Current Version
| Region | Nigeria |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Illegal (death penalty as punishment) |
| Start Date | Jun 1, 1916 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | Male Homosexuality is punishable by 14 years in prison under the Nigerian Penal Code. Laws is unclear about female Homosexuality in the Nigerian Penal code , in which the southern part of Nigeria rules . However in the Northern Nigeria, where things are ruled by Sharia Law the punishment are different . In some states in Northern Nigeria, consenting and adult Gays and Lesbians could be punished with the death penalty . |
| Sources | http://www.nigeria-law.org/Criminal%20Code%20Act-PartIII-IV.htm#Chapter |
Revision History (2)
Revision by Doomdorm64. Accurate to description
| Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Illegal (other penalty) | Illegal (death penalty as punishment) |
Revision by Pizzaslices412653. Criminalizes both
| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Male illegal, female uncertain | Illegal (other penalty) |
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