Two feared dead as security operatives, IPOB members clash in Anambra

Insecurity being created to de-market South East, says Okorie Ohanaeze faction demands fair treatment for Igbo Security operatives and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), yesterday, clashed in Oraifite community, Ekwusigo Local Council of Anambra State, with two persons dead. It was gathered that trouble started when some security operatives stormed the residence […]

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Twitter ban: PDP reps threaten to sue FG

Groups flay attack on freedom of speech, Ajulo faults Malami over directive Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives has threatened legal action against the Federal Government over the decision to suspend the usage of Twitter in the country. The Kingsley Chinda-led caucus argued that the measure was a violation of the […]

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Tears, lamentations, encomiums as T.B Joshua passes on

Members and residents at the church premises – Photo: Daniel Anazia Emotions flowed freely yesterday at the premises of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), located at Ikotun, a Lagos suburb, as worshippers and sympathisers besieged the church in total disbelief of the sudden demise of Prophet Temitope Joshua. The prophet referred to in […]

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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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