We will start jailing Nigerians for insulting Government officials and others on social media
The police are set to begin clamping down on Nigerians who hurl curses at government officials and others on social media, warning of prosecution and potential jail time for offenders.
PulseNets learned on Friday that the Force Headquarters issued a stern warning prohibiting such acts of verbal aggression against officials. According to Chief Police Spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi, who spoke via X, “Raining direct curses on someone online is cyberb*llying, not expression of freedom or criticism. And cyberbullying, which is even different from defamation, is a criminal offence and punishable. Be guided.”
Meanwhile, PulseNets reported allegations against senior lawyer Afe Babalola, who has been accused of orchestrating the arrest, brutalization, and detention of human rights activist Dele Farotimi by the Nigerian police over an alleged defamation incident on December 4. Reports told PulseNets that Mr. Babalola directed the police to subject Mr. Farotimi to a grueling 334-kilometer road trip from Lagos to Ekiti, lasting over five hours.
This development has drawn significant public attention, particularly regarding Mr. Babalola’s complex legacy. PulseNets learnt that while he is a celebrated figure in Ekiti—owning a university, employing thousands, and being honored annually with an Afe Babalola Day on October 19—he has also donated millions of British pounds to support human rights and education for African students at King’s College, London, just over a year ago.
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The apparent contradiction between his philanthropic endeavors and the allegations of suppressing dissent has sparked widespread debate. Would you like to explore public reactions or delve into the legal implications of this controversy?
