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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 […]
NEPAL Nepalese government has objected a recent report released by the European Union’s Election Observation Mission regarding the country’s parliamentary and provincial elections held in November and December, last year. Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs argued that the report has undermined the successful holding of the smooth, peaceful and impartial elections and made unwarranted comments […]
WHO World Health Organization has warned Nigeria and fifteen other African countries of a listeriosis outbreak that started in South Africa in 2017. The other African countries are Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Organization confirmed its support for their […]
RUSSIA Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his rule over the world’s largest country for another six years, with a landslide re-election victory. Putin’s victory will take his political dominance of Russia to nearly a quarter of a century, until 2024, by which time he will be 71. He has promised to use his new […]
SAUDI ARABIA Saudi Arabia is working on legislation that will equalize women’s salaries with that of men. Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman made this known in an interview with newsmen. According to Salman, the measure will increase the proportion of working women from twenty two per cent currently. The crown prince admitted that women in […]
MAURITIAN Africa’s only female Head of State, Mauritian President, Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, is refusing to quit over an expense scandal, just days after her resignation was announced. Gurib-Fakim was accused of making personal purchases on a charity bank card worth twenty seven thousand dollars. She has denied any misconduct, saying will defend herself with “legal action”. […]
PHILIPPINES Philippines’ embattled Supreme Court chief justice today rejected calls for her to resign ahead of an impending impeachment, saying that quitting would only expose the judiciary to more attacks. Chief Justice Maria Sereno, the first woman to lead the Supreme Court, said resigning was an “easier option” for her but she was determined to […]
U.S SECRETARY United States Secretary of State, Mr Rex Tillerson, is expected in Nigeria today for his first official visit. According to a press Advisory from the U.S. Embassy, Tillerson would hold talks with President Muhammadu Buhari tomorrow. During the meeting, both men are expected to discuss counter terrorism efforts and humanitarian issues in Nigeria’s […]
SPORTS Retired basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, once the toast of Los Angeles for the Lakers ,is now a Hollywood A-lister with an Oscar. Nearly two years after leaving the NBA, the 39-year-old Bryant won the Academy Award for best animated short yesterday for “Dear Basketball,” a collaboration with artist Glen Keane and legendary composer John […]
AFGHANISTAN Afghan President Mohammad Ghani says he has outlined a new peace map which is aimed at finding negotiated settlement to the country’s lingering crisis Ghani said this in a statement today during an international meeting. He said the new measures for the peace and reconciliation efforts include a ceasefire, recognition of Taliban outfit as […]
