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FG bans media houses from using Twitter handle

The federal Government through the National Broadcasting commission (NBC), has ordered all broadcasting stations in Nigeria to suspend the use of Twitter.

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ABUJA – The Federal Govenment through the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has ordered all broadcasting stations in Nigeria to suspend the use of Twitter.

NBC’s order was contained in a statement issued by its Director General, Armstrong Idachaba , on Monday.

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In his statement he said, Television and radio stations are advised to de-install Twitter handles and “desist from using Twitter as a source (UGC) of gathering information for news and programs presentations especially phone-in”.

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