By our Reporter
The National Broadcasting Commission has directed all broadcast stations in the country to suspend the usage of Twitter with immediate effect.
The NBC said the decision followed 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 Commission therefore states that all broadcast stations 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.”
Prof. Armstrong Idachaba,acting Director-General of the NBC issued the directive in a statement on Monday titled: “Suspend Twitter handles.”
He said, “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.