Tag Archives: Twitter

US, UK, EU, Media, Others Knock FG Over Twitter Ban

More reactions trailed the indefinite suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria following the deletion of President Muhammadu Buhari’s alleged inciting tweets against insurrectionists in the South East, with the United States, the media and other Nigerians joining to condemn federal government’s action. Reacting to the development, the United States government yesterday faulted the ban on the American microblogging social media …

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#Keepitopen: Twitter Says It Is Working ‘To Restore Access’ After Ban In Nigeria

Social media network Twitter has shared concern and said it was working to restore access those affected by the Federal Government suspension of its services in Nigeria. The Federal Government announced the suspension on Friday, after Twitter had deleted a tweet from President Muhammadu Buhari’s official account. “We are deeply concerned by the blocking of Twitter in Nigeria,” Twitter’s public …

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Celebrities React As FG Ban Twitter In Nigeria

Nigerian celebrities have reacted to the indefinite suspension of Twitter in Nigeria by the Federal government. Accessing the microblogging platform via VPNs on Saturday, June 5, they have criticized the government for taking the step to ban Twitter operations in the country. Adekunle Gold Tweeted: “Democracy in the mud once again” Davido Tweeted: ” Was once a Country” Actress Beverly …

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VPN: FG Orders Prosecution Of Nigerians Using Twitter After Ban

VPN: FG Orders Prosecution Of Nigerians Using Twitter After Ban

Nigeria’s Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has directed the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation to begin immediate prosecution of those who violate the Federal Government’s order suspending Twitter operations in Nigeria. Malami’s spokesman, Umar Gwandu, disclosed this in a statement titled, ‘Twitter ban: Malami orders prosecution of offenders,’ on Saturday. Recall that the …

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Comedian AY Makun Tackles FG After Twitter Ban – Ban Boko Haram, Insecurity Too

Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has tackled the federal government over the newly-implemented Twitter ban. The stand-up comedian, actor and filmmaker took to his Instagram page to state that the government is focusing on misplaced priorities. AY also said that it’d be good to see that insecurity and poverty is also banned in Nigeria following the latest …

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US Mission In Nigeria Reacts To Nigeria’s Twitter Ban

US Mission In Nigeria has reacted to Nigeria’s Twitter ban, as the ban is trending Worldwide. In a statement, the US Mission said, “Nigeria’s Constitution provides for freedom of Information. The Government’s recent #Twitterban undermines Nigerians’ ability to express this fundamental freedom and sends a poor message to its citizens, investors and businesses. “Banning social media and curbing every citizen’s …

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FG Explains Comprehensively Why Twitter Was Temporarily Banned In Nigeria

The Federal Government of Nigeria suspended “Twitter” after the removal of a post from the web application, however FG has responded to her actions. ”The temporary suspension of Twitter is not just a response to the removal of the President’s post. There has been a litany of problems with the social media platform in Nigeria, where misinformation and fake news …

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Man Personalize His Proposal Ring After Girlfriend Said “NO”

Man Personalize His Proposal Ring After Girlfriend Said “NO”

A Twitter user, Tyhopho took to his social media to share his experience on how he proposal to his girlfriend was turned down and he decided to wear the proposal Ring. He said: “She said “NO” so i’m wearing my shit” There was reactions to this post; @Blossomsky_1 : “So sorry, you will find the one that will love you …

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Twitter Announce its Headquarters In Africa

Twitter Announce its Headquarters Africa

Twitter is officially building a presence in Africa, with the company’s headquarters in Ghana. Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, announced this via a tweet; “Twitter is now present on the continent. Thank you, Ghana and Nana Akufo-Addo,” he said. Twitter says in a statement attached to the tweet that it is now actively building a team in Ghana “to be more …

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What is Twitter Spaces? Everything You Need To Know

Except you are not a Twitter user, you should have probably heard the buzz about Twitter’s latest feature: Twitter Spaces. Also, you might be wondering what it is and how it works. This new feature officially launched for beta testing in December 2020. It’s essentially like Twitter’s very own version of Clubhouse. It functions the same way in that you …

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