Nigerians express anger at Senate’s plan to censor Twitter, Facebook others

Monjola Sotubo 10:28 - 03 December 2015

Senate President, Bukola Saraki

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.

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.

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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