US EditionNigeria: Social Media Is Terrorist Organisation, Says Sultan of Sokoto
- The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, called social media a 'terrorist organisation' for spreading misinformation during a meeting in Maiduguri, Borno State.
- He urged security agencies to confront social media as a national security threat, emphasizing the need for urgent action.
- The Sultan condemned ongoing violence in Plateau State, stating, 'We, the traditional rulers, feel bad and saddened when our people are killed.'
- He criticized political leaders for issuing ineffective condemnation statements and called for practical measures to end violent incidents.
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Treat social media as national threat — Sultan tells security agencies
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has labeled social media a “terrorist organisation,” highlighting its role in spreading misinformation and inciting unrest. During his speech at the 7th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council in Maiduguri, Borno State, the Sultan urged security agencies to address social media platforms with the same seriousness as other national security threats. “Social media i…
‘Deal with social media as terrorist organisation,’ Sultan tells security agencies
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar III, has declared social media a “terrorist organisation” during a speech on Wednesday, urging security agencies to address its dangers. In the remarks, captured in a video posted by News Central, the prominent Nigerian traditional leader criticised the platform for spreading false narratives that can destabilise society. “What
Social media is a terrorist organisation – Sultan of Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’adu Abubakar III, has likened social media to a “terrorist organisation,” urging security agencies to take decisive action against the spread of online misinformation. Speaking at the 7th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council in Maiduguri on Tuesday, April 15, the monarch expressed deep concern over social media's growing influence in shaping public opinion through false …
Northern Youth President gives VeryDarkMan 48-hour ultimatum to apologize over Sultan of Sokoto comments.
President of the Northern Nigerian Youth, Ambassador Abdul Dabatule, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to controversial activist and social media influencer, VeryDarkMan, demanding a public apology over his remarks directed at the Sultan of Sokoto. This comes after VeryDarkMan publicly criticized and corrected the Sultan following the monarch’s statement describing social media as a “t+rr%rist organization.” ALSO READ: Lagos task force raids illici…
Social Media As 'Terrorist Organisation': Tracking Actual Threats Using Tech
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, recently declared social media a ‘terrorist organisation’ and urged security agencies to deal with it accordingly. Development Diaries reports that in the remarks captured in a video, His Eminence criticised the platform for spreading false narratives that can destabilise society. Now, I say this with all due respect to the revered spiritual leader: in a country where over 33 million peo…
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