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 called it “dangerous” and a threat to “freedom of speech”. Former Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu also raised his voice against the... Read More

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August 11, 2017

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[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 Amin, a lot of African countries have displayed the quote by their actions even if they never mention it and such countries have received constant... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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August 10, 2017

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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 criticizing President Buhari’s policies could lead people to probe or arrest. This poses a major problem with democracy, and with the Buhari-led government. President Muhammadu Buhari... Read More

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June 24, 2017

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[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 to approach any issue first by dialogue to the fact that you can be sure he won’t be found throwing shades at his absent principal... Read More

The Presidential Blog

agitation, armed forces, Elite, ethnic agitations, ethnic tensions, freedom of speech, Military, Nigerian leaders, professor osinbajo, secession, self determination, youth

April 3, 2017

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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 during his campaign. He was sued by three protesters who say they were roughed up by Trump supporters at a March 2016 campaign rally in... Read More

The News Blog

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February 20, 2017

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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 upheld, people within the country are confident that they can express their thoughts on anything without fear of recrimination. Recently, this freedom has come under... Read More

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October 30, 2016

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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 attended in the United States. The former President said his government followed a democratic process, while stating that no single Nigerian was sent to prison... Read More

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December 3, 2015

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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 cause for alarm. Senator Godswill Akpabio, Senate Minority Leader and former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has come out to show support for the #NoToSocialMediaBill movement on Twitter. Dear... Read More

The News Blog

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December 2, 2015

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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 the newspaper against another person, institutions of government or any public office holder- passed through second reading in the Senate on Tuesday, December 1. The bill... Read More

The News Blog

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February 5, 2013

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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 you take the lead, lead, lead? And I could play the background, background And you could take the lead – Lecrae (Background) For the last... Read More

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

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

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

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

Federal Judge rejects Trump’s free speech defense in lawsuit

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

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

#NoToSocialMediaBill: Protesters march to National Assembly (PHOTOS)

Senator Akpabio takes to social media to say #NoToSocialMediaBill

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

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

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

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