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Chinedu Agu—Owerri Lawyer Remanded Over Facebook Posts

Chinedu Agu—Owerri Lawyer Remanded Over Facebook Posts

September 29, 2025 8:21 am

Chinedu Agu, a legal practitioner in Imo State, Nigeria,  faces cybercrime charges after criticizing Governor Hope Uzodimma’s administration on his Facebook account.

An Owerri-based lawyer and vocal critic of Governor Hope Uzodimma’s administration, Barrister Chinedu Agu, has been remanded in prison custody over Facebook posts alleged to be inciting and defamatory.

Agu was ordered to the Owerri Correctional Centre on Thursday by Chief Magistrate Obinna Njemanze after being arraigned on a four-count charge. The magistrate, however, noted that he lacked jurisdiction to hear the case, which involves allegations of cyberstalking and defamation. The matter was adjourned until October 29 and …

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FG Drags Meta, Owners Of Facebook, Whatsapp To Court

October 4, 2022 11:32 am

The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria has constituted a suit against Meta Platforms Incorporated which is the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms and its agent – AT3 Resources Limited – at the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division.

This had also been disclosed in a statement which had been put out by the highest regulatory body for Nigeria’s advertising, ARCON.

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ARCON had also argued that the Meta Platforms Incorporated has continued to expose the Federal Government to loss of revenue adverts.

It is seeking N30bn in sanction …

China-Based Campaign Targeted At US election, Meta Reveals

China-Based Campaign Targeted At US election, Meta Reveals

September 28, 2022 5:16 am

Meta on Tuesday asserted that it had derailed a campaign out of China to influence upcoming US elections by appearing as people in the United States taking sides on ‘hot button’ issues.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that this was the first Chinese network Meta has led to disruptions that focused on US politics ahead of crucial midterm elections in November, global threat intelligence lead Ben Nimmo said during a press briefing.

‘The operation was small, but it is a significant change,’ Nimmo confirmed.

‘Which is why it’s important to stay on high alert.’

Meta declared it was unable …

'I Had No Idea 'Buga' Will Be An Intercontinental Hit'

‘I Had No Idea ‘Buga’ Will Be An Intercontinental Hit’

August 4, 2022 4:34 am

Afrobeats sensational superstar, Kizz Daniel has revealed that he had no idea his viral song ‘Buga’ was going to be an international hit by the time he was recording it. 

The ace musician made this known when he appeared on Power 1051 FM’s The Breakfast Club where he was interviewed by American radio hosts, Charlamagne tha god, and Angela Yee.

In the interview which was released on 1st August 2021 on YouTube, Kizz Daniel spoke about his intercontinental hit single ‘Buga’, his relationship with Tiwa Savage, his style of music, creative process, his dream to sell out the O2, …

Facebook’s Meta Records First-Ever Drop In Revenue

Facebook’s Meta Records First-Ever Drop In Revenue

July 29, 2022 5:07 am

Facebook-parent Meta yesterday reported its first quarterly revenue drop and a plunging profit as the social media powerhouse continued to battle a devastating economy and the rising phenomenon of TikTok.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Meta had for a very long time continued to deliver a seemingly endless upward growth but after this income miss — and reporting earlier this year its first decline in global daily users — the company sounded a more modest tone.

‘This is a period that demands more intensity, and I expect us to get more done with fewer resources,’ CEO Mark …

Facebook Yanks Off Afghan Media Pages Controlled By Taliban

Facebook Yanks Off Afghan Media Pages Controlled By Taliban

July 22, 2022 6:38 am

Facebook has removed the accounts of at least two state-owned media outlets in Afghanistan, the company confirmed on Friday, saying it was complying with laws in the United States listing the Taliban as a ‘terrorist organisation’.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that since taking over in August of last year, the Taliban have used Facebook and Twitter liberally. They also tightly control the nation’s state-owned media, which includes radio, TV, and newspapers.

The state broadcaster National Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA) and the privately owned Bakhtar news agency both claimed that they had been blocked, despite Facebook parent company …

Russian Court Declares Instagram, Facebook As ‘Extremist’

Russian Court Declares Instagram, Facebook As ‘Extremist’

March 22, 2022 11:17 pm
A court sitting in Moscow on Monday banned Facebook and Instagram as in the country declaring them as ‘extremist’ organisations, after Russian authorities accused US tech giant Meta of tolerating ‘Russophobia’ over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The Tverskoi district court disclosed that it had agreed to a request from prosecutors for the two huge social media platforms to be banned for ‘carrying out extremist activities’.
They however indicated that Meta’s WhatsApp messenger service would not face the same fate because it is not a public platform.
Africa Daily News, New York understands that the move is part of sweeping
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Russia Sues Meta Over Instagram, Facebook ‘Death Calls’

Russia Sues Meta Over Instagram, Facebook ‘Death Calls’

March 12, 2022 4:03 am

The Russian Government yesterday disclosed that it has concluded plans to open a criminal case against Meta for ‘calling for the murder’ of Russians, insisting that the parent company of Facebook and Instagram had relaxed rules on violent messages aimed at Russia’s army and leaders.

Russia’s Investigative Committee, which is saddled with the responsibility of investigating major crimes, disclosed that it was launching an investigation ‘due to illegal calls for the murder of Russian nationals by employees of the American company Meta.’

Russia’s General Prosecutor’s Office has also requested that the internet giant be branded ‘extremist’ while calling on Instagram …

Twitter, Facebook, IG Not Doing Enough To Stop Racism - Saka

Twitter, Facebook, IG Not Doing Enough To Stop Racism – Saka

July 16, 2021 2:49 am

Arsenal youngster, Bukayo Saka has berated microblogging giants, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for not ‘doing enough’ to control racial abuses and hateful comments on their platforms.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Saka missed the last penalty in the Euro 2020 final against Italy last weekend, and ever since, he had been subjected to all kinds of racial abuse from fans of the Three Lions who have refused to forgive.

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In a long statement issued on Thursday, Saka thanked those who sent him words of encouragement and the …

Facebook Bans Holocaust Denial Topics And Results

Facebook Bans Holocaust Denial Topics And Results

October 12, 2020 3:01 pm

Facebook is banning Holocaust denial on its platform, with the social media giant saying it is concerned by rising anti-Semitism, in the latest move restricting controversial content.

“If people search for the Holocaust on Facebook, we’ll start directing you to authoritative sources to get accurate information,’’ Facebook Chief, Mark Zuckerberg, said on Monday.

Zuckerburg said he has “struggled with the tension’’ between protecting free speech and limiting hateful content.

“Drawing the right lines between what is and isn’t acceptable speech isn’t straightforward, but with the current state of the world, I believe this is the right balance,’’ Zuckerburg said.

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Dr Stella Immanuel - Trump Goes On Rampage Over COVID Claims

Dr Stella Immanuel: Trump Goes On Rampage Over COVID Claims

July 28, 2020 11:25 am

Facebook and Twitter have taken down a viral video retweeted by Donald Trump which claims that Dr Anthony Fauci misled the country on hydroxychloroquine.

The clip, which was originally posted by the right-wing news site Breitbart, featured four people who identified themselves as doctors speaking in front of the Supreme Court building.

One was Stella Immanuel, who claims to be a physician in Houston, and said hydroxychloroquine, a malaria drug often touted by Trump, was a cure for COVID-19.

She attacked ‘fake doctors’ who doubt the efficacy of the drug, and claimed it’s a ‘cure’, adding ‘you don’t need a …

Facebook Bans Holocaust Denial Topics And Results

Top EU Court To Rule On Facebook Data Transfer To The U.S

July 16, 2020 5:46 pm

The European Court of Justice could on Thursday pause the transfer of private data between the European Union and the United States in a case involving Facebook.

According to reports, the court is to rule in a case initiated by Austrian privacy activist Maximilian Schrems.

He complained to Irish authorities that his Facebook data, which were compiled by Facebook Ireland, were transferred to its U.S. branch without his permission.

Schrems argues that because American intelligence agencies can access Facebook users’ private data, EU citizens’ data are not sufficiently protected and that there is no means of appeal for this transfer.…

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