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Rights

June 8, 2021

Atiku, children comply with Buhari regime’s illegal ban on Twitter

Peoples Gazette observed that some of Mr Atiku’s well-known children have also abandoned the micro-blogging platform.

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar
June 8, 2021

Speaker Gbajabiamila shuts down motion to lift Twitter ban

Mr Gbajabiamila said that a committee had already been set up by the House to investigate the matter.

The Speaker of House of Reps, Femi Gbajabiamila and Kingsley Chinda
June 8, 2021

Reps sets up committee to investigate Twitter ban, summons Lai Mohammed

The Speaker added that the report of the committee will guide “further action by the house of representatives.”

Femi Gbajabiamila
June 7, 2021

Women farmers urge implementation of gender law

“The law says that all customs and traditions that discriminate against women are null and void.”

Farmers used to illustrate story
June 7, 2021

Redeemed won’t comply with Buhari regime’s ban on Twitter: Pastor Adeboye

Mr Adeboye said the prohibition of Twitter use by the Buhari regime violated international rights conventions and would be disregarded by his church members.

Enoch Adeboye
June 7, 2021

Buhari regime orders radio, TV stations to delete Twitter accounts

The NBC in its Monday morning statement touted its powers to regulate activities of broadcast stations, including enforcement of federal laws and regulations.

Buhari, Jack and Lai
June 6, 2021

TVC, Channels, NTA, other broadcasters comply with Buhari regime’s repressive ban on Twitter

The directive has been widely condemned as draconian, primitive and unconstitutional by Nigerians and foreign missions with diplomatic ties with Nigeria.

June 6, 2021

Twitter Ban: Lawan, Gbajabiamila look away as Nigerians, foreigners condemn Buhari regime

Attorney-General Abubakar Malami cited severe insecurity for the regime’s draconian move, which has continued to stir squabbles amongst administration officials.

LAWAN and GBAJABIAMILA
June 5, 2021

Amid global criticisms, Buhari makes U-turn, says Twitter ban temporary

Local and international rights body say the ban of Twitter is an attack on the freedom of expression of Nigerians.

President Muhammadu Buhari
June 5, 2021

Nigeria’s Twitter ban sends a poor message to investors: U.S.

Many Western missions in Nigeria such as Sweden, Canada and Britain have earlier condemned Abuja’s action.

Biden, Buhari