Africa
Mercy Johnson withdraws suit as TikToker freed in Nigeria
Eedie Bliss was freed on Saturday, 17 January 2026, after an online backlash over her detention gathered pace across social media platforms, according to the reports.
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Courts
‘Ebo Noah’ freed on GH₵100,000 bail as case moved to March
Prosecutors allege that between August and December 2025, he posted videos on Facebook, TikTok and YouTube under the handle @Ebonoah, claiming a catastrophic flood would destroy the world on 25 December 2025.
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Crime
Two arrested after viral video shows assault on 11-year-old girl
A police brief named the suspects as 75-year-old Grace Mensah, the child’s grandmother, and 25-year-old Godfred Osei Akoto. They were picked up at Agona Jamasi in the Ashanti Region.
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Crime
Dubai sex ring boss unmasked in BBC investigation
Rumours of wild sex parties in the UAE emirate have circulated for years. The hashtag #Dubaiportapotty, which has been viewed more than 450 million times on TikTok, links to parodies and speculative exposés of women accused of being money-h...
BBC
Courts
Pastor in court for abusive TikTok claims against another pastor
When he appeared before the court, the accused was remanded by the court and ordered to reappear on September 08, 2025.
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Courts
Adentan court remands two women over offensive remarks against President Mahama
The women, Priscilla Duah Birago, a 29-year-old national service personnel, and Charity Dede Tetteh, also 29 and a beautician, appeared before the Adentan Circuit Court on charges of making offensive statements.
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Crime
Police arrest two over TikTok death threat on President Mahama, wife
According to a police statement on Tuesday, August 12, the suspects—identified as Prince Ofori and Yayra Abiwu—are assisting investigators as a full-scale probe into the threats gets underway.
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Crime
Court jails man 3 years for impersonation and possession of military uniforms
Cobbina gained attention after posting a video on TikTok in which he wore a camouflage trouser and a naval vest, falsely claiming to be a member of the military.
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Crime
Guard on bail over illegal possession of police uniform
Julius Aryee, also known as Julius Nketia Boateng, denied the offence and he was ordered by the court to make his next appearance on June 19, 2024.
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Tech
Canada bans Chinese app WeChat from government devices
The Chinese-owned app is sometimes referred to as the "everything app" - like WhatsApp, Facebook, Amazon and Tinder all in one.
BBC
Africa
Fake TikTok doctor arrested at South African hospital
Matthew Lani was arrested by the security of Johannesburg’s Helen Joseph Hospital as he attempted to enter the facility on Sunday night.
BBC
Europe
British TikTok star jailed after trying to smuggle cocaine out of Peru
Peru's Supreme Court posted an edited image of the online influencer behind bars on social media after his sentencing.
Sky News
Africa
SA police hunt for 'fake doctor' who escaped custody
Kingsley Leeto Chele “is a Facebook con artist who targeted women by misrepresenting himself as a doctor or a pharmacist and scamming them of their hard-earned money.
BBC
Tech
X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data
People signed up to its subscription service, X Premium, can choose to provide a selfie and photo ID for verification
BBC
Africa
Somalia orders ban on TikTok and Telegram
The government says these platforms are being used by "terrorists and groups responsible for spreading immorality… to spread graphic clips, photos and mislead society"
BBC
Africa
Nigeria: TikToker sentenced for cyberstalking actress
Okoye, who was arrested for making defamatory statements against the actress, claiming in a viral video that Badmus is a pimp
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US
US judge appeared on TikTok lip-syncing rap and 'partially dressed', judicial conduct complaint says
The complaint says many of the videos included references to violence, sex and misogyny. The judge has 20 days to submit a written or formal answer.
Sky News
Tech
Facebook again asks judge to dismiss U.S. lawsuit to force sale of Instagram, WhatsApp
The FTC voted 3-2 along party lines in August to file the amended lawsuit and denied Facebook’s request that agency chair Lina Khan be recused.
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Crime
Anthony Barajas: US TikToker dies after ‘unprovoked’ cinema shooting
Anthony’s followers have paid tribute on the social platform.
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US
Trump Urges Countries To Ban Twitter And Facebook – Says ‘Perhaps’ He Should Have Done It
Trump issued a statement congratulating Nigeria for blocking Twitter on Friday
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