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VP Yemi Osinbajo’s Twitter Handle Become Unverified Over Hackers’ Attack

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s Twitter handle, @ProfOsinbajo, has become unverified as a result of external attempts made to hack into the account.

The spokesperson of the VP, Mr Laolu Akande, said the reason behind the development on Saturday afternoon, August 10, said there were failed attempts to hack the account on Friday, August 9. He wrote:

“Yesterday, there were failed external attempts to gain unauthorized access to the Vice President’s Twitter Account. Since, we have been in contact with Twitter, securing the account, and forestalling a reoccurrence. The VP will continue to actively communicate with our citizens.”

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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