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[The Sexuality Blog] Destination wedding? Same-sex marriage is now legal in Malta

For a country so deeply entrenched in Orthodox Catholicism that the concept of divorce did not legally exist till 2011, Malta has just done the unexpected, they have just legalised same-sex marriage. This is unexpected, unprecedented even. Despite strong opposition and lobbying by Malta’s clergy (and they have considerable influence on Malta’s politics) only one... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. ‘PANEL IDENTIFIES POLICE OFFICER WHO RELEASED BILLIONAIRE KIDNAPPER EVANS IN 2006’ The Policewoman who has been accused of aiding the release of billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans in 2006 has been identified. 2. ROB KARDASHIAN AND BLAC CHYNA ASIDE, KENDALL AND KYLIE JENNER ARE IN SERIOUS TROUBLE TOO Rob... Read More

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[The Sexuality Blog] Germany finally legalises same sex marriage

It is kind of ironic to think that Germany, one of the most sexually liberal countries in the world (no country has many open sex fetish clubs and stores) is only just legalising same-sex marriage, a whole eleven years after South Africa legalised same-sex marriage. Thousands of LGBT Germans took to the streets to celebrate... Read More

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Germany’s Merkel votes against same-sex marriage

The Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, has voted against same-sex marriage in Germany because she believes that “marriage is between a man and woman”. Despite her opposition, the Bundestag voted to legalise equal marriage by 393 votes to 226, and the Chancellor said she hoped the move would improve social cohension, The Independent reports. While... Read More

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“How is it homophobia if my religion does not permit me to support same sex marriage” | 7 takeaways from Zinga’s TNC piece

While same sex marriage has been embraced in most parts of the world, it’s a conversation Nigeria is struggling to have. Whenever the topic arises on social media, it tends to descend into the pit with advocates flinging tags like “hater” “homophobic”, and critics hurling abuses every which way. Contributor to The Naked Convos (Nigeria’s... Read More

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Same sex marriage: ‘Every Nigerian deserves to be treated equally, without discrimination’ – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday, disclosed that he signed the same sex marriage prohibition bill into law because he respected the will of Nigerians and the rule of law. The former President said this while speaking on Democracy and Equality at the Bloomberg studios in London. The speech, which was titled “Civis Nigerianus Sum”... Read More

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This is the Redeemed Church’s position on same-sex marriage

Since the United States of America, ruled for the legalization of same sex marriage across all states of the federation, more and more people in Nigeria have come out to condemn the act. Now joining that throng is the Redeemed Christian Church of God. The church has condemned same sex marriage, endorsed by the American Supreme... Read More

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Same-sex marriage is abnormal – Chief Imam

Still on the same sex issue, the Chief Imam of Apo Legislators’ Quarters Jumat Mosque, Sheikh Muhammad Khalid, has condemned the embrace of same sex marriage by some countries, describing the practice as anti-human. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja, Khalid had quite some words to say... Read More

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Why Mugabe said he would propose to Obama

Robert Mugabe has mocked America’s decision to legalise gay marriage across all 50 states by vowing to travel to the White House and proposing to Barack Obama. The Zimbabwean president joked that he planned to travel to Washington DC ‘get down on one knee and ask his hand’, during his weekly interview with the national... Read More

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Study: Acceptance of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people slowly increasing in Nigeria

A new poll conducted by NOI Polls in partnership with Bisi Alimi Foundation and The Initiative for Equal Rights in Nigeria, has mapped awareness, perception, and acceptance of lesbian, gay, and bisexual, people and same-sex relationships among the Nigerian population. While considerable opposition remains for lesbian, gay, and bisexual people and their relationships, the poll... Read More

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February 17, 2014

Opinion: Why the same sex marriage law is necessary

by Dani Ajonu So, what role will criminalization play, in all of this? We can get an idea by observing what happened when homosexual act were decriminalized in most western countries. Homosexual act was a criminal offence punishable by the state until a few decades ago in the west. As we know this has all... Read More

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January 22, 2014

Reno Omokri: Same sex marriage – Who be government teacher?

by Reno Omokri So when foreign Oped pieces lampoon the Nigerian Legislature as well as the Federal Government, rather than hold these opinion pieces as proof that an error was made with the signing into law of this bill, what we as Nigerians must do is to ask ourselves the question, what should be the... Read More

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December 18, 2013

Done deal! Senate bans same sex marriage in Nigeria

by Oke Efagene Nigeria Senate yesterday, unanimously passed a harmonised Conference Committee report, banning same sex marriage in Nigeria, a development is one that defies stiff Western opposition. The Senate President, David Mark, has called on the president once again, to quickly sign the Bill into law. According to Mark, “We have been under series of... Read More

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December 12, 2013

Catholic school sacks gay teacher for attempting to marry another man (PICTURED)

Michael Griffin is gay – he held a teaching position at the Holy Ghost Preparatory, a Catholic school in Pennsylvania for 12 years – Michael taught French and Spanish at the school. However, things begin to go sour when he applied for a marriage license. When the administrators at the school found out about his desire to... Read More

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August 20, 2013

Going all out: Enugu institute conducts street march against same sex marriage

by ‘Jola Sotubo In recent times, the world has begun to embrace the idea of equal rights for same sex couples and other gender minorities. However in Nigeria, the opposite is the case. An institute in Enugu is set to embark on a 2 day March to protest against what it terms as “societal vices.”... Read More

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Same sex marriage: Catholic high school teacher fired for being gay

A Catholic school in southern California allegedly fired a veteran teacher because he married his same-sex partner. The San Bernardino County Sun reported Wednesday that 45-year-old Ken Bencomo was fired from his job after teaching at St. Lucy’s Priory High School in Glendora for 17 years. Bencomo’s attorney told the San Bernardino County Sun the school believed the... Read More

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Gay marriages: “Majority of Nigerians are against it” – Olugbenga Ashiru

by Chi Ibe It looks like the international community is not getting off the governments back easily. For what sounds like the umpteenth time, officials have said same-sex marriage ban is here to stay in Nigeria. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru was the latest government official to address the issue insisting that... Read More

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No kidding: War of words erupt after wedding guests gift bride ‘cheap’ food hamper

Talking point: One bride was insulted when a guest gifted her a food hamper and said money would have been more appropriate (stock picture) A war of words between a pair of disgruntled brides and two guests who brought them a ‘cheap and embarrassing’ gift, has sparked a debate over wedding etiquette. Kathy Mason from... Read More

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Opinion: The first thing we do, let’s kill all the gays (Updated and republished)

by Olatoye Akinbode The idea that the moral, religious or cultural views of the majority is some sort of barometer for what our collective morality must be is simply erroneous, chauvinistic and based on the inability to tolerate and respect the right of other people to freely make their own choices. [Editor’s Note: A version of... Read More

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Nigerian parliament bans same-sex marriage, 14 years for offenders

by Rachel Ogbu A bill banning same-sex marriage in Nigeria has finally been approved with offenders getting up to 14 years in prison if found guilty. President Goodluck is now expected to sign it into law once he receives it, he could still change his mind. Debate on the bill has been on-going since 2011... Read More

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It’s official: Rhode Island approves gay marriage

Rhode Island lawmakers gave final approval to a bill to legalize gay marriage on Thursday, making it the 10th U.S. state to extend marriage rights to same-sex couples and the last of the six New England states to do so. Governor Lincoln Chafee, an independent, signed the bill into law almost immediately after the vote on Thursday. The new... Read More

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10 mistakes people make with gay marriage, according to Pastor Elvis (PICTURED)

by Chi Ibe Anti-gay preacher, Elvis Necus-Agba has said the right thing to do when it comes to same-sex unions is to condemn homosexuals rather than befriend them. “Serve and love them like any other human being created by God and that Christ died for on the cross to save. (Math 22:39; John 3:16),” he said... Read More

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Yes, homo! France legalises gay marriage – See PHOTOS from around the world

France legalized gay marriage on Tuesday after a wrenching national debate and protests that flooded the streets of Paris. Legions of officers and water cannon stood ready near France’s National Assembly ahead of the final vote, bracing for possible violence on an issue that galvanized the country’s faltering conservative movement. The measure passed easily in... Read More

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Gay and proud: Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir of Iceland to visit to China with her wife, Jonina (PICTURED)

by Rachel Ogbu Iceland Prime Minister, Johanna Sigurdardottir is to visit to China with her wife of 13 years, Jonina Leosdottir from April 13 to 18 at the invitation of Premier Li Keqiang. According to reports, Sigurðardottir is Iceland’s first female and the world’s first openly lesbian head of state. Guðrún Jónsdóttir of Stígamót, an organisation based in Reykjavik... Read More

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“Put a ring on it” – Beyonce comes out in support of gay marriage with a photo (LOOK)

by Chi Ibe US superstar, Beyoncé is the recent voice to lend support for gay marriage. Although she and husband, Jay Z have expressed support for gay marriage in the past, reports say the singer posted her message after the Supreme Court heard arguments about California’s controversial... Read More

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Femi Fani-Kayode: The US Supreme Court and same-sex marriage

by Femi Fani-Kayode Yet America is not alone in it’s madness. Europe has gone crazy too. In France, the U.K, Holland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and various other European countries legislation to pave the way for same sex marriage has already been introduced and in some of those countries it is already lawful. The Supreme Court... Read More

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Florist refuses to do wedding for long-time gay customers because of Jesus Christ

A Richland, Wash. couple is still trying to make sense of what they say were the hurtful, discriminatory actions by their favorite florist. For nearly a decade, Robert Ingersoll and his partner, Curt Freed, had bought bouquets from local business Arlene’s Flower Shop, owned by Barronelle Stutzman, reports the Tri-City Herald. So it was Stutzman the men... Read More

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