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US Deports World’s Most Followed TikToker Khaby Lame For Alleged Illegal Migration

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The US Government, under the leadership of Donald Trump, has deported Khaby Lame, the world’s most followed TikTok creator, over alleged illegal migration.

The New York Times reports that Lame was detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last Friday in Las Vegas and subsequently deported from the United States over allegations of overstaying his visa.

Lame, a 25-year-old Italian-Senegalese influencer with over 160 million followers on TikTok, was reportedly picked up by ICE operatives at Harry Reid International Airport.

The agency confirmed the detention in an official statement, stating that Lame entered the country on April 30 but “overstayed the terms of his visa.”

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The TikToker was granted a voluntary departure order on Friday and has since exited the U.S.

His deportation from the country has ignited uproar online, not just over his visa status but because a young Trump-aligned influencer is claiming responsibility for tipping off authorities.

“Every single illegal alien needs to be DEPORTED. When I found out the biggest TikTok star, Khaby Lame, is an illegal alien evading taxes, I worked with Trump’s ICE to have him removed. He’s since been detained by ICE and removed,” Bo Loudon, a Gen Z Trump supporter and self-styled activist, wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

Loudon, a teenager whose Instagram is plastered with smiling photos alongside former President Donald Trump, his son Barron, and various members of the MAGA inner circle, said he made a few calls to the top after hearing from friends about Lame’s alleged undocumented presence.

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“I just called some buddies in the administration,” Loudon said in an interview with online streamer Dylan Page. “And I’ve never seen anything happen so quick.”

Loudon further accused Lame of being politically hostile to the Trump movement. However, there is no public record of Lame making overt political statements, nor has he commented on Trump or U.S. politics.

Lame, who rose to fame by mocking overly complex “life hack” videos with silent, comic reaction clips, had built a lucrative career on his expressive face and deadpan gestures.

His meteoric rise led to partnerships with major fashion labels, a cameo in a Hollywood film, and a U.S.-based reality TV show titled “Khaby Is Coming To America” on Tubi.

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Despite the mounting controversy, Lame has not released any public statement on his deportation.

He did not respond to multiple media inquiries, but on Monday, he posted an Instagram story from São Paulo, Brazil, his first verified location after leaving the U.S.

The New York Times added that Lame’s former legal representative, Riccardo Lanzo, said Lame had spent considerable time in the United States in recent months, though he admitted he was “unsure about his visa situation.”

ICE’s enforcement against Lame comes amid a broader immigration crackdown under President Trump’s renewed term in office.

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The agency has seen a spike in arrests and removals, with some actions now bleeding into the high-profile worlds of influencers and celebrities.

The New York Times reached out to Loudon for comment, but he declined the request, instead referring the publication to his interview with Dylan Page.

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‘The universe is against you for accepting the job of demarketing Peter Obi online’ – Filmmaker Ugezu slams Reno Omokri

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Reno Omokri, a former presidential assistant, has come under fire from filmmaker Ugezu Ugezu, who described his online criticism of Peter Obi as a “risky job” with dire repercussions.

On Instagram, Ugezu shared his thoughts, saying that Reno’s behavior is against the truth and that he will find it difficult to get past the repercussions.

Reno was accused by Ugezu of knowing the facts but keeping it to himself, which he feels will have unfavorable effects.

Reno has been outspoken in his criticism of Peter Obi and has promised to oppose his bid for president.

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Ugezu declared that “the universe is against him” and that Reno’s actions would have dire consequences.

See his post below.

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‘I didn’t retire, I took a break’ – Timaya

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Nigerian singer, Inetimi Alfred Odon, popularly known as Timaya, has clarified that he has not yet retired.
The ‘Dem Mama’ crooner explained that his current break from music wasn’t a retirement, but a nap.

On his X handle, the singer wrote, “No be say the boy retire, the boy just been dey sleep….”

Timaya began his solo career in 2005 with the release of his debut single, ‘Dem Mama’, which recounted the Odi massacre in his home state of Bayelsa.
His debut album, ‘True Story’, which was released the following year, solidified his stardom.

In total, Timaya has released eight albums, one EP, and several singles, in 20 years of his career.

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He has collaborated with international artists like Sean Paul and Morgan Heritage.

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FG fines Multichoice N766m for violating Data Protection Act

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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission, NDPC, has imposed a fine of N766,242,500 (seven hundred and sixty-six million, two hundred and forty-two thousand, five hundred naira) on Multichoice Nigeria for breaching the Nigeria Data Protection, NDP Act.

In a statement released on Sunday and signed by Babatunde Bamigboye, Head, Legal, Enforcement and Regulations, NDPC stated that the investigation, initiated in the second quarter of 2024, was prompted by suspected breaches of privacy rights of Multichoice subscribers, as well as the unlawful cross-border transfer of Nigerians’ personal data.

According to Bamigboye, NDPC found that Multichoice had violated the data privacy rights not only of its subscribers but also of individuals associated with them, who are not necessarily subscribers themselves.

“The Commission also found that Multichoice carries out illegal cross-border transfer of personal data relating to data subjects in Nigeria.

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“The depth of data processing by Multichoice is patently intrusive, unfair, unnecessary and disproportionate.

“This is a grave affront to fundamental right to privacy as enshrined in section 37 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“Nigeria is entitled to protect her citizens, and data sovereignty under both international and extant municipal laws – as these have far-reaching implications for rule of law, national security and economic growth.

“In line with its standard remediation procedure, the Commission directed Multichoice to carry out appropriate remedial measures.

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“However, the Commission found the measures undertaken by Multichoice in this regard unsatisfactory.

“For want of cooperation, the Commission has directed Multichoice to pay N766,242,500 for violating the Nigeria Data Protection Act.

“In view of the foregoing, NDPC National Commissioner, Dr Vincent Olatunji, has directed that all outlets through which Multichoice is collecting personal data of Nigerian citizens should be investigated for non-compliance.

“Any outlet that processes personal data in violation of the NDP Act is liable to penalty under the Act,” Bamigboye said.

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