I would never condone hate speeches but I would attack fulani murderers with the law before directing my attention to hate speeches. The Senate should undergo medical examination and treatment for misplaced priority.
Lipscomb: Do you know what lead to hate speech And division in society? Mind you a society where there is injustice and greedy you will see different group spring of in order to fight for their right.these useless senators should focus on how to eradicate corruption.I wonder why they can't sponsor same bill for a political office holders and public savant's accuse of corruption.
I feel you & I understand your point but HATE SPEECH & DIVISION is not the way to go coz you would have missed the reason for agitation. Hate speech will only turn you into an instrument of division & doesn't necessarily mean that the said injustice will automatically disappear from your side if your wishes are granted.
So as not to miss the point, we must not lose focus of our common enemy ( politicians/ looting machines ) coz when these vagabonds in power are severely dealt with, we all would have dealt with the father of corruption.
This requires political will, strategy, wisdom, tact & determination.
Useless, senseless and empty bill from a political armature. What of the hate actions been implemented by the President Buhari against the eastern part of the country. This a bill criminalizing freedom of speech as stipulated in our constitution.
This Senator lack ideas in policy making and does not worth to be a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and a democratic setting.
nero2face: Then what happens to a Fulani man that kills an innocent farmer, what of a politician that steals public fund, what about those politicians that encourage violence by providing guns for thugs during election...i still don't get it, is the unity of Nigeria more important than the lives of Nigerians?... What a shame, a senator has no other motion to move than this trash, Christ please come fast so all these will end at once,
Mumu, which Christ dey come? For how many years? Pple no go look for solution dey wait for imaginary Christ to come and solve the problems
Fuckers!!Fuckers!!Are you kidding me??hateful speech is equal to death sentence??what on earth is wrong with these fucktards??Nigerians are angry already and they are even making people blow out fire from their ears and nostrils..Donald trump was right afterall..Nigeria is a shithole place,wouldn't it be nice to blow off that Senate to smithereens??
phoenix45: Any person found guilty of any form of hate speech that results in the death of another person shall die by hanging upon conviction, reads a new bill by the Senate.The bill, which reflects the growing concern over the spate of violence in the nation, was sponsored by the spokesman of the upper chamber, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi (APC, Niger).
It also seeks the establishment of an ‘Independent National Commission for Hate Speeches’, which shall enforce hate speech laws across the country, ensure the elimination of the menace and advise the Federal Government.For offences such as harassment on the grounds of ethnicity or racial contempt, a culprit shall be sentenced to “not less than a five-year jail term or a fine of not less than N10 million or both.”
The bill notes: “A person who uses, publishes, presents, produces, plays, provides, distributes and/or directs the performance of any material, written and/or visual, which is threatening, abusive or insulting or involves the use of threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, commits an offence, if such person intends thereby to stir up ethnic hatred, or having regard to all the circumstances, ethnic hatred is likely to be stirred up against any person or person from such an ethnic group in Nigeria.”
It notes that “a person subjects another to harassment on the basis of ethnicity for the purposes of this section where, on ethnic grounds, he unjustifiably engages in a conduct which has the purpose or effect of (a) violating that other person’s dignity or (b) creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for the person subjected to the harassment.
“Conduct shall be regarded as having the effect specified in subsection (1) (a) or (b) of this section if, having regard to all the circumstances, including in particular the perception of that other person, it should reasonably be considered as having that effect.”The National Commission for Hate Speeches shall be headed by an executive chairperson who would be appointed by the president on recommendation of the National Council of State, subject to the confirmation of at least two-third majority of the National Assembly.
The commission shall discourage persons, institutions, political parties and associations from advocating or promoting discrimination or discriminatory practices through the use of hate speeches; promote tolerance, understanding and acceptance of diversity in all aspects of national life and encourage full participation by all ethnic communities in the social, economic, cultural and political life of other communities.It shall also plan, supervise, coordinate and promote educational and training programmes to create public awareness, support and advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups.
It shall furthermore promote respect for religiouss, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society; promote equal access by persons of all ethnic communities and racial groups to public or other services and facilities provided by the government.
The Senate also disclosed that its bid to pass the 2018 budget was being frustrated by ministers and heads of parastatals who have refused to provide details on allocations to their ministries.Without mentioning names, the upper chamber issued a fresh seven working-day ultimatum to the affected ministries.
Similar ultimatums in the past had done little to facilitate the budget preparation.The Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, Sunny Ogbuoji, said: ” The majority of the Ministries, Departments and Agencies are not coming forward to interface with the standing committees. Some of the ministers will tell you they are going outside the country, and because of that, the MDAs are not fully ready.”
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, stressed that the upper chamber wants the process concluded as early as possible, regretting: “The perception is that it is the parliament that delays these things.”He said: “The Senate Majority Leader will communicate and get in touch with the executive arm of government, so that these MDAs can be told to play their part to ensure that this exercise can be completed.
“I appeal to all these ministers and managing directors that keep on travelling that this is a time for them to be on ground and ensure that they finish this report.”The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, said it was unfair for the heads of parastatals to “hold the country down.” He noted: “It has come to a stage where we have to consider taking what has already been presented by the president from those MDAs as the position of the MDAs, instead of waiting for them for ever.
“We gave them an opportunity about three weeks ago to make this a priority but it seems that has not happened. So, instead of the country suffering, it is better to give them just few more days. And after that, the relevant committees will adopt what was sent to us by the president as the positions of the MDAs. We cannot continue to be running the country like this.”
The Senate furthermore faulted the assumption of office by the newly nominated acting Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Anthony Okechukwu Ojukwu, ahead of a confirmation.It also mandated its committee on judiciary to investigate the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, for directing Ojukwu to do so.
The upper chamber reached the resolutions following a motion by Senator Dino Melaye who noted: “If the attorney general, who is supposed to be the custodian of our laws, will flagrantly ask an individual who has been nominated by Mr. President but has not been confirmed by the Senate to go and assume duty, and the person has since resumed, then we are not practising democracy. We have no regard for the rule of law.”
Senate should piwer down pn trivialities. Where there is injustice and embezzlement inflicted on hapless citizens, there mudt be hatred and hate speech. Let them pass laws against those things that generate citizen frustration. Otherwise they should just go ahead and enjpy their bogus salaries in silence if they cannot help us.
Hate speech on social media has been blamed for widening divisions between ethnic, religious, and tribal groups in Nigeria. We interview people on the ground in Nigeria about their experience, and experts on what defines "hate speech".
phoenix45: Any person found guilty of any form of hate speech that results in the death of another person shall die by hanging upon conviction, reads a new bill by the Senate.The bill, which reflects the growing concern over the spate of violence in the nation, was sponsored by the spokesman of the upper chamber, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi (APC, Niger).
It also seeks the establishment of an ‘Independent National Commission for Hate Speeches’, which shall enforce hate speech laws across the country, ensure the elimination of the menace and advise the Federal Government.For offences such as harassment on the grounds of ethnicity or racial contempt, a culprit shall be sentenced to “not less than a five-year jail term or a fine of not less than N10 million or both.”
The bill notes: “A person who uses, publishes, presents, produces, plays, provides, distributes and/or directs the performance of any material, written and/or visual, which is threatening, abusive or insulting or involves the use of threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, commits an offence, if such person intends thereby to stir up ethnic hatred, or having regard to all the circumstances, ethnic hatred is likely to be stirred up against any person or person from such an ethnic group in Nigeria.”
It notes that “a person subjects another to harassment on the basis of ethnicity for the purposes of this section where, on ethnic grounds, he unjustifiably engages in a conduct which has the purpose or effect of (a) violating that other person’s dignity or (b) creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for the person subjected to the harassment.
“Conduct shall be regarded as having the effect specified in subsection (1) (a) or (b) of this section if, having regard to all the circumstances, including in particular the perception of that other person, it should reasonably be considered as having that effect.”The National Commission for Hate Speeches shall be headed by an executive chairperson who would be appointed by the president on recommendation of the National Council of State, subject to the confirmation of at least two-third majority of the National Assembly.
The commission shall discourage persons, institutions, political parties and associations from advocating or promoting discrimination or discriminatory practices through the use of hate speeches; promote tolerance, understanding and acceptance of diversity in all aspects of national life and encourage full participation by all ethnic communities in the social, economic, cultural and political life of other communities.It shall also plan, supervise, coordinate and promote educational and training programmes to create public awareness, support and advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups.
It shall furthermore promote respect for religiouss, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society; promote equal access by persons of all ethnic communities and racial groups to public or other services and facilities provided by the government.
The Senate also disclosed that its bid to pass the 2018 budget was being frustrated by ministers and heads of parastatals who have refused to provide details on allocations to their ministries.Without mentioning names, the upper chamber issued a fresh seven working-day ultimatum to the affected ministries.
Similar ultimatums in the past had done little to facilitate the budget preparation.The Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, Sunny Ogbuoji, said: ” The majority of the Ministries, Departments and Agencies are not coming forward to interface with the standing committees. Some of the ministers will tell you they are going outside the country, and because of that, the MDAs are not fully ready.”
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, stressed that the upper chamber wants the process concluded as early as possible, regretting: “The perception is that it is the parliament that delays these things.”He said: “The Senate Majority Leader will communicate and get in touch with the executive arm of government, so that these MDAs can be told to play their part to ensure that this exercise can be completed.
“I appeal to all these ministers and managing directors that keep on travelling that this is a time for them to be on ground and ensure that they finish this report.”The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, said it was unfair for the heads of parastatals to “hold the country down.” He noted: “It has come to a stage where we have to consider taking what has already been presented by the president from those MDAs as the position of the MDAs, instead of waiting for them for ever.
“We gave them an opportunity about three weeks ago to make this a priority but it seems that has not happened. So, instead of the country suffering, it is better to give them just few more days. And after that, the relevant committees will adopt what was sent to us by the president as the positions of the MDAs. We cannot continue to be running the country like this.”
The Senate furthermore faulted the assumption of office by the newly nominated acting Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Anthony Okechukwu Ojukwu, ahead of a confirmation.It also mandated its committee on judiciary to investigate the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, for directing Ojukwu to do so.
The upper chamber reached the resolutions following a motion by Senator Dino Melaye who noted: “If the attorney general, who is supposed to be the custodian of our laws, will flagrantly ask an individual who has been nominated by Mr. President but has not been confirmed by the Senate to go and assume duty, and the person has since resumed, then we are not practising democracy. We have no regard for the rule of law.”
this bill is clearly targeted at the opposition and the press, because they 'll only execute it in a lopsided manner, just the way they 're currently fighting corruption in a lopsided manner. why not sponsor such bill on official corruption,fulani-herdsmen banditry, and sponsors of boko-harram menance?
Hate speech, such a steep sentence. But looting public funds and causing untold hardship as a result....#100,000 fine... The revolt would be unplanned.
gidgiddy: What a stupid bill. This government has been trying to introduce "hate speech" into the constitution. I dont know how someone with brains can call 'talking' an act of terrorism.
How can such a law work? So what does it mean for gangter-Rappers like Snoop Dog, Eminem and 50 Cents who regularly put out inciting, derogative,vile, insulting, crime encouraging material on their music?
Does it mean that these rappers will get arrested if they come to Nigeria, in the name of hate speech?
Do you ever listen to their music?....I think you should before making scandalous comments.
phoenix45: Any person found guilty of any form of hate speech that results in the death of another person shall die by hanging upon conviction, reads a new bill by the Senate.The bill, which reflects the growing concern over the spate of violence in the nation, was sponsored by the spokesman of the upper chamber, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi (APC, Niger).
It also seeks the establishment of an ‘Independent National Commission for Hate Speeches’, which shall enforce hate speech laws across the country, ensure the elimination of the menace and advise the Federal Government.For offences such as harassment on the grounds of ethnicity or racial contempt, a culprit shall be sentenced to “not less than a five-year jail term or a fine of not less than N10 million or both.”
The bill notes: “A person who uses, publishes, presents, produces, plays, provides, distributes and/or directs the performance of any material, written and/or visual, which is threatening, abusive or insulting or involves the use of threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, commits an offence, if such person intends thereby to stir up ethnic hatred, or having regard to all the circumstances, ethnic hatred is likely to be stirred up against any person or person from such an ethnic group in Nigeria.”
It notes that “a person subjects another to harassment on the basis of ethnicity for the purposes of this section where, on ethnic grounds, he unjustifiably engages in a conduct which has the purpose or effect of (a) violating that other person’s dignity or (b) creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for the person subjected to the harassment.
“Conduct shall be regarded as having the effect specified in subsection (1) (a) or (b) of this section if, having regard to all the circumstances, including in particular the perception of that other person, it should reasonably be considered as having that effect.”The National Commission for Hate Speeches shall be headed by an executive chairperson who would be appointed by the president on recommendation of the National Council of State, subject to the confirmation of at least two-third majority of the National Assembly.
The commission shall discourage persons, institutions, political parties and associations from advocating or promoting discrimination or discriminatory practices through the use of hate speeches; promote tolerance, understanding and acceptance of diversity in all aspects of national life and encourage full participation by all ethnic communities in the social, economic, cultural and political life of other communities.It shall also plan, supervise, coordinate and promote educational and training programmes to create public awareness, support and advancement of peace and harmony among ethnic communities and racial groups.
It shall furthermore promote respect for religiouss, cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity in a plural society; promote equal access by persons of all ethnic communities and racial groups to public or other services and facilities provided by the government.
The Senate also disclosed that its bid to pass the 2018 budget was being frustrated by ministers and heads of parastatals who have refused to provide details on allocations to their ministries.Without mentioning names, the upper chamber issued a fresh seven working-day ultimatum to the affected ministries.
Similar ultimatums in the past had done little to facilitate the budget preparation.The Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, Sunny Ogbuoji, said: ” The majority of the Ministries, Departments and Agencies are not coming forward to interface with the standing committees. Some of the ministers will tell you they are going outside the country, and because of that, the MDAs are not fully ready.”
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, stressed that the upper chamber wants the process concluded as early as possible, regretting: “The perception is that it is the parliament that delays these things.”He said: “The Senate Majority Leader will communicate and get in touch with the executive arm of government, so that these MDAs can be told to play their part to ensure that this exercise can be completed.
“I appeal to all these ministers and managing directors that keep on travelling that this is a time for them to be on ground and ensure that they finish this report.”The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, said it was unfair for the heads of parastatals to “hold the country down.” He noted: “It has come to a stage where we have to consider taking what has already been presented by the president from those MDAs as the position of the MDAs, instead of waiting for them for ever.
“We gave them an opportunity about three weeks ago to make this a priority but it seems that has not happened. So, instead of the country suffering, it is better to give them just few more days. And after that, the relevant committees will adopt what was sent to us by the president as the positions of the MDAs. We cannot continue to be running the country like this.”
The Senate furthermore faulted the assumption of office by the newly nominated acting Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Anthony Okechukwu Ojukwu, ahead of a confirmation.It also mandated its committee on judiciary to investigate the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, for directing Ojukwu to do so.
The upper chamber reached the resolutions following a motion by Senator Dino Melaye who noted: “If the attorney general, who is supposed to be the custodian of our laws, will flagrantly ask an individual who has been nominated by Mr. President but has not been confirmed by the Senate to go and assume duty, and the person has since resumed, then we are not practising democracy. We have no regard for the rule of law.”
Soaked In Blood - Buhari - 15 May 2012 · "The Dog & The Baboon Will Be Soaked In Blood" - By Buhari this is worst hate speach in the history of nigeria!
Nizooria is a useless nation home and abroad hate speech is the way forward since our government have decided to use hate actions and inactions against us
it will never work. it's efforts in futility. instead of them to set up their committee that they always do to investigate the dapchi abduction, they are now clamouring for the freedom of speech. the clueless president buhari that's in the throne started this hate speech not to talk of the senators and the governor's too. they are always guilty of hate speech. it will never ever work. Infact the senator that proposed it will have himself to be blame. what have they done to the ones the recent hate speech by the police p. r. o. he's now walking freely. politicians will always instigated the bill that they are guilty of. it will never work.
DEATH SENTENCE for someone who made a comment that's considered a hate speech...but a LIFE SENTENCE for those who steal the country's money. Naija we hail thee.
noona: Fuckers!!Fuckers!!Are you kidding me??hateful speech is equal to death sentence??what on earth is wrong with these fucktards??Nigerians are angry already and they are even making people blow out fire from their ears and nostrils..Donald trump was right afterall..Nigeria is a shithole place,wouldn't it be nice to blow off that Senate to smithereens??
you Wanna Blow up the senate? You could be charged with hate speech and public incitement, sure you know
Goodish move by government, we don't need nutters encouraging people to murder others based on race, religion or ethnicity.That America didn't hang Trump isn't illustrative of the superiority of the American way but and indictment. Life in prison might have been better,however given the increasingly volatile nature of the body-politics, government did something very rear for Nigerians in power, which is to draw from history, contemplate the present and, extrapolating from both, project the future in order to safeguard it.
And now for those of you angry here's something that may draw a smile.
British newsreader, Daren Johnson, to political analyst on Russia, 'Eh, what was the purpose of Putins speech so close to the election?'
....in case you didn't get it – Putin has, as in the past, neutered all opposition.
bugidon: I know say na one mumu northern muslim senator go sponsor this useless bill. Make dem no carry dia mumu sharia law come senate o. But e sure me say the bill no dey go anywhere.
Am sure some people are sick upstairs in that chamber if this is true..they stole, they manipulate and people suffer yet no bill prevented them from stealing but hate speech death warrant
Nutase: Did you notice this bill was kind of silent on religious hate speech but kept hammering on ethnic hate speech. It just gave religious intolerance a pat on the back.
So if I condemn a Fulani terrorist now I will be arrested for ethnic hate speech and could be jailed or killed but if an imam or pastor teaches his followers that they can kill in the name of religion they get a pat on the back.
This bill is hypocritical and useless if it does not address religious hate speech as most of the deaths in this nation are due to religious hate speeches.read quote below.
You are so in my head. Exactly my observation before I got to your post.
hate speech is the way forward since our government have decided to use hate actions and inactions against us 
Do you know what lead to hate speech And division in society? Mind you a society where there is injustice and greedy you will see different group spring of in order to fight for their right.these useless senators should focus on how to eradicate corruption.I wonder why they can't sponsor same bill for a political office holders and public savant's accuse of corruption. 