Attack on INEC offices tenure extension ploy, HURIWA alleges

INEC Enugu office attacked Urges soldiers to stop killing innocent Igbo youths Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has alleged that sponsors of the ‘unknown gunmen’ in the South East geo-political zone, especially offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), are planning to postpone the 2023 general election, so that the incumbent will […]

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Afenifere, YCE, Gani Adams, others flay FG over Igangan killings

The burnt palace of Asigangan of Iganganland in Ibarapa North Local Council of Oyo State… yesterday Adams says killing of 50 confirms Togun’s statement on infiltration of South West Wonders why governors didn’t take information seriously South West Governors order Amotekun joint regional operation Miffed by the killing of over 50 people in Igangan Town, […]

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Twitter ban: Nigeria loses N7.5b in three days as $12b e-commerce suffers

FG in talks with China, considers Internet firewall to block VPN access A4AI Nigeria says situation creates $1.2b loss for MSMEs Raises questions of our readiness for investors, says ALTON The suspension of Twitter, a leading micro-blogging platform, has begun to take its toll on struggling Nigeria’s economy, leading to a loss of N7.5 billion […]

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‘TB Joshua asked Nigerians to pray for 2023’

Temitope Balogun Joshua Shocked worshipper relives last moment before collapse Buhari, governors, church leaders mourn Losing a loved one is never easy – wife A carnival was expected this weekend on Nigeria’s Democracy Day, June 12, to celebrate the 58th birthday of Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua against his wish, but in a twist of fate, […]

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Buhari, governors, others mourn TB Joshua

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday commiserated with the family and members of SCOAN on the death of Joshua. His condolence message was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, titled, ‘President Buhari mourns Pastor TB Joshua.’ The statement read, “The President notes that the renowned televangelist will be […]

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Twitter and tweeters

By Kayode Robert Idowu Microblogging platform, Twitter, is one irreverent virtual potentate! It holds supra-territorial sway over the global space for free conversation and levels out the field of discussion with no regard to subscribers’ offices or social-political and economic statuses. On its platform, everyone is an equal player. And in exercising its moderating powers, […]

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FG’s indefinite suspension of Twitter

By Lolu Akinwunmi In a press release over the weekend, the Federal Government through the office of the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, announced the indefinite suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria because the social media and microblogging app removed a tweet by President Muhammadu Buhari. Can one appeal that the government should please do […]

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Reps rules out new constitution, insist on amending 1999 version

The House of Representatives has ruled out the possibility of enacting a new Constitution or re-enacting the 1963 Constitution also known as the Republican Constitution for Nigeria, insisting on the ongoing amendments to the 1999 Constitution which has been widely criticised and condemned. Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Benjamin […]

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El-Rufai tweets despite Twitter ban, defies FG’s prosecution order

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, on Sunday, dared the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, when he tweeted despite the existing order by the Federal Government making it unlawful for Nigerians to post or go on the microblogging site, Twitter. Malami had directed the Director of Public Prosecution of the […]

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