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TikTok Removes 1.4m Nigerian User’s Videos In Q3 2023

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2 years ago

December 18, 2023

The short video platform owned by Bytedance, TikTok, has reported that during the third quarter of this year, it deleted 1.4 million videos uploaded by Nigerian users.

According to The Times, Nigeria was one of the top 50 nations from which videos abusing the site’s policies originated in Q3, the platform claims. During the evaluation period, 136.5 million videos were taken down from the internet worldwide.

The business noted in its recently published Community Guidelines Enforcement Report that 90% of all content removals for the quarter occurred in the top 50 markets where policy violations were documented.

One or more of TikTok’s policies, which cover topics like Integrity and Authenticity, Privacy and Security, Mental and Behavioural Health, Safety, and Civility, among others, were allegedly broken by the removed content.

TikTok reported that it deleted 73.6 million accounts that were found to be fraudulent or spam during the period under investigation.

“As always, we’re keeping an eye out for outside threats and taking precautions to protect the platform from fraudulent accounts and activity. There are periodic variations in the reported metrics in these regions as a result of these attackers’ continual probing and attacking of our systems.

“In spite of this, we’re unwavering in our resolve to swiftly detect and delete any accounts, materials, or actions that aim to manipulate users’ popularity on our platform.

According to the corporation, 348.7 million likes on videos were also deleted. In addition, 7.2 billion fake follow requests and 211.3 million fake followers were deleted.

It was found that the deleted likes, followers, and follow requests were the result of “automated or inauthentic mechanisms,” according to TikTok.

In 2023, TikTok reported a rise in the number of ads deleted for breaking its advertising regulations and a fall in the number of ads removed as a result of account-level measures during the third quarter. According to the research, the number of ads removed in Q3 2023 for breaking the platform’s policies increased to 1.3 million from 962,574 in Q2.

Even with the removals, TikTok’s user-generated revenue continues to climb, making it one of the most popular social media sites worldwide.

In 2023, TikTok made $3.8 billion in customer spending through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, bringing its total income to $10 billion, according to a recent estimate from data.ai.

According to Data.ai, in Q1 2023, TikTok became the first mobile app to generate over $1 billion in global consumer spending in a single quarter. With over $6.2 billion in customer spending at the beginning of 2023, the social video app has managed to add $3.8 billion to that number over the course of the year.

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Moment Adekunle Gold Light Up BBNaija S10 Finale With ‘Party No Dey Stop’

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1 hour ago

October 5, 2025

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Singer Adekunle Gold brought a burst of energy to the Big Brother Naija Season 10 grand finale with a vibrant performance of his hit track ‘Party No Dey Stop.’

The moment he appeared on stage, the crowd erupted in excitement, singing along word for word. Dressed in his signature stylish outfit, the Afrobeats star owned the stage with confidence and charisma, setting the perfect tone for the night.

Fans online were quick to react, with many praising his stage presence and calling his performance the “perfect opener” for the show.

His lively set officially kicked off the finale, creating an electric atmosphere as the finalists and viewers gear up to find out who will take home the grand prize.

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JUST IN: Season 10 BBNaija Winner Emerges

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2 hours ago

October 5, 2025

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It’s official! Imisioluwa Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10. The reality-TV sensation, who has been the talk of the town since the show’s premiere, clinched the grand prize after weeks of intense competition.

The grand finale, which aired today, Sunday, October 5, 2025, was an electrifying show as fans across the country and beyond waited anxiously to see who would take home the title.

Imisi, backed by her passionate fan base known as the Imistars, beat out her closest rivals to claim the top spot in what many are calling one of the most competitive seasons yet.

Throughout the season, Imisi was a consistent headline maker. From her bold personality and strategic gameplay to her emotional vulnerability and ability to stay true to herself, she captivated millions of viewers. Her name trended across social media almost daily, making her one of the most talked-about housemates of the season.

The tenth season, themed “10/10,” lived up to its name, packed with drama, romance, friendship, heartbreak, and unforgettable moments. Fans have described it as one of the most entertaining and unpredictable seasons of the reality show to date.

Imisi’s triumph marks another milestone in the Big Brother Naija legacy, as the show continues to shape pop culture and produce some of Nigeria’s biggest entertainment stars. As the celebration continues, one thing is sure: Imisioluwa Ayanwale’s win is truly 10/10.

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2Face Idibia Reportedly Arrested After Heated Argument With Natasha In London

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2 days ago

October 3, 2025

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Legendary Nigerian musician, 2Face Idibia, has reportedly been arrested in London.

2Face was said to have been arrested after a heated altercation with his new wife, Natasha Osawaru.

Popular Nigerian social critic, Tosin Silverdam made this known in a video on his Instagram page on Friday morning.

According to the driver who picked them from the airport, the couple started having the argument from the airport before getting to their hotel.

The argument was said to have escalated when Natasha allegedly broke bottles.

The report of the singer’s arrest is currently trending on social media as he failed to show up at his UK tour on Thursday October 2 2025.

2Face traditionally married Natasha, an Edo State lawmaker in July 2025, a few months after announcing divorce from his estranged wife, Annie Macaulay.