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TikTok Access Disrupted in Parts of Northern Nigeria as Users Turn to VPNs
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By Jos Events
TikTok users in parts of Northern Nigeria are reporting persistent difficulties accessing the popular social media platform, with many turning to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in an attempt to restore access.
The disruption has been reported particularly in Kaduna, Kano and Sokoto, where users say the TikTok application has become difficult or impossible to use through regular internet connections. Reports indicate that the problem began around September 11–14, 2026, although the exact timing appears to vary from one location to another.
Affected users have described several problems, including videos failing to load, feeds freezing while scrolling, difficulty refreshing content and uploads repeatedly stalling. Some users have also reported difficulties accessing TikTok through mobile browsers.
In several cases, users said the platform became accessible after activating a VPN, which changes the route through which their internet traffic reaches TikTok. However, the fact that TikTok works through a VPN does not by itself prove that the platform has been deliberately blocked by the government or telecommunications companies.
No Official Suspension Confirmed
Despite growing reports from users, there has been no official public confirmation from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), telecommunications operators, the Federal Government, TikTok, or the governments of the affected states that TikTok has been officially banned or suspended.
The cause of the disruption therefore remains unclear.
Possible explanations mentioned in reports include a technical problem, network-routing issue, traffic-management measure or deliberate network-level restriction. None of these explanations has been officially established.
What About Plateau State?
For users in Plateau State, including Jos, reports currently available do not provide sufficient evidence to confirm that the same disruption is affecting the entire state.
However, as TikTok remains an important platform for entertainment, news, content creation, advertising and business promotion in Jos and across Plateau State, any prolonged access problem could affect creators, event promoters, businesses and other users who depend on the platform to reach their audiences.
TikTok is particularly significant for small businesses and content creators who use short-form videos to promote products, services, events, music, tourism and other activities.
Users in Jos and other parts of Plateau State are therefore encouraged to share their experiences, including their network provider and whether TikTok works normally, intermittently or only when connected through a VPN.
The Kwankwassiyya Movement has revealed its next line of action following the omission of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, deputy governorship candidate in Kano State, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, from the final list of candidates published by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
Kwankwaso and his principal, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, were omitted from the list published by INEC.
The NDC has since described the omission as an error, saying it is seeking a correction.
Speaking on Arise Television, Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson for the Kwankwassiyya Movement, said there was no apparent reason for the omission, adding that the movement would engage INEC to resolve the issue.
“It came as a shock because there had been no issue with INEC. Kwankwas, a former deputy governor, is registered with the NDC and met the stipulated deadline.
“Electoral provisions give candidates 14 days to seek redress if their names are omitted from the list. We will explore that opportunity and engage with INEC,” he said.
He added: “Actually, we believe there is no particular reason for the omission. INEC itself has not advanced any reason. We believe it may be an administrative error or something else because we do not have any pending judgment or court order.
“This is a man who has already served as a deputy governor, so we cannot even question his qualification. We also believe he was duly registered with the NDC within the stipulated period.
“Therefore, the omission came as a shock. However, in politics, we have seen many things, and we believe there are always ways to resolve issues. There is also a provision in the Electoral Act.
“If he is not on INEC’s list, I believe the Kwankwassiyya Movement, being law-abiding and committed to doing things the right way, will explore that opportunity and engage INEC. We are confident that the matter will be resolved because we see no reason why it should be otherwise.”
Kano guber: Kwankwassiyya reveals next line of action over disqualification of NDC candidate
Suspected bandits have killed a 28-year-old vigilante member, Goyok Jamok, in Magi Mbar village, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on October 10, prompting troops of Sector 5, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), deployed in Mbar, to respond to the attack.
According to the sources, the troops arrived at the scene and found Jamok dead from gunshot wounds.
“The troops discovered that Jamok had been shot dead by the suspected kidnappers,” the sources said.
The assailants reportedly fled the scene after sighting the approaching troops, abandoning their mission.
The victim’s relatives later evacuated his remains for burial.
The sources said security personnel had launched efforts to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.
“The troops are making efforts to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects,” they added.
No further details were provided about the circumstances surrounding the killing or the identities of the suspected assailants.
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