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Facebook’s Supreme Court To Be Ready In Months
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during the annual F8 summit at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California on May 1, 2018.
Facebook said on Tuesday its “supreme court,” designed to be the final word in content removal disputes, should be in operation in a few months, as it named a British human rights activist to a key post.
The social network said that former Article 19 executive director Thomas Hughes would be the staff director of the oversight board, which is being developed to settle questions on what content is removed from Facebook or Instagram.
Hughes told reporters he sees the new post as “aligned to what I’ve been doing for the last couple of decades,” on protecting human rights and freedom of expression.
The plan for an oversight board was proposed by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in 2018, to make difficult calls on what is appropriate content for Facebook. The company initially planned to bring it into operation by the end of 2019.
The move is billed as part of an effort by Facebook to balance freedom of speech with concerns over manipulation of the social network for abuse or deception, particularly heading into the US presidential election this year.
“Over time, I believe this body will play an important role in our overall governance,” Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said in a post last year.
In September, Facebook finalized its “charter” for the new body. And on Tuesday, it unveiled its bylaws — subject to review when the board is in place — that set out the process for dealing with complaints and disputes.
The bylaws revealed on Tuesday allow people 15 days to petition the board regarding posts removed from Facebook or Instagram.
The board would make a decision within a maximum of 90 days.
Facebook executives said the time limits are guidelines and that the board would seek to weigh each case on the potential harm it may cause.
“Given the large number of content decisions Facebook makes, as well as the time it will take to hear cases, we expect the board will choose cases that have the greatest potential to guide Facebook’s future decisions and policies,” the California-based social network said.
The board will initially focus on disputes over removed content, expanding to address complaints regarding controversial posts allowed to remain on the platform, according to Facebook.
The board will have as many as 40 members hearing the appeals in a panel headed by three co-chairs.
Facebook will select the initial three co-chairs, and those positions will subsequently be selected by the board and trustees of the panel.
AFP
President Bola Tinubu arrived back in Abuja on Saturday, concluding his two-week vacation in the United Kingdom.
The President landed at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport at 7:20 pm, where he was greeted by top officials, including:
– Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila
– National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu
– Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun
– Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu
– Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu
– National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje
During his vacation, President Tinubu briefly visited Paris, France, for an important engagement on October 11.
Before departing for the UK on October 2, his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated that the President would use the vacation as a working retreat to reflect on his administration’s economic reforms.
President Tinubu’s return marks the end of his yearly leave, and he is expected to resume his presidential duties immediately.
Peoples Conscience, an online newspaper, has unveiled its prestigious Ibarapa Debate Competition sixth edition, inviting senior secondary school students from public and private schools in Ibarapa Land to participate.
The competition commences with an online screening exercise, culminating in a grand finale on January 2, 2025. Top performers will demonstrate their debating prowess, vying for prestigious awards.
The innovative idea was initiated to promote academic excellence, critical thinking and teamwork among senior secondary school students in Ibarapa Land.
The organisation called on parents and lovers of good education to key into the initiative to achieve its ultimate purpose for the growth and development of the region.
The organisers further stated that the modality for the sixth edition will be released very soon, reiterating that the screening exercise for the sixth edition would be done online.
In what promises to be a historic event, the picturesque Idere Hills in Idere town, the very centre of Ibarapa region, Oyo State is set to welcome a minimum of 5,000 tourists in a single tour come March 2025. The event, which aims to break the Guinness World Record for the largest number of tourists visiting a destination at once, is being spearheaded by Tojum Hospitality in collaboration with various public and private organizations.
Mr Sunday Olugbenga, CEO of Tojum Hospitality and initiator of the monumental project, emphasized the significance of the event, calling for the support and participation of hiking enthusiasts and adventure seekers to achieve the record-breaking feat.
“Mobilizing 5,000 tourists is achievable with your support and participation. We are excited to bring this opportunity to the global stage, showcasing Idere Hills and all its natural beauty,” Olugbenga said in a statement.
The event is expected to draw both local and international tourists, placing Idere Hills and Oyo State in the spotlight as a must-visit destination in Nigeria. This will also be accompanied with avalanche of socio-economic advantages within and around the host communities.
Below is the link provided for prospective participants to register ahead of time: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ1BeM8xY1SyMPcVCdZtcBGQ6oH5ewCGogReRqL39-v-vrcw/viewform?usp=sf_link
For more information, interested parties can contact Sunday Olugbenga directly at 08035367918.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting event from Peoples Conscience.
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