Senate Passes New Law, Prescribes Life Imprisonment For Child Defilement

Leadership | 22-10-2025 06:09am |

In a landmark move aimed at strengthening child protection laws in the country, the Nigerian Senate has passed a bill into law, mandating life imprisonment for anyone found guilty of sexually defiling a minor. The new legislation prescribes life imprisonment without the option of a fine for any man or woman who engages in

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