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Mark Zuckerberg Stands Against Government Censorship of COVID-19 Content
Mark Zuckerberg Stands Against Government Censorship of COVID-19 Content....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has publicly disagreed with the US government’s attempts to censor certain COVID-19 content on his platforms in 2021, labeling these actions as “wrong.” In a letter addressed to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, released by Republican committee members, Zuckerberg addressed several controversies surrounding content moderation on Meta’s platforms.
With the US presidential election looming just over two months away, Zuckerberg’s comments come amid growing scrutiny regarding the spread of misinformation online about candidates. As the election race intensifies, social media platforms like Meta are under pressure to uphold the integrity of online discourse and combat the spread of false information that could influence the election outcome.
In his letter, Zuckerberg highlighted the pressure exerted by the Biden administration in 2021, stating that they had “repeatedly pressured our teams for months to censor certain COVID-19 content, including humor and satire.” He expressed regret for not being more vocal against this pressure, asserting, “I believe the government pressure was wrong.”
Zuckerberg emphasized the importance of maintaining content standards, saying, “We should not compromise our content standards due to pressure from any Administration in either direction — and we’re ready to push back if something like this happens again.”
Republicans viewed Zuckerberg’s statements as a significant victory for free speech. The House Judiciary Committee’s account on X, formerly known as Twitter, celebrated his remarks as a “big win for free speech.”
In addition to discussing government censorship, Zuckerberg mentioned his decision not to repeat past funding efforts for US election infrastructure ahead of the upcoming presidential election. His previous donations had faced criticism from Republicans, who perceived them as partisan. “My goal is to be neutral and not play a role one way or another,” he stated.
Zuckerberg also addressed the controversy surrounding Facebook’s handling of a New York Post story about President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter. He revealed that the story was “temporarily demoted” while Facebook fact-checkers investigated its authenticity, fearing it could be linked to a Russian disinformation campaign. Ultimately, the story was found to be legitimate, prompting Zuckerberg to revise the platform’s policy to prevent similar demotions during fact-checking in the future.
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began nationwide on Thursday, with over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate across accredited centres.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The exam, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will run from April 16 to April 22 in multiple daily sessions.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, urged examination officials to remain highly committed and professional, noting that the success of the exercise depends largely on their dedication.
He gave the charge during a virtual final briefing for technical officers ahead of the examination, where he also praised staff, ad hoc personnel, service providers, and technical advisers for their roles in the successful conduct of the mock exam.
Oloyede said many of the issues recorded during the mock exercise were due to poor assessment of centres by some technical officials.
He further stated that incentive packages would be awarded to teams that perform exceptionally, particularly in handling exam materials and submitting timely reports.
Reiterating JAMB’s zero-tolerance stance on malpractice, he warned candidates against bringing prohibited items into examination halls.
He also disclosed that biometric verification and real-time monitoring systems have been deployed to protect the integrity of the exercise.
Candidates whose biometrics cannot be verified, he added, will be rescheduled to write the exam at approved centres.
Meanwhile, a NAN correspondent monitoring proceedings at Aduvie International School, Jahi, reported that the first session scheduled for 8:30 a.m. began slightly behind schedule at about 8:40 a.m.
The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, on Thursday inspected security deployments at Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the inspection is part of proactive measures to ensure a smooth, peaceful, and hitch-free conduct of the ongoing examinations.
The UTME is scheduled to run nationwide from April 16 to 18, 2026.
During the exercise, CP Sanusi assessed security arrangements put in place to safeguard candidates, examination officials, and CBT facilities.
He also engaged with centre supervisors, assuring them of adequate security presence throughout the examination period.
Adeh added that the CP reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, warning that any attempt to disrupt the examinations would be met with decisive action in line with the law.
Over 700 former terrorists who have undergone deradicalisation and rehabilitation are set to be reintegrated into their communities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Nigerian military has also dismissed reports alleging that beneficiaries of Operation Safe Corridor are being recruited into military institutions.
According to African Independent Television, the Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Brigadier-General Yusuf Ali, made this known during a media tour of the Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Centre in Gombe, North-East Nigeria.
He said many Nigerians still misunderstand the Federal Government’s structured counter-terrorism initiative, which is designed to restore peace in communities affected by insurgency.
Brigadier-General Ali explained that the programme focuses on rehabilitation and peaceful reintegration of repentant individuals into society.
During the tour, some of the participants also shared accounts of their involvement in offences that led to their admission into the programme.
The facility inspection was part of preparations for the graduation of over 700 clients who have completed the deradicalisation and rehabilitation process and are set for reintegration.
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