CJN backs social media censorship bill

CJN backs social media censorship bill

By Ismail Mudashir | Publish Date: Mar 7 2016

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed Monday threw his weight behind the Frivolous petition bill 2015 (SB. 143), saying the bill when passed would protect the interest of all.

Speaking during a public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, he said the bill was not out to gag the media.

Represented by Justice Clara Bata Ogunbiyi of the Supreme Court, he said Nigerians should support the bill.

The bill was sponsored by Senator Bala Ibn Na'Allah.

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Source: Daily Trust Newspaper

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