Tag: Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act
How a Nigerian man survived the harrowing experience of jail for being gay
Benjamin had a promising future. Dreaming of becoming a journalist and busy in a budding career as a dance instructor, the 23-year-old Nigerian ne [...]
Nigerian police make mass arrests at alleged ‘gay wedding’
Nigeria police made mass arrests last weekend at an event they claimed was a "gay wedding".
News articles gave widely varied accounts of the nu [...]
Three strategies to survive being LGBTIQ+ in Nigeria
Nigeria’s discriminatory laws against LGBTQI+ people continue to have a huge negative impact on the lives of LGBTIQ+ folks living in the country.
L [...]
Should queer Nigerians celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month?
LGBTQ Pride is the promotion of the self-affirmation, equality, and increased visibility of LGBTQ people all over the world. Throughout the month of J [...]
A surprise for Nigerian police: This man is gay and proud
Samuel Uchenna had a surprise in store for Nigerian police when they arrested him on suspicion of homosexual activity. After spending Tuesday night in [...]
Nigeria trial starts for 47 men accused of same-sex affection
A trial is under way in Nigeria for 47 men accused of making a "public show of same-sex amorous relationships,” which is punishable by up to 10 years [...]
6 surprising facts about Nigeria’s anti-gay-marriage law
In Nigeria, LGBTQ+ persons still experience discrimination, violence and even death -- human rights abuses that are largely fueled by the harsh homo [...]
Lesbian activist loses battle in Nigerian court
A federal high court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to register a lesbian advocacy organization in Nigeria.
Lesbian activist Pam [...]
Nigerian activist aims to take down anti-gay law
Nigerian LGBT rights activist Edafe Okporo is set to push for the repeal of the country’s anti-gay law.
Okporo, who now resides in the U.S af [...]
Fear disrupts birthday party hosted by gay man in Lagos
A birthday party the a gay man organized July 22 in Lagos Island did not end as planned: Anti-gay threats fueled tension and fear among the party-goer [...]
‘Make Nigeria Gay Again’ animated video explains Nigeria’s anti-gay law
A digital media group in Nigeria has released an animated video that explains the country's Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Law and the damage it does.
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Nigeria: Benue State legislators pass anti-gay bill
The rights of sexual minorities in Nigeria are increasingly at risk, as the LGBT community remains a frequent target for politicians seeking favor wit [...]
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