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Does The Sharia Law Contradict The Nigerian Constitution?
Following the National Assembly’s request for suggestions on the amendment of the 1999 constitution, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has proposed the complete removal of the recognition of Sharia law from the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The CAN is not the only body advocating the removal of the Sharia law in Nigeria, this topic…
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To Protect Or Oppress? The Culture Of Military Phobia In Nigeria
In Nigeria, 7 out of 10 persons between the ages of 16 to 35 have either experienced harassment by the military or know someone who has. On October 17, 2020, acting director of the Nigerian Army public relations, Sagir Musa, announced a civilian-targeted exercise named Crocodile Smile. The exercise was scheduled to commence from Tuesday,…