Nigerian Senate proposes Bill Seeking 7-Year Jail Term for Government Critics

Critics watch out, the government is coming for you

BBC Africa is reporting that the Nigerian Senate has proposed a bill seeking a 7-year jail term for social media critics who are found guilty of inciting the public against the Nigerian government.

It simply means an activist may be arrested and set to jail for 7 years if he/she turns the people against the federal government.

#Nigeria‘s Senate proposed bill seeks a 7-year jail term for social media critics found guilty of inciting the public against govt.

— BBC Africa (@BBCAfrica) December 4, 2013

BN will keep you updated as the story unfolds.