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Twitter Ban

September 15, 2021

Twitter ban to be lifted in ‘a few more days,’ Lai Mohammed says

The minister says the conversation between both parties has been respectful, as reported by Peoples Gazette.

Lai Mohammed
September 12, 2021

As Twitter ban enters 100 days, Buhari maintains noose on Nigerians’ freedom online

In June, Mr Buhari announced the indefinite suspension of Twitter after the microblogging site deleted one of his tweets.

President Muhammadu Buhari and Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey
August 11, 2021

Buhari regime says Twitter agreed to register in Nigeria

Information minister Lai Mohammed said Twitter has accepted most of the conditions laid down by the federal government.

President Muhammadu Buhari and Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey
August 6, 2021

Virus hits Indian Koo app as Buhari, supporters continue mass exodus from Twitter

The Nigerian government abandoned its Twitter account with over a million followers, for the Indian copycat version known for promoting hate and anti-Muslim rhetoric.

President Muhammadu Buhari, Twitter, and Koo
August 6, 2021

ECOWAS court fixes date for suit challenging Buhari regime ban on Twitter

The suit joins President Buhari, AGF Malami, and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) as defendants.

August 1, 2021

Buhari becomes special ambassador for Indian app Koo

Mr Buhari’s image was featured on Koo’s social media advert with the app promising to provide “exclusive updates from him only on Koo App!”

Buhari and koo
July 22, 2021

22-year-old arrested for hacking celebrities, politicians’ Twitter accounts

The U.S. authorities have arrested a 22-year-old man for hacking into at least 130 Twitter accounts, mostly belonging to politicians and celebrities.

Twitter
July 2, 2021

UK, Nigeria meet over Twitter, terrorism, PIB

The UK and Nigerian governments have met over issues bordering on President Muhammadu Buhari’s Twitter ban, terrorism, and the Petroleum Industry Bill (Bill).

July 1, 2021

Following Speaker Gbajabiamila’s lead, House shuts down motion to lift Twitter ban

The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a motion to lift Twitter ban in Nigeria. Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila had earlier said the House supports the ban.

June 28, 2021

We’re supporting Buhari Twitter ban to protect national security: Speaker Gbajabiamila

Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila says federal lawmakers support President Muhammadu Buhari’s Twitter ban to protect national security.