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ETHIOPIA Ethiopia’s new Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has been sworn in by Parliament. The new Prime Minister has the mandate to implement democratic reforms aimed at defusing ethnic tensions in the Oromiya province from which he hails. The ruling coalition picked Abiy last week to replace Hailemariam Desalegn who quit to give way for reforms. […]

MALAYSIA It is now law in Malaysia that fake news can send an offender to prison of up to six years. Prime Minister, Najib Razak, secured a simple majority in Parliament to pass the Anti-Fake News 2018 bill, silencing critics who said it was aimed at curbing dissent and free speech ahead of a general […]

FRSC Despite warnings from the Akwa Ibom state Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, thirty six drivers were found wanting during the Easter period. State FRSC Public Relations Officer, Jonas Agwu, who confirmed this to Comfort FM’s Correspondent, Ruth Amadin, explained that the thirty six offenders were prosecuted in the mobile court at […]

NIMC National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has issued a statement debunking reports in certain quarters that it had suspended the issuance of the National Identification cards. NIMC’s Head, Corporate Communications Unit, Loveday Ogbonna, described the report as “false and misleading”, insisting that it had never suspended the issuance of cards to successful enrollees at any […]

RIVERS One hundred and twenty arms have been recovered from thirteen Local Government Areas of Rivers state by the Police. Spokesman of Rivers State Police Command, DSP Nnamdi Omoni, said the arms were recovered through the ongoing mop-up exercise, which would last for two weeks. DSP Omoni explained that the State Command is taking a […]

LAGOS Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has promised to clean-up the state’s waterways for safer transportation. This he said is to attract more investments and encourage partnerships in the channelization of the water routes. Represented by his Deputy, Dr Idiat Adebule, at this year’s Boat Regatta funfair, Ambode promised to provide more standard jetties and […]

SPEAKER Speaker, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Barrister Onofiok Luke, has encouraged youths in the state not to engage in criminal activities, warning that the security operatives have been put on high alert to tackle any threat across the state. Speaking at an event in Itu Local Government Area, Barrister Luke advised young people […]

ICPC Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has threatened to declare former Governor of Plateau, Senator Jonah Jang, wanted for refusing to honour its invitations. Indication to this was given today by Spokesperson of the commission, Mrs Rasheedat Okoduwa. Okoduwa said that Jang was being investigated over alleged fraud involving about five […]

ELECTRICITY It is now mandatory for Meter asset providers to supply and install meters within ten working days of payment on the premises of electricity customers who choose the option of paying for the meters. Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission gave the order in the newly released Meter Asset Providers Regulation 2018, which seeks to bridge […]

MAN Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has resisted Federal Government’s proposed hike in the excise duty on alcohol and tobacco products, saying it would lead to shutting down of the firms manufacturing the products and increase job losses. Association’s President, Dr. Frank Jacobs, stated this in Lagos yesterday while addressing journalists on the Association’s position on […]


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