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Isa Pantami

April 18, 2021

PDP demands Pantami’s sack, investigation over links with terrorism

The party said it was worried that the much touted NIN registration might have been compromised to allow foreign invaders.

Uche Secondus
April 18, 2021

Bashir Ahmad, who wants Nigerians executed for blasphemy, stands with Minister Pantami

Mr Ahmad has never shied away from fundamental extremism. In 2015, he openly called for the execution of Kano nine for blasphemy.

April 17, 2021

Pantami’s ministry trends hashtags defending minister’s support for terrorists

Aggrieved Nigerians have been trending #PantamiResign for two days running, sitting pretty atop the Twitter trend table on Friday.

Isa Pantami
April 17, 2021

Pantami is my friend, but he can’t be defended

It’s impossible to deploy the resources of logic, reason, basic decency, and even religious morality to defend some of the sermons Pantami gave.

Minister of communications and digital economy Isa Pantami (Credit: Twitter)
April 16, 2021

Boko Haram terrorists are our Muslim brothers, shouldn’t be killed like pigs: Minister Pantami

Fresh audio obtained by The Gazette contradicted Isa Pantami’s recent claims that he had long maintained a hardline posture against Boko Haram.

April 1, 2021

Failing to register for NIN attracts imprisonment: Minister

“It’s a requirement by law but many citizens ignore it.”

Minister of communications and digital economy Isa Pantami (Credit: Twitter)
March 24, 2021

Court extends NIN registration deadline by two months

Peoples Gazette had reported previous moves from December 30 to January 19, then February 9, and another eight-week extension scheduled for April 6.

Isa Pantami
March 14, 2021

Pantami warns telcos against blocking bank USSD services

Telecoms companies want to withdraw USSD services due to the N42 billion accumulated debt owed by banks.

Minister of communications and digital economy Isa Pantami (Credit: Twitter)
February 26, 2021

Nigeria among most sceptical countries on 5G deployment: Report

Nigeria ranks 13th country with a monthly average of 6,850 dubious Internet queries about 5G.

Minister of communications and digital economy Isa Pantami (Credit: Twitter)
February 15, 2021

Court again adjourns suit challenging NIN registration

Mr. Omirhobo, therefore, prayed the court to declare such decisions illegal, unlawful, and unconstitutional.

Minister of communications and digital economy Isa Pantami (Credit: Twitter)