Tag: anti-gay law

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…

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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.

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LGBT+ discrimination and the politics of being queer in Nigeria

Colonial History of Anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Nigeria Prior to Nigeria’s colonisation, there is nothing to show violence was perpetrated against LGBTQ+ individuals because of their sexual orientation or gender identity,…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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,…

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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…

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

by 'Jola Sotubo Moet Abebe 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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Opinion: The wider implications of Nigeria’s anti-gay law

by Jaye Gaskia But there are even much wider implications for this law. It means that dissidents, who are involved in legitimate opposition to corruption, impunity in governance, reckless killing…

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‘Jonathan wasn’t expected in Canada’: Embassy denies cancellation of state visit

by 'Jola Sotubo Following reports that a proposed state visit by President Goodluck Jonathan to Canada was cancelled, the country's embassy has responded. The Canadian High Commission has described the…

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Anti-gay law: Openly gay Nigerian woman speaks on CNN (WATCH)

by Oke Efagene A lot has been said concerning the new Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act in Nigeria, which has drawn the attention of many internationally. Vladmir Duthier of CNN,…

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Opinion: Homosexuality is not an easy sell in places like Nigeria

by Ose Oyamendan Imagine what would happen today if you stand in a crowded marketplace and sing, “I’m gay and I know it!” You surely won’t be carted off to…

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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…

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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…

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Anti-gay law: Nigerian homosexuals plan protest in Abuja

by Oge Okonkwo Nigerian gays: Faceless for now Under the aegis of ‘The Right Defense’, Nigerian gays and lesbians are staging a protest, daring President Goodluck Jonathan by demonstrating in…

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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…

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Tunde ‘Leye: The anti-Gay Law is popular, yet wrong

by Tunde Leye I do not agree with being gay. I have been approached by men for romantic dalliances thrice in my life and I refused each offer in disgust…

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