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GEJ Sign A Bill To Stop Forced Widowhood Practices Into Law by emekaxy: 3:49pm On May 25, 2015
President Goodluck Jonathan, Monday, signed two bills into laws. 
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati told state House Correspondents that the two bills include the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015 and the Immigration Act 2015.
It would be recalled that the Senate  on May 4 passed the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015 into law.
Among other things, the Act  prohibits female circumcision or genital mutilation, forceful ejection from home and harmful widowhood practices.
By the provosions of the new Act, it is an offence for a husband to  abandon his spouse, children and other dependents without sustenance.
The Bill also criminises  battery and other harmful traditional practices.

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http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/05/jonathan-signs-two-bills-into-law/
Re: GEJ Sign A Bill To Stop Forced Widowhood Practices Into Law by AhmedMustapha(m): 3:56pm On May 25, 2015
At this critical period in our nation, these are the bills we are dealing with

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Re: GEJ Sign A Bill To Stop Forced Widowhood Practices Into Law by Nobody: 4:00pm On May 25, 2015
All these single ladies must be very angry with gej right now grin
Re: GEJ Sign A Bill To Stop Forced Widowhood Practices Into Law by Mrbee21(m): 5:07pm On May 25, 2015
All these single ladies must be very angry with gej right now grin
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Re: GEJ Sign A Bill To Stop Forced Widowhood Practices Into Law by Mrbee21(m): 5:08pm On May 25, 2015
All these single ladies must be very angry with gej right now grin
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Re: GEJ Sign A Bill To Stop Forced Widowhood Practices Into Law by Princessonelove: 5:08pm On May 25, 2015
Ok

Re: GEJ Sign A Bill To Stop Forced Widowhood Practices Into Law by cococandy(f): 4:00am On May 30, 2015
Wonderful.
Nigerian women really need this.
Re: GEJ Sign A Bill To Stop Forced Widowhood Practices Into Law by VoteOutPDPJona: 7:40am On May 30, 2015
Long overdue. Thanks GEJ. 'Goodluck' in your future hustles!

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