Nigeria has pased tough new anti-gay laws including outlawing gay marriage, public displays of same-sex relationships and belonging to gay groups. According to Aljazeera, Reuben Abatim, President Goodluck Jonathan’s spokesman, said that the president signed the bill because it was consistent with the attitudes of most people toward homosexuality in the West African nation. “I can confirm that the president…
(CNN) — FIFA, the international governing body of soccer, has written to the Nigerian Football Federation to seek clarification over reports that lesbians have been banned from playing in the West Africa nation. A spokesperson for the world governing body told CNN Friday that a letter had been sent requesting more information. “This is not a…
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Senate has voted against same-sex relationships in the country. As the bill received its third reading in the Senate, members of the upper legislative house unanimously voted in favor of passing the bill into law. The Senate increased the penalty for an offender to up to 14 years imprisonment and…
Jerry Gana LAGOS, Nigeria – Legislators in Nigeria are aiming to pass legislation that would criminalize marriage for same-sex couples. Couples who marry could face up to three years in jail. Under the measure, couples who marry could face up to three years in jail, and witnesses or anyone who helps couples marry could be…
