LIST OF REASONS

The House of Representatives has called on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to shut down all pornographic websites in the country, citing their harmful effects on societal values and family structures. Last week, the House passed a resolution directing the NCC, as the industry regulator, to enforce a ban on these sites and impose strict penalties on non-compliant service providers. This motion, initiated by Hon. Dalhatu Tafoki (APC, Katsina), highlighted pornography’s negative impact on moral values, youth development, and the sanctity of marriage. According to Tafoki, unrestricted access to porn normalizes indecency, distorts perceptions of relationships, and contributes to social vices. Lawmakers argue that the spread of explicit content encourages unhealthy sexual behaviors, addiction, and weakens family bonds—threatening the fabric of Nigerian society. Advocates for the ban draw parallels with countries like Saudi Arabia, China, and the UAE, where strict regulations hel...