It is an open secret that the laws against same-sex relationships notwithstanding LGBT+ people find ways to love in Nigeria. There is a secret however that is just a secret, it is not open nor closed either, just a festering wound that is out of sight to the general public but remains aching for its... Read More

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July 13, 2017

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[The Church Blog] The man who wrote the Message Bible says: Homosexuality is not wrong

Are you a Christian? If, yes, then you have most likely come across The Message Bible. The Bible’s author, Eugene Peterson, 84, in an interview with Jonathan Merritt at Religion News Service Wednesday, said homosexuality is not wrong, saying he knows many gays and lesbians who “seem to have as good a spiritual life as I do.”... Read More

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May 18, 2017

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Acceptance rate of lesbians, gays and bisexuals in Nigeria is on the rise – NOIPolls

NOIPolls, the premier organisation for country specific polling services in West Africa has released a Social Perception Survey on Lesbian, Gays and Bisexual Rights showing an increase in the acceptance rate of Lesbian, Gays and Bisexuals in Nigeria. Commissioned by The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs), a non-profit organisation working to protect the rights of... Read More

‘It makes no economic sense to discriminate’ – Ayo Sogunro

The second episode of Untold Facts aired yesterday, Thursday 28 July with host, Moses Omoghena, engaging guests in a discussion focused on the damaging effects of the anti-gay law and other forms of discriminating laws in Nigeria. Guests on this episode were Ijeoma Akwiwu, a legal practitioner, and Ayo Sogunro, a legal practitioner and human rights... Read More

‘When I was married, I told my ex-wife I was gay’ – Kenny Badmus

The first episode of the highly anticipated discussion series, Untold Facts aired on Thursday 30 June, 2016, on the YouTube page of The Initiative for Equal Rights – @TIERsNigeria. Guests included Kehinde Kenny Badmus, a brand expert and advocate for social change; Doyin Olaniyan, a blogger, traveler and TEDx speaker; and Mike Akanji, sexual health and rights... Read More

Dutiful Nigerian Police declare woman wanted for “lesbianism”

Because real crimes are out of fashion, Nigerian policemen have decided to launch an offensive on lesbians. A-35 year-old-woman, Mrs. Toyin O. Fashola, has been declared wanted by the Lagos State Police command for her alleged involvement in the act of lesbianism. The declaration was as a result of a complaint lodged at Ogombo Police... Read More

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May 29, 2014

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‘They were caught having sex’: How police arrested 26 lesbians in Delta

by ‘Jola Sotubo The police in Delta have arrested 26 lesbians in the state after a raid on their hideout around the Awai road area of Asaba. The Police Public Relations Officer for the state, Celestina Kalu confirmed the arrest and said that the suspects were having sex when they were apprehended. The Nigerian Senate... Read More

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February 21, 2014

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‘The Bible doesn’t judge us’: Nigerian gays, lesbians protest in London (See Photos)

by Oge Okonkwo To protest against the recently signed anti-gay law signed by President Goodluck Jonathan, Nigerian lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transsexual & inter-sex in diaspora held a rally yesterday, February 20, 2014 outside Nigerian High Commission, London, to protest the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act signed into law. According to the group, the protest was staged to... Read More

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February 9, 2014

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This video of gays and lesbians kissing passionately has gone viral (WATCH)

by Tutu Akinlabi The Sochi Winter Olympics is currently taking place in Russia and the discrimination against homosexuals has attracted widespread criticism. President Vladimir Putin is known for his anti-gay stance and at one point said that gay visitors to Sochi should “stay away from children”, insinuating of course that being gay meant being depraved... Read More

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January 29, 2014

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Ogaga Ifowodo: Are homosexuals human beings?

by Ogaga Ifowodo But the question is inescapable: are homosexuals human beings? If the answer is yes, then they must be accorded their human rights and dignity. Sexual relations among consenting adults are no more harmful to society in same sex relations than in opposite sex relationships. The theme of the 1993 United Nations world... Read More

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January 21, 2014

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‘Story story, STORY!!!’: Top 10 reactions to US threat to sanction Nigeria

by Tutu Akinlabi The recent signing into law of a bill criminalizing homosexuality by President Goodluck Jonathan has attracted criticism from all over the world. Rumours have filtered about plans by the United States of America to place sanctions on Nigeria and reduce aid due to the discriminatory law. Nigerians have reacted to news of... Read More

14 years imprisonment, 2007, Amanpour, Asylum, Bisi Alimi, gay, homosexuality, Legislators, Lesbians, LGBT, President Goodluck Jonathan, reactions, Same Sex Bill, same sex law, senate, twitter., uk, US threatens to sanction Nigeria

January 19, 2014

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Canada cancels Jonathan’s state visit over anti-gay law (Report)

by ‘Jola Sotubo The recent law against homosexuals signed by President Goodluck Jonathan has continued to generate criticisms all around the world. Gay rights activists, human rights activists and even entire nations have voiced out their concern at the harsh law. Canada, on the other hand, may have decided to do more than just talking.... Read More

January 18, 2014

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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 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

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WATCH: Gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi speaks to Amanpour on CNN

by ‘Jola Sotubo The controversial law criminalizing homosexuality and all its attendant acts which was recently signed in Nigeria has been generating controversy worldwide. Many Nigerians believe the law is in order, while a few disagree, however, the bulk of the international community is of the opinion that the law is unduly harsh and discriminatory.... Read More

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January 18, 2014

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Gay Nigerian pastor relocates church to the UK

by ‘Jola Sotubo Amid a wave of reprisals recorded against homosexuals in the country following the presidential signing of a law criminalizing the act, it has been discovered that a popular self-acclaimed gay pastor, formerly resident in Lagos, may have fled the country. The preacher, known simply as Reverend Rowland, shot to the limelight a... Read More

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September 30, 2013

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Right or wrong? Be the judge: 2 women arrested for kissing passionately at a church event in Brazil (WATCH)

Two young women had to kiss their right to locking lips goodbye when making out landed them in jail. A Brazilian congressman and pastor halted an evangelical event in mid-September to order the arrest of both women for their lesbian love. “Those two girls have to leave here handcuffed” said Pastor Marco Feliciano as... Read More

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July 27, 2013

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“I’d rather go to hell than worship a homophobic God” – Desmond Tutu supports gay rights

The South African Nobel peace laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu says he will never worship a ‘homophobic God’ and would rather go to hell than find himself in a ‘homophobic heaven’. The retired archbishop said the fight against homophobia in South Africa was similar to the campaign waged against racial apartheid in South Africa. Archbishop Tutu,... Read More

Apartheid, Desmond Tutu, gay, God, Lesbians, rape, Religion, south africa

December 24, 2012

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Wole Soyinka: Gays, lesbians and legislative zealotry

by Wole Soyinka LET us go back a little, nearly a year ago, to that earlier attempt to interfere in, and legislate on sexual conduct between consenting adults. Profiting from that experience, I would like to caution – yet again – that it is high time we learnt to ignore what we... Read More

Gays, legislative zealotry, Lesbians, Wole Soyinka

July 7, 2012

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Lesbians now permitted to give blood in China following ban lift

by Chi Ibe A 1998 ban has been amended in China to allow lesbian women donate blood. From July 1, lesbians who were in a risk groups with homosexuals for AIDS in China were allowed to donate blood. CNN reports that the change in regulation signals increased understanding of AIDS by the Chinese government however,... Read More

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[The Church Blog] The man who wrote the Message Bible says: Homosexuality is not wrong

Acceptance rate of lesbians, gays and bisexuals in Nigeria is on the rise – NOIPolls

‘It makes no economic sense to discriminate’ – Ayo Sogunro

‘When I was married, I told my ex-wife I was gay’ – Kenny Badmus

Dutiful Nigerian Police declare woman wanted for “lesbianism”

‘They were caught having sex’: How police arrested 26 lesbians in Delta

‘The Bible doesn’t judge us’: Nigerian gays, lesbians protest in London (See Photos)

This video of gays and lesbians kissing passionately has gone viral (WATCH)

Ogaga Ifowodo: Are homosexuals human beings?

Caught in the act: Native doctor arraigned for raping a man in Benue

Olusegun Adeniyi: Gays, lesbians and the rest of us

Terrible: Mob stones 2 suspected homosexuals in court

‘Story story, STORY!!!’: Top 10 reactions to US threat to sanction Nigeria

Opinion: Let the Western world grant Nigerian gays their citizenship

Canada cancels Jonathan’s state visit over anti-gay law (Report)

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

WATCH: Gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi speaks to Amanpour on CNN

Gay Nigerian pastor relocates church to the UK

Opinion: Is homosexuality Nigeria’s biggest problem now?

Right or wrong? Be the judge: 2 women arrested for kissing passionately at a church event in Brazil (WATCH)

“I’d rather go to hell than worship a homophobic God” – Desmond Tutu supports gay rights

Wole Soyinka: Gays, lesbians and legislative zealotry

Lesbians now permitted to give blood in China following ban lift

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