A spokesman for Nigeria’s Air Force said.
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USA Plans to Ban TikTok and other Chinese Social Media Apps over National Security Concerns
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USA plans to Ban TikTok and other Chinese Social Media Apps over National Security Concerns

Government of the United States is considering banning TikTok and other Chinese social media apps over national security concerns.
TikTok is a social media app owned by Beijing-based startup, ByteDance. Recall sometime last week, it was in the news that the government of India banned 59 Chinese mobile applications, including top social media platforms such as TikTok, Helo, and WeChat, to counter the threat posed by these applications to its “sovereignty and security”.
However, the Secretary of state, Mike Pompeo suggested this move during an interview with Fox News on Monday, July 6th.
According to an interview with Pompeo, When he was asked if USA should be considering a ban on Chinese social media apps, “especially TikTok”, Pompeo said, “With respect to Chinese apps on people’s cell phones, I can assure you the United States will get this one right too, Laura. I don’t want to get out in front of the President [Donald Trump], but it’s something we’re looking at.”
Pompeo added that people should only download the app “if you want your private information in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party.”
His comment comes after US lawmakers raised national security concerns over TikTok’s handling of user data, accusing the short-form video app of being a threat to national security because of its ties to China.
They also allege that the company could be compelled to “support and cooperate with intelligence work controlled by the Chinese Communist Party.”
Reacting to Pompeo’s comments, a TikTok spokesperson said in a statement: “TikTok is led by an American CEO, with hundreds of employees and key leaders across safety, security, product, and public policy here in the US.
“We have no higher priority than promoting a safe and secure app experience for our users. We have never provided user data to the Chinese government, nor would we do so if asked.” He added.
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The Nigerian military comprising the Airforce and Army has an ongoing operation to dismantle Eastern Security Network, ESN in Orlu axis of Imo state.
There was chaos early January when joint security team of the Nigerian Police went in search of ESN in Orlu after ESN sacked foreign Fulani settlers in the forests around Orlu, the police went after ESN and got beaten in their own game which resulted in the invasion of Orlu by Nigerian Army since the police led operation failed.
The outcome of the invasion resulted in many deaths of innocent civilians and casualty in the side of the military; since then Orlu has not know peace, citizens and residents of Orlu are on the run because the military has descended on the town shooting and bombing from hovering helicopters.
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CSO congratulates IGP Adamu’ calls for support in Police fight against crime
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February 10, 2021
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisation for Justice and Equity (CCSO-JE) has called on Nigerians to collaborate with the Police in the fight against criminality.
Mr Olayemi Success, Chief Convener of CCSO-JE, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja, adding that Nigerians should bear in mind that security is the responsibility of all.
He commended IGP Mohammed Adamu over the promotion of 141,391 officers, adding that this would spur the officers to work harder in the discharge of their duties.
“We commend the NPF for the elevation of deserving police officers to their next ranks through the effort of IGP Adamu and the Police Service Commission.
“This will further spur the deserving officers to work harder in the discharge of their duties,’’ he said.
Success also congratulated the IGP for the extension of his tenure by three months by President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as well deserved gesture.
He said the organisation was in support of the extension because it would make room for the appointment of a capable successor.
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He, however, urged Adamu to discharge his duties more excellently to justify the confidence of well-meaning Nigerians and the President on him.
According to Success, the police experienced tremendous development under Adamu, especially with regards to adherence to the rule of law and purchase of equipment for smooth operations.
“Furthermore, the long awaited community policing has become a reality through the genuine commitment of the IGP to people’s oriented policing in Nigeria,’’ he said.
According to him, the police under its current leadership has become more proactive in tackling criminals even in their hide outs and in black spots.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that CCSO-JE is an umbrella body of some civil society organisation with special focus on equity and justice for all irrespective of gender. (NAN)
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American Lady Wanted For Murder Arrested At Lagos Airport.
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February 10, 2021

An American lady has been arrested by officers of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos for alleged murder.
The lady identified as Kari Ann O’Rourke was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday and handed over to the Airport Police Command.
She was said to be have been declared wanted over the murder of a Nigerian at a hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, where she stayed.
Rourke, with passport number USA 558565339, was accused of murdering one Adebayo Michael Ayomide and planning to flee the country when she was nabbed.
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The suspect was said to have arrived in the country with a 24-month multiple visa issued in Atlanta, USA, on 7th January 2020.
She was about to travel out of the country aboard a KLM flight on Tuesday.
A source at the airport told Daily Trust that she could not proceed on the trip because her COVID-19 test certificate had expired.
She was said to have been apprehended at the Departure Hall of MMIA by immigration officers and FAAN Aviation Security (AVSEC) at the Qatar Airline counter before she was taken to the NIS duty room at about 12:30 am on Tuesday.
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