Penalty For Hate Speech Now From N500,000 To N5 million - Lai Mohammed Reveals

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday, reviewed the penalty for hate speech in Nigeria.

Mohammed disclosed that the penalty for hate speech from N500,000 to N5 million.

The Minister disclosed this at the unveiling ceremony of the reviewed Nigeria Broadcasting Code organized by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) in Lagos.

A statement signed and issued by Mohammed’s spokesman, Segun Adeyemi said the reviewed code contained the Antitrust provision aimed at boosting local content and encouraging the growth of the local industry, among other provisions.

The statement reads partly: “The amended Code also includes the provision raising the fine for hate speech from 500,000 Naira to 5 million Naira.

“Alhaji Mohammed clarified that the amendments were necessitated by a Presidential directive, in the wake of the 2019 general elections, for an inquiry into the regulatory role of the NBC with a view to repositioning the regulator for optimum performance.
“He said despite the attacks by some vested interests, who believe that their singular business interest is superior to national interest, over the provisions of the amended Code, the Federal Government remains unperturbed.”

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Posted: at 4-08-2020 06:55 PM (3 years ago) | Hero

Stupid liar Mohammed. How much have you fined the National President of terrorist group MIYETTI ALLAH?. Stupid old fool. Oponu agba. BADEJO

Posted: at 4-08-2020 07:14 PM (3 years ago) | Gistmaniac

what is the penalty for corruption... bunch of crooks

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Posted: at 5-08-2020 08:59 AM (3 years ago) | Addicted Hero

This man is a bloody idiot,a shameless and senseless greedy bastard..you fools are always quick to give nonsense orders,but always slow to do the right things... bastarddddd

Posted: at 5-08-2020 01:18 PM (3 years ago) | Gistmaniac