‘Fake news threat to national stability’ – Sultan advocates social media regulation
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on the Federal Government to put measures in place to regulate social media, warning that the rapid spread of fake news poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s peace and stability. Speaking on Tuesday at the Northern Traditional Rulers Council General Assembly held in Birnin Kebbi, the […]
‘Gen Z protest’ turns deadly as mass riots erupt over social media ban in Nepal leaving at least 14 de@d
Thousands of young people in Nepal took to the streets of Kathmandu after the government blocked 26 popular social media platforms, including Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Protesters carried the national flag and chanted slogans calling for an end to the ban and corruption, not social media. What started as peaceful demonstrations quickly turned […]
Link Social Media Accounts With NIN, Valid ID – Wike’s Aide, Olayinka to FG
Lere Olayinka, who advises the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on public communications and social media, has recommended a new rule for Nigerians. He suggested that anyone opening a social media account should provide their National Identification Number (NIN) and a valid government-issued ID, such as a passport, voter’s card, or driver’s […]
TikTok hit with £450millio fine for illegally sending user data to China
TikTok has been hit with a massive £450 million fine by European Union privacy regulators after a long investigation into how it handled user data. The investigation found that TikTok sent personal data of users to China, breaking EU privacy laws. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, which oversees TikTok in Europe because the company’s regional office […]
Why I Sued Facebook Company, Meta – Femi Falana
Senior Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana, has explained why he decided to take legal action against Meta, the company that owns Facebook. Falana is suing Meta for $5 million because he claims they wrongly linked his name to false health advertisements. He believes this is misleading and harmful. During an interview with […]