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NITDA Director-General Kashifu Abdullahi has raised alarm over the increasing weaponisation of social media in Nigeria after major tech platforms deactivated more than 28 million abusive accounts linked largely to Nigerian online actors over the past year.
Speaking at a crisis communication symposium in Abuja, Abdullahi revealed that:
Google shut down 9.6 million accounts
LinkedIn removed nearly 16 million accounts — a figure he described as “outrageous” for a professional platform
TikTok carried out millions of additional bans
These accounts were linked to fraud, impersonation, disinformation, and harmful content. In addition, tech platforms took down over 58.9 million harmful posts, while 420,000 were restored after review.
Abdullahi said the crackdown reflects growing cooperation between Nigeria and global tech companies to curb scams, extremist propaganda, coordinated misinformation, and digital abuse. However, he cautioned that takedown systems must not be exploited by governments to silence critics or suppress minority voices, stressing the need for transparent, rights-based content moderation.
Speaking for the Minister of Information, Voice of Nigeria DG Jibrin Ndace warned that emerging technologies should strengthen—not inflame—public communication during crises, as narratives now powerfully shape national stability.
Centre for Crisis Communication Chairman Maj-Gen Chris Olukolade (rtd.) added that effective crisis communication is now a national security asset, noting that emergencies unfold at the speed of social media and require rapid, credible institutional responses.
The disclosures come amid growing concerns over cybercrime, impersonation networks targeting professionals, and the rising use of social platforms for propaganda, scams, and misinformation in Nigeria.NITDA Director-General Kashifu Abdullahi has raised alarm over the increasing weaponisation of social media in Nigeria after major tech platforms deactivated more than 28 million abusive accounts linked largely to Nigerian online actors over the past year. Speaking at a crisis communication symposium in Abuja, Abdullahi revealed that: Google shut down 9.6 million accounts LinkedIn removed nearly 16 million accounts — a figure he described as “outrageous” for a professional platform TikTok carried out millions of additional bans These accounts were linked to fraud, impersonation, disinformation, and harmful content. In addition, tech platforms took down over 58.9 million harmful posts, while 420,000 were restored after review. Abdullahi said the crackdown reflects growing cooperation between Nigeria and global tech companies to curb scams, extremist propaganda, coordinated misinformation, and digital abuse. However, he cautioned that takedown systems must not be exploited by governments to silence critics or suppress minority voices, stressing the need for transparent, rights-based content moderation. Speaking for the Minister of Information, Voice of Nigeria DG Jibrin Ndace warned that emerging technologies should strengthen—not inflame—public communication during crises, as narratives now powerfully shape national stability. Centre for Crisis Communication Chairman Maj-Gen Chris Olukolade (rtd.) added that effective crisis communication is now a national security asset, noting that emergencies unfold at the speed of social media and require rapid, credible institutional responses. The disclosures come amid growing concerns over cybercrime, impersonation networks targeting professionals, and the rising use of social platforms for propaganda, scams, and misinformation in Nigeria.
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“We didn’t arrest the bandits because they came out voluntarily for the peace talk”
-IG of police
https://x.com/i/status/1992593274574647579“We didn’t arrest the bandits because they came out voluntarily for the peace talk” -IG of police https://x.com/i/status/19925932745746475790 Kommentare ·0 Geteilt ·364 Ansichten -
If someone tries to k+ll you and their g¥n falls, picking it up and sh%%ting them could still land you in prison. Self-defense only works with reasonable force when your life is genuinely at risk — Lawyer explains ”
https://x.com/i/status/1992497365878714649If someone tries to k+ll you and their g¥n falls, picking it up and sh%%ting them could still land you in prison. Self-defense only works with reasonable force when your life is genuinely at risk — Lawyer explains ⚖️” https://x.com/i/status/19924973658787146490 Kommentare ·0 Geteilt ·351 Ansichten -
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I swear to the Almighty Allah that its the government that is giving arms to us. Fulani don't know what gun is. We are only herdsmen. Cows don't give birth to guns. I swear to Allah, we are on our own and the govt supply AK47 to us. I am not afraid to say the truth"
https://x.com/i/status/1992538071070634310I swear to the Almighty Allah that its the government that is giving arms to us. Fulani don't know what gun is. We are only herdsmen. Cows don't give birth to guns. I swear to Allah, we are on our own and the govt supply AK47 to us. I am not afraid to say the truth" https://x.com/i/status/19925380710706343100 Kommentare ·0 Geteilt ·364 Ansichten -
"I certainly hope that Nigeria doesn’t have to go to w@r but I am ready for it"
-Pastor Paul Adefarasin speaks on the wave of insecurity and US plan to intervene.
https://x.com/i/status/1992683323726934353"I certainly hope that Nigeria doesn’t have to go to w@r but I am ready for it" -Pastor Paul Adefarasin speaks on the wave of insecurity and US plan to intervene. https://x.com/i/status/19926833237269343530 Kommentare ·0 Geteilt ·349 Ansichten -
The CAC Church in Eruku, Kwara State, reopened for worship today after being attacked by terrorists
https://x.com/i/status/1992601731902149084The CAC Church in Eruku, Kwara State, reopened for worship today after being attacked by terrorists 😳😳 https://x.com/i/status/19926017319021490840 Kommentare ·0 Geteilt ·328 Ansichten -
Can anyone explain which culture this belongs to?
https://x.com/i/status/1992551369962672331Can anyone explain which culture this belongs to? 😲 https://x.com/i/status/19925513699626723310 Kommentare ·0 Geteilt ·311 Ansichten -
I have a question for church goers, since no pastor or prophet believes in prayer for protection, what's the essence of praying? Or does prayer work at all?
Here's a pastor with AK-47 to protect himself inside a church.I have a question for church goers, since no pastor or prophet believes in prayer for protection, what's the essence of praying? Or does prayer work at all? Here's a pastor with AK-47 to protect himself inside a church.
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A sh0cking moment surfaced online as a young lady went on a live video with a group of suspected band!ts, pleading with them to leave Nigeria in peaceA sh0cking moment surfaced online as a young lady went on a live video with a group of suspected band!ts, pleading with them to leave Nigeria in peace 😪0 Kommentare ·0 Geteilt ·399 Ansichten
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President Donald Trump says he wants to invade Nigeria because of alleged Christian genøcide. we are arguing whether it is ‘Christian genøcide’ or not, when Nigerians are dying & being kidn@pped
~Peter Obi says
https://x.com/i/status/1992233055411720215President Donald Trump says he wants to invade Nigeria because of alleged Christian genøcide. we are arguing whether it is ‘Christian genøcide’ or not, when Nigerians are dying & being kidn@pped ~Peter Obi says https://x.com/i/status/19922330554117202150 Kommentare ·0 Geteilt ·348 Ansichten -
his is General Christopher Musa that was just removed as Chief of Defence Staff’s last briefing to commanders before he was removed by president Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The question millions of Nigerians are asking is why was he removed??
Nigerian Military have the capacity to stop this carnage! Something dey sup!!
https://x.com/i/status/1992398976033669447his is General Christopher Musa that was just removed as Chief of Defence Staff’s last briefing to commanders before he was removed by president Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The question millions of Nigerians are asking is why was he removed?? Nigerian Military have the capacity to stop this carnage!💯💯 Something dey sup!!🤔🤔🤔☹️☹️☹️ https://x.com/i/status/19923989760336694470 Kommentare ·0 Geteilt ·425 Ansichten -
JUST IN: CAC church members in Eruku, Kwara State resumed service this morning, following the terrørists att@ck on 18/11/2025, in which 38 members were åbdûcted and several lives lost
JUST IN: CAC church members in Eruku, Kwara State resumed service this morning, following the terrørists att@ck on 18/11/2025, in which 38 members were åbdûcted and several lives lost0 Kommentare ·0 Geteilt ·301 Ansichten
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