Nigeria to Investigate Simi Over Old Tweets

Nigeria’s government has moved to investigate singer Simi after old social media posts attributed to her resurfaced and sparked public debate. Nigeria’s government to investi…

The controversy began after screenshots of tweets allegedly written more than a decade ago circulated online. The posts were said to reference her experiences while assisting at her mother’s daycare centre during her early years on social media. Nigeria’s government to investi…

As the discussion intensified, several Nigerians called for authorities to examine the matter. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) subsequently issued a statement addressing the concerns. Nigeria’s government to investi…

In its February 24 statement, NAPTIP said it is committed to investigating credible reports relating to alleged misconduct in daycare settings. The agency urged individuals with direct knowledge or evidence connected to the viral posts to come forward confidentially. Nigeria’s government to investi…

Simi Denies Allegations

Responding to the controversy, Simi said the tweets were written when she was 23 years old while pursuing her music career and helping at her mother’s daycare. She described the posts as innocent reflections that have been misinterpreted. Nigeria’s government to investi…

The singer stated that she has “nothing to make excuses for” and rejected claims that her words suggested wrongdoing. She also disclosed that some older tweets were being removed by her team due to their sensitivity, particularly for her family. Nigeria’s government to investi…

The development has continued to generate reactions online, with actor Deyemi Okanlawon publicly expressing support for the singer while urging focused conversations around issues of sexual violence. Nigeria’s government to investi…

Authorities have not yet announced further details regarding the scope or timeline of the investigation.

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