Facebook, Instagram must meet same conditions as Twitter – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government says the recommended conditions for the lifting of the suspension imposed on Twitter will be applicable to all Over-The-Top and other social media platforms in Nigeria. The…
Facebook, Instagram To Let Users Hide ‘Like’ Counts
May 27, 2021 Facebook and Instagram on Wednesday announced plans to let users stop displaying “like” tallies racked up by posts, letting people opt out of seeking status through the…
NDLEA Busts Online Drug Trafficking Cartel, Nabs 5 In Abuja
May 9, 2021 Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have busted an alleged online drug trafficking cartel that sells drugged cookies, cakes, brownies and all sorts…
Instagram launches feature to tackle hate speech, abuse
April 21, 2021 Facebook Inc’s Instagram is rolling out a feature to prevent users from viewing possibly abusive messages by filtering offensive words, phrases and emojis on the photo-sharing app….
YouTube Temporarily Suspends Trump’s Channel Over Safety Concerns Ahead of Biden Inauguration
Google-owned YouTube on Tuesday temporarily suspended President Donald Trump’s channel and removed a video for violating its policy against inciting violence, joining other social media platforms in banning his accounts…
Uganda bans social media ahead of presidential election
Uganda banned social media and beefed up security in the capital on Tuesday, two days ahead of a presidential election pitting Yoweri Museveni, one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, against opposition…
Woman, 30, makes over N900m from Instagram posts in one year
An INSTAGRAM star Mrs Hinch, real name Sophie Hinchclife, has really cleaned up — making £1.5million (over N900m) in her first year of offering housework tips. Mrs Hinch has filed…
Digital Literacy: Facebook Launches “My Digital World” in Africa
Facebook says it has launched “My Digital World”, a programme designed to equip the youths in Africa, including Nigeria with skills needed to navigate the digital world. Facebook made the…
Prince Harry, wife bid farewell to royal roles
Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan posted their last message as working members of Britain’s royal family on Monday before officially embarking on new careers without their “Royal Highness”…
Ronaldo is most-followed person on Instagram, hits 200m followers
Portuguese professional footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, has become the most-followed person on Instagram, hits 200 million followers. Instagram is an American photo and video-sharing social networking platform owned…