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The ache of silence | Intimate partner violence in LGBT+ relationships
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,…
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Caught in the act: Native doctor arraigned for raping a man in Benue
by 'Jola Sotubo A man said to be a native doctor in Benue has been arrested on suspicion of sodomy and homosexuality. Tarvhi Nyitse, 30, was arraigned yesterday before a…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Gays, lesbians and the rest of us
by Olusegun Adeniyi Notwithstanding my misgivings, if it comes to taking a stand, I am not a supporter of LGBT rights; because I pray that the day never comes when…
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Terrible: Mob stones 2 suspected homosexuals in court
by 'Jola Sotubo A court of law was the venue of a descent into lawlessness as a mob turned on 2 suspects being tried and pelted them with stones. The…
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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…
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Opinion: Let the Western world grant Nigerian gays their citizenship
by Akin Babajide Let us reason together. How long will it take the Western world and other societies that have embraced homosexuality and bestiality to go into extinction since it…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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Opinion: Is homosexuality Nigeria’s biggest problem now?
by Moyo Salvador President Goodluck Jonathan has finally signed off on a bill to criminalize homosexuality with an attendant 14 year sentence for defaulters. A large number of Nigerians have…
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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…
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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'.…
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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…
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Lesbians now permitted to give blood in China following ban lift
by Chi Ibe Photo credit: PinkNews A 1998 ban has been amended in China to allow lesbian women donate blood. From July 1, lesbians who were in a risk groups…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy