The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) to direct internet service providers operating in the country to take immediate steps to block all websites that host obscene and pornographic contents.
The call against the pornographic websites was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Dalhatu Tafoki (APC-Katsina State) at plenary in Abuja on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Moving the motion, Tafaki said cyber pornography is fast becoming a global problem, noting that no concrete steps have been taken to curb the phenomenon in the country.
Nigeria, he said, is a religious country and all the major religions in the country have forbidden nudity and obscenity in any form.
According to him, countries across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East have enacted legislations that ban pornography in their domains.
The lawmaker said: “Renowned psychologists and sociologists around the world have issued stern warnings on the psychological, sociological and mental consequences of viewing pornographic contents.
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“Some of the immediate effects of viewing pornographic contents include, causing deception in marriage and which may later on, affect family life.
“It promotes adultery, prostitution, and many unreal expectations that can result in dangerous promiscuous behaviour.
“It leads to addiction, escalation, desensitisation and acting out sexually by one person as well as change of attitude towards oneself and his family.”
The House urged the NCC to apply the full rigours of the Nigerian Communications Act and the National Information Technology Development Act against defaulting ISPs.
The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, directed the Committees on Communications and Legislative Compliance to ensure the implementation and report within four weeks for further legislative action.
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