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 2026 LABOUR DAY: LASG ANNOUNCES ₦50,000 SALARY SUPPORT FOR WORKERS, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO WELFARE, INDUSTRIAL HARMONY  Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved an additional ₦50,000 to State workers’ salaries for May as part of efforts to cushion the prevailing economic hardship, particularly the impact of rising fuel prices. The Governor announced the 2026 Workers Day celebration themed “Insecurity, Poverty: Bane of Decent Work,” held on Friday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan-Lagos. He reiterated that the intervention, which will be reviewed underscores his administration’s resolve to ensure that Lagos remains not only a functional city but one that works for its residents, especially the workforce that drives its growth and development. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Sanwo-Olu emphasised that the welfare of workers remains central to his administration’s agenda, adding that the government will continue to depl...

HOUSE OF REPS REJECTS BILL TO EXPAND ISLAMIC LAW IN 1999 CONSTITUTION. (PHOTO).


 House of Representatives Rejects Bill to Expand Islamic Law in 1999 Constitution


On Thursday, the House of Representatives voted against a bill aimed at expanding the scope of Islamic law within the 1999 Constitution.


Sponsored by Rep. Aliyu Missau, the constitutional amendment sought to revise sections 24, 262, 277, and 288 by removing the term “personal” from references to “Islamic law,” thereby allowing it to stand independently.


Currently, Section 262 (1) states that the Sharia Court of Appeal has jurisdiction over civil matters involving Islamic personal law, which Missau argued limits the law's applicability, particularly in Islamic commercial law.


“The 1999 Constitution recognizes only personal Islamic law, without considering potential developments in the country,” he stated, citing the establishment of Jaiz Bank in 2003 as an example of evolving needs in Islamic commercial law.


Debate over the bill revealed a split among lawmakers, with northern representatives generally in favor while southern members opposed it. Solomon Bob from Rivers argued that removing “personal” would broaden the application of Islamic law beyond its intended scope, emphasizing that the term was included for a reason.


Supporters like Abdul Hakeem Ado from Kano insisted on the necessity of sustaining Islamic commercial law. However, voices of dissent included lawmakers from various states who expressed concerns about the implications of the proposed changes.


Bamidele Salam from Osun firmly opposed the bill, asserting that religious matters should remain a personal choice in Nigeria's secular framework. He referenced historical debates surrounding the constitution's drafting, noting that the topic of Islamic law had previously been contentious.


The bill was ultimately rejected during a voice vote led by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu.

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