Tag: Hate Speech
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Hate Speech: IBAN kicks against NBC’s N5m fine
The Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN) has kicked against the N5million fine, imposed by the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on one of its members, Nigeria Info FM, for allegedly promoting hate speech. IBAN in a statement issued yesterday after its emergency board meeting held on Monday, which was signed by its Chairman, Mr. Guy…
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N5m Fine: FG explains what constitutes hate speech
The Federal Government says “any speech, broadcast or publication that denigrates a person, a group of people on the basis of their sex, religion, political belief or origin is hate speech”. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the explanation on Thursday when he appeared on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
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Why we increased hate speech fine to N5m – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government says it increased the fine for hate speech from N500,000 to N5 million in the ammended National Broadcasting Code to deter people who are willingly violating the provision to destabilise the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the explanation on Friday when he featured on a TVC…
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BREAKING: FG increases hate speech fine from N500,000 to N5m
The Federal Government on Tuesday raised the fine for hate speech from N500,000 to 5 million naira. The government also mandated broadcast stations to devote airtime for public education on emergencies such as the Covid-19 pandemic. The Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, made this known in Lagos on Tuesday while unveiling the Reviewed Broadcasting Code.…
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Bishop Oyedepo has strong words for Buhari’s govt, says no direction, worst ever in Nigeria’s history
This is the worst government, a government with no direction. Their days are numbered. I can tell you as a prophet that their days are numbered.”
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Segun Onibiyo explains alleged hate speech made against Buhari, el-Rufai
Segun Onibiyo, Presenter and Producer at Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), has explained alleged hate speech made against President Muhammadu Buhari and Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Segun gave the explanation in a statement lodged at a Kaduna Police station, following his arrest last week for allegedly making malicious posts on…
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Arrest hate speech makers henceforth! – Buhari oders security agents
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned Nigerian elites to stop misleading the people through their unguarded utterances. Buhari, who is the visitor to the University of Uyo, according to the News Agency of Nigeria, gave the warning at the 24th convocation ceremony of the institution on Saturday. The President, who was represented by the Director of…
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‘Lifeless Buhari’ statement: Trump’s ‘hate speech,’ disregard for world leaders worrisome – Group
…says statement won’t stop PMB’s reelection in 2019 The Buhari Media Organisation ( BMO ) has said that President Muhammadu Buhari will not be distracted by the derogatory remarks credited to President Donald Trump of the United States of America, but will remain focused on his mandate to deliver on his promises to the Nigerian…
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NBC to sanction Ondo TV over hate speech against Fayose
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) says it will sanction the Ondo State Television Service (OSTS) for broadcasting hate speech against Ekiti State Gov. Ayodele Fayose during the governorship elections in the state. The Director-General of the commission, Mr Ishaq Modibbo-Kawu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ilorin that NBC would not…