The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has officially withdrawn the highly contentious Counter Subversion Bill, along with other related draft legislations, following widespread public concern and criticism. The decision was announced on Wednesday through a press statement issued by the Speaker’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi. According to the […]
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Counter Subversion Bill 2024: 10-Year Jail Term, ₦5m Fine for Reciting Old Anthem, Criticism
On Tuesday, a draft of the Counter Subversion Bill 2024 sparked widespread debate on social media. Sponsored by Speaker of the House Tajudeen Abbas, the bill has already passed its first reading in the House of Representatives and is scheduled for further debate on July 23. The bill proposes severe penalties for Nigerians who refuse […]