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FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by 247frolic(op): 6:57am On Apr 11, 2017

The Federal Government has decribed as false the information being circulated on Social Media that a Ministry of Interior Regulation has been created to monitor and record all phone calls and Social Media posts made by Nigerians.

In a statement released in Abuja today, Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, described the story as another example of disinformation that has permeated the media space, especially the Social Media.

The Minister said the intention of those behind the false news is to give the impression that the Federal Government is working to stifle freedom of speech, which is not the case.

''There is no regulation, old or new, from the Ministry of Interior or any federal government agency requiring the recording of all calls or the monitoring of Social Media platforms like WhatsApp, Twitter or Facebook. We are therefore using this medium to inform all Nigerians that what is being circulated in this regard is totally false and should be disregarded.

‘'We thank all Nigerians who have reached out to us in an effort to confirm the authenticity or otherwise of this information, which is now being widely circulated on the Social Media. This is the best way to ensure that the purveyors of false news do not dominate our media space'' he said.

http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/04/federal-government-denies-reports-of.html

Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by prospero5(m): 6:58am On Apr 11, 2017*

In a statement released in Abuja today, Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, described the story as another example of disinformation that has permeated the media space, especially the Social Media.

This will not stop Nigerians from monitoring whatever Mr Lai says.

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Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by Nobody: 6:59am On Apr 11, 2017*

One won't be suprised. But it won't stop people from speaking the truth to power. Look at how they made that Tonye Barcanister's Kogi blogger friend richer and more popular by arresting and persecuting him.

They may even end up creating martyrs that make the cure worse than the disease if they continue the cause of arresting and persecuting activists and bloggers.

They should release El Zak Zaky and Nnamdi KANU. They should try to weaken the resolve of revolutionaries by listening to them and improving governance not by incarceration and other repressive measures that arevoften counter productive.

How did Britain defeat Scottish independence movement? By sincere developmental policies benefitting the Scotts, not by arresting Alex Salmond. If the British Government had done anything to Salmon's they would have created a martyr; an unquenchable fire in the hearts of his followers that would have blazed Scotland into successful independence.

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Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by Qmerit(m): 7:00am On Apr 11, 2017

Better

Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by MisterGrace: 7:06am On Apr 11, 2017

As usual, I did not expect them to admit to it.

They always lying about everything.

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Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by oloriooko(m): 7:09am On Apr 11, 2017*

Instead of monitoring the battered economy the jobless hoodlums are monitoring citizens calls, sms and social media comments shioooooo

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Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by Nobody: 7:16am On Apr 11, 2017

That they said they are not monitoring may mean they are actually monitoring. In fact, this may be a reverse warning from Mr Lai, since he knows that fearless social media will attack him should he issue a direct warning.

It means social media is doing something right in keeping government on it's toes. Afterall, absolute power can corrupt.

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Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by omowolewa: 7:19am On Apr 11, 2017

How did they get the conversation between Wike &Fayose?

They do selective monitoring, which classified info do you want to get from my conversation?

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Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by Blue3k(m): 7:55am On Apr 11, 2017

It was too silly to believe. The same government that can bearly monitor it borders want to monitor phones. Don't make me laugh when these clown say violent herdsmen are from Libya. Then the Almajiri are from Niger Republic, Cameroon and Chad.

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Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by Oliviaxx(f): 7:58am On Apr 11, 2017

might have believed if the statement didnt come from Lai the lying mohammed...useless people. common economy you cannot monitor. Misplaced priorities

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Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by thundafire: 8:51am On Apr 11, 2017

They cnt even monitor their thieving elite dy wnt 2 do wat dy cnt even start

Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by kutchs: 9:19am On Apr 11, 2017

igbodefender:
One won't be suprised. But it won't stop people from speaking the truth to power. Look at how they made that Tonye Barcanister's Kogi blogger friend richer and more popular by arresting and persecuting him.

They may even end up creating martyrs that make the cure worse than the disease if they continue the cause of arresting and persecuting activists and bloggers.

They should release El Zak Zaky and Nnamdi KANU. They should try to weaken the resolve of revolutionaries by listening to them and improving governance not by incarceration and other repressive measures that arevoften counter productive.

How did Britain defeat Scottish independence movement? By sincere developmental policies benefitting the Scotts, not by arresting Alex Salmond. If the British Government had done anything to Salmon's they would have created a martyr; an unquenchable fire in the hearts of his followers that would have blazed Scotland into successful independence.

What more can I say?

Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by Notasyouthink: 9:44am On Apr 11, 2017

All I know is that we should be wary of any everything that comes out of the mouths of lie Mohammed and ipobexposed.

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Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by jossy4joseph(m): 10:10am On Apr 11, 2017

This is to really tell you that they are indeed monitoring our activities on social media but they will fail

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Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by veekid(m): 10:51am On Apr 11, 2017

Buhari sef

Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by babyfaceafrica: 10:52am On Apr 11, 2017

We know it is a lie...where una won see equipment to do am

Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by Nobody: 10:52am On Apr 11, 2017

They should go ahead please

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Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by Dottore: 10:52am On Apr 11, 2017

The authorities are busy chasing shadows while people are committing suicide upandan

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Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by mailingdgreat: 10:52am On Apr 11, 2017

If dem like make dem monitor, na dem sabi.

Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by mpurity1(f): 10:52am On Apr 11, 2017

I knew it was unture grin

Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by skylowlow: 10:55am On Apr 11, 2017

They are not that advanced. .

Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by ekems2017(f): 10:55am On Apr 11, 2017

Did any one expected them to own up when lie Mohammed is still the information minister?

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Re: FG Denies Monitoring Nigerians' Calls And Social Media Posts by Kaimallamm: 10:56am On Apr 11, 2017*

Mr tinubu setup a harking process to get information of Nigerian

I sent a text to someone. How mr tinubu was able to read the content amazed me.

Mr obasanjom also setup private computer harking system.

Harking people computer and phone. The police denied that they gave Mr tinubu and obasanjo such information.

Mr obasanjom and Mr tinubu have informant working for private Telecom company intercepting people call, an email.
And the police need to find out their source

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