{
  "id": 14000800,
  "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",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-12T16:50:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/tiktok-denies-restricting-service-in-kaduna-kano-two-others/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TikTok has firmly denied allegations that it restricted service access in parts of Northern Nigeria, including Kaduna, Kano, and two other states. The company's Head of Communications for Sub-Saharan Africa, Keagile Makgoba, made the statement on Monday in response to reports of users facing difficulties accessing the platform. Makgoba assured that the restriction was not implemented by TikTok itself and emphasized the company's commitment to ensuring access for its communities. The denial comes amid concerns raised by a coalition of civil society organizations, which called for an independent investigation into the reported disruption. They noted that users in Kaduna, Kebbi, Kano, and Sokoto states had been experiencing issues with loading videos, viewing content, and uploading materials since September 14. The organizations urged relevant authorities and telecommunications operators to investigate the cause and provide clarity on whether a 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/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-12T16:32:06.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "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."
}