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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday turned down a question on the suspension of the microblogging and social networking service, Twitter, in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

Recall that the Minister of information and Tourism, Lai Mohammed, had last Friday announced the indefinite suspension of Twitter\u2019s operations in the country.<\/p>\n

Mohammed said the government was forced to act because of \u201cthe persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining Nigeria\u2019s corporate existence.\u201d<\/p>\n

The suspension of Twitter has continued to spark widespread outrage, with many Nigerians condemning the move.<\/p>\n

However, when asked on Arise TV when the Twitter ban would be lifted, Buhari declined to comment, saying he would \u201ckeep\u201d the answer to himself.<\/p>\n

\u201cI will keep that to myself,\u201d the president said.<\/p>\n

Twitter ban in Nigeria: Buhari\u2019s aides still tweet despite suspension by FG<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday turned down a question on the suspension of the microblogging and social networking service, Twitter, in Nigeria. Recall that the Minister of information and Tourism, Lai Mohammed, had last Friday announced the indefinite suspension of Twitter\u2019s operations in the country. 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