Bill to establish National Commission for Prohibition of Hate Speech passes first reading in Senate
The bill to establish the National Commission for the prohibition of hate speech has passed first reading in Senate.
The bill, introduced on Tuesday is sponsored by Senator Abdullahi Sabi Aliyu (Niger North).
By the establishment of the commission, if the bill is enacted, hate speech would become criminalised and there shall be proffered stringent penalties for offenders.
Details later…
Leave a Comment

