NOA Reacts To Tension and Hate Speech In Nigeria

Concerned by the rising tensions in the country, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has appealed for peace, love and tolerance to stem the ugly tide while also urging moral authorities in the land to rise up and caution their followers in the exercise of their sacred duty to our communities. Director General of the Agency,...

Acting President Osinbajo Draws Line On Hate Speech

I am delighted to welcome you to this special session of the National Economic Council, focusing on Security. As you’re all aware, the Buhari administration came into office on a vision that covered three key areas: Security, the Economy and the fight against Corruption. All three issues are closely linked, of course. Without guaranteeing security,...

Anti-Hate Speech, Jungle Justice Bills: Saraki Promises Quick Passage

As the 8th Senate lays out its agenda for the next 22-months, President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has highlighted that due to the rising tensions in the polity, the passage of Bills to mitigate against hate speech and jungle justice will comprise a major part of the Senate’s social impact agenda when...

Kaduna Killings, Traditional Rulers Taming Hate Speeches To End Reprisals

The Kaduna State Council of Chiefs and Emirs has condemned the cycle of killings and reprisals in parts of southern Kaduna as senseless and inhuman. The council also appealed to security agencies and government at all levels to urgently tackle hate speech, divisive rhetoric and incitement. The chairman of the council and Emir of Zazzau,...