Hate Speech

From now onward, broadcasting stations in Nigeria that broadcast materials considered to be hate speech will pay between half a million and five million. This was revealed today in Lagos by the Minister of information and culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. The minister, who made the disclosure in company of the acting DG of NBC, Professor […]

The national leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has cautioned the Federal Government over the proposed Social Media Bill and the Hate Speech Bill and called on Nigerians to raise their voices against the two bills. At a press conference held at the Iweirohin House of the Nigeria Union of journalists in […]

The President has cautioned promoters of hate speech in the country to desist from such actions or get ready to face the consequences. President Muhammadu Buhari gave the warning on Tuesday in his Independence Day speech to the nation. Noting that his administration recognizes the freedom of expression of the citizens, he insisted that they […]