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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...

The Nigerian Police Force was captured on a video as they released gunshots and fired teargas on air from official helicopter on election day in Kogi State following the November16, 2019 general elections in some states.

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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...

As nations marked World Stroke Day, it is also very important to know the most common symptoms of a stroke. Stroke also known as Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) occurs when there is an interruption or reduction of blood supply to the part of brain thereby, depriving the brain tissue nutrients and oxygen. But early treatment with the right medication can minimise brain damage.  Common symptoms of a stroke according to experts includes: *A sudden weakness of the face, arm, or leg and most often on one side of the body. *Confusion, difficulty speaking understanding speech *Difficulty seeing with one or both eyes *Difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination *Severe headache with no known cause *Fainting or unconsciousness. This condition requires prompt medical attention. However, stroke can be prevented if individual can do the following; * Quit smoking  * Avoid alcohol intake  * Control high blood pressure and high chol...

Tuesday October 23, 2019. Police were reportedly called by paramedics in the early morning hours, after 39 bodies were discovered in the town of Grays in Essex County, England.  Police were reportedly said to have believed the lorry is from Bulgaria and came into the U.K through Holyhead on the 19th of October.  At the time of this report, police have not identified where the victims are from or their identities while police anticipated that this could be a lengthy process.  The driver, 25 years old from Northern Ireland, has been arrested, while authorities have not yet commented on why the victims were in the truck.

Thousands Of Protesters were seen this day marching through the central city to protest against alleged sexual violence and brutality of Hong Kong Police during lunchtime. According to source, several Hong Kong Police officers raised a yellow warning flag and accused participants of violating the new law but failed to stop the crowd. Protesters were seeking the disbanding of Hong Kong Police Force following the alleged sexual violence and brutality. Some of the victims has come up to narrate  the ordeals encounterd in the hands of Hong Kong Police officers who had sexually abused and tortured the arrestees regardless of their gender in multiple counts. One of the City University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Students testified against police brutality in San Uk Ling Holding Centre. "The Police violates our human rights during the detention. We had to go anywhere they told us to, any dark rooms as they ordered  and take off our clothes if they asked. The detention room is ...