BREAKING: Twitter Removes Osinbajo’s Verification Tag After Tinubu’s Inauguration

• Popular American microblogging platform Twitter has removed the verification tag attached to the account of the former Vice-president of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo
• Osinbajo's verification tag was removed on Monday, May 29, after the inauguration of President Bola Tinubu
• Twitter, however, maintained the verification tag of former president Muhammadu Buhari

The verification tag attached to the Twitter account of the former Vice-president of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has been removed after the inauguration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which was held today, Monday, May 29, at Eagles Square, Abuja.

As reported by The PUNCH, the popular American microblogging platform, however, did not remove the verification tag of former president Muhammadu Buhari's account at the time of filling his report.

Recall that the special verification tag was designed for officials of government.

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Meanwhile, Twitter has not yet replied to inquiries as to why Osinbajo ’s verification tag was removed.

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Legit.ng had reported that Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo, popularly referred to as "the star boy", is one of the key figures in Buhari's administration; as such, his popularity and relevance would not come to an end with the tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Osinbajo is well-loved by many Nigerians, especially the youths, and this alone could aid his relevance after leaving the office on Monday, May 29.

However, there are a number of things that the outgoing vice president may venture into after leaving the office at the end of his tenure.

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Legit.ng also reported that with just a few days left to the Monday, May 29 inauguration, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo took vice president-elect Kashim Shettima on a tour of the Vice presidential wing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Osinbajo, on Thursday, May 25, shared photos from the familiarisation tour on his Twitter handle.

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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has revealed how he confronted the All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders to consider the candidacy of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for the presidency.

The former Anambra state governor stated this in London at the 63rd birthday ceremony of Chief Dele Momodu.

Source: Legit.ng