Is Adultery A Crime In Nigeria? What Does The Law Says About It? - Family - Nairaland
Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Family / Is Adultery A Crime In Nigeria? What Does The Law Says About It? (350 Views)
I Won’t Dance Unclad In Village Over Adultery – Wife Tells Court, Seeks Divorce / What The Law Says About Next-of-kin In Nigeria / Is Adultery Forgivable (2) (3) (4)
(1) (Reply)
| Is Adultery A Crime In Nigeria? What Does The Law Says About It? by davodyguy: 10:06am On Feb 08, 2022 |
Under the Nigerian criminal justice system, the country is polarized into two criminal laws: Southern Nigeria and Northern Nigeria. The Criminal code is applicable to Southern Nigeria, while the Penal code and Sharia law is applicable to the Northern states. SOUTHERN NIGERIA Under the criminal code applicable in Southern Nigeria, adultery is not a crime, hence, a person cannot be punished for adultery in Southern Nigeria. The cheated partner is protected under the Marriage Act. The Marriage Act gives party in question the power to ask a court for a divorce and claim damages. NORTHERN NIGERIA In Northern Nigeria where the Penal Code applies, adultery is a criminal offence. Adultery is punishable with 2 years imprisonment and/or with an option of fine. https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/is-adultery-a-crime-in-nigeria/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanley-alieke-8045aa214/recent-activity/ |
(1) (Reply)
Death Lockup / 8kva Diesel Generator For Sale 250k / MARRIAGE REGISTRY: The Event
(Go Up)
| Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 5 |