Nigerian lawmakers move closer to outlawing same-sex unions
The Cross River State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to prohibit same-sex marriage and civil unions in the state.
According to him, the bill provides that same-sex marriages or civil unions shall not enjoy legal recognition or benefits of a valid marriage in Cross River.
The bill also seeks to bar the solemnisation and recognition of same-sex marriages, including those contracted outside the state, regardless of culture, tradition or existing law.
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