TOTAL FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

See this epic freedom of expression seen on US highway (photos)

A reader while driving along L.B. Johnson freeway in Dallas, Texas this morning saw this truck with a message on the tail-board. Can we express ourselves like this in Nigeria and still drive around freely? (Oh BTW...Obama is awesome...:-)). More photos after the cut...

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FG BANS........

FG bars 113 vessels from lifting oil in Nigeria The Federal government has barred 113 vessels from lifting oil in the 27 oil terminals in Nigeria. The Federal government's directive is contained in a memo sent out by NNPC on July 15th to owners of the affected vessels. According to Sahara Reporters , the 113 vessels were reportedly involved in a systematic oil theft which was recently discovered by the Federal government. The vessels were also barred from operating within Nigeria's territorial waters. The 27 oil terminals from which the vessels have been barred from lifting Nigerian crude. The terminals are Forcados, Bonny, Bonga, Sea Eagle, Qua lboe, Erha, Yoho, Usan, Bonny River Terminal, Escravos, Agbami, Pennington, Escravos LPG FSO, Escravos Gas Terminal, Antan, Okwori, Odudu, Akpo, Brass, Abo, Okono, Oyo, lma, Okoro, Ukpokiti, Tulja, and Ebok. Find the memo sent out by NNPC and the list of the oil vessels barred below...

PROPOSED 10 YEARS FOR FAKE NEWS BY MALAYSIA GOVT.

Malaysia proposes jail for up 10 years, fines for 'fake news' Reuters Staff Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s government tabled a bill in parliament on Monday outlawing “fake news”, with hefty fines and up to 10 years in jail, raising more concern about media freedom in the wake of a multi-billion dollar graft scandal. People take photos against the Kuala Lumpur city skyline in Malaysia February 7, 2018. REUTERS/Lai Seng Sin The bill was tabled ahead of a general election that is expected to be called within weeks and as Najib faces widespread criticism over the scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). Under the Anti-Fake News 2018 bill, anyone who publishes so-called fake news could face fines of up to 500,000 ringgit (90,103 pounds), up to 10 years in jail, or both. “The proposed Act seeks to safeguard the public against the proliferation of fake news whilst ensuring the right to freedom of spee...

South Carolina Governor signs legislation that bans abortion after 19 weeks

South Carolina has become the latest state in the United States to ban abortion. Republican Gov. Nikki Haley signed the legislation yesterday and the law outlaws all abortions at 20 weeks beyond fertilization unless the mother's life is in jeopardy or a doctor determines the fetus can't survive outside the womb. Like most similar laws, it contains no exceptions for rape or incest. According to the Bill sponser, Republican Wendy Nanney, she is hopeful the law is a step to eventually get rid of abortion altogether. Doctors now face up to $10,000 in fines and three years in prison if they are found carrying out an abortion illegally.

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