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PrinceOfLagos:
All transport services should do the same

You wan travel on election day ?

Correct lock down the country for voluntary elections. Fine and or locked up anyone who doesn't vote.

😅 this better be fake news. How does this even make sense to anyone? There's something called substitute goods.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the suspension of rail services across the country for this weekend’s elections.

The NRC spokesman, Mahmood Yakubu, who confirmed the development to journalists on Tuesday in Lagos, said the train services would be suspended from February 25 to February 27.

The suspension, according to Yakubu, was to enable Nigerians to participate in the presidential and National Assembly elections slated for February 25.

The affected train services are the Abuja-Kaduna, Warri- Itakpe, Lagos-Ibadan, and Lagos-Ijoko interstate mass transit network.

“Normal train services will resume from Tuesday, February 28,” the spokesman added.

Source: https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/nrc-suspends-train-services-for-2023-elections/?amp

27 rioters arrest for vandalism.

Criminal Code sections:

Section 223 of the code makes it an offence for a person to procure a girl under the age of 18 for the purpose of becoming a prostitute or an inmate of a hotel either within or outside Nigeria and the person who procured the young girl is guilty of a Misdemeanour and is liable to imprisonment for two years.

Section 224 of the code makes it an offence for a person to procure a woman to have “unlawful carnal knowledge” with a man either by threat, intimidation, false pretence or causes the woman to take any drug that would arouse her or cause the man to overpower her is guilty of a Misdemeanour and is liable to imprisonment for two years.

Section 225 makes it an offence for a person to abduct an unmarried girl under the age of 18 with the intent that she would be “carnally known by a man”

Section 225A (this is where the real gist is) provides that Every male person who knowingly lives wholly or in part on the earnings of prostitution or in any public place persistently solicits or importunes for immoral purposes is liable to imprisonment for two years.

Section 225A(2) goes further to state that any magistrate who is satisfied by evidence upon oath, that there is reason to suspect that any premises or any part of any premises are or is used by a female for purposes of prostitution, and that any male person residing in or frequenting the premises is living wholly or in part on the earnings of the prostitute, may issue a warrant under his hand authorizing any constable to enter and search the premises and to arrest that male person.

Section 225A(3) where a male is proved to live with or to be habitually living in the company of prostitute or is proved to have exercised control, direction or influence over the movements of a prostitute in such a manner as to show that he is aiding, abetting, or compelling her prostitution with any other person or generally, he shall, unless he can satisfy the court to the contrary, be deemed to be knowingly living on the earnings of prostitution.

Section 225A (4) Every female who is proves to have for the purposes of gain, exercised control, direction or influence over the movement of a prostitute in such a manner as to show that she is aiding, abetting or compelling her prostitution with any person or generally is liable to imprisonment for two years.

Section 225B makes it an offence to manage, assist in the management, lease or be the landlord of a brothel, anyone caught is liable to a fine of N100 or to imprisonment for 6 months.

1nice:
You think I came here to joke with you. You better shut up and be quiet if you do not have any reasonable thing to say again.
I thought you have sense before, but now I can see you are a senseless and foolish person, with bad-mannered attitude

Your senseless ramblings have proven you to be a liar and your lack of reading comprehension skills. You failed to cite the laws you showed prostitution is illegal. When challenged to cite laws you show irrelevant laws to the discussion and makeup nonsense to justify that foolishness. Lol it's easy to debunk you when your can't even keep your story straight.

I give you one more chance to simply cite the laws. It's not that hard if you're not lying. Considering you refuse to post the text if the law it seems you are.

1nice:
Generally, in Nigeria, there is no federal enactment that expressly prohibits prostitution.

1nice:
Southern Region, and the Penal Code Act applicable in the Northern Region, do not have an express provision prohibiting prostitution.

Lol your long winded responses shows you're good at rambling and not much else. I said you contradicted yourself multiple times and can't cite a law showing prostitution to be illegal then you admit there's no law banning it federally or under state law. If you claim Sharia law bans prostitution cite it or shut up. Your arguments about section 223 are foolish because it applies to girls under 18 the rest of the laws are about coercion not about prostitution itself.

1nice:
Ban Prostitution and Brothels in Nigeria now.
Destroy Brothels in Nigeria immediately.
All prostitutes in Nigeria should be arrested immediately for breaking the law of Nigeria: the Constitution of Nigeria prohibit adultery and everyday prostitutes commite adultery and prostitutes conspire with someone to commit adultery which is against the Constitution of Nigeria.

Prostitution is not legalized in Nigeria and remains a criminal act: so anyone patronizing prostitutes is breaking the Nigeria law and mustt face the consequences.

1nice:
Generally, in Nigeria, there is no federal enactment that expressly prohibits prostitution.

1nice:
Southern Region, and the Penal Code Act applicable in the Northern Region, do not have an express provision prohibiting prostitution.

1nice:
However, under the Sharia Law which is a native law applicable in the Northern Region, prostitution amounts to an illegal act.

Your lies are being exposed. You didn't cite the laws you're referring showing prostitution between adults to be illegal in state or federal law or constitutionally. Don't forget to cite Penal Code you're referring to. We're not talking about child sex trafficking, rape or abduction so the criminal Code sections you referenced are irrelevant to the conversation.

Let's try this again cite the laws that ban prostitution. You failed miserably because you didn't even bother reading what was written before rushing to post.

1nice:
You are the one contradicting yourself.

Prostitution is illegal in all northern states that practise Islamic Penal Code. In southern Nigeria, the activities of pimps or madams, or underage prostitution and the operation or ownership of brothels are penalized under section 223, 224 and 225 of the Nigerian Criminal Code.

Section 223:

“Procuration”

“Any person who procures a girl or woman who is under the age of eighteen years to have unlawful carnal connection with any other person or persons either in Nigeria, elsewhere or procures a woman or girl to become a common prostitute either in Nigeria, elsewhere or procures a woman or girl to leave Nigeria with intent that she may become an inmate of a brothel elsewhere procures a woman or girl to leave her usual place of abode in Nigeria, intent that she may, for the purposes of prostitution, become an inmate of a brothel either in Nigeria or elsewhere, is guilty of a misdemeanour and is liable to imprisonment for two years. A person cannot be convicted of any of the offences defined in this section of this Code upon the uncorroborated testimony of one witness. The offender may be arrested without warrant Nigeria or elsewhere, is guilty of a misdemeanour and is liable to imprisonment for two years. A person cannot be convicted of any of the offences defined in this section of this Code upon the uncorroborated testimony of one witness. The offender may be arrested without warrant

Section 224:

Procuring defilement of woman by threats or fraud, or administering drugs”

“Any person who by threats or intimidation of any kind procures a woman or girl, to have unlawful carnal connection with a man either in Nigeria or elsewhere or by any false pretence procures a woman or girl to have unlawful carnal connection with a man either in Nigeria or elsewhere or administers to a woman or girl, or causes a woman or girl, to take, any drug or other thing with intent to overpower her in order to enable any man, whether a particular man or not, to have unlawful carnal knowledge of her, is guilty of a misdemeanour and is liable to imprisonment for two years. A person cannot be convicted of any of the offences defined m this section upon the uncorroborated testimony of one witness.”

Section 225:

“Abduction of girl under eighteen with intent to have carnal knowledge”

“Any person who, with intent that an unmarried girl under the age of eighteen years may be unlawfully carnally known by any man, whether a particular man or not, takes her or causes her to be taken out of the custody or protection of her father or mother, or other person having the lawful care or charge of her, and against the will of such father or mother or other person, is guilty of a misdemeanour and is liable to imprisonment for two years. It is a defence to a charge of any of the offences defined in this section of this Code to prove that the accused person believed, on reasonable grounds, that the girl was of or above the age of eighteen years.”

Wow, how you managed to contradict yourself multiple times in your post is amazing. FIRST you tells people want the federal government to ban prostitution, then you say it's unconstitutional, then you tell us it's illegal stating there's legislation already. Can you cite the laws and section of the Constitution you're referring to?

1nice:
Nigerians have been Protesting for a long time now because they want Federal Government Of Nigeria to banned Prostitution and Brothels in Nigeria.

Nigerians to continue their protests and riots across the 36 States of Nigeria till the Federal Government Of Nigeria grant their request.

1nice:
All prostitutes in Nigeria should be arrested immediately for breaking the law of Nigeria: the Constitution of Nigeria prohibit adultery and everyday prostitutes commite adultery and prostitutes conspire with someone to commit adultery which is against the Constitution of Nigeria.

Prostitution is not legalized in Nigeria and remains a criminal act: so anyone patronizing prostitutes is breaking the Nigeria law and mustt face the consequences.

Lol do your thing pastor.

The argument isn't about who is better or who will win. It's about can a divided opposition party win theoretically. Please address my argument and the topic at hand instead of campaigning. If you believe he can't lose an election because the opposition is divided tell me why. I don't think its a foregone conclusion because the economy is terrible and crime is rampant.

Hopium:
Forget story.

Everyone knows Tinubu will be better than Buhari times 10, that aside.

Someone like Wamakko is locking down a whole geopolitical region for a candidate and you're here talking of electorate's opinion. The problem with educated folks like you is that you fail to understand how politics in Nigeria works. I have seen so many people who think they're smart analyze like Nigeria is practicing modern day politics. Educated and smart politicians like Asiwaju, Atiku, Kwankwaso understand the game. You guys should study Asiwaju for Christ sake. You've seen him campaign to captain of industries, professional bodies, international bodies, leagues of bankers, different trade associations, etc; his messages are always different; tailored for different audiences.

I've listened to him campaign to leaders of the gas and industry; he was at his best intelligence wise; he shared innovative ideas and plans he will implement if elected.

At campaign ground, that's where he slacks and do those bla blu shit. He understand whatever he says there is of little value because the masses in attendance will vote in line with their local structure.

Electorates' opinion in Nigeria is influenced by state structures even in sophisticated states like Lagos.

The candidate who disagreed and thought Nigeria is Canada got his feedback today.

A large bloc of APC votes in 2015, 2019 still exists, and the party is still working successfully to acquire more, despite Buhari's terrible performance. PDP votes still exist and are losing some of them to APC in the NW. PDP votes in 2015, 2019 has been shared by NNPP, PDP, and LP.

This line of reasoning only works if we accept your flawed premise. We have to assume the electorate's opinions haven't shifted against the ruling party at all in favor of any other party. We can also factor in the fact that run-off elections are possible in this country. All they have to do in that scenario is when 13 states to force a run off between the 1st abd 2nd place party.

seeyounow:
There Is a Need To Shut Down Nairaland By the Government Over False Information

Lol, we also need a ministry of truth run by the government.

jantman:


His question got me confused and wondering If I truly have been living in Nigeria.

These are my questions.

1. What are the South Africa investment in Nigeria?

2. In what ways are South Africa investment benefited Nigeria as a nation?

3. How will South Africa business affect the Nigeria economy or people if they seize to exist in Nigeria?

4. What is Nigeria as a nation benefiting from South Africa as a nation?

Can Nigerians or any South Africans here on this forum educate me by answering my Questions.

1. Direct investment in property and cellular infrastructure. They provide premium services certain Nigerians desire. You complain Nigerians are being exploited but there's a free market in the goods being sold. There's no monopoly on any of the services and everyone's free to use cheaper options.

2. You see the jobs and services.

3. People lose the jobs and less goods are supplied to the market.

4. Tax revenue, jobs, FDI and financial investments.

Lekki deep seaport timeline.

Blue3k:
Lol, this man can lie. The FG approved Lekki in 2003 and the port was completed in 2022. The FG approved Ibom in 2015. Anyone can read the timeline on the FG website along with numerous news articles. This is a dumb lie to tell.

omonnakoda
franchasng
MadamExcellency

Lol, this man can lie. The FG approved Lekki in 2003 and the port was completed in 2022. The FG approved Ibom in 2015. Anyone can read the timeline on the FG website along with numerous news articles. This is a dumb lie to tell.

MadamExcellency:
Can you show us the Federal Government Official Gazette on the approval of Ibom Deep Seaport by the Government of Gen Buhari and not these junk news reports?

franchasng:
You are arguing with small Ogbomosho boys abruptly recruited in 2015 by Tinubu for social media propaganda, they don't understand how their useless federal government operates.

omonnakoda:
I am sure it makes sense in your mind but you need to make your point directly

What is your point?do you have one?

I put more weight on people who put their money where their mouth is. Anyone can run their mouth for free. It's not like there are a lot of polls to go off of.

Weird professors won't allow students to skip a day of class for election purposes. Even if they don't allow it just skip one day. As long their no major grade that day it's no big deal.

Yes, you can renounce your citizenship. There's no debate to be had on the topic.

https://dailytrust.com/159-nigerians-renounce-citizenship-in-2022-fg/

Newton2024:
How can I denounce my citizenship as a Nigerian? I am presently in Nigeria with the hope of a nice future in a good society. Is it possible to be stateless.

KwaraRat:
Nobody has been granted such privelage.

The federal Gazzete on citizenship should carry such information you request and it can easily be obtained freely from the Ikoyi federal library .

According to him, 150 Nigerians renounced their citizenship between 2006 to 2021. In 2022, however, 159 Nigerians renounced their citizenships.

The Federal Government has said at least 159 Nigerians renounced their citizenship in 2022 alone.

Lol your lies have been exposed.

According to him, 150 Nigerians renounced their citizenship between 2006 to 2021. In 2022, however, 159 Nigerians renounced their citizenships.

The Federal Government has said at least 159 Nigerians renounced their citizenship in 2022 alone.

KwaraRat:
See my post above.

Nobody has been granted such privelage.

The federal Gazzete on citizenship should carry such information you request and it can easily be obtained freely from the Ikoyi federal library .

Having googled countries that forbid dual citizenship , only the Bahamas or Qatar are worth relinquishing ones citizenship but to get both of their citizenship will be impossible for Qatarri and highly expensive for Bahamas.

grandstar:
At this juncture, I doubt Putin send.

He has to win this war no matter the cost. This was the same strategy the former Angolan president Dos Santos used in crushing the rebel leader Jonas Savimbi in the 1990s.

Zelensky is not politically astute. Conceding territory to Russia is the lesser of two evils at this point. America's hardline position is reckless as its Ukrainians paying the price.

What factors changed your mind? You were telling me putin disgraced himself and should seek peace to save face. Ukraine will have to do more than cede territory. The Russians will install their puppet government, limit their military size and make sure they can't have any future dealing with NATO. The sanctions will hurt but the west will Reintegrate Russia back into the fold economically if Henry Kissenger is trustworthy.

Lol can't a pass a law if they want it done so badly?

🔥 interesting

Raheeqilmaktoom:
O was expecting you to regale me with new knowledge, reason why I pointed out my own thought with regards other projects.

I was expecting you to tell me facts instead of your opinions if you insist I must agree unquestionably. You didn't cite another similar project in Nigeria or anywhere else in the world. Reread your comments then point to the other projects mentioned.

Raheeqilmaktoom:
Those long breaks during the project phase, I bet they were not really as a result of some technical glitch, more like Nigeria's long bereaucracy and different administrations with their different agendas.

Raheeqilmaktoom:
Not a talk of if you say so, I don't have any exposure regarding this thing but I feel around 7-8 years just for feasibility studies and another 7 years is just too much, it could have been smoother.

Raheeqilmaktoom:
Not a talk of if you say so, I don't have any exposure regarding this thing but I feel around 7-8 years just for feasibility studies and another 7 years is just too much, it could have been smoother.

If you say so chief. You're telling in breath you're not an expert in these matters then telling me it's just your opinion in the next.

omonnakoda:
No it took 2 years to construct Lekki

OK, your statement doesn't contradict the facts stated. It took 20 years from approval to operation. The approval for the project happened in 2003.

Raheeqilmaktoom:
Those long breaks during the project phase, I bet they were not really as a result of some technical glitch, more like Nigeria's long bereaucracy and different administrations with their different agendas.

If you say so.

omonnakoda:
How far?

You know these projects take time. Lekki deep seaport took 20 years to it to start operations after its approval. Hopefully, this one doesn't drag on that long.

https://ppp.icrc.gov.ng/project/118/lekki-deep-water-port

OvisFranko:
Pure foolishness?

So you want to tell us that Delta State Ijaw are more than Urhobos in Delta State? or the Ikas , Aniochas are more than the Urhobos in Delta State?

Yes, it is pure foolishness to debate about a topic you don't have any hard data. None of you can quantify the numbers of any tribe that's why you won't attempt it. No, I don't want to speculate which tribe is more because it's foolish to be without any data.

Unless you know the previous numbers and true fertility rates you can't even make an estimate. I'll simply wait for the census and get the answer when someone bothers to count. If you disagree rank the groups and state their numbers. When the census is released we'll compare.

garfield1:
I think it is the urhobos.they inhabit 8 lgas that are thickly populated,inhabit half of warri south lga and parts of patani and bomadi...
The delta igbos inhabit 9 lgas which are sparrlsely populous and are not indigenous to any other lga in delta central or south .
The ijaws inhabit 30% of warri north lga,warri sw lga and burutu,bomadi and patani...

you weirdos can finally stop arguing after the census is conducted. 26 comments and nobody bothers to quantify how many people are in each group. This is pure foolishness.

Bump

The Nigerian consulate in Johannesburg has complained to the South African government after city authorities disconnected the consulate’s electricity supplies over unpaid bills, a government official said Friday.

City officials on Wednesday went to the consulate, in an upmarket northern suburb, to cut off supplies over 400,000 rand ($23,300) in outstanding charges, according to a city official.

Lol, these international bums are quoting the Geneva convention. The government clowns think just because they play father Christmas with other countries not paying their power bills everyone will act the same. This sort if behavior might fly in Nigeria but not outside because nobody lives to serve you.

They forgot to mention what happens if you don't attend. They only mentioned they were given financial incentives to attend. What's a mandate without consequences?