Why Nigeria can’t have new constitution now – Reps

The House of Representatives said on Sunday a new Constitution remains impossible because the 1999 Constitution only made provisions for amendments. The House also said returning to the 1963 constitution as being demanded by some sections of the country was impracticable because it will only take the powers of the people and confer them on […]

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Twitter and ‘the illiterate of the 21st century’

By Martins Oloja I was reflecting at the weekend on how to expand my view that we should not push buttons on balkanisation of our great country because of the many troubles with our president, Muhammadu Buhari when the federal government announced indefinite suspension of Twitter operations in this our country of anything-is-possible.  It will […]

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Twitter ban in response to long-observed misdemeanours – Presidency

Alleges Twitter spreading misinformation, fake news The Presidency has described widespread translation of the recent suspension of the social media platform, Twitter’s operation in Nigeria as misleading, saying it has nothing to do with the deletion of President Muhammadu Buhari’s tweets. The federal government, on Friday, announced a temporary suspension of Twitter’s operation in Nigeria, […]

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NYSC members kick against scrapping of scheme, stage unity march in Anambra

No fewer than 2,500 corps members participating in the ongoing orientation programme in Anambra, on Saturday held a protest march against the proposed scrapping of the scheme. They also marched to show their solidarity for a united Nigeria. The corps members who marched around the parade ground from number one platoon to the 10th, showed […]

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Trump returning to the stage, flirts with 2024 run

Banished from social networks but no less influential among the Republican faithful, Donald Trump was set to return to the stage Saturday for his first speech in months as he flirts ever more openly with a new presidential run in 2024. “I understand the place will be packed, all records broken!” the former president, his […]

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Telcos block Nigerians’ access to Twitter

President Muhammadu Buhari Telecommunication operators in Nigeria have blocked access to Twitter after the government slammed an indefinite ban on the social media platform on Friday. The telcos, under the aegis of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) said there has been a directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to block […]

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Outrage as Buhari bans Twitter in Nigeria

We’re Investigating And Will Provide Update, Says Twitter Soyinka: Finally, The Chickens Have Come Home To Roost• ‘It Will Backfire On Businesses’ Amnesty International Condemns Action, Seeks Reversal Experts Say Process Can Be Circumvented Via VPN • PDP Rejects Suspension We’ll See You In Court,SERAP Fumes. Their Activities Capable Of Undermining Nigeria’s Corporate Existence—Lai Mohammed […]

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