EL-RUFAI’S FAMILY PROTESTS SSS DETENTION, ALLEGES TORTURE, MEDICAL NEGLECT. (PHOTOS).

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 El-Rufai’s Family Protests SSS Detention, Alleges Torture, Medical Neglect Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has continued to face controversy over his detention, as members of his family and supporters staged a protest in Abuja on Monday over his custody by the State Security Service (SSS). The demonstrators, which included Senator Lawal Adamu and close relatives of the former governor, accused security authorities of subjecting him to psychological pressure and denying him access to medical care despite existing court directives. Speaking outside the SSS facility, El-Rufai’s second wife, Asia, said the family had been living under fear due to what she described as persistent surveillance and security intimidation connected to the case. According to her, the tension increased after El-Rufai appeared before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, where he was granted bail before the matter was adjourned.  She alleged that despite prior arr...

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES BANS HUMANOID AND ANIMAL-LIKE ROBOTS FROM FLIGHTS AND CHECKED BAGGAGE UNDER UPDATED SAFETY POLICY. (PHOTO).


 Southwest Airlines bans humanoid and animal-like robots from flights and checked baggage under updated safety policy

Southwest Airlines has updated its transportation policy to prohibit passengers from bringing humanoid or animal-like robots on board flights or checking them as luggage, citing safety concerns tied to lithium-ion batteries commonly used in such devices. The airline said these batteries, which are also found in items like portable chargers and power banks, can pose a fire risk in flight, prompting the broader restriction on robots designed to resemble humans or animals.

Under the revised rules, humanoid robots—defined as machines designed to imitate human appearance, movement, or behavior—and animal-like robots designed to mimic animals are no longer allowed in the cabin or in checked baggage, regardless of size or purpose. The airline added that other robotic devices, including toys, may still be transported if they fit within standard carry-on size limits and comply with existing battery safety requirements.

The policy change comes after a passenger brought a humanoid robot named “Stewie” on a flight from Las Vegas to Dallas after purchasing a ticket for it. The robot, linked to a Dallas-based company that rents robotic systems for events such as weddings and conferences, drew attention from passengers and crew during the trip.

An airline spokesperson said the update was not prompted by any single incident and confirmed it took effect last week. The change also follows a small number of recent disruptions involving robots on flights, including at least one case in which a Southwest flight was delayed due to a robotic device onboard.


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