Senate bans same sex marriage in Nigeria

Senate bans same sex marriage in
Nigeria
The Nigerian Senate have officially banned same
sex marriage in Nigeria. Man + Man = Not allowed.
Woman + Woman = Go to prison. :-). Only a union
between a man and a woman in a recognized
worship center is allowed.
The new bill states;
1. A marriage contract or civil union entered
into between persons of same sex by virtue
a certificate issued by a foreign country shall
be void in Nigeria.
2. Marriage or civil union entered into
between persons of same sex shall not be
solemnized in any place of worship either
Church or Mosque or any other place
whatsoever called in Nigeria.
3. Only marriage contracted between a man
and a woman either under Islamic Law,
Customary Law or the Marriage Act is
recognized as valid in Nigeria.
4. Persons that entered into a same sex
marriage or civil union contract commit an
offense and are jointly liable on conviction to
a term of 14 years imprisonment each.
5. Any persons or group of persons that
administers, witnesses, screens, abet and
aids the solemnization of a same sex
marriage contract or civil union or supports
the registration, operation of gay clubs,
societies and organizations, processions or
meetings in Nigeria commits an offense and
liable on conviction to a term of 10 years
imprisonment.
The bill awaits the approval of President Goodluck
Jonathan.