At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured in Kathmandu after police opened fire on protesters opposing Nepal’s social media ban. The crackdown erupted Monday as tens of thousands of mostly young demonstrators stormed the streets against the policy blocking Facebook, X, and YouTube. Authorities defended the move, citing tech firms’ refusal to register locally, but protesters dubbed it the “Gen Z protest,” calling it an attack on free speech. #Nepal #SocialMediaBan #Kathmandu

News Brief: White House Joins TikTok Amid Ongoing Ban Debate The White House has officially launched a TikTok account, even as President Donald Trump continues to extend deadlines for the Chinese-owned platform to find a U.S. buyer or face a ban. The account’s first post, a 27-second clip captioned “America, we are BACK! What’s up TikTok?”, gained about 4,500 followers within an hour. In contrast, Trump’s personal TikTok account has over 110 million followers, though he last posted on Election Day, November 5, 2024. TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, was previously ordered to be sold or banned in the U.S. on national security grounds. A law requiring divestment was set to take effect on January 20, 2025, but Trump paused the ban, later granting a 90-day extension in June that expires in mid-September. Although Trump had long supported banning the app, he reversed course, claiming TikTok helped secure youth voter support during the 2024 election. TikTok has nearly two billion global users, while Trump also maintains massive followings on X (108.5M) and Truth Social (10.6M), his personal platform. The official White House accounts on X and Instagram currently have 2.4M and 9.3M followers, respectively. #WhiteHouse #TikTok #DonaldTrump #SocialMedia #ByteDance #USPolitics #BreakingNews

BREAKING: FG Shuts Down Over 13.5 Million Social Media Accounts for Offensive Content The Federal Government has announced the shutdown of approximately 13,597,057 social media accounts across major platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter). According to officials, the decision followed widespread violations of the code of conduct for online users, ranging from the circulation of offensive content to the spread of harmful and misleading information. The government emphasized that the action is part of broader efforts to sanitize Nigeria’s digital space, promote responsible usage of social platforms, and protect citizens from harmful content. Authorities also warned that similar sanctions would be enforced if users continue to flout established guidelines, stressing the need for social media platforms to collaborate more closely with regulators to maintain ethical standards. #BreakingNews #Nigeria #SocialMedia #FG #DigitalSafety #OnlineConduct #TikTok #Facebook #Instagram #TwitterX

My Reputation Is Gone” — Comfort Emmanson Breaks Down After Viral Ibom Air Incident Nigerian lady Comfort Emmanson, who went viral after her controversial removal from an Ibom Air flight, has spoken out again in an emotional video. Fighting back tears, she revealed how the incident has left her traumatized, ashamed, and struggling to face the public. According to her, the viral clips and photos have damaged her confidence, career, and peace of mind. Comfort stressed that she is not a troublemaker, explaining that her actions were born out of pain and humiliation. She disclosed that she is still undergoing hospital treatment while trying to heal from the trauma. #ComfortEmmanson #IbomAir #ViralVideo #NigeriaNews #EmotionalStory #StayStrong #SocialMediaBuzz #TrendingNow

Nollywood has released a new film titled Verydarkblackman, inspired by the controversial social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM). The movie features veteran actor Gentle Jack portraying the outspoken critic, capturing his distinctive mannerisms and attire. #VeryDarkMan #VDM #Nollywood #Verydarkblackman #GentleJack #NigerianCinema #SocialMediaSatire