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Unblock Twitter For Nigerians - Biden by Nobody: 9:47pm On Jun 10, 2021 |
Arguing that freedom of expression was vital to democracy, the State Department urged Nigeria to reverse its suspension of Twitter, nearly a week after the African country banned the US-based platform for censoring its president “The United States condemns the ongoing suspension of Twitter by the Nigerian government and subsequent threats to arrest and prosecute Nigerians who use Twitter,” State Department spokesman Ned Price said on Thursday, adding that “unduly restricting” people’s right to “report, gather, and disseminate opinions and information has no place in a democracy.” [b]The United States condemns the ongoing suspension of Twitter by the Government of Nigeria. We call on the government to respect freedom of expression by reversing this suspension.[/b]https:///bOkcgc2kDz — Ned Price (@StateDeptSpox) June 10, 2021 It was the first official reaction from the Biden administration on the issue, and comes almost a week after the government in Abuja announced a suspension of Twitter in Nigeria and a push to have all social platforms licensed through the National Broadcasting Commission, same as the legacy media. Price’s statement also echoed Twitter’s own, issued on June 5, calling access to their platform “an essential human right in modern society.” However, the San Francisco-based service was quickly pilloried by critics who pointed out that Twitter literally censored then-sitting US president – it banned Donald Trump after the January 6 Capitol riot over concerns how his comments might be “received and interpreted” online and off – and many others. ‘You couldn’t make it up if you tried’: Twitter censors at home, but calls access to platform a ‘human right’ in Nigeria The current standoff began when Twitter invoked the same pretext it had used to censor Trump during the 2020 riots in the US – that he “glorified violence” or threatened harm to a known individual or group – to take down a tweet by Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari warning separatists against setting police stations on fire. The State Department did not comment on the censorship of Buhari. Within 48 hours, however, Abuja had announced a ban on Twitter’s operations in Nigeria, saying the US social media platform was endangering its integrity as a state. Claiming that the US supports Nigeria “as it works towards unity, peace, and prosperity,” Price argued on Thursday that “freedom of expression and access to information both online and offline are foundational to prosperous and secure democratic societies. https://www.rt.com/usa/526242-state-department-nigeria-twitter-ban/ https://www.state.gov/nigerias-twitter-suspension/ 1 Like |
Re: Unblock Twitter For Nigerians - Biden by 360degreess(m): 9:49pm On Jun 10, 2021 |
Hypocrites who always pretend that they want the best for Africa whereas they don't want to see Africans progressing.. 2 Likes |
Re: Unblock Twitter For Nigerians - Biden by odogwubiafra: 9:51pm On Jun 10, 2021 |
Meaning, unblock it now or we'll turn your plea down when you'll come begging like an almajiri. 1 Like |
Re: Unblock Twitter For Nigerians - Biden by ismail4sure: 9:56pm On Jun 10, 2021 |
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Re: Unblock Twitter For Nigerians - Biden by PrinceOfLagos: 9:57pm On Jun 10, 2021 |
I'm so loving these I want see if them born Buhari well not to obey 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Unblock Twitter For Nigerians - Biden by Kylekent59: 10:13pm On Jun 10, 2021 |
The president needs to adhere to what Biden had said. You can't cripple people's businesses because of your Twitter post deletion. The purpose of leadership is "what am I going to be remembered for." Former President Olusegun Obasanjo brought democracy Former president Jonathan brought Peace. 4 Likes |
Re: Unblock Twitter For Nigerians - Biden by big7: 10:18pm On Jun 10, 2021 |
We dey wait make buhari gather liver refuse am come still tell Biden to go to hell.. Lol, I can't wait to see the US use Nigeria teach other African leaders some lessons 1 Like |
Re: Unblock Twitter For Nigerians - Biden by Ever8090: 10:25pm On Jun 10, 2021 |
PrinceOfLagos:no be jubril al-sudani again ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Unblock Twitter For Nigerians - Biden by November1857(m): 10:29pm On Jun 10, 2021 |
Nigeria 'll be severaly dealt with in the coming days ! 1 Like |
Re: Unblock Twitter For Nigerians - Biden by orikoku: 10:43pm On Jun 10, 2021 |
Buhare don suffer. Let's see what Lai have to say. 2 Likes |
Re: Unblock Twitter For Nigerians - Biden by Hintona(f): 11:41pm On Jun 10, 2021 |
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