…with defined legal consequences for violation, including for the fake news and incitement that spokespersons and supporters, not just candidates, are typically responsible for.” He added that “the involvement of the Nigeria Police Force and the Independent National Electoral Commission,” which he described as “the two…

…It alleged that the video attracted hostile comments against Muslims and amounted to incitement of religious disturbance, contempt of religious creed and injurious falsehood. The case is before a court in Ilorin. However, the circumstances surrounding the arrest attempt, including whether the officers had a valid warra…

…agencies and electoral institutions must also act early and impartially when threats or incitement emerge. “Ultimately, I hope 2027 becomes an election where Nigerians ask candidates: What are you going to do about my food, my job, my security, my child’s education, and my future? “If politicians cannot answer those qu…

…by the Council Chairman is not only disturbing but borders on political intimidation and incitement. The PDP spokesperson asserted that the remarks have raised serious concerns about public safety, electoral freedom and the integrity of the democratic process. “The party therefore calls on the Nigeria Police Force and…

…against spreading false information.Beyond online conduct, the chairman warned against incitement, provocation along ethnic or identity lines, and the deployment of private armed groups, noting that such conduct could undermine the credibility of the elections even before a single vote is cast.INEC scales up logistics…

…must resist misinformation and sensationalism. Citizens must reject inducement, ethnic incitement and manufactured hatred.”

…by the provisions of the accord and reject violence, hate speech, misinformation and incitement, including the use of artificial intelligence and social media to spread false information. “We are committed to peaceful, transparent elections that will strengthen political stability, social harmony, economic progress, an…

…to send a clear message to political actors ahead of the 2027 elections that threats, incitement and violations of citizens’ constitutional rights would not be tolerated. The organisations, however, stressed that concerns over inflammatory rhetoric should not be limited to a single political party or individual. “Senat…

…reason; We ask that the police and the DSS immediately arrest Senator Fadahunsi for his incitement to genocide against the people of Ijesahland and Osun state. This is to prove to the world that Nigeria is a state governed by the rule of law. We demand that the IGP enforce due process and fair policing by aborting all…

…leaders to “preach faith without hatred, conviction without contempt, and truth without incitement”, while urging traditional rulers to make dialogue and reconciliation stronger than retaliation. The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council also urged Nigerians to reject attempts to weaponise religion, ethnicity and poverty to…

…this development, the DSS charged him with criminal defamation, cyberstalking and incitement. Fagbemi, on Tuesday, led a team of lawyers, including the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, and Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, among others, in the trial. He urged the court to reject Sowore’s subpoenaed lett…

…before the Federal High Court, Abuja, border on terrorism, kidnapping, concealment, incitement and illegal mining. The defendants, all of Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State, are alleged to have conspired with one Muhammad Sani, Jibril Mohammed and Ibrahim Khabab between January and May 2026 to k!dnap school ch…