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Yemi Osinbajo: No sensitive politician can ignore entertainers
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reassured stakeholders in the entertainment industry of the Federal Government’s commitment to support them to enhance national growth and development.
Twitter not based on ‘political ideology’ – Jack Dorsey tells US lawmakers
Twitter does not operate on the basis of “political ideology,” chief executive Jack Dorsey said Wednesday, rejecting claims of bias against conservatives.
Twitter chief says was unprepared for ‘weaponized’ social media efforts
Twitter was “unprepared and ill-equipped” for the vast campaigns of manipulation that affected social media in the past few years, chief executive Jack Dorsey told lawmakers Wednesday.
Europe’s news agencies blast Google, Facebook for ‘plundering’ content
Europe’s biggest news agencies accused Google and Facebook of “plundering” news for free on Tuesday in a joint statement that called on the internet giants to share more of their revenues with the media.
Donald Trump slams social media firms for ‘silencing millions’
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized social media companies on Friday for silencing “millions of people” in what he called an act of censorship.
Google developing censor-friendly search engine for China
Google is crafting a search engine that would meet China’s draconian censorship rules, a company employee told AFP on Thursday, in a move decried by human rights activists.
Hungary’s Viktor Orban rails against ‘undemocratic’ Western Europe
Hungary's right-wing nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban railed against what he called "undemocratic" Western European states in a speech on Saturday sketching out his vision for the continent's future.
Fake News: Federal government will not gag media – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has assured Nigerians there would be no censorship or coercion of any media organisation in the government’s fight against fake news and hate speech.
HRW: Governments continue to suppress media through censorship
Governments across the world continue to suppress media through censorship or even arrests of journalists on dubious grounds, a prominent human rights watchdog said on Thursday on occasion of the World Press Freedom Day.
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Bala Na’Allah: Nigeria Police law obsolete, existing since 1943
Senator Bala Na’Allah, the Deputy Majority Leader of the Senate on Monday said the nation was operating an obsolete Nigeria Police law, which had been in existence since 1943.
Gernot Rohr: I can’t guarantee AFCON title
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has stated that he cannot guarantee that Nigeria will win the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations slated for Cameroon next year.
Roberto Mancini bemoans Italy’s misfortune in front of goal
Roberto Mancini does not believe his "unlucky" Italy side could have done much more to improve their underwhelming form in front of goal.
Adams Oshiomhole: Kwara people will retire Bukola Saraki from politics in 2019
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, has said the people of Kwara State will retire the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, from active politics in 2019.
2019: SDP candidate urges Nigerians not to monetize their votes
Precious Elekima, Social Democratic Party governorship candidate in Rivers on Monday urged Nigerians not to monetise their rights to vote in 2019 general elections.
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Climate change protests block London bridges
Hundreds of climate change protesters blocked London bridges on Saturday demanding a dramatic new environmental policy.
Katsina by-election holds amidst tight security
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the by-election into the Kankiya/Kusada/Ingawa federal constituency.
Gold Cup: Lobi ready for Sunshine Stars test – Solomon Ogbeide
Lobi Stars Technical Adviser Solomon Ogbeide has predicted a tough clash against Sunshine Stars in the Matchday 3 of the Gold Cup Tourney on Saturday.
Lagos lawyer, four others charged with murder, armed robbery
A disbarred Lagos Lawyer, Ephraim Emeka Ugwuonye, has been charged before a High Court in Abuja, alongside four others over their alleged involvement in the alleged killing of Abuja business woman, Charity Aiyedogbon.
Bauchi to conduct examination to select 2018 medical team to Jerusalem
Daniel Shawulu, Executive Secretary, Christian Pilgrimage Welfare Board (CPWB), Bauchi, on Tuesday, disclosed that an examination would be conducted for the selection of Medical Personnel team willing to work during the 2018 pilgrimage to Jerusalem from the state.