GistZone — Lere Olayinka, an aide to former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, has called for the ban of TikTok in Nigeria.

Olayinka made the call while expressing concerns over the use of the social media platform and its potential impact on Nigerian society.

According to him, restricting access to TikTok could help address some of the issues associated with the platform.

His comments have sparked discussions online, with Nigerians likely to have differing views on whether the government should consider such a move.

TikTok remains one of the most popular social media platforms among young Nigerians, who use it for entertainment, business, education and content creation.

The call for a ban comes amid ongoing debates over social media regulation, online safety and responsible use of digital platforms in Nigeria.

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