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Nigerian Senate Debates Same-Sex Bill

A bill in the Nigerian Senate that would imprison same-sex couples for three years for getting married passed the critical second reading and was sent to the Standing Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, as well as the Committee on Health and Interior.
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L-R: President Jonathan, Senate President David Mark and House of Reps Speaker, Dimeji Bankole at the signing of the amended constitution.

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