News
VPN: We can’t arrest, prosecute Twitter offenders – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission has revealed that arresting and prosecuting Nigerians defying the Federal Government’s order against the use of Twitter is not within its jurisdiction.
WUZUPNIGERIA reported that the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, had given a directive for the immediate prosecution of persons who still use Twitter after its ban.
Despite the restriction which has been effected by telecommunications companies and internet service providers, affected Nigerians are able to access Twitter using Virtual Private Network (VPN) services that can work around network restrictions.
However, in an interview with The PUNCH on Monday, the Director of Public Affairs, Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, said it was not within the jurisdiction of the commission to arrest or prosecute.
“The NCC is a regulator. It is not within our power to arrest or prosecute. Based on our statement, we limited ourselves based on the order given to us by the government, which was to instruct the operators to disconnect, which was what we did. So, the other aspects are not within our purview,” Adinde said.
-
Politics20 hours ago
Court stops arrest of APC members behind Ganduje suspension
-
News21 hours ago
Over 30 killed as hydroelectric dam collapse in Brazil
-
News20 hours ago
2024 WPD: Ministers, governors raise awareness on media freedom
-
News18 hours ago
OPAY bans customers from trading cryptocurrency, virtual trading
-
Entertainment14 hours ago
Nigerian-American singer Shaboozey displaces Beyoncé on Billboard chart
-
Entertainment17 hours ago
PHOTOS: Nigerian wedding with 10-man guests sparks reactions
-
News17 hours ago
Court orders arrest of ex-naval chief over N1.5bn laundering allegations
-
Entertainment5 hours ago
[ICYMI]: Fashola’s daughter ties knot with her partner