Tag: Freedom of Speech
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We’ll continue to ensure freedom of speech robust political discourse – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that participation of citizens in democracy will continue to be encouraged through freedom of speech and robust political discourse, The president stated this when he received Letters of Credence from Ambassadors and High Commissioners of six countries at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday. He urged respect for divergent cultures…
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Turkey blocks access to knowledge base, Wikipedia
Turkish authorities on Saturday blocked access to online encyclopaedia Wikipedia, an Internet monitoring group said, the latest in what government critics say is a crackdown on free speech on the Internet. A block on all language editions of the Wikipedia website was detected at 5:00 am (GMT) on Saturday, monitoring group Turkey Blocks said on…
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Buhari’s clampdown on media houses is suppression of freedom of speech – Adegboruwa
…Says people should expect more clampdowns in the nearest future Vocal human rights activitist and respected lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa has said the recent clampdown on media houses by the President Muhammudu Buhari led administration is a breakdown of democratic tolerance, law and order. Adegboruwa’s reaction is coming after the Thursday raiding of the Premium Times…