Former US President Donald Trump stated on Monday, March 11 that Chinese-owned social media app TikTok is a national security threat, but argued that banning it would further empower Facebook which he called an “enemy of the people.” “I do believe that,” Trump, 77, told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” when …
Read More »Instagram tightens its teen policy by banning under-18s from receiving messages from strangers
Meta has rolled out a new safety update by banning under-18s from receiving Instagram messages from anyone they do not follow or are not connected to. The social media giant said the change is part of its ongoing work to provide ‘age-appropriate experiences for teens’ across its apps. …
Read More »FAAN denies banning ?Ghana Must Go? bags at airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has denied banning the use of ‘Ghana Must Go’ bags by travelers at airports in the country. Reports were rift online today December 1 that FAAN had banned the use of the bag via a circular, titled, ‘Re: Prohibition of Usage Of Ghana …
Read More »MURIC commends Kano Govt for banning sex related textbooks in schools
MURIC Chairman in Kano, Hassan Indabawa, in a statement said the move by the government to remove some lewd and pernicious teaching materials from the curriculum of basic schools was commendable. He said the decision of the Kano government, under the leadership of Gov. Abba Yusuf came at the right …
Read More »British Government Issues Guidance Banning Cellphones In Schools – Will U.S. Do The Same?
The government in the United Kingdom has issued a guidance banning cellphones in schools, leading to questions as to whether the United States should follow suit. Conference Day Manchester: Latest government intervention in schools Mobile Phones Ban Gillian Keegan will order schools to outlaw smartphones during lessons ( already happens …
Read More »JAMB releases official statement banning Anambra pupil, Mmesoma Ejikeme, for three years
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the withdrawal of Anambra pupil, Mmesoma Ejikeme’s result and banned her from writing the examination for three years. In a statement released on Tuesday, July 4, JAMB spokesman, Benjamin Fabian, said after considering the ‘weighty infraction’ committed by Ms Ejikeme …
Read More »US governor signs measure banning abortion pills in Wyoming
Wyoming’s ban on abortion pills would take effect in July, pending any legal action that could delay that. The governor of the US state of Wyoming has signed a bill banning abortion pills in the state and also allowed a separate measure restricting abortion to become law without his signature. …
Read More »Democrat Introduces Amendment Banning Anyone Who Supported Insurrection From Leading House Pledge of Allegiance
There was a waste of time with a stupid throwdown in the House after Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FLA) introduced an amendment in the House Judiciary Committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance prior to each meeting. Sure, on the surface this seems harmless enough. But coming from Gaetz, it …
Read More »Declaring Emergencies and Banning ‘Latinx’: First Acts for 9 New Governors
After a midterm election year in which statewide races were almost entirely wrapped up in national issues — abortion and democracy — the nation’s newly elected governors are showing their ambitions with a mix of virtue-signaling on national issues, currying favor with their political bases and, for some, reaching out …
Read More »Chief Justice Roberts Briefly Halts Decision Banning Border Expulsions
WASHINGTON — Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. issued an order on Monday temporarily maintaining a Trump-era public health emergency measure that allows the government to expel migrants seeking asylum who cross the southern border unlawfully. The chief justice’s order, known as an administrative stay, was provisional and meant to …
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