Application of the Laws of Defamation and Sedition in Nigeria s Jurisprudence Still Relevant

Odianonsen Iyoha (), Olusola Olujobi () and Olabode Oyewunmi ()
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Odianonsen Iyoha: College of Business and Social Sciences Covenant University Nigeria, Postal: NG
Olusola Olujobi: Legal Practitioner and Lecturer Business Management Department Covenant University Nigeria, Postal: NG
Olabode Oyewunmi: Legal Practitioner and Lecturer Business Management Department Covenant University Nigeria, Postal: NG

Journal of Advanced Research in Law and Economics, 2017, vol. 8, issue 1, 59-68

Abstract: The prevalence of defamatory and seditious statements in Nigeria prompts some degree of investigation These actions typically occur on the platforms of radio television public debates political meetings as well as other public gatherings Moreover several persons indulge in this illegality under the guise of exercising their constitutional right of expression The objective of this paper is to ascertain the continued relevance of the law of defamation and sedition in Nigeria coupled with a need to overhaul the legal framework in this respect Hence due engagement with mass media organizations and civil society groups provides a veritable mechanism to mitigate incidences of defamation and sedition

Date: 2017
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