Month: June 2021
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Malami Clears Air On Prosecution of Twitter Users
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has dismissed reports that his office will be prosecuting Nigerians who tweet despite the ban on Twitter operations in Nigeria. In a chat with Vanguard, Malami said his office will not be prosecuting Nigerians residing in or out the country who are making…
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US President, Joe Biden Slams FG Over Twitter Suspension
The United States President, Joe Biden, has condemned the Federal Government decision to suspend of Twitter operations in Nigeria. Stressing that the restriction to report, gather, and disseminate opinions and information has no place in a democracy. According to a statement made available to Vanguard by the U.S Department Spokesperson, Ned Price, it stated that,…
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I Defeated T.B Joshua In Spiritual Battle, Ghanaian Priest Claims
A well known traditional priest in Ghana, Kwaku Bonsam, has claimed that he is behind the death of influential preacher, Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, aka T.B Joshua. The cleric, who is the founder of The Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) died, on Saturday, May 5, 2021 – one week before his 58th birthday. While…
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FG Joins Indian Micro-blogging Platform, KOO After Twitter Suspension
The Federal government has joined an Indian microblogging platform, KOO barely a week after Twitter Operations was suspended by the Nigerian government. Last week, Twitter had pulled down a tweet of President Muhammadu Buhari on the civil war. Three days later, the Federal Government suspended Twitter, alleging that it is undermining the interest of the…
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Why TB Joshua Must Be Burried in Home Town, Ajulo
A legal practitioner, Dr. Kayode Ajulo has urged that the wish of the founder of The Synagogue Church of All Nations, Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, popularly known as Prophet TB Joshua should be respected. Ajulo, who spoke to Vanguard, explained that the deceased’s wish was to spend the later days of his life to transform…
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Twitter Has Reached Out For Negotiations, FG
Federal Government has revealed that, the Microblogging and social network giants Twitter has reached out for negotiations over the recent suspension of its activities in the country. Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed made the disclosure while Speaking with State House correspondents after the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC), Mohammed said Twitter had reached…
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Minister Presents Made-in-Nigeria Mobile Phone, ITF To Buhari
PRESIDENT BUHARI PRESENTED WITH NIGERIAN MADE HANDS SET MOBILE A. President Muihammadu Buhari was presented with Made in Nigeria Mobile hands set during the FEC Meeting at the State House, Abuja. PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE. JUNE 8TH 2021
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Corps Members Win N10 million in Corpreneurship Challenge
Thirty members of the Nigeria Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have emerged as winners in the fifth edition of Unity Bank Plc’s flagship business plan competition, Corpreneurship Challenge, which held across ten states last week. The 30 winners who won cash prizes totalling N10 million emerged during the final business pitch in the fifth edition of…
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EFCC Arrests 50 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ibadan
The Ibadan zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested 50 suspected internet fraudsters. A statement released by Wilson Uwujaren, the Spokesperson of the commission , said the suspects were arrested at Alaro Sango, Agbaje Ijokoro, and Apete Aladura areas of Ibadan, Oyo State following intelligence on their alleged involvement in…
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Ex-US President, Donald Trump Lauds Buhari Over Suspension of Twitter Operations
Immediate past President of the United States of America, Donald Trump has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari’s Suspension of Twitter, saying it was a victory for the people of Nigeria and a needed check on the excesses of social media giants. Mr Trump also said he wished he had taken a similar measure when he was…