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Egypt sentences TV host to jail over gay interview
An Egyptian court on Sunday sentenced a television host to one year in prison for interviewing a gay man last year, a judicial source said.
Tanzania dismisses travel advisory by US
Tanzania has reacted angrily to an advisory issued by the US to its citizens, against travelling to the East African country, terming the action malicious.
Police: Having sex in a car in public not a crime
Nigeria Police on Monday said that having sex in a car at a public place is not a crime and would not amount to arrest if done by persons within adult age in the country.
Florida voters elect all-LGBTQ local council
Palm Springs, California, last year became the first locality in the U.S. to do so, according to the Victory Fund, which tracks lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer candidates and elected officials, NBC News reports.
Nigeria pledges to domesticate human rights treaties, address impunity
Nigeria will work to domesticate human rights treaties, take action to address impunity by security agencies and retain moratorium.
US warns its citizens in Tanzania ahead of anti-gay crackdown
The United States has warned its citizens in Tanzania to be cautious after commercial capital Dar es Salaam announced a crackdown on homosexuality, which is a criminal offense in the East African country.
2019: Nigerian lesbians, gays declare support for Atiku Abubakar
Ahead of 2019 general elections, the Diverse, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Rights Movement in Nigeria, has declared support for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
US ends visas for same-sex partners
The US has announced it will deny diplomatic visas to same-sex partners of foreign diplomats and United Nations employees.
Kenyan court lifts ban on lesbian love film
Kenya on Friday overturned a ban on Rafiki, a film about a lesbian love affair and the first ever movie from the country to be shown at the Cannes film festival.
Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin ‘affected’ by on and off pitch abuse
Bellerin, 23, says he has been forced to "grow thick skin" to cope with insults relating to his passion for fashion and his hairstyle as well as his performances on the pitch.
Malaysian PM: Caning of lesbians against Islamic compassion
Malaysian Prime Minister, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, stoked further legal controversy over homosexuality when he denounced the caning of two Muslim women for attempting lesbian sex.
Primate Okoh: Homosexuality hindering Nigeria’s progress
Nicholas Okoh, primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), says homosexuality is hindering the nation’s progress by “veritably poisoning” the society.
Two women caned for lesbian sex
Two Malaysian women were caned Monday for having lesbian sex in violation of strict Islamic laws, sparking outrage from activists at the "inhuman and degrading" punishment.
Report: Zimbabwe gays applaud ‘reasonable’ President Mnangagwa
The Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ) advocacy group has applauded President Emmerson Mnangagwa for "understanding" them better than his predecessor Robert Mugabe and the opposition parties, a report on Tuesday said.
As UK ban looms, gay ‘conversion therapy’ still haunts subjects
Peter Price was 18 when he underwent conversion therapy, which was intended to "cure" his homosexuality but instead left him deeply damaged.
Three Lions Pride: Russian people have been ‘really welcoming’
Di Cunningham of Three Lions Pride says she is pleased that she has come to Russia to support England at the World Cup.
President Kenyatta: 99% of Kenyans support laws criminalizing same-sex unions
Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta has firmly reiterated that he will continue to respect Kenyan laws regarding same-sex relationships. Kenya like much of Africa criminalize such relationships.
Jay-Z: I cried when my mother told me she was in love with another...
American rapper Jay-Z says he cried when his mother, Gloria Carter, revealed to him that she was in love with another woman.
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About 40 people remain trapped in Liberian gold mine
Fellow miners have been using their bare hands to remove debris in an effort to free some 40 gold miners who have been trapped for a week, a spokesperson for Liberia's disaster management agency said on Sunday.
APGA alleges plot by PDP to rig Abia elections
The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Abia says it has uncovered the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) grand plot to rig the general elections in the state.
Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa: Movement restriction during elections is illegal
Activist lawyer, Mr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has warned the police against restricting human and vehicular movements on election days, saying it is unconstitutional.
Election: PDP, APC trade words over withdrawal of INEC sensitive materials
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti, on Sunday accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), of alleged plan to rig the Presidential and National Assembly elections in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC).
NCDC: Nigeria exceeds emergency threshold for Lassa fever
With 136 confirmed cases of Lassa fever, 31 death and 22.8 percent fatality rate, the Nigeria Center Disease Control (NCDC), said that Nigeria has exceeded the emergency threshold for Lassa fever.
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APC honours court order, sends Sani Musa’s name to INEC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has honoured the order of the Federal High Court, Abuja which directed it to forward the name of Alhaji Sani Musa (313) to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as its senatorial candidate for Saturday’s election.
AGF Malami asks INEC to postpone elections in Zamfara
Abubakar Malami, the attorney-general of the federation, has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone elections in Zamfara state because of litigation.
Federal government alleges PDP wants to set up parallel electoral body
The Federal Government on Thursday alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) wants to set up a parallel electoral body for the coming elections.
US, UK, EU call for peaceful Nigerian elections
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has said the UK and other foreign missions are in Nigeria because they want the election to be successful.
Court dissolves 31 year-old marriage over religious differences
Chief Ademola Odunade, President of a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan, on Monday dissolved a 31 year-old marriage between one Azeez Muritala and Ramota over religious differences.