In a controversial move, the House of Representatives has introduced the Counter Subversion Bill 2024, which seeks to impose harsh penalties on Nigerians who refuse to recite the national anthem. The proposed penalties include a fine of N5 million, a 10-year prison sentence, or both.
The bill has triggered widespread criticism and concern across the country, with many Nigerians expressing shock over the severity of the proposed measures. Online discussions have been dominated by disbelief and anger, as citizens voice their frustration with what they perceive as an overreach by the government.
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Protests and calls for an end to bad governance have intensified, with some Nigerians expressing a deep sense of hopelessness about the nation’s current trajectory. The bill has become a flashpoint in the ongoing debate about civil liberties and governance in Nigeria.
