The House gave this directive today during their plenary.

The lawmakers suggested that the internet providers must block access under the new directive.

According to Katsina Rep. Dalhatu Tafoki who sponsored the motion, the shutdown is  a step to protecting societal norms and values.

The House adopted the motion and mandated its Committees on Communications and Legislative Compliance to ensure its implementation and report within four weeks for further legislative action.

The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abass, also warned that sanctions would be imposed on internet service providers that default while lawmakers put a voice vote in favour of the motion.

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