…At Penn, she taught a class at the Annenberg School titled "History and Theory of Freedom of Expression". The course examined "what gap, if any, exists between speech and action." She wrote in a statement that understanding the "tradition" of free expression is "critically important for the civic education of undergrad…

…throughout, arguing that his remarks were a legitimate exercise of his right to freedom of expression and addressed matters of genuine public concern.Saraki reacts to the rulingFollowing the verdict, Saraki said the judgment reaffirmed his conviction that political power must not be used to silence dissent. He expresse…

…arrested on September 25, 2026 in Maiduguri, sparked widespread debate regarding freedom of expression and political tolerance in the state. Borno State Police Command claimed the suspects were arrested over allegations of inciting disturbance, breach of public peace, thuggery and possession of drug. According to the p…

…the alleged restrictions amounted to violations of Nigerians’ constitutional rights to freedom of expression and freedom from discrimination. The suit, brought under the Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure Rules, 2009, seeks an order directing TikTok to restore access to users in the affected states and stop impos…

…control raised serious concerns about competition, consumer protection, privacy, freedom of expression and other fundamental digital rights. Abba said the business models of many mainstream social media platforms depended heavily on the collection and monetisation of users’ data. He, however, said it had become importa…

…International warned that such actions risk further narrowing civic space and freedom of expression across the state.

…the prosecution, describing it as politically motivated and an attempt to restrict his freedom of expression. The activist also instituted fundamental rights suits against the DSS and the technology companies, challenging what he described as attempts to censor him. However, a source close to the DSS legal team said th…

…candidates or suppressing dissent. “The AAC remains firmly committed to defending freedom of expression, democratic participation and the right of every Nigerian to criticise those who exercise public power. The purported suspension of Sowore’s case must therefore be followed by justice, accountability and complete dis…

…important safeguard for constitutional democracy, equality of political participation, freedom of expression and association, electoral integrity and citizens’ meaningful participation in public affairs.” “We would be grateful if the requested information is provided within 7 days of the receipt and/or publication of t…

…continues. The police imagemaker said that while citizens have the right to freedom of expression, such rights must be exercised responsibly and within the confines of the law. The use of social media to harass, threaten, intimidate, defame, or deliberately circulate harmful content against individuals or institutions…

…highlighted the need for countries to review cybercrime laws that could undermine freedom of expression. “This trend shows the urgent need to repeal these provisions and ensure that cybercrime legislation is aligned with regional and international standards on freedom of expression,” she added. The warning comes agains…

…social media, ruling that the proposed restrictions disproportionately infringe upon freedom of expression.The court determined that the draft law was overly broad and failed to consider either the individual situation of each minor or the varying levels of risk across different digital services. Judges also highlighte…

…the president's authority and violate international and US law, including the rights to freedom of expression and religion," he added. Joyce Ajlouny, General Secretary of the AFSC, called the U.S. government's move to dismantle the ICC and punish people seeking justice "an affront to all victims and survivors of war cr…

…to him, Sections 39, 40, 41 and 42 of the 1999 Constitution guarantee citizens rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association, movement and freedom from discrimination. Adenola said, "The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, recently declared at a public function that no presidential candidate…

…employers condemned the government's decision, describing it as a serious violation of freedom of expression.In a joint statement, Canal+, which owns CNews, and Lagardère, the parent company of Europe 1, said freedom of expression must extend to opinions that are controversial or unpopular, provided they remain part of…

…without any kind of intimidation or manipulation of the judicial process to suppress freedom of expression.” Tinubu defamation: Charges against Sowore fabricated, sham – Amnesty International

…experience at NIPSS over issues relating to institutional bullying, gross abuse of freedom of expression, violations of due process, violations of digital privacy, prohibition of association and the responsibilities of leadership institutions was a sad story of the 21st century. He denied breaking any rule of the insti…

…and inconsistent with the constitutional guarantees of freedom of religion and freedom of expression. “OAIC considers it insensitive and inappropriate to equate the peaceful proclamation of the Gospel with commercial hawking. While recognising the need to ensure safety and order on Nigerian roads, the Association maint…

…arguing that it is an exercise of the constitutional rights to freedom of religion and freedom of expression. While acknowledging the importance of promoting safety and order on Nigerian roads, OAIC said it supports measures that enhance road safety but urged lawmakers to ensure that such measures do not unnecessarily…

…citing constitutional rights to peaceful assembly, freedom of association, and freedom of expression. Both security agencies acknowledged the correspondence.Nigerian youth group YOTSI plans August 17 Abuja protest Photo: AFPConcerns Ahead of 2027 ElectionsYOTSI said its core grievance centres on the political climate i…

…reignited debate in Ghana over the challenge of tackling misinformation while protecting freedom of expression. The case is the latest involving a social media influencer in the West African country. In September last year, TikToker David Kwodwo Prah Afful, popularly known as Kwame Nkrumah II, was jailed for seven mont…

…governance, he said Nigeria and France remained committed to democracy, the rule of law, freedom of expression, and equal opportunities for women and men. He added that the French Embassy continued to support women, young people, and persons with disabilities to promote their economic and social empowerment. Fonbaustie…

…and the judiciary against citizens for expressing their views undermines democracy, freedom of expression and constitutional rights. It expressed concern that while many communities in Katsina continue to face deadly bandit attacks, displacement and insecurity, government attention appeared to be directed at silencing…

…has no intention of retracting her statements, arguing that they were protected by freedom of expression. "She spoke in her personal capacity, as a private citizen and supporter of the national team, not on behalf of the Paraguayan state or in her role as a public official," Duarte Cacavelos said. He also suggested tha…

…The president reaffirmed his administration's commitment to press freedom and freedom of expression as guaranteed by the Constitution. The State House Press Corps comprises journalists accredited to cover the President and activities within the Presidential Villa. The maiden dinner was attended by the First Lady, Senat…