Russia punished Alphabet’s Google and TikTok on Wednesday for failing to comply with a communications regulator Roskomnadzor ruling about illegal content, according to the Moscow courts’ press service.
The court punished TikTok 4 million roubles and Google 5 million roubles (approximately $58,038) for their failure to find and remove previously listed as illegal information.
This latest stringent measure applied by Russia illustrates its tough constant demand that foreign digital platforms erase any content it considers illegal.
According to reports, social media platform compliance has repeatedly been an issue, resulting in several fines despite multiple directions and penalties.
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For many years, Russia has imposed tiny but consistent fines on multinational technology companies for failing to erase content it considers illegal.
According to Reuters, Google has come under pressure from Moscow, specifically for removing YouTube channels associated with well-known Russian media figures and state authorities.
This development reflects the continuous and escalating dispute over the regulation of digital information, with Russia steadfast in maintaining its laws and IT businesses caught in the crossfire of differing international norms and expectations.
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Protest: Residents stay indoors in Imo, no demonstration recorded
Residents stayed indoors, and no protest was recorded, in Imo State as the nationwide protest kicked off on Thursday.
TVN reports that roads were deserted while ships and offices were closed.
Residents stayed at home to monitor events.
Our correspondent who went round Owerri, the state capital, observed that security agents were seen patrolling the metropolis.
A resident, who identified himself as Chinaza Nwosu, told our correspondent that the major reason why people did not come out was because of the recent killings and shootings that took place in the state.
“People were afraid of coming out for fear of being killed following what they have witnessed recently in the city where some people including security officers were killed,” he said.
The resident added that people may likely go about their businesses on Friday, having used Thursday to monitor the situation.
The Imo State Police Command, in a statement by the Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, said security operatives drawn from the Armed Forces, Police, DSS, Civil Defense, Road Safety, Immigration and Fire Service have been deployed across the length and breadth of the state.
“This is in addition to the strategic deployment of tactical units who are mandated to clamp down on miscreants hibernating in the State. The state is relatively peaceful,” the statement said.
Protest: Residents stay indoors in Imo, no demonstration recorded
Police warn hoodlums against hijacking protest in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has said that the planned nationwide hunger protest in the state was hijacked by hoodlums who took advantage of the situation to carry out illicit activities.
This was disclosed by the command’s police public relations officer, Ahmad Wakil, in an interview with journalists in the state.
According to Wakil, “The police had received intelligence reports that some miscreants had planned to hijack the protest, which was meant to be a peaceful demonstration against hunger and poverty.
“The hoodlums intended to use the protest as a cover to carry out their nefarious activities, including looting and vandalism.”
He stated that to prevent this, the police command deployed its personnel to strategic locations across the state to maintain law and order and had also engaged with the organisers of the protest to ensure that the demonstration was peaceful and did not disrupt the normal activities of residents.
Wakil also warned the hoodlums who intended to hijack the protest that the police would not hesitate to deal with them decisively.
According Online reports that a major protest erupted Thursday, August 1, across Nigeria, driven by public dissatisfaction with current economic and social conditions.
Demonstrators voiced their frustrations nationwide, calling for reforms and greater accountability.
Earlier, President Bola Tinubu appealed for patience with his policies and urged citizens not to let hoodlums exploit the unrest.
The protest underscored the nation’s desire for change while highlighting the need for peaceful and constructive dialogue.
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WhatsApp may exit Nigeria over $220m fine
One week after Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission imposed a $220 million fine on WhatsApp for a data privacy breach, the Meta-owned company may suspend its operations in the country due to further regulatory demands.
Sources close to the situation indicate that Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, is contemplating withdrawing certain services from Nigeria.
Alongside the substantial fine, the FCCPC has directed WhatsApp to cease sharing user data with other Facebook companies and third parties without explicit user consent. The commission also requires WhatsApp to disclose details about its data collection practices and to enhance user control over data usage.
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#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Abians shun hunger protest
Abians shunned the hunger protest that started on Thursday across the country and have opted for a sit-at-home for reasons best known to them.
Our correspondent reports that due to the electricity supply and the early morning rain that began at 4:30 am, many Abians stayed indoors.
An Abian, Chika Nwoke, who spoke to our correspondent on Thursday said, “The rain worked in our favour, not only Abians but the south-east”.
Meanwhile, in Umuahia, there was no unusual assembly of people and therefore no protests, even though some shops were closed, including banks.
While in Aba, there were skeletal movements, but no mass assembly or protest anywhere. Though shops were closed and streets deserted. Aba remained peaceful as of the time of filing this report.
Similarly in the Ohafia area, there was no protest as the area was peaceful.
Earlier in the week the state Commissioner of Police, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, had revealed the preparedness of the police to ensure peaceful protest.
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Kaduna: Protesters set KASTLEA office ablaze, loot property
What started like a peaceful protest on Thursday morning in Kaduna eventually turned violent as protesters set ablaze the office of the Kaduna Traffic Law Enforcement Agency, KASTLEA.
Our correspondent reports that the protesters also looted property in the agency.
It was gathered that the protesters went on the rampage when they discovered that they outnumbered the security operatives.
The protesters also looted property at private residences around the KASTLEA office.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state is yet to speak on the incident as he did not pick his calls
Kaduna: Protesters set KASTLEA office ablaze, loot property
Kano gov declares 24-hour curfew
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has declared a 24-hour curfew in the state after the protest against economic hardship in the state turned violent.
This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, on Thursday.
According to the statement, the decision comes after an Emergency State Security Council meeting dedicated to addressing the escalating violence and disruptions that have emerged amid civil demonstrations.
Tofa said to safeguard lives and preserve public and private property, the decision to implement a curfew was made unanimously during the emergency meeting.
“The imposition of this curfew is a necessary measure to restore order and ensure the safety of our communities.
“It is paramount that we protect our citizens from further harm and preserve the sanctity of our state’s institutions and businesses,” he said.
The governor called on all citizens to remain vigilant and united during this challenging time.
“Let us not allow the actions of a few selfish individuals to divide us.
“Together, we can navigate these challenges and fortify our resolve to build a stronger, more resilient Kano State,” he said.
The statement noted that all security agencies in the state have been directed to ensure full compliance with the curfew, and citizens are urged to heed this directive for their safety and the well-being of all.
According Online reports that hoodlums earlier looted the newly built Nigeria Communication Commission Industrial Park in Kano State.
Photos and videos circulating online shows the hoodlums setting the building on fire and making off with valuable equipment like computers, furniture, and electronics.
Octogenarian calls for end to #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest
An octogenarian, Olasupo Oluleye, has pleaded with the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria demonstrators to end the ongoing protest on Friday, August 2.
Nigerians have stormed major cities, protesting against the dire economic situation in the country.
While offering his support for the demonstration, Pa Oluleye emphasised the need for efficient resource management.
“Nigerians do not need to suffer, depending on palliatives. President Bola Tinubu must sit up now and take bold steps to alleviate the plight of the masses.
“Probably maintaining the removal of the oil subsidy while putting the complete revival of electricity tariff in place,” the 85-year-old said.
The elder statesman proposed merging the ministries to around 25, a task he believes can be confidently managed by three permanent secretaries to avoid undue lobbying.
Looking ahead, he expressed hope that the next election in 2027 would be conducted in a better environment.
The According reports that some protesters said the protests would continue unless President Tinubu meets their demands.
They called on the president to do the needful and the
protests would be immediately called off.
Addressing journalists in Abuja, the Director of Mobilisation, Take It Back Movement, Damilare Adenola lamented that the oppression under the president’s leadership had lasted too long.
He said, “The various court orders restricting protesters to particular locations are an aberration.
”Our presence here today is an announcement that we have been oppressed for too long.
“Today, we have risen. We are saying to the president that unless President Bola Tinubu accedes to our demands, we will remain on the streets. We want to see the president on the street. During the protest, he was on the street.”
One of the leaders of the Take It Back Movement, Ayoola Babalola, said the show of force around the premises of the Moshood Abiola is an embarrassment to the nation.
He vowed that protesters would not be intimidated.
BREAKING: Gov Yusuf imposes 24 hours curfew in Kano as looting, killings mar protest
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has imposed a 24 hours curfew in the state in a bid to check the breakdown of law and order following incidents of looting recorded during the ongoing protest.
The governor who addressed the media after an emergency meeting with heads of security agencies, said, “It is with heavy hearts that I address you today regarding the unfortunate events in the names of protests, which was hijacked by hoodlums and thugsm
“We organized a stakeholders meeting with traditional leaders, including the four Emir’s of Karaye, Rano, Karaye and Gaya, including Kano, to ensure that we dialogue with the organizers.”
He said during the meeting, he acknowledged that protest is a constitutional right but urged the organizers to conduct themselves in an orderly manner with a promise to receive their message and forward same to President Bola Tinubu.
“Our goal was to facilitate a peaceful dialogue with the protesters, and in the morning I received the protesters and received their message.
“While I commend those who conducted themselves peacefully, however the protest was hijacked by thugs and hoodlums who went on looting properties and maiming innocent lives, aided by the enemies of the state,” Yusuf added.
According to the governor, his administration has already reported those suspected of sponsoring the hoodlums to the security agencies.
He eventually announced that, at the emergency security meeting, it was agreed that a 24 hours curfew be put in place until peace and tranquility returns to the state.
“Under the provisions of the Constitution and the powers vested in me as the Governor of Kano, I hereby order a 24 hours curfew in and around the state, till peace is returned,” he said.
The governor confirmed that some persons were reportedly killed during the protest, while some thugs went on rampage, breaking into shops and houses to loot properties.
BREAKING: Gov Yusuf imposes 24 hours curfew in Kano as looting, killings mar protest
Hoodlums attack journalists in Kano
A bus belonging to the Channels Television carrying about 11 journalists from different media houses, both print and broadcast, covering the hardship protest, was attacked by the rampaging hoodlums.
The attackers who were carrying sticks and machetes along Sokoto Road, were said to have smashed the glasses of the vehicle and those inside were showered with glass particles with a TVC Correspondent receiving minor injury.
Earlier in the morning, some hoodlums were also reported to have smashed the rear glass of the WAZOBIA FM radio official vehicle while covering the protest.
As the protest continues, some youths were said to have set ablaze the Nigerian Communications Commission Office located along State road after looting the place.
Similarly, the protesters have continued to reck havoc in the ancient city by attacking shops and other business places as well as looting the places.
Meanwhile, hundreds of protesters wearing face caps with the inscription “Peace” on them were said to have stormed the streets chasing away protesters who engaged in looting shops and other business premises.
The ‘Peace’ protesters, in their green face caps, chanted “Mu yanci mukeso ba ruwan mu da kayan kowa,” meaning, “We need freedom from the government, we don’t want anybody’s property.
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