Which of the Following Statements About Nigeria's Shari'a Courts Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Nigeria's shari'a courts is NOT correct?

• A) They are bound by decisions handed down by the country's Supreme Court.
• B) Traditionally, their jurisdiction was limited to civil cases and those involving Islamic personal law.
• C) Their decisions have been successfully challenged at the appellate level.
• D) They exist in many northern states.
• E) Although the president challenged the extension of their jurisdiction into criminal cases, the Supreme Court ruled against him.

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