Categories: BREAKING NEWSPOLITICS

Twitter Banned Because Of Boko Haram – APC Reps Member

A member of the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Yunusa Ahmad Abubakar has alleged that one of the reasons why Twitter’s operations were suspended in Nigeria was because of terror sect, Boko Haram.

On Wednesday, during an interview on Channels TV, Hon. Ahmad, who is also a member of the house committee on Loan, aids, and debts management, alleged that Twitter was suspended because Boko Haram was allowed to be ‘tweeting’.

Hon. Yunusa, who hails from Gombe state, claimed that Twitter was escalating the Boko Haram insurgency and when the interviewer asked why he said so, the honourable house member replied;

READ ALSO: No Condition Regarding Lifting Of Twitter Ban Was Given – FG Makes U-Turn

Sponsored

“They have been allowed to be tweeting…the insurgents…They have been allowed to be tweeting”.

ABN TV recalls that Twitter was suspended from operating in Nigeria by the Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government last week. The suspension was announced a day after the micro-blogging platform delete a tweet from the President’s handle for violating its terms and conditions.

SPONSORED
ABN TV EDITOR

ABN TV is one of the most visited news platform across Nigeria and the world over. It has carved a niche for itself in delivering authentic, accurate news.

Recent Posts

Deputy Speaker, Kalu Urges Renewed Commitment To Constitution Review At Committee Meeting

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has called…

5 hours ago

FG Set To Conduct Census In 2025 — NPC

Nigeria's population and housing census is scheduled for 2025, almost 20 years after the country's…

7 hours ago

Osinbajo: Political Action Must Go Beyond Protests

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has emphasized that political action must go beyond simple demonstrations…

8 hours ago

Reps Confirms Lt-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede As Chief of Army Staff

The House of Representatives, on Thursday, officially confirmed the appointment of Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede…

9 hours ago

FBI Arrest Nigerian Scammer ‘Bobo Chicago’ Over $2.8m Fraud

Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, popularly known as "Bobo Chicago," has been arrested by the Federal Bureau…

10 hours ago

Chelsea Captain Out Until 2025 After Hamstring Injury

Reece James, the captain of Chelsea, is unlikely to return to action in 2024 due…

10 hours ago