Scores of protesters today stormed the National Assembly in protest against the anti-social media bill, currently before the lawmakers.
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The protesters, chanting solidarity songs displayed various placards with inscriptions at the first gate of National Assembly.
Some of the placards carried by the protesters read: “Say no to Social Media Bill”, ” Only the Repressive Regime Muzzles the Media” and “A freedom Given up is not so easy regained”.
S Our correspondent says the protest was peaceful but saw Policemen on alert, taking positions in case of break down of law and order.
Similarly a group of people also stage a peaceful protest at the Lagos statehouse of Assembly
