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Updated: Panic in Lagos as violent protests spread, Jigawa recognises old naira notes
The riot that broke out early Friday morning in the Ketu/Mile 12 and Ojota areas of Lagos over inability of people to use old naira notes for daily transactions has spread to other parts of the state.
The violent protests captured on social media platforms caused serious traffic along the Ikorodu expressway.
The violence later spread to Agege, Ikorodu, Iyana Iba.
Motorists and other road users on their way to different places of work hurriedly turned back in panic as the rioters went berserk with bonfires set across the road.
In Jigawa State, the government has moved to prevent violence over the naira scarcity as it declares that the old naira notes remain legal tender in the state pending the judgment of the Supreme Court.
The Lagos protesters blocked the Ikorodu road with bonfires while many vehicles were reportedly vandalised in the process.
The protest was said to have started following the rejection of the old notes of N1000 (one thousand naira) and N500 (five hundred naira) by traders in the area.
Traders, who had come to the market early Friday were frustrated by the rejection of the old naira notes by traders at the market.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the unrest happening in the Mile 12 area of Lagos State.
He made this known via his Twitter handle on Friday.
Responding to a tweet asking the PPRO to confirm the rumour, Hundeyin replied, “ It is true. Our men are there. Reinforcement units have been deployed. Stay safe out there as we closely monitor and manage the situation.”
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had earlier said his administration would prosecute anyone found rejecting the old naira notes.
But President Muhammadu Buhari, in a national broadcast on Thursday, directed the Central Bank of Nigeria to make only the old N200 available and allow it to be used along with the just redesigned notes while declaring that the old N1000 and N500 notes had ceased to be legal tender.
Meanwhile, the Jigawa State Government has said the old naira notes remain legal tender in the state pending the judgment of the Supreme Court.
The state Commissioner for Information, Youths Sports and Culture Bala Ibrahim Mamsa stated this in a statement issued to on Thursday.
According to him “Jigawa State is among the states before the Supreme Court of Nigeria the CBN and the court have issued an order “…restraining the CBN from suspending or determining or ending on the 10th of February, 2023 the time frame within which the now older versions of the 200, 500 and 1000 denominations of the naira may no longer be legal tender pending the hearing and determination of the …. Motion on notice…”
He said Jigawa State Government enjoined its citizens to desist from disobeying the law and causing hardships to the people of the state.
Mamsa stated that it has come to the government’s notice that some individuals and corporate bodies in the state are rejecting the now old N200, N500, and N1000 notes.
He said the government would take action against anyone found rejecting the old naira notes.
The commissioner, however, advised the general public to report any trader or business organizations that refused to accept the N200, N500, and N1000 notes as legal tender in Jigawa State to the nearest appropriate authorities.
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TikTok removes 2.4 million videos by Nigerian users in Q4 2024
TikTok removes 2.4 million videos by Nigerian users in Q4 2024
Bytedance’s short video platform, TikTok, said it removed 2.4 million videos posted by Nigerian users in the fourth quarter of 2024 for violating its content policy.
According to the platform, Nigeria was among the top 50 countries where videos violating its policies emanated from in Q4.
However, the highest number of violations were recorded in the United States, which has the largest number of videos removed at 8.5 million.
ikTok disclosed this in its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement report, which indicated that a total of 153 million videos were removed globally in the period under review.
The company said the top 50 markets in terms of policy violations accounted for approximately 90% of all content removals for the quarter.
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The removed content was said to have violated one or more of TikTok’s policies, which center around Integrity and Authenticity, Privacy and Security, Mental and Behavioural Health, Safety, and Civility, among others.
Accounts removal
In the period under review, TikTok said it removed a total of 211.5 million accounts discovered to be either fake or owned by people suspected to be under 13 years of age.
- Fake accounts constituted the largest number of deleted accounts for the period. According to the report, a total of 185.3 million fake accounts were removed.
- In addition, 20.5 million accounts suspected to be owned by users under the age of 13 were removed, while 5.6 million accounts were removed for other reasons not stated.
“We remain vigilant in our efforts to detect external threats and safeguard the platform from fake accounts and engagement.
“These threats persistently probe and attack our systems, leading to occasional fluctuations in the reported metrics within these areas.
“In Q4 2024, we also updated the way we classify fake likes and followers removed over time, which contributed to some of the overall increases observed in these categories.
“This update better reflects the scale of our existing work to promptly identify and remove any accounts, content, or activities that seek to artificially boost popularity on our platform,” the company stated in the report.
TikTok removes 2.4 million videos by Nigerian users in Q4 2024
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Two children killed, 20 injured in Gombe stampede – Police
Two children killed, 20 injured in Gombe stampede – Police
The Police Force Gombe State Command has confirmed the death of two children following a stampede at the Gombe main Eid Ground.
The Command’s spokesperson, Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Gombe.
According to Abdullahi, the incident occurred at about 10:45 a.m. at the exit gate of the Eid Ground, immediately after the conclusion of Eid prayers.
“The stampede was caused by inadequate exit access, as a large crowd, primarily women and children, rushed to leave the venue.
“The situation, worsened by intense heat, led to the unfortunate incident,” he said.
He said that 22 individuals were affected and were immediately taken to hospitals for medical attention.
“Regrettably, two of the victims, a four-year-old boy, and six months old baby girl, were pronounced dead by doctors while receiving treatment,” Abdullahi added.
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He extended the command’s condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
“The police urge Eid Ground managers to ensure that all entrance and exit gates remain open to facilitate smooth movement, especially after prayers,” he advised.
In a related development, Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has condoled with the families of the deceased and those affected by the tragedy.
In a statement issued by his media aide on Sunday, the governor directed a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to the stampede, with the aim of preventing future occurrences.
“The safety and well-being of our citizens remain a top priority. The state government is committed to learning from this incident and implementing corrective measures,” Yahaya said.
He also directed that all medical expenses for the injured victims be fully covered by the state government to ensure their recovery and well-being.
Two children killed, 20 injured in Gombe stampede – Police
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Wike’s achievements will translate into electoral success for APC in 2027, says Tinubu
Wike’s achievements will translate into electoral success for APC in 2027, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his outstanding performance, expressing confidence that his achievements could translate into electoral success for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 FCT elections—despite Wike still being a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Tinubu made the remarks at the State House, Abuja, on Sunday during a traditional Sallah homage by a delegation of prominent FCT residents to mark Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.
The President commended Wike’s leadership, noting that several infrastructure projects initiated under his administration, have significantly improved the lives of Abuja residents.
“I must thank the Honorable Minister of FCT. It’s worth it. It is nothing other than a privilege to be the landlord of every one of us in Abuja,” Tinubu said.
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He recalled a conversation where Wike requested exemption from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) to enable greater financial flexibility for FCT projects.
Tinubu humorously recounted his response:”I asked him, ‘Would that give me an opportunity for my party (APC) to win the election in FCT?’ If this thing goes too much in your favour, you will lose your job!’”
“Today, we are living in peace, and security is improving. The hunger is coming down. Food prices are lowering. Our people are looking for results, and Wike has delivered,” Tinubu added.
Tinubu noted that despite being from the South-South, Wike is successfully driving progress in the Northern-dominated FCT.
“Surprisingly, Nyesom Wike is not from the North. He’s not a Hausa man. Yet his ability to work in the centre of the North is yielding fruits. That is a great reflection of our diversity that we must use for prosperity.”
The President urged Nigerians to embrace unity, stating that, regardless of ethnic and religious differences, progress is only possible through collaboration and shared purpose.
Wike’s achievements will translate into electoral success for APC in 2027, says Tinubu
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