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FG threatens to prosecute Adeboye, others over Twitter usage
Federal Government says the country’s Attorney General, Abubakar Malami would ensure that Nigerians who accessed Twitter after its ban on the platform, including Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, are prosecuted. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said this in an interview with BBC Africa Focus on Monday, when asked if Mr Adeboye will be prosecuted for using Twitter, despite justifying his insistence on using the platform with Article 19 of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). “The government has suspended indefinitely, the operations of Twitter in Nigeria because of…
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Let Igbo secede if it’s their wish, we can’t afford another war – Northern Elders
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed that the Igbo should be allowed to secede from Nigeria if it will curtail the chances of war in the country. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, spokesman of the forum, said this while addressing journalists after a closed-door meeting held in Abuja on Monday. He said the agitation by the Igbo for secession has become widespread, adding that the leaders in the state appear to support the decision. Baba-Ahmed noted that standing in the way of the agitators will only worsen the insecurity in the country. “This nation has had to fight a terrible war to…
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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, denies giving condition Twitter for the restoration of Twitter
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffery Onyeama, has denied reports claiming he listed conditions Twitter must meet before the temporary suspension of its operations in Nigeria can be lifted. Onyeama had on Monday, June 7 met with the ambassadors of the United States, United Kingdom, the European Union, the Republic of Ireland and Canada in Abuja over their recent comments on the suspension of Twitter in Nigeria. The foreign envoys in a letter jointly signed and released over the weekend condemned the suspension of Twitter. The Minister during his meeting was quoted to have said “Twitter’s operations in Nigeria will…
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You can’t be law unto yourself, I will keep tweeting – Fayose challenges Buhari
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has challenged the Federal Government’s Twitter ban. He noted that he will continue to use the suspended social media platform. Former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili and ex-Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, had on Sunday dared the President Muhammadu Buhari government to arrest them as they continue to share information on Twitter. Fayose stated that the government has no right to stop Nigerians from communicating through the medium as he called on Nigerians to continue using the Microblogging site. He wrote; “Good morning Nigerians. Like Buhari, no President elected by Nigerians can…
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Pastor Adeboye tweets, insists RCCG will not comply with FG’s Twitter ban
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), E.A Adeboye has reacted to the Federal Government’s ban on Twitter operations in the country. The Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed who made the announcement had said the persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining Nigeria’s corporate existence was the reason for the suspension. However, the cleric in a tweet on Monday said tweeting is in accordance with Article 19 of the UN universal declaration of human rights and the Redeemed Christian Church of God will not comply with a directive banning Twitter in Nigeria.…
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DSS ‘summons’ Mbaka after clash with Presidency
The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly summoned the spiritual director of the Adoration Ministries Enugu Nigeria (AMEN), Ejike Mbaka. The Catholic priest made this known on Sunday after resuming following his 30-days suspension. He said some DSS operatives were at his residence in Enugu state to drop a letter inviting him to Abuja. He noted that these are moves to dumbfound the priests of God but will it prevail. He further stated that those at his house did not collect the letter from the DSS operatives, asked them to return which they did on Monday. He said: “I…
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FG gives condition to lift ban on Twitter
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has given a condition to lift the indefinite suspension of Twitter in Nigeria. He said Twitter’s operations in Nigeria will be restored only if the platform can be used “responsibly.” When queried on when the ban will be lifted, Onyeama stated that there is no definite timeline for that, but added: “The condition would be responsible use of the social media and that really has to be it.” “We are not saying that Twitter is threatening the country or any such thing; why we have taken this measure is to stop them to be…
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Nigeria’s satellite expired in 2018. It is still giving us necessary data based on Grace – DG NASRDA, Dr. Halilu Shaba
Director-General of The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Halilu Shaba has revealed that Nigeria’s satellite expired 3 years ago and has only been working based on grace. Shaba said this during an interview on Channels Television. He said the satellite which is used for security and financial purposes has a 7-year lifespan and a new one ought to have been built. The NASRDA DG said; “The satellite we’re using expired in 2018 and is still giving us necessary data based on ‘Grace’,. It’s a story one cannot tell because so many things are competing for the same…
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Even in death he is still hated – Dele Momodu questions why the Christian community has not commented on TB Joshua’s death
Former Presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu has reacted to the death of Clergyman, Prophet TB Joshua as he questioned why the Christian community in Nigeria has not said anything in relation to his death. Popular televangelist, T.B. Joshua died on Saturday, June 5, and Individuals all over Nigeria and even from other countries have mourned him. The CEO of Ovation International, Dele Momodu, however stated that the Christian groups in Nigeria have not said a word about his death. He wrote on Instagram: “Seriously no word from the Christian community in Nigeria regarding the death of TB Joshua. Even in death…
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Nigeria afflicted with clueless, visionless Leaders — Jega
Former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Attahiru Jega has expressed that Nigeria has been afflicted with the misfortune of clueless and visionless leaders. He said this during the first memorial lecture in honour of the first Civilian Governor of Lagos, late Alhaji Lateef Jakande, organised by Federal Social Democrats, (FSD) with the theme, “Selfless Leadership and Good Governance: Jakande as an exemplar.” Jega, who joined the lecture virtually on Saturday, stated that the absence of visionary leaders has stunted the development of Nigeria. He said, “We must first and foremost acknowledge that Nigeria has been afflicted by the…
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Biafra agitators are now in control of South-East – Ohaneze Ndigbo
Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has said the Southeastern region is now under the control of Biafra agitators due to neglect by the Nigerian government. Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in a statement said the region is at risk of being annexed out of the country unless the government ‘alleviates the maltreatment of the southeast.’ He said the 100 per cent compliance of the sit-at-home order shows that the Ohanaeze cannot preach the message of ‘One Nigeria’ to the Igbos as he called on the FG to change policies that will attract international sanctions against Nigeria. The statement…
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Only God can lessen our heartache – TB Joshua’s wife says
Barrister Evelyn Joshua, wife of the founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN Prophet TB Joshua has reacted to the death of her husband. TB Joshua died on Saturday night in Lagos State a few hours after hosting a programme in his church. His wife, Evelyn in a Tweet expressed deep emotions over the loss of her husband. @Mama_Evelyn, pointed out the importance of fellowshipping with God always, stating that only the Almighty can “lessen our heartache and comfort us in these times”. “Losing a loved one is never easy; whether sudden or foreseen. It is always heart-breaking. “Grief…
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