Twitter writes FG over suspension, seeks dialogue
The Federal Government on Tuesday confirmed that Twitter has formally written to seek for dialogue on issues leading to the indefinite suspension of its operations in the country.
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Twitter was used consistently to promote activities that would lead to collapse of Nigeria – Minister
The Federal Government has justified its action of indefinite suspension of Twitter by giving insights into the several attempts by the microblogging and social networking site to destabilise the country.
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Amazon snaps up majority of rights for France’s Ligue 1
Amazon Prime Video has bought the majority of broadcasting rights for France’s Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 for the coming three seasons to 2024, the league (LFP) said on Friday.
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Nigeria: Minister explains why Twitter, other platforms must register to operate
The Federal Government says its directive that Over the Top (OTT) and social media platforms operating in the country must register and obtain license to operate is in conformity with global trend.
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Nigeria: NASS won’t hesitate to demand arrest of govt. officials that fail to account for public funds – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly won’t hesitate to issue a warrant of arrest on any government official that refuses to appear before its Committees to account for public funds in their trust.
Read More Nigeria: Reps summon Lai Mohammed over Twitter suspension
WorldStage Newsonline– Nigeria’s House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Communication, Justice, Information and Culture, and National Security and Intelligence to begin investigation into the suspension placed on Twitter by the Federal Government.
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GOCOP to Buhari: Suspension of Twitter major setback for online publishing, other businesses
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to rescind his government’s decision to suspend Twitter in Nigeria.
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Nigeria: NBC directs all broadcast stations to suspend Twitter handles
WorldStage Newsonline– All broadcast stations in Nigeria have been directed to suspend the patronage of Twitter immediately by the National Broadcasting Commission.
Read More Twitter – Nigeria Row: UK, EU, others call for dialogue
Governments of the United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Republic of Ireland, Norway and those of the European Union (EU) have called for dialogue in resolving the Nigeria-Twitter faceoff.
Read More SERAP asks Commonwealth to sanction Nigeria over #TwitterBan, repression
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an Urgent Appeal to Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, urging her to “apply the Commonwealth Charter to hold the Nigerian government to account over the unlawful suspension of Twitter in Nigeria, and the resulting repression of human rights particularly the rights to freedom of expression, access to information and media freedom, as well as flagrant disregard for the rule of law.”
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