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Actor Yemi Solade backs Presidency on Twitter ban
Veteran actor, Yemi Solade has expressed support over the Government’s decision to ban Twitter Operations in the country. Solade in an interview with GoldmyneTV, stated that the microblogging platform went too far by insulting the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and by extension, all Nigerians. He said Nigeria has so many problems to contend with and Twitter wasn’t really helping the country. He said; “This is not the first time Twitter will try to humiliate Nigeria.…
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We can’t turn our back on oil exploration – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated Nigeria’s dependence on hydrocarbon, saying its huge deposits are a blessing and the country cannot turn its back on it. The President said this at the fourth Nigeria International Petroleum Summit (NIPS 2021) in Abuja on Monday June 7. Buhari who was represented by the Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva stressed that the outcome of the summit should be the new approaches on the future of oil…
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Ban on open grazing: ”They are all jokers”- Miyetti Allah mocks Southern Governors
Fulani socio-cultural organization, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, has reacted to the recent ban on open grazing by the 17 governors of the southern States. The National President of the Association, Alhaji Bello Bodejo, in an interview with Daily Sun in Abuja referred to the Governors as Jokers. He said the Governors do not have the constitutional power to pronounce any ban on open grazing. “Governors don’t have constitutional power to do what they have done.…
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Before you relocate to Ghana because of Twitter suspension I wish to remind you that a bag of rice is N48,000 in Ghana – Aisha Buhari’s aide
Aliyu Abdullah, Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity (Office of the First Lady) has mocked those who plan on leaving the country due to the already existing Twitter ban. Taking to his Facebook page on Sunday, June 6, he wrote: “Dear Mr. Wailer, Before you relocate to Ghana because of Twitter suspension, I wish to humbly and respectfully remind you that a litre of petrol is N393, bottle of Cock is N300…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“They are doing TikTok and dancing on Instagram”- Actor, Ugezu Ugezu, tackles his colleagues not speaking about the insecurity in Nigeria
Filmmaker, Ugezu Ugezu, has tackled his colleagues who have refused to speak up on the issues of Insecurity in Nigeria. Ugezu in a post on Instagram lambasted them saying they are busy on TikTok and dancing on Instagram. See his post below;
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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