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Hate Speech Bill and controversies
One of the bills before the 9th Senate is the Hate Speech Bill, which was reintroduced by the sponsor, Sen.…
Reactions trail Oyedepo’s comment on Hate Speech Bill
Nigerians have continued to air their opinion on Bishop David Oyedepo's comment on the controversial hate speech bill.
Hate Speech Bill: Senate will not pass any anti-people laws – Ahmed Lawan
Senate President Ahmed Lawan, the Senate President has said the house would not pass the proposed anti-free speech bills following…
Hate Speech Bill: You can’t silence a man of God – Bishop Oyedepo
The general overseer of the Living Faith Church, a.k.a. Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo described the controversial hate speech bill…
Hate Speech Bill impressive – US
Political Officer of the Embassy of the United States of America, Jerry Howard, on Tuesday described the Hate Speech bill…
Hate Speech Bill: ‘We will all be the victims’ – Osoba
A former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba vehemently kicked against the controversial social media bill in its entirety,…
Those misinforming Nigerians ignorant of dangers not passing Hate Speech bill – Abdullahi
Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has said that opponents of the Hate Speech Bill are…
“Scrap the hate speech bill and beg Nigerians” – Fani Kayode says
Former minister of aviation, Femi Fani Kayode, former minister of aviation showed his displeasure at the Senate's plan to amend…
Hate Speech Bill: Senator sets up register
The senator representing Plateau North in the National Assembly, Istifanus Gyang, has opened a register to collect views from members…
Hate Speech Bill: Death penalty will be expunged – Abdullahi
Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has said the death penalty proposed for anyone found culpable…
Hate speech bill will stifle freedom of expression – Odumakin
Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, President of Centre for Change, said the hate speech bill before the National Assembly has the potential…
Hate Speech: ‘Your right to free speech must be within the law’ – Rep says
A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. James Faleke, disagreed with the death sentence for hate speech as proposed…
Hate Speech Bill: Death penalty amendable – Abdullahi
The Deputy Whip of the Senate, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has said the Anti-hate Speech Bill presently before the National…
Hate Speech Bill should be thrown out – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the Hate Speech Prohibition Bill in the National Assembly, as “unconstitutional, undemocratic and…
“Stop the Folly”: Atiku slams FG, NASS on Hate Speech Bill
Former Vice-president Atiku Abubakar has sounded a note of caution to those now toying with the idea of an Anti…
South Africa introduces hate speech bill to Parliament
South Africa’s Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCD) on Wednesday introduced a hate speech bill to Parliament in a…