BREAKING: FG Suspends Twitter's Operation In Nigeria

The Buhari administration has banned operations across Nigeria, a move that would see telecom networks restrict access to the micro-blogging platform.

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, announced the suspension in a statement signed by his media aide Segun Adeyemi, citing the persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining Nigeria’s corporate existence, the government said in a Twitter update.

Mr Mohammed has also directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to immediately commence the process of licensing all OTT and social media operations in Nigeria, it added.

Twitter does not have physical offices or data farms in Nigeria, but the blocking of access to the popular network could bolster allegations of repression long ascribed to the administration.

The announcement came a day after Twitter deleted tweets and videos posted on social media by Mr Buhari, which threatened genocide against the Igbo-dominated South-East.

Mr Mohammed had condemned Twitter’s action, saying it raised suspicion about the company’s intention in Nigeria.

Posted: at 4-06-2021 05:53 PM (2 years ago) | Gistmaniac

What's the definition of madness

Posted: at 4-06-2021 06:39 PM (2 years ago) | Upcoming

The reign of Dictator Buhari is gradually falling like a park of cards, his next target will be Facebook and WhatsApp. Then he will see how coup d'etat against his government will sweep him down to ICC jail for State Sponsored Terrorism and Economic Sabotage.

Posted: at 4-06-2021 06:48 PM (2 years ago) | Upcoming