NASS N37bn renovation project: The outcry by Nigerians is not relevant – Sen. Sabi
The Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Sabi Abdullahi has said that the renovation of the National Assembly complex is long overdue, 20 years after it was built in 1999. Speaking…
Existing defamation, libel laws inadequate to tackle hate speech – Sabi Abdullahi
Sen. Abdullahi Sabi The Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Sabi Abdullahi, on Thursday said existing laws on defamation and libel are grossly inadequate to tackle hate speech…
CSOs in protest against proposed Hate Speech Bill, call for release of Sowore
Sen. Abdullahi Sabi Civil society groups are currently at the National Assembly protesting against the proposed Hate Speech Bill, Social Media Bill and are also demanding the immediate release of…
Lawyer urges NASS to amend old laws rather than create new ones, says Hate Speech Bill a ‘distraction, waste of time’
Lawyer, Kayode Ajulo has described the Hate Speech Bill being proposed by Senator Abdullahi Sabi as a distraction that should be withdrawn. Ajulo said this during an interview on Channels…
Hate speech Bill: We’ll make amendment to the death penalty contributions, inputs by critics, supporters will be welcomed – Sen. Sabi
Senator Abdullahi Sabi Sponsor of the bill to establish a National Commission for the Prohibition of Hate Speech, Senator Abdullahi Sabi, has said that the death penalty proposed for…
Hate speech Bill: Propose death penalty for corrupt politicians -Falana tells NASS
Femi Falana Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana has asked the National Assembly to make laws that will pronounce death penalty for corruption perpetrated by politically exposed persons….
Senator vows to go ahead with Bill to establish prohibition of hate speech
The sponsor of the bill to establish a National Commission for the Prohibition of Hate Speech, Senator Abdullahi Sabi, has vowed to go ahead with the bill despite criticism from…
Senate introduces bill to prohibit hate speech
A bill to set up a commission for the prohibition of hate speeches has been introduced on the floor of the Senate. The Bill which is sponsored by the former…