Nigerian First Lady Aisha Buhari deactivates Twitter account

This file photo taken on May 29, 2015 shows Nigerian President Mohammadu Buhari arriving with his wife Aisha, before taking oath of office at the Eagles Square in Abuja.
 

Photo credit: Pius Utomi Ekpei | AFP
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By  Mohammed Momoh

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Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Individuals and groups including Amnesty International (AI) have condemned the decision to suspend Twitter, saying it stifles democracy.

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