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Twitter ban: Malami orders prosecution of offenders
The Federal Government on Saturday, 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.
The…
Twitter ban, violation of our human rights- Desmond Elliot
Celebrated Nollywood Actor turned politician, Desmond Elliot has described the ban placed on Twitter by the federal government as a direct attack on the fundamental rights of Nigerians.
On Friday the Minister of Information and…
Yoruba nation agitators are senseless — Aregbesola
Former Governor of Osun State and Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has described those agitating for Yoruba nation as “foolish and ignorants”.
He also said any crisis that befalls Nigeria would torment the country…
Twitter suspension: Five ‘dangers’ of using VPNs
The Federal government on Friday announced the indefinite suspension of Twitter operations in the country.
The action by the government has left many Nigerians with no other choice but to engage the services of VPN providers as…
No going back on Yoruba Nation, Sunday Igboho, others declare
The Ekiti State capital, Ado-Ekiti, was on Saturday agog as hundreds of Yoruba nation agitators, under the aegis of Ilana Omo Oodua, trooped to the town from neighboring South-West states for a rally.
The agitators, who were led…
Security Situation in Nigeria is Dire, Country’s Delegates tell ECOWAS Parliament
Nigeria’s delegation to the ongoing Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament on Thursday said the security situation in the country is dire.
The assessment was made during the 33- member Nigerian Delegation…
Zulum, VSF equip families of 61 district heads killed by Boko Haram
Families of 61 district heads killed by Boko Haram since the outbreak of insurgency in the Northeast in 2009 have received humanitarian intervention from both Victims Support Fund (VSF) and Borno State Government.
The VSF at an…
NUJ Decries Growing Call for Nigeria’s Break-Up, Rolls Out Plans for Unity
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has decried ongoing call for the dismemberment of the country, even as it rolled out planned to fortify the unity of Nigeria.
Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Thursday on the…
Police Repel Attack On Katsina Community, Kill Five Bandits
No fewer than five bandits were confirmed killed on Wednesday evening during an encounter between their gang and the police in Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The spokesman for the Katsina Police Command, SP Gambo…
APC Has Failed Nigeria Economically, Politically says Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has failed Nigeria economically, security-wise, socially, and politically, saying the party is deficit.
The governor also said, despite…