Revealed: How Buhari Intends to Ban Facebook, Twitter

Egocentric President Muhammadu Buhari angered by the removal of his ‘genocidal’ posts had intended to suspend Facebook and Twitter’s operations in Nigeria, a report by Daily Beast says. The social media giants removed Mr Buhari’s post threatening recalcitrant Igbo youths with genocide because it violated their policies, following outrage by Nigerians who described his statement as “unpresidential.” Subsequently, the Buhari …

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Southern Governors Are Jokers – Miyetti Allah

Fulani socio-cultural organisation, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, has described the 17 governors of the southern States as jokers. National President of the Association, Alhaji Bello Bodejo, stated this in an interview with Daily Sun in Abuja, yesterday, in response to the proposed ban on open grazing in the region said his members were not bound by their position. “Governors don’t …

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How Edo State Deputy Gov. Philip Shaibu Gave Filmmaker Lancelot Imasuen A Shock Of His Life

It was the day-four of the 50th birthday celebration of award winning Nollywood filmmaker and director, Ambassador Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen aka D’Guvnor. The joyous celebrant, who has left no stone unturned for the success of the 50th birthday narrated his experience over the weekend during one of the activities lined up for his golden jubilee. It was at Rehab Lounge, …

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Breaking: RCCG Will Continue To Use Twitter Despite Buhari’s Ban – Pastor Adeboye

Pastor E.A Adeboye, the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has reacted to the suspension of Twitter in Nigeria by President Buhari. In a tweet on Monday afternoon, Pastor Adeboye said the church will continue to use Twitter despite Mr Buhari’s ban stressing that the church is domiciled in 170 nations. “The Redeemed Christian Church of …

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FG Gives Condition to Lift Twitter Suspension

Geoffrey Onyeama, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has said that the Federal Government of Nigeria’s suspension on Twitter will be lifted only if the social media platform can be used responsibly.  Onyeama made this assertion during a meeting with some envoys from US, UK, Canada and UN on Monday in Abuja, but refrained from giving a timeline for lifting the …

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De-Install Your Twitter Accounts, NBC Orders Broadcast Stations

The Federal Government’s clampdown on Twitter has been intensified as the National Broadcasting Commission orders all broadcast stations in the country to de-install their accounts with immediate effect.  A statement signed by Prof. Armstrong Idachaba, Acting Director-General of NBC reads that: “Consequent on the suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria by the Federal Government over the persistent use of the …

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DSS Summons Father Mbaka

Nigeria’s vocal priest, Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka has been summoned to Abuja for questioning by operatives of Department of State Services (DSS).  The summon letter was dropped at Mbaka’s church on Sunday by the DSS, who met the priest’s absence.  Mbaka is likely to be questioned on his recent comment that God has rejected President Mohammadu Buhari and is not …

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Mayweather Rakes $50m From Exhibition Fight with YouTuber Logan

“It was the coolest thing ever,” said YouTuber Logan Paul after going the distance with unbeaten former five-weight world champion Floyd Mayweather. Their eight-round exhibition bout at Miami’s Hard Rock stadium did not have a winner – there were no judges at ringside and the fight did not count for either fighter’s record. Mayweather dominated the pay-per-view event, without landing …

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Euro 2020: Spain captain Sergio Busquets tests positive for Covid-19

Spain captain Sergio Busquets has tested positive for Covid-19, eight days before their Euro 2020 opener. As a result of the Barcelona midfielder’s test, Spain have had to pull out of their final warm-up game against Lithuania on Tuesday. The rest of the squad tested negative but Busquets, 32, and his contacts will remain isolated. The friendly with Lithuania will …

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Pictures: Fidelity Bank Fosters Business Relationships

In a bid to foster positive business relationships, Fidelity Bank makes concerted efforts aimed at collaborating with the private and public sectors. The Bank had in the past paid courtesy visits to industrialists and top government officials such as the Governors of Ogun State, Lagos State, Oyo State, Imo State and Osun State, as well as the Founder of BUA …

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