Human rights in Nigeria This bill also allows punishment for those knowingly associating with those identifying as members of the LGBT community or aiding these individuals in becoming married or pursuing that lifestyle. The punishment for abetting gay marriage is 5 years imprisonment. Furthermore, the bill criminalizes any association with gay identity and the promotion of lesbian and gay rights, such as gathering privately with gay people. The Same-Sex Marriage Bill was ratified by President Goodluck Jonathan in January 2014 and has received much condemnation from the West for its restriction of the freedoms of expression and assembly for the LGBT community in Nigeria.
Presidential Guard Brigade (Nigeria) of Muhammadu Buhari on May 29, 2015. The brigade currently protects the residence of the President and his guests, as well as perform ceremonial duties. Members of the brigade stand at the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock and also raise and lower the national flag at ceremonies and parades. The brigade holds a weekly changing of the guard guard ceremony outside Aso Villa. Presidential Guard Brigade (Nigeria) The Presidential Guard Brigade is a special arm of the Nigerian Army, which is responsible for protecting the President of Nigeria. The members of the brigade are a group of elite Nigerian soldiers