Youtube, an online video-sharing platform owned by Google, has suspended popular Christian television channel, Emmanuel TV, the YouTube channel belonging to Pastor Temitope Joshua of The Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), Lagos, for allegedly propagating hate speech and violating some of its policies. He said the channel was suspended over a video said to contain hate speech. “Emmanuel TV YouTube suspension: Our mission is to share the love of God with everyone, irrespective of race or religion and we strongly oppose all forms of hate speech! “Emmanuel TV has done nothing but spread love. YouTube had earlier awarded Emmanuel TV a ‘Gold Creator Award’ for surpassing 1,000,000 subscribers, an achievement, which attracted commendation from the company’s CEO, Susan Wojcicki.

Source: The Guardian April 16, 2021 03:00 UTC