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By Philip Amiola Same sex marriage has been a subject of public debate for a long time. A cursory review of ancient literature traces this contention to the antediluvian age. Since then, proponents of this world view have coined several … read more »
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Tagged Gay, Gay Lesbian and Bisexual, Lagos, Law, LGBT, Marriage, Nigeria, Nigerian, same sex marriage, United States
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ABUJA — As the U.S. Supreme Court considers the country’s legal position on gay marriage, Nigerian leaders are re-asserting their position on the issue, advocating laws that further ban the already illegal practice. Gay rights activists in Nigeria fear if … read more »
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Tagged Abdullahi Bayero, Abuja, Action Congress of Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, Nigeria, same sex marriage, Supreme Court, Supreme Court of the United States, US Supreme Court
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THE pressure is both surreptitious and overt. It is all aimed at scuttling at birth a law banning same-sex marriage in the country. The international community and human rights activists are at the campaign for Nigeria to reconsider any plan … read more »
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Pope Benedict XVI on Friday weighed in on a heated debate over gay marriage, criticising new concepts of the traditional family and warning that in the fight for the family, mankind itself is at stake. “In the fight for the … read more »
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Tagged France, Gilles Bernheim, IndepthAfrica, Marriage, Pope Benedict XVI, same sex marriage, Simone de Beauvoir, United States, Vatican City
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Soon after Obama’s historic statement in favour of gay marriage, I watched the traffic on Facebook. Overall, the responses were very positive, even where people had questions as to the relative strength of the statement. But then I started seeing … read more »
DAKAR – American President Barack Obama’s public support for same-sex marriage has sparked criticism in sub-Saharan Africa, where gay men and women continue to face discrimination, violence and jail time in many countries because of their sexual orientation. President Barack … read more »
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US President Barack Obama’s ground-breaking support for same-sex marriage was met with applause from beleaguered gay rights campaigners in Asia on Thursday, but also with scorn from hardline opponents. Rights and marriage for homosexuals barely figure on mainstream political agendas … read more »
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US President Barack Obama has ended months of equivocation on the issue of gay marriage by saying he thinks same-sex couples should be able to wed. He told ABC News: “It is important for me to go ahead and affirm … read more »
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By Emmy Ejekam – It has been a puzzle to me as I watch the rate families are disintegrating among Nigerians living here in Houston lately. And I can wager that what is happening in Houston, Texas (where I live) … read more »
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Tagged Houston, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Marriage, Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, Relationships, same sex marriage, United States
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by Sokari Ekine, BlackLooks On hearing the news of the passing of the Nigerian “Same Sex Marriage Bill 2011, my reaction was, I was too numb to even have a reaction at the miserable state of my country. Did I … read more »
Abuja – Nigeria’s parliament pushed ahead with a bill on Wednesday that would harshly crack down on gay rights despite moves from US President Barack Obama’s administration to counter such legislation. The bill was introduced into Nigeria’s House of Representatives … read more »
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December 3, 2011 by benim
Lagos – The United States expressed concern on Friday over legislation in Nigeria that seeks to outlaw gay marriage and organisations as well as ban public displays of affection between homosexual couples. “The United States is concerned about reports of … read more »
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Tagged Goodluck Jonathan, Homosexuality, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Nigeria, Public display of affection, same sex marriage, United States, United States House of Representatives
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November 23, 2011 by benim
Lagos – Legislators in Nigeria are trying to ban gay marriage, and activists fear the effort could increase discrimination in Africa’s most populous nation. Under the measure, couples who marry could face up to three years in jail, and witnesses … read more »
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law a bill legalising gay marriage, delivering a powerful victory for gay rights advocates in one of the most populous and influential states of the union. Gay rights activists chanted and danced in … read more »
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February 13, 2011 by benim
Same sex couples could soon have the option of marrying in a church if proposals are approved by the House of Commons. Civil partnership ceremonies are currently banned in places of worship. Lynne Featherstone, the Liberal Democrat Equalities Minister, is … read more »
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