BREAKING: Reps Order NCC to Shut Down OnlyFans, XVideos, Pornhub, Other Adult Sites Nationwide
- The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been directed to shut down all websites promoting obscene and pornographic contents with immediate effect
- The House of Representatives gave this directive on Tuesday during plenary and maintained that the move was to safeguard societal values
- The resolution was passed on Tuesday following a motion sponsored by Dalhatu Tafoki, an APC lawmaker from Katsina state
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements
FCT, Abuja - On Tuesday, March 11, the House of Representatives, ordered total shutdown of porn websites nationwide.
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It also directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to enforce the immediate shutdown of the websites in the country.
As reported by The Punch, the House gave the directive during plenary on Tuesday.
Why porn sites should be shut down
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The lawmakers suggested that the internet providers must block access under the new directive.
Dalhatu Tafoki, an All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker from Katsina state, sponsored the motion, calling it a step to “protect societal values.”
The lawmaker cited findings from psychological studies warning against the inimical implications of pornographic and obscene materials and noted that several countries had banned pornography.
Mr Tafoki stated:
“Renowned psychologists and sociologists worldwide have issued strong warnings about the psychological, sociological, and mental consequences of consuming pornographic content.’’
As reported by The Cable, the motion was subsequently supported by other lawmakers who stressed the urgent need to safeguard the country’s rich social and moral values.
The directive, if eventually implemented, would greatly affect swathes of young Nigerians who take solace in several pornographic platforms, some of which are OnlyFans, Pornhub, XVideos and Allaccess, to make ends meet.
Nigerians react as Reps move to ban adult sites
As usual, Nigerians took to the comment section of Legit.ng on Facebook and shared their views on the directive by the Reps. Legit.ng compiled a few reactions below;
Ubong Japhet Effiong said:
"Please those who are against this directive should go to court."
Wappy Phillme DookaanDavid stated:
"This hard country na wetin some people the use hold body ooo. Even to carry Ashawo no be poor man no fit afford."
Obinna Nwokeji wrote:
"India don't allow such site. If Nigeria can do the same good."
Sam Usha Atongo stated:
"How did they know about pornhub, they must have been watching."
Elias Desmond said:
"TikTok should be among them because it’s becoming a pornhub."
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