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EIE Nigeria Revealed Senate Proposed Hate Speech Bill Is A Replication Of Singapore's Protection Bill

Senator Sani Musa  The Enough is Enough Nigeria (EIE) has exposed that the "Hate Speech Bill" sponsored by Senator Sani Musa, which has already passed the second reading during the Senate plenary is a carbon copy of Singapore's Protection from online Falsehood and Manipulation Bill 2019 signed into law in June. The bill which UN Special Expert, David Akaye condemned seen as a  "blatant violation of the right to freedom of expression". It has noted that the bill is contrary to Nigeria's international human rights obligations and Nigerian constitution 1999 (as amended), which require government institutions to respect fundamental human rights of Nigerians and promote justice. EIE Nigeria also revealed that Singapore is not a good example to emulate, following its rank of 151 out of 180 in RSF_en World Press Freedom Index While the 9th Senate is rushing to pass the bill, recall that the 8th Senate once moved motion on "Hate Speech Bill...

Imo: Ihedioha Visits Oguta Lake Motel and Golf Resort

Gov. Ihedioha (L) at the Oguta Lake Motel and Golf Resorts  The governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha has visited Oguta Lake Motel and Golf Resort on inspection as part of the effort to rebuild Imo State. Ihedioha, who made the visit on October 9, 2019. Was accompanied by his deputy, Hon. Engr. Gerald Irona, former governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, chief of staff to the governor, Chief Barr Chris Okawulonu, as well members of the state house of assembly. Oguta Lake Motel and Golf Resort serves as a major relaxation and recreational centre for the ancient and hysterical Oguta Lake. Oguta Lake is said to be the second largest natural lake in the country after lake Chad. The Oguta Lake rout is known to make its surrounding oil rich town, Osemoto, Awo- Omamma important commercial centres for trade, mostly for palm oil. The inspection marks the second time the governor visited Oguta Lake since the beginning of his administration with citizens citing a good mo...