The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has directed the association of licensed telecommunications operators of Nigeria, Alton, to suspend access to Twitter. The president of Alton, Mr. Benga Adebayo, said this in Lagos on Saturday. Benga said Alton members have acted in compliance with the directives of the NCC. He said the association is committed to supporting the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Alton says they endorse the position of the United Nations that the rights held by people offline must also be protected online.