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Home Nigerian Constitution Chapter 4. Fundamental Rights

Chapter 4. Section 39. Right to freedom of expression and the press

Chapter 4 Section 39

(1) Every person shall be entitled to freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas and information without interference.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) of this section, every person shall be entitled to own, establish and operate any medium for the dissemination of information, ideas and opinions: Provided that no person, other than the Government of the Federation or of a State or any other person or body authorised by the President on the fulfilment of conditions laid down by an Act of the National Assembly, shall own, establish or operate a television or wireless broadcasting station for, any purpose whatsoever.

(3) Nothing in this section shall invalidate any law that is reasonably justifiable in a democratic society ¬
(a) for the purpose of preventing the disclosure. of information received in confidence, maintaining the authority and independence of courts or regulating telephony, wireless broadcasting, television or the exhibition of cinematograph films; or
(b) imposing restrictions upon persons holding office under the Government of the Federation or of a State, members of the armed forces of the Federation or members of the Nigeria Police Force or other Government security services or agencies established by law.

 

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Aliyu Abubakar Muhammad
Aliyu Abubakar Muhammad
1 year ago

Good luck

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Gabson Durueke
Gabson Durueke
1 year ago

Section 39 constitution of Nigeria should be respected , refusing to heare from your citizen and address their issues is a sign of incapability

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