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Falana Berates Kemi Badenoch over claim that she cannot pass Nigerian citizenship to her children | ABK News

Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has lashed out at British Conservative politician Kemi Badenoch over her claim that she cannot pass Nigerian citizenship to her children because she is a woman.

Badenoch, the former UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade and a leading figure in the Conservative Party, made the controversial remark during an interview with Fareed Zakaria on CNN on Sunday. Speaking about immigration and citizenship laws, she claimed Nigerian legislation does not allow women to confer nationality on their children.

“It’s virtually impossible, for example, to get Nigerian citizenship. I have that citizenship by virtue of my parents. I can’t give it to my children because I’m a woman,” Badenoch said. “Yet loads of Nigerians come to the UK and stay for a relatively free period of time, acquire British citizenship. We need to stop being naive.”

In a strongly worded response on Monday, Falana described Badenoch’s statement as “a display of utter ignorance” and accused her of misinforming the British public to score political points.

“In her desperate attempt to impress the British electorate, Kemi Badenoch keeps running down Nigeria,” Falana said in a statement issued in Lagos.

He cited Section 25(b) and (c) of the Nigerian Constitution to debunk her claims, stating clearly that a child born outside Nigeria to a Nigerian parent regardless of gender is entitled to citizenship.

“Contrary to her misleading claim, your children are Nigerians because you are a Nigerian,” Falana stated. “Her assertion that she cannot give Nigerian citizenship to her children because she is a woman is not in consonance with Nigerian law.”

He further referenced Section 42(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which prohibits discrimination based on gender, birth, or class, saying, “Therefore, her two children are Nigerian citizens. The fact that she may not want them to claim it is irrelevant. For now, they are dual citizens of Britain and Nigeria.”

Falana also challenged Badenoch’s statement that Nigerian citizenship is “virtually impossible” for foreigners to obtain. He pointed out that Sections 26 and 27 of the Constitution allow foreigners to acquire Nigerian nationality through registration or naturalisation, once the legal requirements are met.

However, the senior advocate did acknowledge an area of concern in the law where gender inequality still exists.

“A woman married to a Nigerian man can be registered as a citizen, but the same privilege is not extended to a man married to a Nigerian woman. This reflects the patriarchal nature of the law. It should be urgently amended,” Falana said.

The debate has triggered reactions on both sides of the Atlantic, as Nigerians at home and abroad continue to challenge outdated gender provisions in legal frameworks.

Lagos Reporters will continue to track developments around diaspora citizenship rights and constitutional reforms affecting Nigerian identity.

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That you promise will cure us of our misfortunes and ills,
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TRANSFER NEWS

LONG READ THOUGH

Manchester United are considering a move for Emi Martinez but may be put off by Aston Villa's £40m valuation of the 32-year-old Argentina goalkeeper.

Colombia winger Luis Diaz, 28, remains determined to leave Liverpool during the summer transfer window and is hoping Bayern Munich will make a new offer in the coming days to try to convince the English club.

Newcastle United are in danger of losing out to Manchester City in their attempt to buy 22-year-old Burnley and England goalkeeper James Trafford.

Trafford is "very keen" to return to City this summer after they hijacked his Newcastle deal.

Newcastle will offer Tino Livramento a new contract to try and ward off interest from Manchester City, who are prepared to pay £65m for the England full-back, 22.

Manchester City are not planning a move for Livramento and are looking at other targets for the position.

Tottenham are set to rival Liverpool for the signing of Crystal Palace's 25-year-old England centre-back Marc Guehi.

Manchester United's hopes of signing Nicolas Jackson have received a boost after the Chelsea and Senegal striker, 24, rejected AC Milan and Napoli because he wants to stay in the Premier League.

Aston Villa, Chelsea and Tottenham are monitoring the situation of 21-year-old Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho, with clubs believing the Argentina international could be available for about £40m.

Juventus will step up their efforts to sign England winger Jadon Sancho, 25, from Manchester United when Belgium winger Samuel Mbangula, 21, and 25-year-old USA striker Timothy Weah leave the club.

Manchester United are set to compete with Manchester City for the signature of 26-year-old Sporting and Denmark midfielder Morten Hjulmand.

Chelsea are interested in RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, 22, but may need to sell some players first to make room for the Netherlands international in their squad.

West Ham are interested in Leicester City goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, with a formal approach expected soon for the 25-year-old Dane.

Nottingham Forest are working on a deal to sign Bologna's 22-year-old Switzerland winger Dan Ndoye.

Liverpool and England Under-20s midfielder James McConnell, 20, is close to signing a new long-term deal with the club and going out on loan for the season.

Sunderland and Fenerbahce remain interested in Granit Xhaka despite Bayer Leverkusen rejecting both their bids for the 32-year-old Switzerland midfielder.

Napoli, AC Milan, Roma, Juventus and Inter Milan are interested in Liverpool's 27-year-old Italy winger Federico Chiesa.

Everton have spoken to Real Sociedad over a deal for 24-year-old Japan winger Takefusa Kubo.

Fulham are expected to complete the signing of Montpellier's 34-year-old French goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte in the next few days.

Galatasaray are targeting a move for 26-year-old Italy keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who has one year left on his Paris St-Germain contract and has yet to agree to a new deal with the French Club.

They eventually reveal their true nature in the end

#JESUS MY ROPHEKA !

Our heavenly Father is the source of all healing. He is the one who mends broken bodies, renews weary souls, and restores what sickness has stolen. His power flows through faith-filled prayer and the quiet yet mighty working of the Holy Spirit. Sometimes healing comes like a sudden sunrise, breaking through the darkness in an instant. Other times, it unfolds gradually, like the steady growth of a seed hidden in soil. Yet in every case, faith is the bridge that connects us to His restorative work, even when our eyes cannot yet see the breakthrough. We can trust His perfect timing, knowing He works all things for our good. Imagine God’s healing power like electricity; always available, just waiting to be released through the switch of faith. Just as light floods a room when the connection is made, divine wholeness flows when we align our hearts with His promises. The more we immerse ourselves in Scripture and grow in understanding of His nature, the more confidently we can partner with Him in prayer.
Healing is not merely something God does for us, but something He often does with us, as we stand in faith and declare His truth over our lives. The Word of God carries resurrection power; where it is spoken in faith, miracles follow. We must remember that faith is the hand that receives what grace freely offers. Without it, we remain like a lamp unplugged; surrounded by power, yet untouched by its energy. But when we anchor our hearts in God’s word and respond with bold belief, we position ourselves for God’s healing touch. His promises are not distant hopes, but present realities for those who dare to trust Him. Today, may we open our hearts afresh to His restoring power, knowing that our faithful God is still making all things new.

Hebrews 13:8 – Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever. (KJV)

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Money has never made man happy, nor will it, there is nothing in its nature to produce happiness. The more of it one has the more one wants.

Title: Untamed. In the vast expanse of Yosemite National Park, a woman's death draws a federal agent into lawless terrain, where nature obeys no rules but its own. Starring: Eric Bana, Sam Neill

*•Your month your character* which one are you


`(●January ` love peace

`(●February` Cheerful all the time

`(●March` caring souls

`(◍April` Love givers

`(◍May ` Honest people

`(◍June ` Secret keepers

`(◍July` Always there for you

`(◍August` Smile keepers

`(◍September` 🙏🏾 Love Christ

`(◍October ` laugh often

`(◍November ` Love nature

`(◍December 👍🏾` Amazing people

Truth is by nature self-evident. As soon as you remove the cobwebs of ignorance that surround it, it shines clear.

Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.

*THE RESTORER'S DAILY GUIDE*

DATE: MONDAY 21ST JULY 2025

THEME: *WHY SUFFERING PRECEDES BREAKTHROUGHS?*

MEMORIZE
Hebrews 5:8
Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

READ
Hebrews 2:5-10, 14-18
For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.
But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?
Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
*You cannot have the crown without the cross.*

MESSAGE
Why does God allow suffering before every breakthrough?

There is something very powerful that suffering does in us more than anything else.

Before every breakthrough, there will be suffering, not maybe or possibly, but certainly. This is not because God is cruel, but He is preparing you for something greater than you could ever imagine.

Suffering is not His absence. It is His presence.

It is in the fire where your character is forged, where your faith is stretched, where pride dies, where humility is born.

So many run away from the pain crying, God, where are you in all of these troubles. Guess what, He is right there with you in the tears, in the agony, in the silence, He is closer in your suffering than in your comfort.

When nothing seems to make sense to you, that is when its making the most sense to God.

The enemy trembles when a child of God walks through the fire and holds on to their praises unto God.

God does not allow suffering to destroy you but to strip you of everything that cannot stand in His presence.

Every idol, every illusion, every false hope, every arrogance must be removed.

The storm comes not to drown you but to expose and to remove everything that was never meant to stay.

When it's past, what remains will be unshakeable; that is breakthrough.

Look through the scriptures, Joseph was thrown into a pit, sold into slavery and forgotten, before he ever wore the robe of royalty.

Moses wandered in the desert for forty years before he parted the red sea. David was hunted and hidden in caves before he wore the crown.

And Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour endured the cross, despised the shame before wearing the crown of glory. He endured a horrible death before His glorious resurrection.

You cannot have a resurrection without the crucifixion.

*You cannot have the crown without the cross.*

We live in a world where everyone wants instant blessings, but God is not in a hurry; He is raising soldiers, not entertainers. Soldiers are trained in battlefields, not banquet halls.

God is not absent in your suffering, He is present but silent because the teacher is usually silent during the exams...

No matter what you may be going through today, hold on. It will soon be over, and you will step into your own breakthroughs in Jesus' name. Amen.

ACTION STEPS
1. Thank God for everything that God has allowed you to pass through in your life.
2. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you the lessons you have missed that you still need to move forward.
3. Pray for the wisdom of relevant applications of truth for your transformation.

REMEMBER
*You cannot have the crown without the cross.*

PRAYERS
Dear heavenly Father, Thank you for today's devotional guide. I receive grace to accept the responsibility of honouring you and becoming the best version of me that is capable of being used of you for the assignment you created me for. Thank you for your mercies and faithfulness in my life. Accept my thanksgiving in Jesus' name. Amen.

AUTHOR: JEDIDIAH DAVID

DAILY READING: 1Samuel 14-16; Psalms 45-46; Proverbs 19; Luke 19;

HYMN
I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
And it told Thy love to me ;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith,
And be closer drawn to Thee.

Draw me near - - - er, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died ;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To Thy precious, bleeding side.

2
Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
By the power of grace divine ;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in Thine.

3
Oh, the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God,
I commune as friend with friend.

4
There are depths of love that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea ;
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee.

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