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United States Justice Department escalated its January 6 investigation by bringing seditious conspiracy charges against 11 defendants, including the leader of the Oath Keepers, Stewart Rhodes. The latest accusations — with a charge that had not previously been brought in the department’s US Capitol attack prosecutions — remove any sense that prosecutors believe the riot emerged from just a group …

Since the ban on the use of Twitter in Nigeria’s internet space was lifted in the early hours of Thursday, Nigerians have stated that political reason motivated the action. The Federal Government has placed a ban on Twitter access on the 5th of June, 2021 after the platform took down a tweet by the President, Major Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), …

Some 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 when the Nigerians tackled him. He posted, “Welcome back – Let me join fellow countrymen and women in welcoming the resolution of the impasse …

Twitter has reacted to the Nigerian government’s decision to lift the suspension on its operations after seven months. The company wrote on its public policy account that it was delighted with the restoration of its services in Nigeria. “We are pleased that Twitter has been restored for everyone in Nigeria,” the tweet early Thursday read. “Our mission in Nigeria and around …

The governor-elect of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has released a list of people to midwife his swearing-in as governor of Anambra State on 17 March. The list, which was released to THISDAY by Soludo’s media aide, Joe Anatume, comprised 80 members with prominent Nigerians who will play diverse roles. The former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, will head the …

The Nigerian government has lifted the suspension of Twitter’s operations in the country, an official has announced. The government announced the suspension of the social media platform in June 2021, after it deleted a controversial tweet by President Muhammadu Buhari. The government also accused Twitter of working against Nigeria’s interest. The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), …

Says, no consultations, conditions required to conduct exercise Director General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF, Salihu Moh. Lukman has again slammed the Gov. Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC for making excuses as to why it cannot conduct its national convention as scheduled until certain conditions precedent are met. …

Leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has invited representatives from the United Kingdom, United States and United Nations to observe court proceedings during his next trial. File: Leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu This was contained in a letter written to the two countries and UN, copies of which were obtained by our correspondent …

The Nigeria Labour Congress has directed its members, affiliate unions, and civil society partners to prepare for the planned January 27 and February 1 nationwide protests against the proposed removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government. The congress also asked its affiliates nationwide to mobilise their members for the rallies and ensure total compliance with the nationwide protests. This …

We’ve lost a quintessential politician in South West The Chairman of the Southwest Governors’ Forum and Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has described the death of former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala as a rude shock. Akeredolu lamented that the Southwest, especially Oyo State have lost a giant and quintessential politician who was committed to friendship, progress and …