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Ezinne September 26, 2017

Thread: Why you must fight the “dangerous” NGO bill

It was Senator Shehu Sani who first blew the horn on the non-governmental organizations bill sponsored by Umar Buba Jibril, deputy majority leader of the house of representatives. Senator Sani…

Editor August 11, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Have the authorities launched another war against free speech in Nigeria?

The late Uganda dictator General Idi Amin was once quoted to have said, "There is freedom of speech, but I cannot guarantee freedom after speech". Since the death of Idi…

Op-ed Editor August 10, 2017

Opinion: President Buhari’s regime and the constant attack on freedom of expression

by Gbenga Odunsi Several criticisms have trailed the policies of the Buhari-led administration, as most of them have posed a serious threat to the nation’s economic growth. However, indications have shown that…

Roqeebah June 24, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Even if it’s the last thing you read, you mustn’t miss this speech by Osinbajo

Like you, we often find it impossible to explain what it is exactly about Professor Osinbajo that makes him seem so dependable. It could be anything from the way he chooses…

Itunuoluwa April 3, 2017

Federal Judge rejects Trump’s free speech defense in lawsuit

by Itunuoluwa Adebo Judge David J Hale in Louisville has rejected President Donald Trump’s free speech defense in a lawsuit in which he is accused of inciting violence against protesters…

Editor February 20, 2017

YNaija Editorial: Freedom of expression in Nigeria is under serious threat

One of the key pillars in a democracy is the right to freedom of expression; as a matter of fact, this right is guaranteed by the constitution. With this freedom…

Azeez October 30, 2016

Nigerians were free to speak, criticize during my administration – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan had said the right to freedom of speech was strictly observed during his administration. Jonathan said this on Saturday when he spoke at a dinner he…

Adebayo Emuleomo December 8, 2015

#NoToSocialMediaBill: Protesters march to National Assembly (PHOTOS)

Activists have taken to the streets of Abuja to protest against the Anti-frivolous petition bill infamously known as the Anti-Social Media Bill. The protesters are converging at Unity Fountain in…

Adebayo Emuleomo December 3, 2015

Senator Akpabio takes to social media to say #NoToSocialMediaBill

Following a country wide outrage on social media against a Senator Bala Ibn Na'Allah-sponsored bill against freedom of speech on social media, members of the Senate are saying there's no…

Adebayo Emuleomo December 2, 2015

Free speech threatened? Senate says you may spend 2 years in jail for abusive tweets

Is the end looming for freedom of speech on social media? A bill seeking a two-year jail term or N4,000,000 fine- for any person who publishes any statement or petition in…

March 10, 2014

Uduak Oduok: No Ma’am, Chimamanda Adichie’s use of “F__k you” on TV is NOT free speech

by Uduak Oduok Let’s separate the two issues. The choice of language is not the issue. The appropriate forum for such a language is the issue. In my world at…

February 5, 2013

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Free expression: The process to change (Y! FrontPage)

I could play the background I could play the background Cause I know sometimes I get in the way So won't you take the lead, lead, lead? So won't…

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