The Nigerian Senate was again at the centre of controversy yesterday, December 2, 2015, when it was reported that a bill to censor the use of social media had passed the second reading.
Nigerians express anger at Senate’s plan to censor Twitter, Facebook others
The bill, sponsored by Senator Ibn Na’Allah of Kebbi South proposed a two-year jail term for the abuse of social media with the option of a N4 million fine.
Senate President, Bukola Saraki
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The bill, sponsored by Senator Ibn Na’Allah of Kebbi South proposed a two-year jail term for the abuse of social media with the option of a N4 million fine.
Nigerians have reacted with outrage to the controversial bill. Read Twitter comments below:
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has however said that the bill in question did not include such a punishment for social media users.
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