The foreign envoys invited by the Nigerian government for discussions on the suspension of Twitter have restated their position for free and open internet that ensures freedom of expression to citizens. These foreign mission in Nigeria had earlier given their reactions to the directives to suspend Twitter’s use in the country. Mary Leonard, the Ambassador of
Redeemed won’t comply with Buhari regime’s ban on Twitter – Pastor Adeboye
Paster Enoch Adeboye on Monday said his Redeemed Christian Church of God will not comply with a directive banning Twitter in Nigeria. Mr Adeboye said the prohibition of Twitter use by the Buhari regime violated international rights conventions and would be disregarded by his church members. “The Redeemed Christian Church of God is domiciled in
Asking TV, Radio Stations To Deactivate Twitter Accounts Unlawful – SERAP To NBC
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned “the patently unlawful and unconstitutional directive by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to all broadcast stations in the country to suspend the patronage of Twitter with immediate effect.” The NBC had reportedly stated that the decision followed the suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria by the Federal
Federal Government gives condition for lifting of Twitter ban
The Nigerian government met with Envoys of the United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, Canada and the European union in Abuja on Monday to discuss the controversial suspension of Twitter’s activities in the country. It can be recalled that the placed a ban on Twitter app for Nigerian citizens last week after the social media giant deleted
Role of Engineering in Sustainable Agriculture lecture Series by Faculty of Engineering,Unizik
The faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra state held her maiden edition of Engineering series with its theme as “The Role of Engineering in Sustainable Agriculture.” The chief host of the occasion, the Vice chancellor, Prof. Charles Okechukwu Esimone, FAS welcomed all the guest speakers, High chief Dr. Obiora Okonkwo (CEO United Nigeria airline),
NBC Directs Broadcasting Stations To Suspend Twitter Handles
PRESS RELEASE!!! NBC DIRECTS ALL BROADCASTING STATIONS IN NIGERIA TO SUSPEND TWITTER USAGE. Consequent on the suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria by the Federal Government over the persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining the corporate existence of Nigeria, the National Broadcasting Commission directs all Broadcasting Stations in Nigeria
TB Joshua’s wife speaks on husband’s death
Evelyn Joshua, wife of the founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations,Temitope Balogun Joshua, has broken her silence since the news of her husband’s death made rounds. Evelyn took to social media to express ocean-deep emotions over the loss of her husband. Amidst the ban by the Federal Government on the usage of popular microblogging
Beyoncé and JAY-Z Get Cozy Courtside for Date Night at Brooklyn Nets Game
Beyoncé stunned in a black leather look by David Koma as she snuggled up to husband JAY-Z at Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs between the Brooklyn Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks. Beyoncé might keep her public appearances limited these days, but she has no problem with a little PDA. The 28-time Grammy Award winner, 39,
Kevin De Bruyne equals Cristiano Ronaldo and Thierry Henry with PFA Player of the Year double
City midfielder De Bruyne is joined by team mate Phil Foden who was voted Young Player of the Year, while Women’s Young Player of the Year was City’s Lauren Hemp. Kevin De Bruyne has been voted Player of the Year as Manchester City enjoyed a hat trick of awards in the Professional Footballers’ Association. De Bruyne, who
Popular Rivers pastor, Akinola, is dead
A popular cleric and General Superintendent of Redemption Ministries, Worldwide, Rev. Stephen Akinola has died. News of Akinola’s passing filtered in just as Nigerians and the world were mourning Prophet TB Joshua of the Synagogue Church of All Nations who died in the wee hours of Sunday. Rev. Akinola was said to have