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Buhari scared of criticism, Twitter reacts to ban
MICROBLOGGING social platform, Twitter, says the President Buhari-led administration is afraid of criticism hence the ban on its operations.
Twitter described the suspension as a…
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NBA demands reversal of FG’s ban on Twitter
THE Nigerian Bar Association yesterday said that the Federal government ban on social media handle, Twitter has no basis in Nigerian law, and therefore means a suspension of Nigerians…
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I’m happy with FG’s Twitter ban – Adamu Garba
A FORMER presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, says he is happy with the country's suspension of Twitter.
Garba had called for the removal of the American microblogging service from…
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Like Twitter, Facebook deletes Buhari’s statement
FACEBOOK has deleted President Muhammadu Buhari's civil war statement for violating its community standards against inciting violence.
Recall that the President had threatened…
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China and two other countries where Twitter is banned
Nigeria on Friday joined an exclusive country club to have meted a ban on Twitter after the Federal Government temporarily halted its operations.
Minister of information and Culture,…
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Tambuwal, Wamakko mourn as 13 die in Sokoto boat mishap
GOVERNOR Aminu Tambuwal and predecessor Senator Aliyu Wamakko have mourned the death of 13 people in a boat mishap on Thursday.
The victims were said to be travelling from Doruwa to…
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Usman Baba confirmed as IGP
USMAN Alkali Baba has been confirmed as the Inspector-General of Police.
The confirmation took place at Police Council meeting presided over by President Buhari today.
Minister of…
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Akpabio visits Tompolo over threat to attack oil facilities
Minister for Niger Delta affairs Godswill Akpabio on Thursday paid a surprise visit to the ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo at his Oporoza, Gbaramatu Kingdom…
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Sponsor factional bandits to stop abduction, Gumi tells FG
KADUNA-based Islamic cleric, Sheik Ahmad Gumi, has advised the Federal Government to sponsor splinter groups among bandits to end mass abductions of school pupils.
Gumi, who said this…
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‘No victory over Covid-19 yet,’ FG tells Nigerians
MINISTER of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has urged Nigerians to continue observing the Covid-19 protocols, notng that there is no declaration of victory over the pandemic yet.
Ehanire…
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