LGBTQ+ Nigerians recount police abuses under ‘weaponised’ law
By Nelson CbigozirimA rights group found more than 200 cases of police abuse of LGBTQ+ people in 2024 in a country that criminalises same-sex relations. A rights group found more…
Ballroom Celebrations Are a Bastion of Joy for LGBTQ Nigerians
Bolaji Akinwande Being a part of the LGBTQ community is difficult in Nigeria. In addition to societal rejection and rampant Christian homophobia, members of the community must also contend with…
LGBTQ+ Nigerians targeted at parties in “wedding” arrests – lawyer
Muhammed Akinyemi A lawyer who defends gay rights in Nigeria says police raid parties they say are same-sex weddings to crack down on LGBTQ+ people Nigerian authorities are using a…
Six queer Nigerians talk about what Pride means to them
By Elvis Kachi In a world that continually strives for progress and inclusivity, the rights and experiences of LGBTQ individuals remain a paramount measure of a society’s commitment to equality.…
Six queer Nigerians talk about what Pride means to them
By Elvis Kachi In a world that continually strives for progress and inclusivity, the rights and experiences of LGBTQ individuals remain a paramount measure of a society’s commitment to equality.…