{
  "id": 13997567,
  "title": "TikTok denies restricting service in Kaduna, Kano, two others",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/tiktok-denies-restricting-service-in-kaduna-kano-two-others",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-12T16:32:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/tiktok-denies-restricting-service-in-kaduna-kano-two-others/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TikTok has denied claims that it has restricted its service in parts of Northern Nigeria, including Kaduna, Kano, and two other states. Keagile Makgoba, TikTok’s Head of Communications for Sub-Saharan Africa, stated this on Monday in response to reports of difficulties accessing the platform. She emphasized that the restriction was not implemented by TikTok and that the company was working with relevant stakeholders to address the issues. Makgoba reaffirmed TikTok’s commitment to ensuring access for its communities. Earlier, a coalition of civil society organizations had called for an independent investigation into the reported disruption, which reportedly began on September 14, affecting users in Kaduna, Kebbi, Kano, and Sokoto states. They sought clarification from relevant authorities and telecommunications operators on the cause and whether any directive or technical issue was responsible.",
  "summary": "TikTok has denied restricting access to its platform in parts of Northern Nigeria, including Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi and Sokoto states, amid user complaints. Read More: https://punchng.com/tiktok-denies-restricting-service-in-kaduna-kano-two-others/",
  "key_points": [
    "TikTok denies restricting service in Kaduna, Kano, and two other Nigerian states",
    "Keagile Makgoba, TikTok’s Head of Communications, stated this on Monday",
    "Civil society coalition calls for independent investigation into reported disruption"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "TikTok denies restricting service in Kaduna, Kano, two others",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/tiktok-denies-restricting-service-in-kaduna-kano-two-others-14000800",
        "published": "2026-10-12T16:50:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}