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“Social media companies to register as local firms before they can operate” – Nigeria Info Minister
Social media companies in Nigeria will be required to obtain a license
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Bawumia urges Mahama not to assent to Tribunals Bill
Addressing the nation on Sunday, July 19, Dr Bawumia said a law that could reshape the country’s judicial structure must not be pushed through on the strength of parliamentary numbers alone.
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Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill returns to Parliament for second round
On Tuesday, February 10, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, directed the Business Committee to programme the bill for debate.
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Anti-LBGTQ+ bill; fresh relay in parliament apt or presidential assent?
The bill had previously been listed for consideration on Tuesday, October 21, but was conspicuously absent when the business agenda was updated the following day.
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Anti-LGBTQI Bill suits:Supreme Court to deliver judgment December 18
A seven-member bench of the apex court, led by Justice Avril Lovelace Johnson, set the date after granting lawyers representing Richard Sky permission to amend their statement of case within two days.
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Witchcraft bill was officially presented yesterday, says Presidency as it rejects allegations by Speaker Bagbin
Mr. Bagbin during proceedings in Parliament yesterday, November 27 had expressed displeasure over what he described as the President's lack of communication on whether he assents or disapproves of the bill
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Africa
Uganda passes bill making it a crime to identify as LGBT
Those found to have committed "aggravated homosexuality" could face the death penalty if Uganda's president signs the new bill into law.
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US lawmakers introduce bill to ban TikTok
The legislation comes as a wave of states led by Republican governors have introduced state-level restrictions on the use of TikTok on government-owned devices.
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Lawyer vows to challenge anti-LGBTQ+ bill at Supreme Court October 15, 2021 101 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Email
he bill has generated widespread conversation, with many expressing varied views about some clauses in the document.
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Go to the Supreme Court if you are convinced-Foh-Amoaning dares Pro-LGBTQI+ Coalition
The Church of Pentecost indicated that it would campaign against Members of Parliament who oppose the anti-LGBT bill currently in Parliament.
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LGBTQI Bill Is Problematic – We’ll Revise It – Mahama Ayariga
“A person who undermines these proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values commits an offence and is liable, on summary conviction, to a fine of not more than 2,000 penalty units or a term of imprisonment of not less than two mont...
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Anti-LGBTQ+ bill currently before Parliament is defective – Majority Chief Whip
The Church of Pentecost has, in its memoranda to the committee, sent its strongest caution yet to government regarding the legislation against the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer and their related activities (LGBTQ+) in Ghana.
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Journalists urged to intensify advocacy for Affirmative Action Bill
“Ghana had a free and fair election, but only 40 women were elected into parliament and the highest achieved for ministerial appointments since 1993 is 24%”
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Ghana’s anti-LGBTI draft bill a “recipe for violence” – UN expertsGhana’s anti-LGBTI draft bill a “recipe for violence” – UN expertsGhana’s anti-LGBTI draft bill a “recipe for violence” – UN expertsvGhana’s anti-LGBTI draft bill a “recipe for violence” – UN expertsGhana’s anti-LGBTI draft bill a “rertsGhana’s anti-LGBTI draft bill a “recipe for violence” – UN expertsGhana’s anti-LGBTI draft bill acipe for violence” – UN expe “recipe for violence” – UN experts
The first reading of the bill took place on August 2, 2021, and its consideration is expected to resume in October 2021.
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Nigerian Lawmakers Propose To Jail Unlawful Protesters For Five Years
A bill proposing a five-year jail term for unlawful protesters in the country has scaled through first reading at the House of Representatives.
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Bagbin pushes committee to fast-track anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Mr Bagbin told the House that the bill remains a major issue of public interest and must be moved forward in the legislative process.
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GIMPA Law School submits comments on Ghana’s Draft Misinformation Bill, 2025
Guided by the Head of Department, the students dissected the 80-plus sections of the draft line by line, benchmarking it against Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, international conventions such as the ICCPR, and continental standards under the Afr...
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Supreme Court defers ruling on interlocutory injunction against Anti-LGBTQI Bill
The five-member panel, presided over by the Chief Justice, indicated that it would give the ruling alongside the substantive application and thus called for an expedited trial of the case.
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Injunction motions against Anti-LGBTQI Bill: SC adjourns to July 17 for ruling
The court took this decision after listening to counsels for both applicants to move their respective motions.
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Dafeamekpor goes to court; wants Akufo-Addo to be compelled to sign LGBTQI Bill
Further, he is seeking the court to compel the Speaker of Parliament to submit the bill to the presidency as required by law
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