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Meta blocks Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts for users under 16 as Australia’s new social media law takes effect, with platforms freezing profiles and parents welcoming the move to protect children online.

Australia social media ban: Meta blocks Facebook, Instagram for under-16s

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Meta has begun blocking Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts for users under 16 in response to Australia’s new social media law, ahead of the December 10 deadline. Hundreds of thousands of profiles are being removed or frozen as platforms comply with the landmark legislation. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant defended the action, saying, “We’ve reached […]

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“He made me single” – Man says he won’t support Ebonyi politician who snatched his girlfriend and bought her a car

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A Facebook user, Johnson Njoku from Ebonyi State has said he won’t support a political candidate who allegedly snatched his girlfriend.  According to Njoku, the unnamed Ebonyi politician did not only snatch his babe, he also bought a car for her.  “How will I support a candidate that made me single? You sef think am

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“Na Mumu Dey Love; I’m Getting Married For Money” – Lady Proudly Declares As She Shares Pre-Wedding Photos

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Habiba Gado, a young woman who goes by that name on Facebook, admitted online that she is getting married for financial reasons rather than love. The bride raised eyebrows when she revealed her marital goals and published pre-wedding images. According to Habiba she’s getting married for money and not for love, as most people usually do. Sharing

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“Dear death, I am ready” – Young Nigerian woman leaves disturbing note on Facebook

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Family and friends of a young Bayelsan lady, Benefit Ogiri, are concerned about her safety after she left a disturbing post on Facebook.  In the post shared on Tuesday morning, July 26, 2022, she wrote: “Dear death, I AM READY.” A family member, Rejoice Ogiri said her phone numbers have been unreachable since she left the note. 

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Trouble! Facebook, Google have all our data even deleted ones

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An IT expert Dylan Curran has revealed just how much data Facebook and Google, the two internet giants have on their users. It’s incredible! Dylan Curran is a data consultant and web developer, who does extensive research into spreading technical awareness and improving digital etiquette. Curran began the disclosure on 24 March with this tweet:

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Facebook data scandal: Zuckerberg takes responsibility, ready to face sanction

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Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has apologized for mistakes his company made on the handling of data belonging to 50 million of its users. This is even as he promised tougher steps to restrict developers’ access to such information. The world’s largest social media network is facing growing government scrutiny in Europe and the

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Facebook bans Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies adverts

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Want to get rich quick through Bitcoins or other virtual currencies? You’ll have to do it without Facebook. The social network said Tuesday that it would ban all ads for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, in order to stop promotions that it sees as “frequently associated with misleading or deceptive promotional practices.” Under Facebook’s new policy,

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Dozens arrested on Facebook group where guns, drugs are sold

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Chicago police say dozens of people have been arrested after officers infiltrated an invitation-only Facebook group where they bought guns and drugs. Superintendent Eddie Johnson said on Thursday that police seized 18 guns and USD 46,000 worth of drugs, arrested 50 people and secured arrest warrants for 18 more following a nearly yearlong investigation. Police

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