1 hour ago Social media giants close, deactivate over 13m accounts in Nigeria – NITDA

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), says leading global platforms Google, Microsoft and TikTok have closed and deactivated more than 13 million accounts in line with Nigeria’s Code of Practice for online platforms. Mrs Hadiza Umar, director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations of NITDA said the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms, […] The post Social media giants close, deactivate over 13m accounts in Nigeria – NITDA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago FG Closes 13.5m Social Media Accounts, Removes 58.9m Offensive Content

The Federal government has taken a significant step to bring safety to the social media space by immediately shutting down about 13,597,057 social media accounts for offensive content and breaches of the code of practice by users of social media platforms. The government also removed 58,909,112 offensive contents from various platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, […]

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8 h. ago Edo Gov’t Pledges Support For Paralysed Victim Of Truck Accident After VDM’s Intervention

The Edo State government has pledged to offset the medical bills of a 22-year-old student, Elizabeth, who has been hospitalised for 11 months after being hit by an unlicensed truck allegedly belonging to Dangote Group. The intervention came after social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), raised alarm over Elizabeth’s deteriorating […]

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10 h. ago Nigeria Shuts Down 13.5m Social Media Accounts, Removes 58.9m Offensive Contents

The Federal government of Nigeria has taken a significant step to bring safety to the social media space with immediate shutdown of about 13,597,057 social media accounts for offensive contents and breach of the code of practice by users of social media platforms. The government also took down a total of 58,909,112 offensive contents from […]

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12 h. ago Why Nigeria’s booth at TICAD9 appeared empty — Foreign Affairs Ministry

Tribune Online Why Nigeria’s booth at TICAD9 appeared empty — Foreign Affairs Ministry The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has explained why Nigeria’s exhibition booth at the ongoing Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Japan appeared empty, following viral claims on social media. Why Nigeria’s booth at TICAD9 appeared empty — Foreign Affairs Ministry Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Offensive content: FG shuts down over 13 million social media accounts

Tribune Online Offensive content: FG shuts down over 13 million social media accounts She added that 420,439 contents were removed and re-uploaded following appeals by users. Offensive content: FG shuts down over 13 million social media accounts Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Experts, Rights Groups Divided As US Stiffens Visa Rules Against Nigerians

Nigerian international affairs experts and other experts have reacted to the new visa restriction on Nigerian travellers to the United States, with most criticising the US policy and describing it as counterproductive. The US mission in a message on X, its official social media handle formerly known as Twitter, on Monday mandated Nigerian visa applicants […]

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32 h. ago Nigeria Not Celebrating Intellectual Achievements Enough — Osayuwamen Saleh

Saleh called on Nigerians to use social media to spotlight those doing extraordinary work with their brains in academics, research, and innovation. The post Nigeria Not Celebrating Intellectual Achievements Enough — Osayuwamen Saleh appeared first on Channels Television.

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32 h. ago Chieftaincy Dispute: Supreme Court Didn’t Make Alaafin Sole Custodian Of Yoruba Heritage, Lawyer Backs Ooni

Abuja-based lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has stated that no judgement of the Supreme Court makes the stool of the Alaafin of Oyo the ultimate decider on pan-Yoruba affairs. LEADERSHIP reports that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, have sparked intense debate on social media following […]

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36 h. ago NYSC Condemns Unprovoked Assault On Corps Member By Anambra Vigilantes

The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has condemned what it called outrageous assault on one of its Corps Members in Oba, Idemili South local government area of Anambra State. It will be recalled that an video went viral on social media on Monday showing Vigilante operatives, armed with guns, storming the corps […]

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53 h. ago VeryDarkMan Calls Out Dangote Group Over Hospitalised Student Abandoned 11 Months After Truck Accident

Renowned social media activist and commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has accused Dangote Group of neglecting a 22-year-old lady at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital in Auchi, Edo State, after she was allegedly crushed by one of the company’s truck drivers. In a now deleted Instagram story post on Monday, VeryDarkMan shared a […] The post VeryDarkMan Calls Out Dangote Group Over Hospitalised Student Abandoned 11 Months After Truck Accident appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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56 h. ago INEC records 69,376 registrants hours after Obi’s viral post

Tribune Online INEC records 69,376 registrants hours after Obi’s viral post This significant turnout coincided with a viral social media post by Peter Obi, a prominent Nigerian political figure, which appears to INEC records 69,376 registrants hours after Obi’s viral post Tribune Online

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57 h. ago U.S. Directs Nigerian Visa Applicants To Disclose Social Media History In Last Five Years Or Risk Denial

The United States government has issued a warning to Nigerians seeking visas, advising that failure to disclose social media history could result in visa denial. In a notice shared on its X handle, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria stated that applicants completing the DS-160 form for non-immigrant visas must provide all usernames or handles they […] The post U.S. Directs Nigerian Visa Applicants To Disclose Social Media History In Last Five Years Or Risk Denial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Wike debunks claims of awarding N5bn contracts to local contractors

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations that he awarded N5 billion worth of contracts to local contractors.  According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, no contract under the current administration has been awarded to local contractors, and […] The post Wike debunks claims of awarding N5bn contracts to local contractors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Nigerian Applicants Who Omit Social Media History Risk Visa Denial — US

The latest visa requirement for Nigerian applicants follows a raft of stiff migration policies by the Donald Trump presidency since January. The post Nigerian Applicants Who Omit Social Media History Risk Visa Denial — US appeared first on Channels Television.

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61 h. ago Cambridge dictionary adds TikTok buzzwords ‘skibidi’, ‘delulu’, ‘tradwife’, others

Tribune Online Cambridge dictionary adds TikTok buzzwords ‘skibidi’, ‘delulu’, ‘tradwife’, others Cambridge Dictionary has updated its online edition with 6,000 new entries over the past year, reflecting the influence of TikTok trends and social media slang. Cambridge dictionary adds TikTok buzzwords ‘skibidi’, ‘delulu’, ‘tradwife’, others Tribune Online

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62 h. ago Presidency Hails Ribadu’s 25 Months As NSA, Lists Gains Against Terror, Banditry

The Presidency has lauded the performance of National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, describing his 25 months in office as a turning point in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, banditry and other security threats. In a detailed assessment, Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, in a post on his X […]

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62 h. ago FCTA Vows To Clear Illegal Settlements, Criminal Hideouts In Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has declared a renewed crackdown on illegal settlements and shanties harbouring criminals, vowing to restore security and enable development projects in the Federal Capital City (FCC). In a statement on Monday, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka revealed that the […]

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62 h. ago U.S. Mission in Nigeria mandates visa applicants to disclose social media handles

The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced new requirements for visa applicants, mandating the disclosure of all social media read more U.S. Mission in Nigeria mandates visa applicants to disclose social media handles

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62 h. ago U.S. Mission in Nigeria mandates visa applicants to disclose five

The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced new requirements for visa applicants, mandating the disclosure of all social media read more U.S. Mission in Nigeria mandates visa applicants to disclose five-year social media activity

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