Protection From Internet Falsehood And Manipulation Bill 2019
The Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation Bill 2019, otherwise known as the Social Media Bill, has continued to generate a lot of discontent from various stakeholders in Nigeria due to its repressive provisions.
The bill which is being pushed by Senator Muhammad Sani Musa (APC-Niger East), amongst many other concerning provisions, empowers government law enforcement agencies to shut down access to the internet and social media without recourse to the National Assembly or a court upon identification of a suspicious online location.
Many Nigerians fear that the bill is largely designed with the intent to clamp down on freedom of speech and muzzle criticism of government affairs.
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Cynthia Buluebiere Bright
March 9, 2020 at 6:44 amIs the the solution to Nigeria troubles? Are we in military regime where we can’t exercise our rights and tell the government their mistakes! I say no to this evil plans to stop social media. No To Protection From Internet Falsehood And Manipulation Bill
Cynthia Buluebiere Bright
March 9, 2020 at 6:48 amIs this the solution to the problems of Nigeria! Stop this evil plotting of Protection From Internet Falsehood And Manipulation Bill
Udeme Akpan
March 12, 2020 at 7:54 amYour group is very doing well. Indeed, it should be the responsibility of everyone at this time.