The House of Representatives on Thursday approved 14 years imprisonment for persons who contracted same sex marriage in the country.

This was sequel to a clause-by-clause consideration of a Bill for an Act to prohibit marriage or union entered between persons of same sex, at the Committee of the Whole.

“Marriage or civil union entered between persons of same gender shall not be solemnised in any place of worship, either church or mosque or any place in Nigeria,” it said.

Introducing the bill, Rep. Albert Sam-Tsokwa ( PDP-Taraba) said that it sought to achieve a far reaching objective by outlawing same sex marriage and provide punishment for offenders.

It also set out a 10-year sentence for “any person who directly or indirectly makes public show of same-sex amorous relationships’’.

“Any persons or group of persons that administers, witnesses, screen and shields the solemnisation of same sex marriage in Nigeria on conviction, will be liable to 10 years imprisonment.’’

It would be recalled also that the British Prime Minister, David Cameron, had warned that his country would consider withholding aid from countries that did not recognise gay rights.

In Nov. 2011, the senate approved the bill that would make same-sex marriages punishable by up to 14 years for the couple and 10 for anyone abetting such unions.

The bill is expected to be sent to the Senate for concurrence. (NAN)http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/05/reps-approve-14-years-imprisonment-for-same-sex-marriage/

Too late. The world has gone far too gay for Nigeria to do anything about it. Wait till they start giving state banquet and reception to foreign gay presidents and dignitaries. Na so arab people misbehave with anti-women law and US sent them a female secretary of state, Madeleine Albright. See their people they look them for TV dey bow for Madeleine, dey throw red carpet for her, dey salute her.

This is just another ploy by Nigeria legislators to cheaply improve their image before the gullible masses.
What about enacting laws that will serve the best interest of common Nigerians.There has never been gay marriage in Nigeria or any attempt to do so and this law remains irrelevant.Nigerians need laws that will ultimately imprison the present and past govt officials because they are all criminals.

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Misplacement of priorities.

Why didn't they approve a 14 year compulsory jail sentence for corruption?! Bunch of thieves!

Lobatan!

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No serious commitment to punishing official corruption among political office holders. Bunch of hypocrites!

Waiting for the west to start condemnation

Pim pimmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Comot for road mek I pass

Good. Gays and Lesbians out there be warned.
Kirikiri maximum prison awaits you if you ever try solemnizing your relationship.
Dancing galala

14 years? too light. it should be DEATH PENALTY. those mentally deranged should either practice their god-forsaking act in europe/america or be ready to DIE in Nigeria. I barcanista will without hesitation mobilize youths to lynch and set ablaze any person or group of persons that publicly practice or advocates or sympathise with homosexuality in my area or environs. God bless Nigeria

This is a good job done. Enough of copying of stupid Western culture.

Rubbish .
With everything going wrong in Naija [ corruption, power failure, Boko Haram etc ] they go to debate same-sex marriage ?
If our next president is gay, but organizes our country to European standards, I WILL SUPPORT HIM !
SMH at misplacement of priorities.

Two more years should be added. Pls..

for gooness sake, me i neva understand wetin those people see for dat same sex thing o. How my fellow man want take com meet me say him him love me, or carry strong mouth come say make i kiss or even carry him stick come scatter my s*h*i*t box. SMH......!

tempest01: Waiting for the west to start condemnation

Make them talk na them get their mouth but NOTHING can change our stand. HOMOSEXUALITY is not welcomed in Nigeria.QED

Good one by the House of reps members. Nigeria is no place for gays and lesbians, we will always stick to our traditional African values and culture.

Waiting for Kemi Olunloyo aka Madam Governor to give out her own side of the story!

After same sex marriage punishment, lets move into the punishment for corruption pls.

Good move. Nigerian culture is not part of the whiteman's lesbo/gay ish.
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Last Bullet: Nija lawmakers should also endorse a minimum of 14years jail term for anyone guilty of corrupt practices.

Last time I checked, gay relationships were still going on underground, and secret gay clubs still existed across the country.

If the lawmakers think this changes a damn thing, they're seriously deluded. Heck, there may even be closet homos among them.

Meanwhile, what's up with the PIB?

I love watching Lesbo sisters live and love the 3-some enjoyables in the comfort of my home, I hope no one will send me to kirikiri for 10yrs, no be marriage na, nah just jollification of my youth after too much of hard work.

ozodigboo: Rubbish .
With everything going wrong in Naija [ corruption, power failure, Boko Haram etc ] they go to debate same-sex marriage ?
If our next president is gay, but organizes our country to European standards, I WILL SUPPORT HIM !
SMH at misplacement of priorities.

Mr Gay, for your info, NO homosexual can become Nigeria's President. The moment he tries it, he will LOSE. If he is incumbent we shall force him out and JAIL him-that is if we didn't lynch and Kill him

Rubbish, toothless law, this law is as useless as those who passed

Being Gay not against the law in Nigeria, what is against the law is same sex marriage and public display of affection by Gay people.

Sealeddeal: This is just another ploy by Nigeria legislators to cheaply improve their image before the gullible masses.
What about enacting laws that will serve the best interest of common Nigerians.There has never been gay marriage in Nigeria or any attempt to do so and this law remains irrelevant.Nigerians need laws that will ultimately imprison the present and past govt officials because they are all criminals.

One of the Best post on Nairaland!! Bless

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barcanista: Mr Gay, for your info, NO homosexual can become Nigeria's President. The moment he tries it, he will LOSE. If he is incumbent we shall force him out and JAIL him-that is if we didn't lynch and Kill him