| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by Hubsolar: 7:57am On Nov 22, 2019 |
EmekaMD:
Senate: death penalty for hate speech
Me: let me say all i can now before the rubber stamp Senate finally makes that a law.
Bubu wey mumu
Bubu greatest Nigerian scammer ever liveth
Lair Muhammad wey no get sense
given him 100 mics and he has different lies for each one of them.
Tinubu.. Oga Bullion van.
Na you know o. They will establish a new ministry for social media soon 1 Like |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by realstars: 7:57am On Nov 22, 2019 |
Make them try it now, na politicians go suffer the penalty. As of us in naira land, we are faceless, I wander who you go catch. |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by SalamRushdie: 7:57am On Nov 22, 2019 |
OBUKSBAYELSA:
Everything done or to be done by the Buhari administration is furtherance of imposing himself for a third term. Senate President Lawan recently said any law Buhari sends to parliament is good that tell the State of our parliament and our representative, I won't be surprised if the Constitution is amended to offer Buhari a third term. APC can do anything. That's is exactly what this shame bill is intended for , to keep people quiet when they start the third term amendments 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by marvin906(m): 7:57am On Nov 22, 2019 |
hate speech and fake news might be bad and have serious consequences buh this punishment is too much..
a fine should be better 
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| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by SoNature(m): 7:57am On Nov 22, 2019 |
In China, the punishment for corruption is the death sentence.
The Senate will not implement that policy but will be fast to do the same for just messages shared via social media.
Nigerians have specially cursed themselves with bad leaders, religious intolerance and jingoism 7 Likes |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by Chronicgenius: 7:58am On Nov 22, 2019 |
Hypocritical Nigerian Senate!
The "Death Penalty" ought to be for crimes like CORRUPTION and MONEY LAUNDERING but No!,they will never think of passing that kinda bill,cos CORRUPTION is their way of life. |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by clarocuzioo(m): 7:59am On Nov 22, 2019 |
Q |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by NuraSambo: 8:00am On Nov 22, 2019 |
ateamblezing:
This is no longer democracy. It isn't. What we have now is full blown tyranny |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by Chronicgenius: 8:00am On Nov 22, 2019 |
SoNature:
In China, the punishment for corruption is the death sentence.
The Senate will not implement that policy but will be fast to do the same for just messages shared via social media.
Nigerians have specially cursed themselves with bad leaders, religion and jingoism |
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| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by BeLookingIDIOT(m): 8:02am On Nov 22, 2019 |
According to this same UK,trying to probe the historicity of the holocaust Is classified as hate speech,and that act will land you years in jail. |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by livebyday(m): 8:03am On Nov 22, 2019 |
This is now a dictatorship
So they won't impose death penalty for corrupt politicians but want death penalty for those who accuse buhari of nepotism ? |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by SyrusdeHansome(m): 8:03am On Nov 22, 2019 |
When u have illiterates from the north heading national assembly that's what u get. That bill can never stop us from criticising this God forsaken administration. |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by Sweeetheart(m): 8:04am On Nov 22, 2019 |
reelecting Buhari was all Nigerians mistake
how many Nigerians condemn PDP convention and the emergence of Atiku as the winner?
when your family members are trying to vote for this clown in chief at asorock, why didn't any sane people kidnapped them till after election to prevent this epidemic
Buhari as Nigeria president is a proof that average Nigerians are still living in stone age 1 Like |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by Chi133(f): 8:05am On Nov 22, 2019 |
Digitiminimi:
The United Nations and the United Kingdom have opposed the death penalty clause in the proposed National Commission for the Prohibition of Hate Speech Bill introduced by Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Sabi Abdullahi.
The UN described the death penalty as barbaric, noting that its inclusion in the bill was unacceptable.
According to the bill, any person who violates the law shall be liable to life imprisonment and where the act causes any loss of life, the person shall be punished with death by hanging.
But the spokesman, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, Mr Olusola Macaulay, in a telephone interview with our correspondent on Thursday, said the global body would not support the bill, noting that a UNESCO advocacy group, Media and Information Literacy Coalition, would soon meet with the National Assembly over the proposed legislation.
He said, “We are trying to pay an advocacy visit to the government and do some lobbying. There is a coalition working already, it was formed with the support of UNESCO.
“They are working to meet with the National Assembly to express their mind and possibly advise the government to have a different narrative to the issue of hate speech and fake news.”
Macaulay also said the UN would lobby the Federal Government on the legislation, adding that what was needed is public enlightenment and education about hate speech and not a law stipulating the death penalty for violators.
He said, “I’m not sure what the government needs now is a bill or an idea to shut down people or prevent people from being able to express themselves or express their freedom of thought or information. What I think the government should do more is to enlighten the people.”
The UN agency said most Nigerians were ignorant of issues relating to media and information literacy, noting that a harsh law was not the solution to the challenge.
The global body noted, “Every human being has the right to life and you cannot cut off people’s lives just because someone has expressed his opinion. Nobody is saying hate speech is good.
Hate speech and fake news have been there from time immemorial and it is barbaric to say now that we want to hang people because they expressed their feelings or what they had in mind. So, censoring people or limiting people from participating in politics might not be the correct thing. As I said, the best thing to do is to educate the people.”
Macaulay queried the government for not holding politicians engaging in hate speech to account, noting that many of them had said things that could destabilise the country without being held liable.
The British Government said it supports the right of individuals to express opinions and peacefully challenge authority as an essential part of a free and open society, noting that it was following discussions around the proposed legislation closely.
Commenting on the bill in an emailed response to inquiries by The PUNCH on Wednesday, Her Majesty’s Government said while it takes a strong stand against hate speech which could incite violence and damage relationships within the society, it supports “the right of individuals to express opinions and peacefully challenge authority as an essential part of a free and open society.”
The statement signed by the Senior Press and Public Affairs Officer, British High Commission, Abuja, Chris Ogunmodede, said, “The UK government is following discussions around the proposed Prohibition of Hate Speech bill closely.”
It added, “We take a strong stand against hate speech, which can incite violence and damage community relationships within society. We also strongly support the right of individuals to express opinions and peacefully challenge authority as an essential part of a free and open society.
“The UK strongly opposes the inclusion of the death penalty in any piece of legislation, as a matter of principle.”
https://punchng.com/un-uk-reject-death-penalty-for-hate-speech/
That is Stupidity, they should also include hanging anyone that embezzels money, just like chines people. |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by SoNature(m): 8:06am On Nov 22, 2019 |
OBUKSBAYELSA:
Everything done or to be done by the Buhari administration is furtherance of imposing himself for a third term. Senate President Lawan recently said any law Buhari sends to parliament is good that tell the State of our parliament and our representative, I won't be surprised if the Constitution is amended to offer Buhari a third term. APC can do anything. Calm down, Buhari is not coming for 3rd term. If Obasanjo could not succeed when Nigeria's democracy was young, Buhari is a learner. 1 Like |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by Goalnaldo(m): 8:06am On Nov 22, 2019 |
Abeg make dem cancel the stupid death penalty joor. So if you criticise the government and say what they won't like to hear, you will just be hanged? Doesn't make sense bikonu. |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by Advocate500: 8:08am On Nov 22, 2019 |
helinues:
Though I am not in supports of the death penalty for hate speech.
But this UN, UK should go and fix their home problems first before poke nosing into ours why are not in support?I thought to u Buhari does no wrong?with time sense go fall on u. 2 Likes |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by lollybizzu(m): 8:09am On Nov 22, 2019 |
studio14:
Buhari and his supporters reasons from their anus Hate speech  |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by Kenturkey048(m): 8:09am On Nov 22, 2019 |
Bambambiglo:
Even though I'm from the middle belt, let's agree that northern Nigeria is a clog to the wheel of Nigerian progress.
[b]If only Gideon okar's coup [/b]had worked we wouldn't have being where we are at the moment.  I also wished this.... |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by FuckThaMod: 8:09am On Nov 22, 2019 |
Let them push death penalty bill for corrupt politicians instead. Crooks 1 Like |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by Advocate500: 8:10am On Nov 22, 2019 |
netpro:
The Bill is a good idea. But the proposed punishment is an over kill.
6 months to 12 months in prison is good enough. it will start with most of u and the zombies on naiaraland. 1 Like |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by Kenturkey048(m): 8:11am On Nov 22, 2019 |
FuckThaMod:
Let them push death penalty bill for corrupt politicians instead.
Crooks leave them....na wetin no concern them ,they carry for head.....stupid leaders.... |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by Fuckgovt: 8:11am On Nov 22, 2019 |
I can bet the person who rose this bill must be a northerner and most likely a Muslim. Pls who knows thee originator of the bill. |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by Nobody: 8:13am On Nov 22, 2019 |
Digitiminimi:
Hate speech and fake news have been there from time immemorial and it is barbaric to say now that we want to hang people because they expressed their feelings or what they had in mind.
There's freedom of Speech Would be nice if you were a jew in 1939 or a tutsi in 2004 or or a Muslim in Bosnia in 199 4 or a rohinga in Myanmar in 2018 1 Like |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by Nobody: 8:16am On Nov 22, 2019 |
helinues:
Though I am not in supports of the death penalty for hate speech.
But this UN, UK should go and fix their home problems first before poke nosing into ours Nigeria is a member of UN so what really are you saying....... 1 Like |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by Theboss100(m): 8:16am On Nov 22, 2019 |
The presidency should kw karma is real. They used it against GEJ now they want to cry foul. |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by helinues: 8:19am On Nov 22, 2019 |
Ikio:
Nigeria is a member of UN so what really are you saying....... Then we ( Nigeria) should have advised UK to stop the Brexit campaign cos it will eventually affects us |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by EmotionalGoat: 8:20am On Nov 22, 2019 |
[s] helinues:
Then we ( Nigeria) should have advised UK to stop the Brexit campaign cos it will eventually affects us [/s] 1 Like |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by exminister(m): 8:20am On Nov 22, 2019 |
Digitiminimi:
The United Nations and the United Kingdom have opposed the death penalty clause in the proposed National Commission for the Prohibition of Hate Speech Bill introduced by Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Sabi Abdullahi.
The UN described the death penalty as barbaric, noting that its inclusion in the bill was unacceptable.
According to the bill, any person who violates the law shall be liable to life imprisonment and where the act causes any loss of life, the person shall be punished with death by hanging.
But the spokesman, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, Mr Olusola Macaulay, in a telephone interview with our correspondent on Thursday, said the global body would not support the bill, noting that a UNESCO advocacy group, Media and Information Literacy Coalition, would soon meet with the National Assembly over the proposed legislation.
He said, “We are trying to pay an advocacy visit to the government and do some lobbying. There is a coalition working already, it was formed with the support of UNESCO.
“They are working to meet with the National Assembly to express their mind and possibly advise the government to have a different narrative to the issue of hate speech and fake news.”
Macaulay also said the UN would lobby the Federal Government on the legislation, adding that what was needed is public enlightenment and education about hate speech and not a law stipulating the death penalty for violators.
He said, “I’m not sure what the government needs now is a bill or an idea to shut down people or prevent people from being able to express themselves or express their freedom of thought or information. What I think the government should do more is to enlighten the people.”
The UN agency said most Nigerians were ignorant of issues relating to media and information literacy, noting that a harsh law was not the solution to the challenge.
The global body noted, “Every human being has the right to life and you cannot cut off people’s lives just because someone has expressed his opinion. Nobody is saying hate speech is good.
Hate speech and fake news have been there from time immemorial and it is barbaric to say now that we want to hang people because they expressed their feelings or what they had in mind. So, censoring people or limiting people from participating in politics might not be the correct thing. As I said, the best thing to do is to educate the people.”
Macaulay queried the government for not holding politicians engaging in hate speech to account, noting that many of them had said things that could destabilise the country without being held liable.
The British Government said it supports the right of individuals to express opinions and peacefully challenge authority as an essential part of a free and open society, noting that it was following discussions around the proposed legislation closely.
Commenting on the bill in an emailed response to inquiries by The PUNCH on Wednesday, Her Majesty’s Government said while it takes a strong stand against hate speech which could incite violence and damage relationships within the society, it supports “the right of individuals to express opinions and peacefully challenge authority as an essential part of a free and open society.”
The statement signed by the Senior Press and Public Affairs Officer, British High Commission, Abuja, Chris Ogunmodede, said, “The UK government is following discussions around the proposed Prohibition of Hate Speech bill closely.”
It added, “We take a strong stand against hate speech, which can incite violence and damage community relationships within society. We also strongly support the right of individuals to express opinions and peacefully challenge authority as an essential part of a free and open society.
“The UK strongly opposes the inclusion of the death penalty in any piece of legislation, as a matter of principle.”
https://punchng.com/un-uk-reject-death-penalty-for-hate-speech/
one illiterate man sponsor the bill 1 Like |
| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by helinues: 8:22am On Nov 22, 2019 |
EmotionalGoat:
[s][/s] Waiting for the cancelled to reach 20. 3 accounts already gone today as at 8:20am Truly goat no dey here words God bless the mods.. Better days ahead 
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| Re: Hate Speech: UN, UK Reject Death Penalty by toprealman: 8:23am On Nov 22, 2019 |
Renowned scholars: Buhari should declare his assets
Religious Leaders: We need to rise up against corrupt leaders.
Buhari & moronic lawmakers: Hate speech.
Action.: Kill them all! 1 Like |
