Tag: Social media

  • WhatsApp introduces disappearing message feature

    WhatsApp introduces disappearing message feature

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    Facebook-owned WhatsApp said Thursday it would introduce disappearing messages on WhatsApp, a move ramping up its challenge to rival Snapchat. The messaging service used by more than two billion people globally said it would enable people to choose whether to keep their messages or allow them to delete themselves after seven days. “Today, WhatsApp messages…

  • I did not subscribe to regulation of social media by government – Osinbajo

    I did not subscribe to regulation of social media by government – Osinbajo

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    Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has cautioned Nigerians against the abuse of social media, noting that it can precipitate war and violent conflict if used to misinform. He specifically warned against using social media platforms to promote religious disinformation, which he said could easily lead to a breakdown of law and order. The Punch reports that Osinbajo,…