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Displaying 185 results for: Nigeria


Power

Nigeria: Protesters throw stones in court, call for executions

Nigeria: Protesters throw stones in court, call for executions

Eleven men being prosecuted for belonging to gay organizations: report

By Natasha Barsotti • January 22, 2014 at 3:20 pm EDT
Power

‘No visit scheduled’ with Nigerian president, Foreign Affairs says

‘No visit scheduled’ with Nigerian president, Foreign Affairs says

Some reports claim February visit was planned, then cancelled because of anti-gay law

By Natasha Barsotti • January 20, 2014 at 6:23 pm EDT
Power

Amnesty International reports more arrests in Nigerian states

Amnesty International reports more arrests in Nigerian states

UN chief alarmed, hopes for review of anti-gay law’s constitutionality

By Natasha Barsotti • January 15, 2014 at 8:41 pm EDT
Power

Nigeria: Activists report arrests of gay men in the north

Nigeria: Activists report arrests of gay men in the north

Condemnation of anti-gay legislation pours in

By Natasha Barsotti • January 14, 2014 at 5:37 pm EDT
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Nigeria’s president signs anti-gay bill into law

Nigeria’s president signs anti-gay bill into law

Measure prescribes stiff jail sentences for offenders, prohibits gay rights advocacy and bans gay marriage

By Natasha Barsotti • January 13, 2014 at 2:09 pm EDT
Power

Nigeria: Seven arrested for allegedly breaking anti-gay laws

Nigeria: Seven arrested for allegedly breaking anti-gay laws

Parents of one detainee reported him to authorities: report

By Natasha Barsotti • December 3, 2013 at 1:11 pm EDT
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Toronto Diary

Nigerian student proves gay marriage ‘wrong’ using magnets

Nigerian student proves gay marriage ‘wrong’ using magnets
By Jeremy Feist • September 19, 2013 at 12:45 am EDT
Toronto Diary

Hackers attack Nigerian federal website over anti-gay policies

Hackers attack Nigerian federal website over anti-gay policies
By Jeremy Feist • July 6, 2013 at 1:30 am EDT
Homophobia

Nigeria: Anti-gay bill passed, awaits president’s signature

Nigeria: Anti-gay bill passed, awaits president’s signature
By Natasha Barsotti • May 30, 2013 at 12:07 pm EDT
Marriage Equality

Nigeria: Anti-gay bill reportedly passes second reading

Nigeria: Anti-gay bill reportedly passes second reading
By Natasha Barsotti • November 14, 2012 at 12:00 am EDT
Power

Baird speaks out on Nigerian anti-gay bill

Baird speaks out on Nigerian anti-gay bill

Would ban gay rights groups and impose prison for same-sex marriage

By Dale Smith • November 30, 2011 at 7:00 pm EDT
Power

Bisexual woman waits for decision on deportation to Nigeria

Bisexual woman waits for decision on deportation to Nigeria

Refugee board is homophobic, say critics

By Krishna Rau • December 17, 2008 at 7:00 pm EDT
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Refugee board rejects Nigerian man’s claim

Refugee board rejects Nigerian man’s claim

Today’s stories that have queer people talking

By Scott Dagostino • July 29, 2008 at 8:00 pm EDT
Power

Deportation of Nigerian woman temporarily deferred

Deportation of Nigerian woman temporarily deferred

But bisexual still facing return to country where she says she was persecuted

By James Burrell • July 7, 2008 at 8:00 pm EDT
Activism

The queer book bike serving Brooklyn

The queer book bike serving Brooklyn

Providing books for queer kids and teens is at the core of the Nonbinarian Book Bike’s mission

By Jill Webb • May 15, 2024 at 3:13 pm EDT
Fashion

The designers behind these African fashion labels are wielding androgyny to confront conservatism

The designers behind these African fashion labels are wielding androgyny to confront conservatism

How Muyishime, Maye Tobs and Udiahgebi are fighting back against toxic masculinity, homophobia

By Ugonna-Ora Owoh • February 15, 2024 at 12:30 pm EDT
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‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 4 cast announced

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 4 cast announced

Eleven contestants vie to be the new Queen of the North

By Gordon Bowness • October 18, 2023 at 1:43 pm EDT
TV & Film

‘Sex Education’ didn’t quite get queer Christianity right

‘Sex Education’ didn’t quite get queer Christianity right

OPINION: As a queer Nigerian, I was looking forward to Eric Effiong’s storyline—but its lack of nuance left me wanting more

By Chisom Peter Job • October 4, 2023 at 3:41 pm EDT
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