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Twitter Adopts ‘Poison Pill’ Plan To Block Elon Musk’s Takeover Bid

Apr 16, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

Twitter Adopts ‘Poison Pill’ Plan To Block Elon Musk’s Takeover Bid. Twitter’s board of directors voted unanimously in favor of the plan, which would make it nore difficult for Musk to purchase the social media company and take it private. EDITOR’S PICK [BREAKING] Ukraine Crisis: Russia Declares Full Scale World War III Has Begun Elon … Read more

Police Detain 20-year-old For False Rape, Kidnap Alarm Tweet

Apr 15, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

The Police said Adesegun had been arrested for giving false information, alongside three other persons Many social media users condemned her action as some called for her arrest EDITOR’S PICK Rejection Of UTAS Will Prolong Strike Action – ASUU Osun 2022: Oyetola, Adeleke Makes INEC 15-man Final List PDP Primaries: Atiku Part Of Our Consensus … Read more

Elon Musk Stages $43bn Hostile Takeover Of Twitter

Apr 14, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Musk offered $54.20 a share, which values Twitter at $43.4 billion, in a filing dated Wednesday, April 13 with the SEC Twitter’s board said it would carefully review what it termed Musk’s “unsolicited, non-binding” offer and decide on a course of action… EDITOR’S PICK Rejection Of UTAS Will Prolong Strike Action – ASUU Osun 2022: … Read more

Twitter CEO Says Elon Musk Will Not Join Company’s Board

Apr 11, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Musk recently disclosed he had purchased a more than 9% stake in Twitter, making him the company’s largest shareholder Musk had tweeted that he was looking forward to working with Parag and Twitter board to make significant improvements to Twitter… EDITOR’S PICK: Fake Corper Nabbed At Orientation Camp, Stolen Phones Recovered Man Gets 21-year Sentence … Read more

Fans React As Ex BBNaija Star Vee Confirms Her Relationship With Neo Is Over

Feb 26, 2022.Feb 26, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

Ex BBNaija housemate Vee announced that her relationship with Neo Akpofure has ended. The two love birds Neo and Vee met during the fifth edition of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show. EKO HOT BLOG report that rumours of their split first broke out late in 2021, Vee reacted harshly following the rumours and … Read more

#EndSARS: FG Lashes Out At Canada, Twitter Over Hypocrisy Of Truckers’ Protest

Feb 13, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

He recalled how the Canadian government condemned the actions taken by the Nigerian government to quell the #EndSARS protest… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has accused the Canadian government and social media giant, Twitter, of double standards in its handling of the truckers’ protest against COVID-19 restrictions in Canada. Following the COVID-19 … Read more

BREAKING: Group Sues Buhari, Lai Mohammed Over Failure To Publish Twitter Agreement

Feb 13, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

Group sues Buhari, Lai Mohammed over failure to publish Twitter agreement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Information and Culture for the failure to publish the Federal Government of Nigeria’s agreement with Twitter. Joined in the suit as Respondent is … Read more

FG To Apply Twitter Operational Conditions To Facebook, WhatsApp, Others

Jan 26, 2022. by Damilare Abass

FG To Apply Twitter Operational Conditions To Facebook, WhatsApp, Others Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government says it is set to amend its relevant statutes and code to enforce the operational conditions of Twitter in Nigeria on other social media platforms. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this in … Read more

2023 Presidency: Doyin Okupe Woos Twitter Users

Jan 14, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Doyin Okupe has wooed Twitter users over 2023 presidency. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the 2023 general elections, Former Presidential spokesperson, Dr. Doyin Okupe has wooed Twitter users by informing them of his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This online medium recalls … Read more

Twitter Reacts To Lift Of Ban, Says It’s “Deeply Committed To Nigeria”

Jan 13, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

The Nigerian government had suspended Twitter’s operations after the company deleted a comment by President Buhari… EKO HOT BLOG reports that microblogging site, Twitter has reacted to the Federal Government’s decision to lift the restrictions placed on it in Nigeria since June 2021. “We are pleased that Twitter has been restored for everyone in Nigeria. … Read more

Nigerians Attack Garba Shehu Over First Post After Twitter Returns

Jan 13, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Nigerians have attacked Garba Shehu over first post after Twitter returned. EKO HOT BLOG reports that scores of Nigerians on Twitter heavily criticised the first tweet by presidential aide Garba Shehu a few hours after Twitter operations were formally restored in Nigeria. Shehu had tweeted midnight that Nigeria gained “immeasurably” from the shutdown of Twitter … Read more

See 10 Agreements FG Reached With Twitter Before Lifting 7-month-old Ban

Jan 13, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

The microblogging site’s operations was suspended in June 2021 following a row with the Federal Government EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian government has listed some of the agreements reached with Twitter before the suspension of its ban. Recall that the government lifted the ban on Twitter in Nigeria on January 13th. Kashifu Inuwa … Read more

BREAKING: FG Finally Lifts Ban On Twitter

Jan 12, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

FG has finally lifted ban on Twitter. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has lifted the suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria after approval by President Muhammadu Buhari. This online medium recalls that on 5 June 2021, the Nigerian government officially put an indefinite ban on Twitter, restricting it from operating in … Read more

Russia Fines Google $98m As Pressure Mount On Foreign Tech Firms

Dec 24, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Moscow has piled fines on the world’s biggest internet platforms… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Moscow court slapped Google with an unprecedented hefty fine of nearly $100 million on Friday as Russia ramps up its pressure on foreign tech giants. Moscow has piled fines on the world’s biggest internet platforms, accusing them of not … Read more

Pregnancy Rumour: Aisha Buhari’s New Pictures Spark Outrage On Social Media (Photos)

Dec 21, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Aisha Buhari’s new pictures have sparked outrage on social media.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s first lady Aisha Buhari’s new pictures are sparking pregnancy rumour on social media with Nigerians wondering if she is actually expecting a baby.

In one of the photos seen, Mrs Buhari, alongside her husband, President Muhamadu Buhari, was surrounded by security officials, with one of them carrying her handbags.

In a yellow lace kaftan and a black shawl draped over what appeared like a baby bump, 50-year-old Mrs Buhari tenderly placed her right hand on it.

Twitter Removes Vice President Osinbajo’s Post For Copyright Violation Of Beyonce’s Song

Dec 17, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Twitter has removed Vice President Osinbajo’s post for copying violation of Beyonce’s song. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Social media giant, Twitter has removed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s post for copyright violation of Beyonce’s song. On March 8, the vice-president posted a video in commemoration of International Women’s Day. Beyonce’s song ‘Run the World’ was … Read more

Just In: Champions League Draw Declared Void

Dec 13, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Champions League Draw Declared Void EKO HOT BLOG reports that the just-concluded draw of the Champions League draw has been declared void and to be entirely redone. It became necessary to reconduct the whole process of the draw due to a material error that occurred in the draw for the UEFA Champions League Round of … Read more

Twitter Ban: Court Rules Suit Against FG Lacking In Merit

Dec 9, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

…SERAP had sued the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), the Director-General of NBC and the Minister of Information and Culture… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a suit filed against the Federal Government for directing television and radio stations to delete their Twitter accounts. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in a … Read more

Jack Dorsey Names Successor at Twitter, Explains Resignation

Nov 29, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Jack Dorsey names successor at Twitter, explains resignation EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jack Dorsey appoints a successor at Twitter and explains his decision to retire. Twitter’s chief technical officer, Parag Agrawal, will succeed Jack Dorsey as CEO, the company said Monday. This came after Jack Dorsey, the company’s co-founder and long-serving CEO, resigned. CNBC … Read more

Jack Dorsey Stepping Down as Twitter CEO

Nov 29, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Twitter Keeps Taliban Accounts While Trump Remains Banned

Jack Dorsey stepping down as Twitter CEO EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jack Dorsey, the co-founder and CEO of Twitter Inc., is stepping down, according to CNBC. Dorsey, 45, is also the CEO of Square Inc., a payments startup. Recently, he’s been increasingly interested in cryptocurrency. CNBC did not immediately give any further information. The … Read more

Aisha Buhari’s new pictures have sparked outrage on social media.