Nigerian Govt shuts down over 13 million social media accounts
The Nigerian government has closed more than 13.5 million social media accounts due to harmful content and violations of online rules. According to the Code of Practice 2024 Compliance Report, the accounts were suspended on platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter). This report was prepared and submitted to the government by major […]
France initiates probe of X over claims of algorithm enabled ‘foreign interference’
French authorities have started looking into claims that the social media platform X (formerly called Twitter) may have changed its algorithm in a way that allowed foreign influence. This was confirmed by the Paris prosecutor’s office on Friday, July 11. The investigation began after two complaints were submitted on January 12. These complaints raised alarms […]
Reactions As Carter Efe Predicts His Own Death on X
Carter Efe, a well-known Nigerian content creator, has left his fans shocked after predicting his own death. The unexpected prediction was shared on his X account, where he mentioned that he might pass away on January 10, 2025. His bold statement quickly caught the attention of many, leading to a mix of reactions online. Some […]
Elon Musk changes his name to ‘Kekius Maximus’ on X
Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), has made an interesting change on his profile. On Tuesday, December 31, Musk updated his name to “Kekius Maximus” on the platform. The name “Kekius Maximus” is linked to a blockchain token called KEKIUS. This token has been gaining attention recently, with […]
American Singer Enisa Experiences 12,000-Follower Drop After Unfollowing Davido on X
American singer Enisa has recently experienced a sudden drop in her follower count on X (formerly Twitter), losing over 12,000 followers within just 24 hours. The decrease in followers came after Enisa made the decision to unfollow Nigerian Afrobeat superstar Davido on the platform. In 2021, Davido featured on the remix of Enisa’s song “Love […]
Frank Edoho Defends Aproko Doctor Against Criticism on X
Media personality Frank Edoho recently defended popular Nigerian influencer, Aproko Doctor, on the social media platform X. The issue began when a user criticized Aproko Doctor for offering health advice despite his personal battle with a brain tumor. The user’s comment didn’t sit well with Frank, who felt it was unnecessary and unkind. Frank took […]
Femi Fani-Kayode Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with New Partner
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, is celebrating the one-year anniversary of his relationship with his new partner. He shared a photo of her on both Instagram and X, expressing his admiration and appreciation for her. In his posts, he included Ed Sheeran’s song “Perfect” as the background music, adding a romantic touch to the celebration.