Conflict Between Sharia Law And The Rule Of Law On Rights Of Women. An Appraisal

CHAPTER ONE Background of the study The practice of Islamic law in Nigeria, by northern states, raises a number of constitutional questions and questions the supremacy of the constitution.  The activities of these states have shown that the federal government do not really have the interest of its citizens and have refuse to strictly enforce the spirit of  the letters in the Nigerian constitution which provides for the unity, peace, principle of freedom equity and justice – in Nigeria[1].  Thus, no discrimination is envisaged by the constitution. This lack of enforcement is more burdened on wo…