Archives Tag: Freedom of speech
Did The Government Overstep Its Boundaries With The Twitter Ban?
April 19, 2022
A lot of orders not backed by any law have been reeled out in the course of the Twitter ban. Read more about Politics Shortly after the ban, the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC), in characteristic fashion, announced that media houses should delete their Twitter handles. While many of the affected radio or TV stations … Continue reading Did The Government Overstep Its Boundaries With The Twitter Ban?
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Lekki Toll Gate: The Ground Of The Fallen
April 19, 2022
‘When the mob came, they watched; When the soldiers killed, they feigned ignorance.’ The 20th of October 2020 will never be forgotten easily in the history of modern Nigeria. It will be remembered as the day Nigeria tried to break Nigerians, the day the government told Nigerians that they do not matter, the day … Continue reading Lekki Toll Gate: The Ground Of The Fallen
Why Nigerians Should Be Concerned About the Fast-Moving Social Media Bill
April 19, 2022
Since the internet became a major part of the turn of millennium and 21st-century innovations, social media has gained popular acceptance among people around the world who used to rely on landlines, emails and/or letters for long-distance communication. Fast forward to 2019, there is now at least 30.9 million Facebook, Twitter and Instagram users combined … Continue reading Why Nigerians Should Be Concerned About the Fast-Moving Social Media Bill
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The Law & You: What The Constitution Says About Your Rights As A Nigerian
April 19, 2022
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides for the rights of a citizen of Nigeria. These rights are fundamental and cannot be waived or trampled upon on any ground save otherwise the circumstances provided for under the same constitution. 1. Right to life Every person has a right to life, and no one … Continue reading The Law & You: What The Constitution Says About Your Rights As A Nigerian
Social Media Now Observed For Anti Security Information
April 19, 2022
The activities of Nigerians are now being monitored for anything that threatens the peace of the nation. Hate speech, anti government and anti-security issues are closely scrutinized on the social media sphere by the military. This was announced by the Director of Defence Information, Major General John Enenche in an interview with Channels Television. He … Continue reading Social Media Now Observed For Anti Security Information
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