Tinubu: “I assure you, many of you lamenting the problem of electricity and power; we are paying attention to that. “Electricity will become better, and be assured there will be opportunity and progress in our industrialisation path.”
“They Have To Open Up The Strait Of Trump—I Mean Hormuz,”—U.S President Blunders.
Donald Trump: “We’re Negotiating Now, And It Would Be Great If We Could Do Something, But They Have To Open It Up. They Have To Open Up The Strait Of Trump—I Mean Hormuz. Excuse Me, I’m So Sorry. Such A Terrible Mistake.”
Suburban Detroit School Settles Lawsuit With Palestinian Student Over Pledge Of Allegiance Dispute
A suburban Detroit school district has agreed to give First Amendment training to staff to settle a lawsuit by a teenager who said a teacher humiliated her for refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance in protest of U.S. support of Israel’s war in Gaza. The agreement with Danielle Khalaf and her father also includes a $10,000 payment by an insurance company on behalf of the teacher, according to a court filing. The Plymouth-Canton district did not admit liability. But Superintendent Monica Merritt praised Danielle for “showing courage and speaking up about the incident.” “Our mission is to foster...
“We Do Not Seek A One-Party State.”—President Tinubu At The APC Elective National Convention, Abuja
President Tinubu: “We cannot burn the constitutional freedom of association. I believe in credible opposition. Democracy thrives on vibrant and healthy competition. “As a statesman and political leader, I believe in a credible opposition—one that can challenge, question and help refine policies. “That is how statecraft improves, and good governance is achieved. That is how nations advance.”
Indonesia Starts Implementing Social Media Restrictions For Children Under 16
Indonesia on Saturday began implementing a new government regulation approved earlier this month that bans children younger than 16 from access to digital platforms that could expose them to pornography, cyberbullying, online scams and addiction. With the move, Indonesia became the first country in Southeast Asia to ban children from having accounts on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live and Roblox. It follows measures that Australia took last year in a world-first social media ban for children as part of a push for families to take back power from tech giants and protect their teens. Indonesia has said...