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Thousands petition 8th AFRIMA to disqualify Brymo over “hate speech”
There have been thousands of calls for artist Brymo to be disqualified from the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) due to his controversial comments toward the Igbo community. The 8th…
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This is no hate speech: Is Lai Mohammed on a mission to silence Nigerians?
In Nigeria, certain aspects of fundamental human rights of its citizens have been compromised at some point in time. As interesting as it is, free speech, like many other rights,…
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Hate Speech Fine: Is Lai Mohammed’s NBC now a monitoring spirit? | The #YNaijaCover
The Nigerian Bar Association, senior lawyers and human rights groups on Tuesday took a swipe at the Federal Government for raising the fine for hate speech from N500,000 to N5m.…
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With the new fine on ‘hate speech,’ how will the media report the #RevolutionNow protests?
The Nigerian government and Nigerians have had a discontented marriage in recent times. Apart from the age-long song from Nigerians against corruption that has thrived amongst politicians, unemployment, and the…
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Policing speech, not the pandemic or the suffering of Nigerians is what gets the federal government going
You would think that after the comprehensive protests to the Nigerian Senate's attempts to pass into law a hotly contested Hate Speech bill that sought to criminalize free speech, especially…
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Is an agency against hate speech really necessary?
In March 2018, the Nigerian Senate introduced an unsuccessful anti-hate bill for consideration and the bill, known now as the National Commission for the Prohibition of Hate Speech Bill, has…
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Use of social media to promote hate speech will no longer be tolerated – El-Rufai
The governor of Kaduna, Nasiru El-Rufai Wednesday, said hate speech and fake news were the biggest threats to national security - saying those found wanting will be arrested. Highlights: The governor…
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Hate speech, quit notices will keep Nigeria underdeveloped – Remi Tinubu
Senator Oluremi Tinubu (Lagos Central) has said that hate speech and quit notices cannot move a nation forward. The senator spoke at a Town Hall meeting with the theme Embracing…
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So is Itse Sagay guilty of hate speech?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The statement issued by Senator Sabi Abdullahi on behalf of the Senate urged President Buhari to rein in the chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on…
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Opinion: Hate speech law is a resurrection of Decree 4
by Bayo Oluwasanmi I have two predictions to make: before you're through with this piece, the federal and state governments of Nigeria may issue a decree against hate speech.…
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“The military should not treat Nigeria like a conquered territory” | Insiders speak on planned social media monitoring
Insiders are against the proposed monitoring of the social media by the military for hate speech. Some of them are of the opinion that this is a democracy; hence the…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Hate in the age of charlatans
by Olusegun Adeniyi That most Nigerians are ever so judgmental when it comes to discussing the ‘other’ person is reflected in the fact that there is hardly any compassion or…
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We don’t have power to arrest people for hate speeches – Military
The Defence Headquarters has denied reports that the military is monitoring and hate speech promoters in order to arrest them. Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. John Enenche said this…
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Opinion: Distinguishing between hate speech and Constructive criticism
by Gbenga Odunsi A few weeks back, the Nigerian government drew a line on hate speech in the country, equating it to terrorism. The Acting President (as he then was),…
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Promoters of hate speech should be prosecuted – UN human rights experts
United Nations human rights experts have called for the prosecution of those behind the October 1 quit notice given to Igbos by the Northern youth. The Northern youth led by…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 26th of August
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Military not empowered to arrest hate speech offenders – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said it is unlawful for the military to arrest perpetrators of hate speech in the country. Falana said this in response to a directive…
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What we will do to perpetrators of hate speech – Police
Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said perpetrators of hate speeches will be arrested and charged under the Terrorism Prevention Act. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo had earlier said hate speech will be…
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Why the APC is trying to criminalise hate speech – PDP
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) resolve to categorise hate speech as terrorism, saying it's "another disguise to criminalize freedom of speech and…
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FG directs NBC to sanction broadcast stations who ‘aid’ hate speech
As part of efforts to end the growing spate of hate speech in the country, Nigeria's Federal Government has directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to sanction any radio or…
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Hate and violence on social media can jeopardise Nigeria’s unity – Chief of Air Staff
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar at a workshop on information management for public relations officers in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Tuesday has warned against the use…
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Opinion: The President’s speech, hate speech and the hypocrisy of power
by Adeboye Adekoge After listening to President Buhari’s speech on Monday, August 21, 2017, one thing was clear – the Government’s resolve at addressing the problem of hate speech in…
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The Thread: Does NBC’s new rules against hate speech meet these standards?
Yesterday, President Buhari took a hard line against speech that crosses "national red lines". TwitterNG did not receive his address well. However, the NBC has gone ahead to institute new…
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The Thread: These are the problems with NBC’s new rules
This administration appears to be preoccupied with hate speech. Recently, Osinbajo said that "hate speech is a species of terrorism" and leaders will be doing a "grave disservice" to maintain…
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Just In: Nigeria’s unity is not negotiable – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated that Nigeria's unity is not negotiable. Buhari said this in his first address to Nigerians on Monday since arriving from London. The President said he…
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FG, states to set up special courts for hate speech, others
The Federal and State governments have agreed on special courts for promoters of hate speeches as well as terrorists and kidnappers. Senior Special Assistant to the Vice-President on Media and…
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Making hate speech treasonable is an attempt to silence opposition – Fayose
The Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose has downplayed the attempt to categorise hate speeches as act of terrorism, by the federal government, saying, “this appears as another plot to silence…
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Why Nigerians need to desperately speak up against hate speeches
by Wareez Odunayo Over 800,000 people were killed, 250,000 women became victims of sexual violence during the genocide in Rwanda, 1994 as a result of hate speeches. 23 years…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Shehu Sani urges Nigerians to get involved in the hate speech bill
Following the spate of hate speeches that have overrun the country and its tendency to cause tension among groups, Senate President Bukola Saraki on Tuesday said the Hate Speech bill…
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- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
NBC fines TVC, for airing “hate speech and inflammatory comments”
The NBC has penalized TVC's parent company, Continental Broadcasting Services Limited, for broadcasting "hate speech and inflammatory comments." TVC was given two weeks from the date of the letter to…
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