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Although, this is not a surprise for me. The government that governs Nigeria in the past after the milliary rule (head of states) were People's Democratic Party (PDP) which goverrns Nigeria for 16 years with Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua and Goodluck Jonathan that rules as president during the PDP reign as the president. There was freedom of speech, but what people were complaining about was corruption, but during the time of Goodluck Jonathan, people also complained of Boko Haram killings (Boko Haram is one of the deadliest terrorists in the world) but located specifically and precisely in the Northeast Nigeria and neighboring country like Niger

Because people thought there would be changes, that there will be no more corruption in Nigeria which the All Progressives Congress (APC) were using against PDP during the presidental campaign, people believe in Muhammadu Buhar which is also now the incumbent president of Nigeria. I am not sure of his recent second term reign but he was truly voted for during the first term thinking corruption will cease to exist in Nigeria, also that he will be able to end Boko Haram massacre.

Muhammadu Buhari was voted for and became the president of Nigeria in 2015. After he was voted for, people started to complain of bad economy and suffering, some celebrities did not hesitate to display their emotions about this on social media, not long when the Senate pass a bill of hate speeches, that any Nigerian that is guilty of hate speeches would be fined 5 million naira ($12,195), I do not know if the fine amount has been changed or not. Also during his time was the EndSARs peaceful protest that Nigerian CBN block the bank account of the people's receiving funds for it, because if that, Bitcoin was later used for the funding, some months after, the CBN ban cryptocurrencies. Now president Muhammadu Buhari take to Twitter about Biafra war that that happened in 6 July 1967 – 15 January 1970, Twitter remove the tweet and suspend the president Twitter account for 12 hours but the federal government has told all telecommunication companies to block Twitter so that Nigerian citizens will not be able to access Twitter.

Now, this morning I was unable to access Twitter, if not because I used VPN to access it.

To read about the Twitter ban
Tweeps prepare to use VPNs as FG suspends Twitter in Nigeria (https://punchng.com/tweeps-prepare-to-use-vpns-as-fg-suspends-twitter-in-nigeria/)
Twitter suspension: Rights must be protected, Canadian envoy tells FG (https://punchng.com/twitter-suspension-rights-must-be-protected-canadian-envoy-tells-fg/)
BREAKING: MTN, Airtel, Glo, others block access to Twitter in Nigeria (https://punchng.com/breaking-mtn-airtel-glo-others-block-access-to-twitter-in-nigeria/)

People are now complaining of corruption, Boko Haram massacre, bandits, Fulani's herdsmen killing, and bad economy. IPOB has been agitating before for Biafra nation, now Yoruba are agitating for Oduduwa nation. There are much more to say but let me end it here.

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The senate president of Nigeria, Ahmad Lawan has finally commented on how social media are important.

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I hope we can see how the government make no research before suspending Twitter in the country, I hope the suspension will be lifted off soon.

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In full details:
https://punchng.com/twitter-ban-fg-lai-mohammed-sued-over-directive-to-broadcasters/

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In details:
https://punchng.com/twitter-wants-ban-lifted-reps-say-suspension-dictatorial-ill-timed/

Twitter is the fastest way to spread short information quickly, especially if you want to promote shot clips or pictures then twitter has the biggest reach. If you manage to reach the top trending spots then millions of people will read your post. It's crazy that Nigeria is banning twitter, this censorship of the highest level. In my opinion it is wrong in trying to control the media. There will always be ways around such bans, like using VPNs.

The present Nigerian government is slowly drifting into a dictatorial system, Buhari and his government are rather more concerned in smothering freedom of speech in the country than addressing the more pressing issues of insecurity, unemployment, lack of basic amenities etc, it's not new to see Twitter delete a tweet that breaks any of their rules, so I'm quite surprised that the Nigerian government are reacting in this manner to a deleted tweet made by it's president which breaks one of Twitters rules.

The thing is that the Nigerian government are known for misplacing their priorities, just like when they placed a 'mini' ban on crypto in Nigeria, it's almost the same scenario with this Twitter ban. It is what it is and Nigerians are still accessing Twitter via VPN, the same way P2p crypto transactions became popular after the crypto ban, Nigeria's problems is way bigger than Twitter, and the government knows it, but they are clueless to tackle it, thus they go after things that barely matter.

It gets real dark before the light comes, and i suppose that the series of events including this ban is all what has to be before it becomes better for Nigerians. Twitter has really been a platform for citizens to freely criticize the government when it does bad or about to pass an unfavorable policy, and the Nigerian people have not spared the government on this platform because of their very very bad performance over the years, a situation that is looking like it is getting worse instead of better.

This ban is an excuse and a show that the Nigerian government have been carrying a grudge against its people for a long time now particularly the youths who have not spared them. Twitter deleting a tweet by the president is simply not excuse enough.

How he was voted for is like what is happening for most of the countries globally. Hoping that the one who they voted for will make their country better. But in reality, after it is done, the exact opposite of that hopes happens and new problems exists because of that person.

I don't know but I think that's how politics works, working yourself for people to trust you in your promises then doing the exact opposite months/years later.

Though what I said above is somehow common, banning a social media for such things is literally exposing themselves from their bad behaviours that what people is saying in social media is the truth and they're afraid that the people around the globe will know about it. Plus having that Hate speech law solidify that.

The Nigerian government has permanently banned Twitter for deleting the President's Tweet. The Twitter ban in Nigeria was quickly implemented, when many people in the country could not access the social network on June 5. However, some people try to circumvent the ban through virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow access to websites using an encrypted Internet connection.

Twitter declared (https://twitter.com/Policy/status/1401151115022979076) access to their services a "human right" despite banning Trump and other conservatives.

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Does Nigeria have *free* elections? If so, this is ultimately an issue that needs to be resolved at the ballot box. Good luck and stay safe.

Despotic governments that suppress the freedom of expression of opinions and feelings on social media, especially Twitter and Facebook, will surely be doomed. The people's will to express their opinions cannot be stopped. Other means can be used, a VPN or a proxy can be used to bypass the ban.
The government in my country is smarter. They have allowed Twitter and Facebook but they monitor all opinions they don't like and they track them down and put them in jail.

When Twitter bans certain individuals everybody says "it is their platform and they have the right to stop serving." when a country bans a certain platform, everybody loses their minds.

Payback is a bitch.

It is their country and they have the right to ban any platform they want. Don't like it? Don't go to Nigeria.

I hope other countries join Nigeria.

The Twitter ban is against the will of citizens, if to ban a social media, there should be a good reason, but because of the war-like content the Nigerian president tweeted, Twitter had to suspend his account for 12 hours and also removed the content. The present Nigerian federal government are acting like authoritarian and all they does are displeasing citizens. Should a learned person ban Twitter because of what happened? It is a shame to Nigerians that we have this present government. When the formal government were there, Nigeria has its peak GDP, and the GDP has reduced during this present government, unemployment rate increased, the Twitter that some Nigerians are using to make money is also suspended, what kind of government is that? They conducted no research before the ban. If you even find out, the present government do not even know that Twitter is useful in money making and helping Nigerians in that aspect, because of they know, Twitter will not be suspended.

The ban is not against the will of the citizens because the current president of Nigeria has won the election in 2015 which reflects the will of the Nigerian people.

If the citizens of Nigeria are not pleasant with this decision, they are free to elect somebody else in the upcoming elections.

If twitter can suspend their users for not complying with their ToS, Nigeria has the right to ban twitter for not complying with the Nigerian law.

Which Nigerian law did Twitter go against?

Also, Nigerians are complaining about this Twitter ban and deemed it inappropriate and how bad the Nigerian economy is.

Banning the president of Nigeria that is the will and the voice of the Nigerian people.

If the Nigerians complain about these things, they can elect somebody else in the next elections.

I think the US should have banned Twitter too.

Nigerian president Twitter account was only suspended for 12 hours after tweeting about Biafra war that has occured in the past (correct me if wrong). That definitely means Yorubas and Biafra people that are agitating for their own nations can lead to war, if not what the president meant is that, but that is exactly what the tweet is portraying. Recently, Yorubas are seeking for their own nation, saying enough of suffering and Fulani herdsmen killings.

And twitter got banned for life in Nigeria. Sorry law is law. Their country, their rules.

     This is very alarming. The headbof that country resorting to these things gives me a bad feeling. I think that Nigeria is slowly being dragged into a dictatorship way of ruling. If the people still chooses to be passive about this, I can only think of one outcome. And that is the head getting his ways without any problems. Now if this happens, it is pretty obvious that the country itself may fall into ruins. We all know already how bad the corruption is on Nigeria today, this would only make it worse. I really feel bad for the people in your country op. I hope things get better for Nigeria soon.

People in Egypt and Turkey used twitter to organize riots. Twitter did nothing. Twitter said it is freedom of speech.

People used twitter to gather in The Capitol, they banned the president of the United States.

Suddenly freedom of speech turned into terms of service.

Why is it OK when twitter does it, but not when somebody else does it?

Its really absurd, how one sided the Nigerian government can be about some issues relating to the nation especially when its got to do with politics and how citizens reacts to it with the means available which is the press.
It makes me wonder how they could have done any different. Seriously, to some extent, I think this is a deliberate craftsmanship with the aim of not just limiting or spreading fear 8n the minds of citizens as to there use of social media but also, to ensure that the press become cautious as to how much truth they publish in there breaking news.

There is no freedom of expression in Nigeria. You can no longer air your views or some disturbing truth no more. It would be termed fake news or edited details so long as it discredit the government and thats it. Live with it, they expect of us. That's really, really bad.

People uses more social media other than Twitter if I am not wrong then why the ban was only for the Twitter?

Does their government has any plans for banning other social media or even banning the internet to their citizens just because they are getting the information of what is happening inside their country the corrupted country.

The Nigeria Government placed a ban on Twitter in the country after Twitter deleted tweets made by the Nigeria President, warning the South eastern part of the country.

However, the ban on Twitter in Nigeria have been condensed by some Association including Nigeria Bar Association and Amnesty international.

Am surprised that in Nigeria, there is no Freedom of Speech anymore.

Exactly. They're not a platform for free speech and don't deserve to represent themself as such. All too happy to censor until they too are censored. Not saying Nigeria should ban them, but they don't have a moral highground here.

Nigeria has officially banned the use of twitter they have suspended twitter indefinitely this is because misinformation and fake news are being spread on social media platforms which has given rise to violence in the country as well as tarnished its own image in the world arena. The platform was spreading religious racist xenophobic and false messages that could damage relations with other countries. The government further alleged that twitter was being used to undermine nigeria's corporate existence and that crime was on the rise.

For some reason, Twitter thinks it should censor elected officials willy nilly. This censorship only hides potentially harmful content elected officials make, and this will make it more difficult for voters to hold the elected officials accountable at the ballot box.

What is even more bazare, Twitter thinks it is okay to allow unelected dictators to say what is arguably worse statements and not be censored.

Social media platforms such as Twitter and FaceBook think that they are above democratically elected officials (ironically this is the same thinking that we see in socialist utopias, such as Cuba and North Korea). They want the governments around the world to dance according to their whims and fancies. A few weak governments, such as the one in India may bend down and obey their orders. But in countries such as Nigeria and Myanmar, they are going to face a lot more opposition.

banned Twitter is a useless job because Nigerians are not stupid...

now there is a lot of VPN software that is scattered for free on google and also use custom DNS it can also be not so difficult anymore, now Nigerian people can open their Twitter easily.

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The senate president of Nigeria, Ahmad Lawan has finally commented on how social media are important.

A nation of birds acknowledges twitter.     8)

Please, I do not really understand you, can you expatiate on this so we can get you clearly. Did you mean small populated countries also acknowledge Twitter?

twitter might be better than Youtube and Facebook, but they are kicking people off who express the opposite opinions/facts about Covid and the Covid vaccine.

All these kinds of media should be welcoming any info, especially the info that shows the proof, like thae vaccine proponents can't.

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     Twitter is very essential for promotion and ads. Banning twitter just because of some measly reasons is just so childish in my opinion. It would be better if they restore twitter in Nigeria since people and businesses obviously needs it. Besides, they will only look bad to the masses if they still choose to stand firm in banning twitter since it just gives the impression of them hindering freedom of information which will not do them any good. They better grow up and get over their useless tantrums.

Nah they're kicking people who are spreading FALSE information regarding a very sensible topic that is affecting populations worldwide.

Opinionated tweets are not being banned, unless they are spreading misinformations with no supporting documents/researches that will cloud the audiences mind.

What has the country turned into? Does the opinion of the masses matters to the government anymore?has the right to freedom of expression stated in the Nigerian constitution being deleted?Twitter is the most verified social media outfit,and banning Twitter is like silencing the opinion of the public.We all know that Twitter was like an intermediary between government and the masses,standing as a watchdog to the affairs of government.i think government really has to reconsider their actions taken towards the ban of Twitter before a massive outcry of the masses will emerge.                                                                         

I hope we can see how the government make no research before suspending Twitter in the country, I hope the suspension will be lifted off soon.

twatter having issues outside of Marxist USA of 2021?
feel so bad they got censored!

just use Gab and get over it.  You can spent some bitcoin there too and go Pro all the way.
Freedom is not free.
Free speech is not free either.
Nothing is Free.  Someone had to pay.
Twitter got US banking cartel / Chicom sponsored stooges front their funds.
If they don't ban free speech than money stop coming.

How hard is it for people to grasp this concept?  It is behooving.

Twitter ban in Nigeria have caused chaos in the country,and the government is reluctant in reconsidering it's statement on the ban of Twitter.I begin to wonder what will become the fate of the masses in years to come when the government is gradually turning to be dictatorial in nature,neglecting,silencing and subjecting the opinion of the public.The just banned platform was the only outfit integrating Nigeria,bringing people together from different scattered heterogenous groups, to speak one voice.SARS was put to an end with the help of this social media outfit known as Twitter,little wonder why government saw the unity,one voice and  integration among the citizens and decided to put it to an and,so as to silence,hush,quiten and suppress the voice of the masses.

In full details:
https://punchng.com/twitter-ban-fg-lai-mohammed-sued-over-directive-to-broadcasters/

Nigeria permanently bans Twitter, prosecutes users

The Nigerian government authorized the arrest and prosecution of Twitter users, after indefinitely banning the social network for deleting the President's tweets.

The new directive was issued by the Minister of Justice and Prosecutor General TổngNigeria Abubakar Malami on 5/6 and signed on behalf of the spokesman Umar Jibrilu Gwandu.
This is a really bad thing.

Reserved.

In details:
https://punchng.com/twitter-wants-ban-lifted-reps-say-suspension-dictatorial-ill-timed/