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Delta, Southwest Ban TikTok On Employee Devices

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3 years ago

July 5, 2023

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Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines have both implemented bans on the video-sharing app TikTok for their employees, according to Simply Flying, an online aviation news platform.

Delta Air Lines recently announced that it was prohibiting the use of TikTok on phones connected to its work network.

This decision aligns with a recent US Government ban that restricts the presence and use of TikTok on information technology networks, including equipment used by Federal contractors.

Delta Air Lines is extending the ban to include any personal device used to access its internal network systems. This means that using TikTok on employees’ personal devices for work-related purposes, such as accessing apps, email, the intranet, or flight booking systems, will no longer be allowed.

Delta Air Lines itself has an official TikTok account with a significant number of followers, but the ban applies specifically to employee devices.

Southwest Airlines had previously implemented a similar ban on TikTok for the same reasons. As a federal contractor that works with various government agencies and carries federal employees on official travel, Southwest Airlines is required to adhere to the government’s guidance. TikTok has been inaccessible on the Southwest network since June 28, 2023. However, the Southwest Social Business and Insights Team will continue to use TikTok outside the airline’s network to communicate with customers.

According to the airline: “As a federal contractor we are required to adhere to this guidance and accordingly, TikTok will be inaccessible via the Southwest network beginning June 28, 2023.

“As the technology and regulatory landscape evolves, we will continue to evaluate our policies and procedures to uphold Southwest’s ongoing commitment to compliance and cybersecurity, safeguarding both our people and data.”

These bans by Delta and Southwest Airlines were prompted by an interim rule issued by the US Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This rule prohibits the use of TikTok and other ByteDance applications on devices used for official business by government contractors.

The US Government’s guidance on TikTok usage stemmed from the “No TikTok on Government Devices Act” issued by the White House in February 2023. This act instructed agencies to remove TikTok from federal devices and restrict its use on devices used by certain state governments. Notably, personal phones not used for work-related tasks are exempt from this prohibition.

The bans primarily affect devices used for official business by government contractors and may not directly impact personal devices that are not used in the performance of a contract.

“This prohibition applies to devices regardless of whether the device is owned by the Government, the contractor, or the contractor’s employees (e.g., employee-owned devices that are used as part of an employer bring your own device (BYOD) programme).

“A personally-owned cell phone that is not used in the performance of the contract is not subject to the prohibition,” US Government’s guidance on TikTok stated.
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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court

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3 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.

Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.

They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.

The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.

In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.

The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.

The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.

According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.

However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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8 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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9 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.