JUST IN: Federal Government Suspends Twitter In Nigeria
Afnews Editor
Jun 04, 2021
The Federal Government, on Friday, announced the suspension of microblogging and social networking service, Twitter, in Nigeria.
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Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed made the announcement during a press conference.
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He cited the persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining Nigeria's corporate existence.
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The Minister said the Federal Government has also directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to immediately commence the process of licensing all OTT and social media operations in Nigeria.
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The sanction against the microblogging and social networking service is indefinite.
The President Muhammadu Buhari Government's action followed the deletion of the Nigerian leader's tweet.
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Buhari had warned those destabilizing the South-East that his government would embark on an offensive against them.
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There have been several attacks on government personnel and facilities by "unknown gunmenÔÇØ.
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