It has been revealed that sequel to the suspension of Twitter, the Nigerian Government is planning to shutdown the internet on June 12, 2021.
The plot to shutdown the internet social media platforms was revealed by Investigative Journalist, Kemi Olunloyo who said the aim is to safeguard citizens and forestall violence that may occur during the June 12 protests.
According to her, the Federal Government has commenced clampdown by building firewalls around VPNs while hackers are beginning to introduce malware to steal users information.
Read her revelation below;
I’m telling you exclusively that on June 12th 2021 one of the most important days in Nigeria, the Nigerian govt will be shutting down internet social platforms to prevent violence that may occur during #June12protests. We are not allowed to protest, something that’s a right to every citizen. Uganda blocked the internet during the January 2021 elections too and reopened days later. Telecoms companies have already been told to shut down access to Twitter, Instagram and Facebook will be added. No word on YouTube the first video social platform by Google. The Government is building a FIREWALL around VPN’s and several hackers are introducing malware and stealing information. Be careful what VPN you are using. I’m not using any as I work on Twitter providing a service to an audience. It makes no sense if my audience can’t afford carded VPN. I’m getting lots of Notifications but can’t view anything. and thus vice versa why get VPN when Kemi Olunloyo cannot tweet.
#BeFocused2021 I warned you not to fight their social media bill and let them regulate it due to kidnappers and fake jobs but no you didn’t see what I was telling you. They don’t need a bill to ban you from social media.
Dr Kemi Olunloyo ??
6/7/21
Meanwhile, the National Broadcasting Commission has directed all broadcasting stations to suspend their Twitter handles.
The directive is contained in the memo posted below;
NBC DIRECTS ALL BROADCASTING STATIONS IN NIGERIA TO SUSPEND TWITTER USAGE.
Consequent on the suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria by the Federal Government over the persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining the corporate existence of Nigeria, the National Broadcasting Commission directs all Broadcasting Stations in Nigeria to suspend the patronage of Twitter immediately.
In Compliance to the above directive, Broadcasting Stations are hereby advised to de- install twitter handles and desist from using twitter as a source (UGC) of information gathering for News and programmes Presentation especially Phone-in.
Section 2(1) rof the NBC Act entrusts the Commission with responsibility to ensure strict adherence to the national laws, rules and regulations.
Also, section 3.11.2 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code provides that “the broadcaster shall ensure that law enforcement is upheld at all times in a matter depicting that law and order are socially superior to or more desirable than Crime and Anarchy.
Attention is also drawn to section 5.6.3 of The Code which requires Broadcasters to be mindful of materials that may cause disaffection, incite to panic or rift in the society in the use of a user generated Content (UGC).
Note that it will be unpatriotic for any broadcaster in Nigeria to continue to patronise the suspended Twitter as a source of its information therefore strict compiance is enjoined.