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Senate mulls amendment to hate speech bill
(FLOWERBUDNEWS) The Nigerian Senate may amend the proposed death penalty clause in the Hate Speech Bill before it.
Sen. Sabi Abdullahi, who is the sponsor of the bill, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.
Abdullahi, who is the Deputy Chief Whip in the Senate, assured that the death penalty proposed in the bill would be amended by the Senate “when it is subjected to legislative input at the National Assembly.”
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the controversial bill had, on Nov. 12, passed first reading.
Abdullahi, who represents Niger North Senatorial District, said that the bill would undergo some fine-tunings to ensure that the clauses contained in its provisions to be passed into law reflected Nigerians’ views.
He added that the Senate welcomed contributions and inputs by critics and supporters of the bill, as these would go a long way towards giving Nigerians the much awaited law that would address the disturbing trend of hate speech.
According to him, hate speech has led to the death of many and is a major factor behind depression and suicide in Nigeria.
“We have followed closely arguments for and against the hate speech bill, and seen the reason why some kicked against it.
“Given the high respect which we have for Nigerians, we will make amendment to the death penalty aspect that most Nigerians objected to, so that a bill that meets their expectations is passed into law.
“Clearly from the conversations, Nigerians agree that we have a problem in the society today as a result of hate speech, which has fuelled so many killings and violence, and is responsible for cases of depression and suicides,” he said.
Citing a World Health Organisation (WHO)’s report, Abdullahi disclosed that Nigeria, which was the seventh-largest country in the world, “has Africa’s highest rate of depression and ranks fifth in the world’s frequency of suicide rate.”
The lawmaker explained that the Independent National Commission for the Prohibition of Hate Speech to be established would guard against every act of discrimination against Nigerians by way of victimisation.
The commission, according to Abdullahi, will have an executive chairperson, a secretary and twelve commissioners appointed through rigorous process involving the National Council of State, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the National Assembly.
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Singapore invokes ‘fake news’ law over Facebook post
(FLOWERBUDNEWS) Singapore political figure Brad Bowyer on Monday corrected a Facebook post questioning the independence of state investment firms following a government request, in the first use of the country’s new “fake news” law.
Bowyer used “false and misleading” statements alleging the government influenced decisions made by state investors Temasek Holdings [TEM.UL] and GIC [GIC.UL], according to a statement on the official government fact-checking website.
Bowyer said he had placed a correction notice with a link to the government statement above his Facebook post following a request to do so under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA).
“I have no problem in following that request as I feel it is fair to have both points of view and clarifications and corrections of fact when necessary,” Bowyer said in a statement on Facebook.
“In general, I caution all those who comment on our domestic politics and social issues to do so with due care and attention especially if you speak from any place of influence.”
Bowyer, a naturalized Singaporean born in Britain, has been a member of the ruling party and opposition parties but has never stood for elected office.
A spokesman for the newly-created POFMA office said the correction requested by the minister for finance was the first case under the new law, which came into effect in October.
Rights groups have raised concerns the fake news law will be used to stifle free speech and chill dissent in the city state, where the ruling party has comfortably won every election since independence in 1965.
Singapore says it is particularly vulnerable to fake news because of its position as a global financial hub, its mixed ethnic and religious population and widespread internet access.
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NAN reporter, others lose property in fire
(FLOWERBUDNEWS) Mr Abdul-Saheed Olaide , a reporter with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), and some of his neighbours lost their property in a fire that razed their residence in Gwalameji, a suburb of Bauchi, on Sunday afternoon.
The other victims are David Adenuga , a reporter with The Nation Newspapers, and some students of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi.
The victims said the source of the fire, which reportedly started at 1.30p.m. from a bush behind the building was not known but that it destroyed nine rooms.
Olaide said that the fire burnt his work tools and other valuables but expressed gratitude to God that he was still alive.
”I thank God for my life that it did not happen at night. It happened like a joke, many things have gone which I cannot mention right now,’’ he said.
Adenuga said: ”It is like a dream. I cannot believe that everything in my room has gone. I lost all my belongings to the fire.
”There was no light at the time; we still don’t know the source of the fire.
“The fire affected nine rooms. It took the efforts of the Fire Service to put out the fire that already spread to other blocks,” he said.
Adenuga said all his certificates and other valuable were burnt in the fire.
”I don’t know where to start, what to do; I don’t have anywhere to go. I am only left with the clothes on me,’’ he said.
An witness, Musa Sule, told newsmen that the incident started around 1:30p.m. from one of the rooms at Tinubu Lodge.
Musa said cooking gas in the rooms might have contributed to the escalation of the fire, saying most of the rooms contained gas cylinders which exploded while the fire raged.
Another victim, Miss Goodness Okpara a student, said she was in the church when she received a call informing her of the incident.
“Actually, we are three occupants in the room. We were able to save our mattress and some things.’’
She, however, described the incident as an act of God. (NAN)
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Shocking: Woman kills own 2-day old granddaughter in Ogun
(FLOWERBUDNEWS) The Ogun police command says it has arrested a 42-year-old woman, Temitope Akinola, for allegedly poisoning and killing her two-day-old granddaughter with a deadly insecticide, Sniper.
The suspect, a resident of Isote area of Sagamu town, Sagamu Local Government area of the state, was arrested on Nov. 21 by operatives of the command.
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Abimbola Oyeyemi, in a statement, said the grandmother was arrested, following the information received by the police in Sagamu division that the baby left in care of the suspect by her mother had been found dead.
Oyeyemi said that the mother of the baby was reported to have gone to the bathroom only to return and discover the lifeless body of her baby.
He noted that upon receiving the information, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Sagamu, Okiki Agunbiade, dispatched detectives to the scene where the suspect was promptly arrested.
The police spokesperson explained that upon interrogation, the suspect admitted poisoning and killing the baby because she didn’t like her daughter getting married to the father of the baby.
“She confessed further that she had attempted to terminate the pregnancy, but her pastor had warned her against it, hence she waited for her daughter to deliver before carrying out her devilish intention.
“She explained further that she poisoned the baby with a deadly insecticide known as Sniper,” he said.
Oyeyemi stated that the corpse of the baby had been deposited at the morgue of the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu for autopsy.
He added that the suspect had been transferred to the homicide section of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) for further investigation and prosecution. (NAN)
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“Buhari Has Achieved A Lot” – Remi Tinubu (Video)
(FLOWERBUDNEWS) Former first Lady of Lagos State and currently a Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District at the Nigerian National Assembly, Oluremi Tinubu said APC has done a lot under President Mohammadu Buhari.
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Ighalo, Osimhen, Nnadozie, Oshoala nominated for CAF Awards
Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo, Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi have been shortlisted for the 2019 CAF Men Footballer of the Year.
The trio were nominated alongside 27 others in a list released by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Sunday.
Usual suspects, Mohammed Salah of Egypt, Senegal’s Sadio Mane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Gabon, also made the cut.
The Women’s Player of the Year category boasts of record holder, Christiana Kgatalana of South Africa as well as three-time winner, Asisat Oshoala, and fellow compatriot, Uchenna Kanu.
Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chidinma Nnadozie, who was impressive at the 2019 World Cup in France, also secured a spot in the list alongside six others.
Other award categories include, the African Coach of the Year, Youth Player of the Year, National Team of the Year and Interclubs Player of the Year.
The awards, scheduled for January, will take place in Egypt. (NAN)
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Gov. Zulum sacks HoS, set up minimum wage committee
*(FLOWERBUDNEWS) Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has relieved the state Head of Service (HOS), Mr Mohammed Hassan, of his appointment.
Alhaji Usman Shuwa, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday in Maiduguri.
Shuwa disclosed that the governor also approved the appointment of Mr Simon Malgwi, as the new HOS, adding that the appointment was with immediate effect.
“Gov. Babagana Zulum has relieved Mohammed Hassan of his appointment as the HOS with immediate effect.
“He has accordingly approved the appointment of Barrister Simon Malgwi, as the new HOS,” he said.
Shuwa added that until his appointment, Malgwi was the Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education.
Similarly, Zulum approved the constitution of a committee on the implementation of the National Minimum Wage and Consequential Salary Adjustment.
He disclosed that the government side would be headed by Mr Kaka Shehu, the Commissioner for Justice, while Mr Inuwa Yusuf, the Chairman, Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) would lead the labour side of the committee.
He explained that the Head of Service (HOS) would serve as Co-Chairman to be assisted by nine other members on the government side.
He listed the members to include the Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Planning, the state Auditor General, and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Planning.
Others members are the Head of Biometric Unit; the Permanent Secretary, Public Service and Manpower Development, two former Head of Service (HOS) and Mr Idris Jalo, a retired Permanent Secretary.
While the Permanent Secretary, Administration and General Services would serve as secretary of the committee.
He added that the labour side of the committee comprised of 10 members drawn from the leaderships of various organisations and unions in the state.
According to him, the committee is expected to submit its report within three weeks.