Social media regulation bill will not impede freedom of speech – Sen. Sani Musa tells Senate
By OakTV
25 November 2019 |
3:27 pm
Senator representing Niger East senatorial district, Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, has said the controversial Social Media Bill currently before the Nigerian Senate, will not restrain Journalists nor obstruct rights to free speech by Nigerians.
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