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The reactions of Nigerians to #RepealSSMPA proves that they are no better than SARS

Apparently, last year’s #ENDSARS protests haven’t taught Nigerians anything about intersectionality, or simply showing solidarity to other marginalised groups by calling out the bigotry they face. For such a movement that prided itself on addressing human rights violations experienced by Nigerians in the hands of government institutions, #RepealSSMPA has left no doubts that Nigerians are... Read More

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February 13, 2021

Angola’s criminalisation of homophobia is a homegrown template for African nations

There is no defense beyond a myopic understanding of the two imperialist imported Abrahamic faiths – Christianity and Islam, for the harmful laws against gay people. Read More

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September 3, 2018

EXCLUSIVE: How the police framed the 57 ‘gay suspects’ rounded up at Egbeda for homosexuality

The birthday cake sits in the cooling freezer, white and large and almost royal. A week since 57 gay suspects were rounded up at Kelly Ann Hotel, Egbeda, the cake is still yet to be sliced or tampered with. Evidence preserved. It belongs to Prince and James (surnames withheld), the friends co-celebrating their birthdays at... Read More

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For the 42 homosexuals, some Nigerian celebrities think the anti-gay law shouldn’t be

Nigerian rapper, MI Abaga’s opinion about the anti-gay law in Nigeria is rather different from what some other norm-extremists would agree with. The rapper took to Twitter on Monday saying, “My thinking.. I was born straight.. I would never want to be punished for who I am…”, adding that he wouldn’t punish someone else with a... Read More

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42 alleged homosexuals were arrested and ‘quickly’ charged to court, what is the LASG trying to prove?

Some ’42’ alleged ‘homosexuals’ were apprehended at Vintage Hotel, No. 999 Ikorodu Road, Owode Onirin, Lagos, and have since been charged to court, alongside the owner and staff of the hotel. The ’42’ boys, comprising 28 adults and 12 minors were ‘caught in the act’ and so, replying “not guilty” in court was a waste... Read More

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Anti-gay law: 10 American senators want to punish Nigeria [DETAILS]

by Emmanuel Chidiogo As a result of the anti-gay law signed by President Goodluck Jonathan earlier this year, ten American senators in the United States of America, have moved an injunction against Nigeria. The senators, led by Senator Christopher Murphy (D-Conn), highlighted a section of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to make... Read More

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February 24, 2014

Opinion: Dear Chimamanda, Nigeria is not a ‘monkey see, monkey do’ nation

by Onyeka Iffi Chimamanda’s statement as quoted above is emotion-laden and totally unnecessary. To denigrate the Nigerian populace by that statement leaves a sour taste in the mouth. Her statement would imply that Nigerians do not have a proper grasp of the problems that face them. READ: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The anti-gay law is oppressive... Read More

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February 13, 2014

Opinion: Dear Nigerians, let us answer this gay question with our heads

by Henry Onyema Gays claim they are born that way. I doubt this. EVIDENCE IN FAVOR OR AGAINST THIS STANCE EXISTS BUT only one poser matters here: are pedophiles, rapists, etc who claim to be born that way making justified claims? Questions: If US or any other pro-gay country sends us an openly gay ambassador... Read More

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February 11, 2014

Caught in the act: 2 youth corpers arrested for performing ‘homosexual acts’ on a student

by Adeola Balogun Two members of the National Youth Service Corps in Oyo have been arrested for allegedly performing homosexual acts on a student. O’tega Daniel, 27, and Sulaimon Abari, 26, were said to have forcefully indulged in sexual acts with a minor. The duo have been arraigned before a Magistrate court sitting in the... Read More

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February 9, 2014

Ayo Sogunro: The straight Nigerian’s guide to the Anti-gay law

by Ayo Sogunro And that is why every sensible legal system understands that what goes on in a person’s underwear is not the business of the law—to the extent that person hasn’t dragged in an unwilling third party.But Nigeria has never been noted for being sensible. However, as is usual in my articles of this... Read More

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January 28, 2014

‘There’ll soon be a mini Moet’ – Soundcity’s Moet Abebe reveals to YNaija

by ‘Jola Sotubo Soundcity presenter, Moet Abebe visited the YNaija office today and we have all the juicy details of the exclusive interview. Moet, who’s nicknamed “The Screen Goddess”, talks about her background, her thoughts on the controversial anti-gay law and her mysterious “baby daddy”. Read below: What influences your sense of style When I... Read More

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January 27, 2014

Collins Uma: God loves homosexuals (Y! FrontPage)

by Collins Uma Homosexuals are therefore right there in the same boat with thieves, swindlers, adulterers, drunkards and greedy people, many of whom are using this same Word of God to send their fellow sinners, the gays, to jail. Warning: The views expressed here aren’t ‘politically correct’. Do not read further if that is what... Read More

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January 27, 2014

T.B Joshua ‘turns gay man straight’, speaks on homosexuality

by Akan Ido In the wake of Nigeria’s anti-gay bill signed into law by President Goodluck Jonathan, popular televangelist, TB Joshua addressed the issue of homosexuality during a live broadcast of his Sunday Service on Emmanuel TV. A young man by the name of Tedus visited the church and was apparently delivered from a ‘demon’ which he... Read More

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January 26, 2014

Rejoinder: Dear gay lover, do you really know God? (Poetry)

by Clement Molu In eyes that chose not to condemn. Eyes that made her realize that she is forgiven. With stern words: “Go and sin no more” – This piece is in response to another by Soyombo Ayomikun titled Dear gay hater, who made you God? (Poetry) Once upon a time, some claim to love LGBT more... Read More

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January 26, 2014

My life as a gay ‘mistress’ of politicians – Homosexual man opens up (READ)

The sexual preference of many individuals have been brought to the fore after President Goodluck Jonathan passed into law the controversial bill banning homosexual activities in the country. In an interview with the Sun Newspapers, a self-confessed gay man revealed his experience as a homosexual, his clients and what lured him into the ‘business’. Read... Read More

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January 25, 2014

So true, so false: Did this Nigerian man claim asylum in the US over new anti-gay law? (PICTURED)

by Oke Efagene A young man named Kelechi John Unadike (populalry known as KC), who reportedly works for Asherzs Salon on Opebi Road in Ikeja, may currently be on the run due to the new anti-gay law in Nigeria. The talented hairdresser was once rumoured to be gay but these unconfirmed rumours were refuted by... Read More

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January 25, 2014

Why I enjoy sleeping with young boys – Suspected gay pedophile opens up (PICTURED)

by Akan Ido Justice Olise, a suspected pedophile who was arrested in Benin, Edo State has confessed to sodomizing five children after police interrogation. The 33-year-old man who works as a fork-lift operator with the Coca Cola bottling Company allegedly had sex with boys whose age range from 10 to 15 years. Olise was arrested on... Read More

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January 19, 2014

The IRONY: Why the CIVIL LIBERTIES organisation supports the #AntiGayLaw – President

by Oge Okonkwo Human rights group, Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has applauded the National Assembly for initiating the anti-gay bill which was recently signed into law by President Goodluck Jonathan. The CLO describes the law as just and acceptable unlike some human rights groups across the world which are against the anti-gay laws in Nigeria calling it... Read More

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January 18, 2014

Opinion: Open letter to Pres. Jonathan on the anti-gay law

by Ahanonu Kingsley I am not oblivious of the heightened hatred of the majority of Nigerians towards identified gays and I am also not unaware of the criticisms and aspersions against any apparent support for their state. But I make bold to say that I am not pressured by the perspective of the majority. I... Read More

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January 18, 2014

Anti-gay law: Nigerian homosexuals plan protest in Abuja

by Oge Okonkwo Under the aegis of ‘The Right Defense’, Nigerian gays and lesbians are staging a protest, daring President Goodluck Jonathan by demonstrating in Abuja. According to a statement, they are protesting against the anti-gay law which took effect on 7 January after the president’s assent. The anti-gay law has been criticized by a few... Read More

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January 18, 2014

YNaija Editorial: Let us be clear, we totally – unequivocally – stand against the anti-gay law

We have to wonder when it became our culture imperative to marginalise, to victimise, to hate. To witch-hunt a particular section of the otherwise law-abiding population. This one came upon us like a mist, the kind that brings no good, settling gradually over the general populace. Did he or did he not? Confirmation, unfortunately, came... Read More

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