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#PrideMonth: Validating queer love in the ‘closet’
Amplifying LGBTQ voices have been part of YNaija's content ethos since 2017. And with this year's Pride themed as Loving in Colour: A Celebration of Queer Love for our Pride…
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The term ‘Kito’ diminishes the gravity of crimes committed against the LGBT+
At the beginning of the journey to go meet his year-long virtual friend, Ahmed, 24-year-old student, was apprehensive about the possible worst-case scenario that could happen by the end of…
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YouTuber Victor Emmanuel is protesting against the SSMPA with a hunger strike. How will it play out?
Nigerian YouTuber, Victor Emmanuel, popularly known as VicWonder has gone on indefinite hunger strike in a protest calling for the repeal of the infamous Same-Sex Prohibition Act, 2013 (SSMPA) that…
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Gay Rights for all | US Government memorandum on global LGBT+ rights could backfire
One of the bitterly memorable legacies of the Donald Trump presidency was his alignment with the Christian Right – even if only when it served him. Because for the first…
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‘I am Gay AF:’ More than anything else, Nigerian parents should be bothered about the shame of terrible parenting
"Yes I am Gay AF ??" That's the caption under a topless image posted by Bolu Okupe on his Instagram page two days ago. The post - a public declaration…
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Nigeria will prefer to keep 57 accused men in custody than bring terrorists to book
It's been two years since the Nigerian police allowed a media trial for 57 young Nigerians in Egbeda, Lagos - accusing them of same-sex relations and hosting an initiation party.…
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#YNaijaNonBinary: Can the LGBTQ community in Nigeria achieve equality?
- Oludolapo Ige For many Nigerians, the idea of homosexuality is simply unthinkable. In their minds there’s no argument, it’s an abomination, full stop, the conversation ends there. But…
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Here’s What No One Tells You About LGBT Acceptance in Nigeria
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan signed a bill in 2014 criminalizing same-sex relationships in Nigeria, regardless of pressure from Western governments to uphold the rights of gay, lesbian and bisexual…
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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