The Nigerian government, last week, announced the immediate suspension of Twitter operations over allegations of posing a threat to its corporate existence The Federal Government has said all social media platforms – Twitter, Facebook, and others must register in the country. According to the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, this is part of … Read more
“The ban on Twitter is not only illegal but it is also an ill-advised move to divert the attention of Nigerians from the FG’s failure to tackle insecurity in parts of the country. Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has defied Federal government’s ban on Twitter operation in the country by tweeting via his official … Read more
Leonard thanked the Minister for inviting them for the meeting and expressed satisfaction that the federal government and Twitter were in talks. Mary Leonard, Ambassador of the United States of America to Nigeria, has on Monday, confirmed that Nigeria is in discussion with Twitter over suspension of its operations in Nigeria. Leonard said this during … Read more
“The Nigerian Union of journalists realizes that Nigeria is part of the world order and the country must rise to the challenges which insecurity poses to our National Integrity.” The National President of the Nigeria Union Journalists, NUJ, Chief Chris Isiguzo, has urged the Federal Government to rise to the challenges which insecurity poses to … Read more
This meeting is occasioned by the recent Twitter ban and the envoys’ reactions to the indefinite suspension of the microblogging platform Federal Government is presently in a closed-door meeting with some of the top envoys of various Diplomatic Missions in Nigeria. The meeting is currently being held at the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has given a condition to lift #Twitterban. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has given a condition to lift the indefinite suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria. The condition was disclosed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, during a meeting with some envoys of US, UK, … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has summoned US and UK envoys over the ban of Twitter in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government( FG) has summoned the envoys of the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Canada and the European Union in Nigeria over their recent comments on the suspension of Twitter in … Read more
ASUU has warned the Federal Government (FG) of another strike in universities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (FG) has called on the Federal Government (FG) to resolve outstanding issues before the suspension of its 10-month strike to guarantee peace in universities across the country. The ASUU President, Prof Emmanuel … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has said that courts may reopen next week following the resolution of the nationwide strike of JUSUN. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has expressed hope that courts and state assemblies will reopen next week, following the resolution of the nationwide strike of the Judicial Staff Union of … Read more
“The announcement made by the Nigerian Government that they have suspended Twitter’s operations in Nigeria is deeply concerning Following the suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria, Twitter has expressed “deep concern” over the federal government’s decision to suspend its operations in Nigeria. In a statement by Sarah Hart, Twitter’s Senior Policy Communications Manager for Europe, … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) is currently holding a final meeting with JUSUN and PASAN. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) is currently holding its last meeting with the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) and the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) over the ongoing strike by the unions. The meeting is … Read more
Paul Okoye Slams the FG for being insensitive towards insecurity in the South East Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye of the defunct music duo P Square , has reacted to statements made by Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed and other politicians who said Twitter has evil agenda by deleting President Buhari tweet. Rudeboy tweeted that people … Read more
Aregbesola lamented on the level at which youths in the country are renouncing their citizenship of Nigeria Among the presidential deliverables (2019 – 2023) is the ease of tourist visa requirements. The Federal Government has commenced the process to fast track the operationalisation of the presidential deliverables to strengthen internal security. Among the presidential deliverables … Read more
Falana advised FG to enter meaningful dialogue with all separatists group He urged NASS to take control of National economy He harped on the need to ensure efficiency of the Social Security Bill Mr. Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN),has advised the Federal Government to engage various separatists groups in the country to … Read more
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly has been declared wanted. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon. Hamisu Chidari, has been declared wanted for alleged violation of COVID-19 protocols. The Kano Speaker was among the over 200 travelers who were recently declared wanted by … Read more
FG says it has resumed talks with UAE over the resumption of flights between the two countries. The Federal Government (FG) has said that it was in talks with its counterpart in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the resumption of flights between the two countries, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. This was disclosed by … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has said that it is not in a hurry to increase the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol. The NGF had earlier on Wednesday called for the full deregulation of the downstream sector and the immediate removal of fuel subsidy. The Federal Government (FG) has said … Read more
“Buhari directed that the device management system should be implemented within three months,” Federal government says submission of international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) will be made mandatory for mobile phone users The development was contained in statement by Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The IMEI is an identity number used to uniquely identify a mobile phone. … Read more
FG is set to prosecute 400 suspected Boko Haram financiers. In addition to the prosecution of 400 suspected Boko Haram financiers, the Federal Government has taken more measures to counter the twin trouble of insurgency and insecurity in the country. The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) who … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has announced Wednesday and Thursday as public holidays to mark the 2021 Eid-el-Fitr celebration in the country. A statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, quoted Aregbesola as congratulating the Muslim faithful on the occasion. The Federal Government (FG) has announced Wednesday and Thursday as … Read more