Friday, June 26, 2026

TikTok

February 6, 2026

Electoral Act: ‘Bandits livestream in forests, Senate shouldn’t block electronic live transmission of election results,’ Netizens tackle Akpabio

“Bandits have TikTok accounts. Some of them stream live from wherever they are. But we can’t electronically transmit the results of our elections…,” said a netizen.

Bandits using digital devices and scattered ballot papers box
February 3, 2026

FCTA assures availability of antivenom in hospitals

Ms Fasawe urged residents to adopt primary preventive measures.

Snakes
January 11, 2026

Desmond Scott apologises for cheating after Kristy files for divorce

The couple, who met as teenagers and married in 2014, have built a massive online following.

Desmond and Kristy
January 9, 2026

Police arraign two brothers for posing as white ladies to defraud victims online

Mr Tellang alleged that the four, with the intent to defraud people, represented themselves as white ladies living in the United States of America.

Court room
December 8, 2025

Shallipopi, other Nigerian creators dominate wins at TikTok awards

Nigerian Afrobeats musician Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has been named TikTok’s 2025 Artiste of the Year.

Shallipopi
December 8, 2025

TikTok suspends late-night live feature for Nigeria after sexual exploitation

TikTok has temporarily disabled its late-night LIVE feature in Nigeria following a spike in broadcasts containing explicit sexual acts and other adult content.

TikTok late-night LIVE
November 27, 2025

Sub-Saharan Africa awards to spotlight creators driving culture, community: TikTok

TikTok says its 2025 Sub-Saharan Africa Awards will spotlight creators whose content is helping to build stronger digital communities and opportunities across the region.

TikTok
November 22, 2025

Edo police nab TikTok influencer over fake kidnap claim to boost engagement

He warned against the increasing trend of using social media for sensational content at the expense of public safety. 

Nigerian police officers used to illustrate the story
November 12, 2025

TikTok to honour African creators, artistes, trendsetters in Johannesburg

Ms Sidwaba described the annual award as a moment for reflection and celebration

TikTok
October 28, 2025

‘Wasiu Ayinde’ by BhadBoi crowned Nigeria’s ‘Song of the Summer 2025’

TikTok has announced ‘Wasiu Ayinde’ by BhadBoi OML as topping ‘Nigeria Song of the Summer for 2025’.

Wasiu Ayinde and BhadBoi OML