when Seyi Shay was asked in a live interview about Tiwa Savage, and she replied: “I don’t really know her.” The beef escalated in 2019, when Seyi Shay and the…
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Donald Trump Congratulates Buhari for shutting down Twitter
Donald Trump is congratulating the Nigerian government for shutting down Twitter after the social media giant suspended President Buhari’s account over rules violations. “Congratulations to the county of Nigeria, who just banned Twitter because they banned their president,” the former U.S. President reportedly said in a statement. “More countries should ban Twitter and Facebook for not allowing free open speech — all voices should be heard.” The statement was posted to Twitter by reporters from outlets including the Independent because Trump himself was banned from that platform, as well as Facebook, following the deadly Jan. 6 uprising at the U.S. Capitol…
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“The wizard at Endor who assumed the title Emmanuel has been consumed by divine indignation”- Clergyman, Chris Okotie, shares cryptic post
Clergyman, Chris Okotie, on Tuesday shared a cryptic post on his Facebook page in which he referenced a certain ”wizard of Endor” who assumed the title of ”Emmanuel”. In his post, the clergyman said the Wizard who assumed the title of Emmanuel had been consumed by divine indignation. It is not certain who the message was addressed to but his post comes days after clergyman, T.B Joshua who is known for using the name ”Emmanuel” in his church, died. His post reads; ”Hebrews 1:13… Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool (Hupopodion/Greek)The wizard at Endor…
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Insecurity: Bandits are tired, want peace – Sheikh Gumi
Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said that bandits want peace. He said they are tired and are ready to lay down their arms. Gumi said they will do this if only they get a genuine partnership from the government. He said this on Tuesday in a chat with DailyPost. When asked if bandits were tired, Gumi said: “Yes, it’s very true because bandits are saying they were pushed into banditry by circumstances. “If they have a genuine partner, they are ready to stop it; they are tired and want peace. “As regards their ongoing activities, you realize that even…
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