“The most comprehensively homophobic legislation ever proposed in any country in the world” seems certain to pass in Nigeria if gay and human rights groups are not able to persuade the Nigerian government to kill the bill.

    The draconian measure will outlaw membership of a gay group, attending a gay meeting or protest, advocating gay equality, donating money to a gay organisation, hosting or visiting a gay website, the publication or possession of gay safer sex advice, renting or selling a property to a gay couple, expressions of same-sex love in letters or emails, attending a same-sex marriage or blessing ceremony, screening or watching a gay movie, taking or possessing photos of a gay couple, and publishing, selling or loaning a gay book or video…Even mere socialising by two or more gay people is likely to be interpreted as illegal.

Homosexuality currently carries a 14-year jail term in Nigeria. In the northern regions, that are governed by Sharia law, homosexuality can get you killed.