LGBTQ
27 Mar
Thailand's parliament passed a same-sex marriage bill on Wednesday, paving the way for the kingdom to become the first Southeast Asian nation to recognise LGBTQ marriage equality. The bill sailed through on 399 to 10 votes in the lower house, although it must still be approved by the Senate before it is endorsed by the…
20 Mar
A Russian court on Wednesday ordered the arrest of a bar administrator and its art director, accusing them of organising an "extremist organisation" under new legislation criminalising the LGBTQ community. It is the first criminal case of its kind launched since Russia banned the so-called "international LGBT movement" in November, amid an accelerating crackdown on…
8 Jan
Pope Francis’ December 2023 approval of a ruling allowing priests to bless unmarried and same-sex couples has understandably thrown up controversy, even disdain, in a Christian world sharply polarised between living in strict accordance with scriptural doctrines ...
11 Nov
LGBTQ rights campaigners welcomed a Vatican statement that transgender people can be baptised as a step towards a more inclusive Catholic Church, but denounced caveats that provide cover to those who object.
4 Oct 2023
Pope Francis opened a major congress on the Catholic Church's future on Wednesday, vowing to open doors to "everyone" despite tensions with conservatives on issues ranging from LGBTQ faithful to the treatment of divorcees.
30 Sep 2023
Despite the fact that the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act (SSMPA) 2013 prohibits Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community and stipulates 14 years imprisonment for an offender, many Nigerian youths have been lured into the practice and clandestinely carry out their acts.
5 Sep 2023
Hong Kong's top court on Tuesday ruled in favour of allowing same-sex partnerships, marking another victory for global LGBTQ rights.
21 Jun 2023
A US federal judge on Tuesday struck down a law prohibiting minors from gender transition treatment in Arkansas, the first time such a restriction has been overturned as similar laws are enacted in Republican-led states.
13 Jun 2023
Japan's lower house on Tuesday approved proposed legislation aimed at "promoting understanding" of LGBTQ issues but campaigners criticised the bill for its watered-down language.
29 May 2023
Turkey's LGBTQ community fear being exposed to more homophobic hate after conservative President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made them into his favourite target for his bitterly divisive re-election campaign.
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Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho faces uncertainty regarding his future as his contract nears its end, with reports suggesting that the club may not extend his contract beyond this season. The Nigerian attacker joined Leicester City from Manchester City in 2017. However, with his contract approaching its expiration, speculation has arisen regarding his next move.…
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Napoli are exploring potential replacements for their star forward, Victor Osimhen, who is expected to leave the club during the summer transfer window. Among the potential candidates, Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has caught the attention of the Italian club as a possible replacement for Osimhen. Moffi's outstanding performances in Ligue 1 with OGC Nice…
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Wilfred Ndidi, the Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder, has made clear his ambition to move to one of the top six Premier League clubs when the upcoming transfer window opens. The 27-year-old has had a resurgent season with the Foxes under the management of Enzo Maresca, scoring six goals and providing six assists in…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he plans to visit China in May, in what would be his first trip abroad since re-election as the two forge closer ties.
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Montpellier striker Akor Adams remains optimistic about his prospects of earning a spot in Nigeria's Super Eagles squad, despite the fierce competition among the team's forwards. Adams gained attention this year after moving from Norwegian club Lillestrom in a deal worth €4.5 million. The 24-year-old started his Ligue 1 season impressively, scoring seven goals in…
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To encourage voters to turn out in elections, companies in Bengaluru have offered free beers and transportation to voters. President of the hotel association PC Rao told the Bangalore Mirror newspaper, "Different hotels and restaurants will be providing different things to the voters based on their personal call. "While some of these places will provide…
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A key witness in the criminal trial of Donald Trump detailed Thursday how he worked with the former president's personal lawyer to kill a Playboy model's story about a sexual relationship with the Republican.
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Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has called up 25 players to the camp of Nigeria's U17 Girls National Team, Flamingos, in preparation for the upcoming FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Burkina Faso. This squad selection is part of the lead-up to the third round of the African qualifying series. The list includes a…
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Telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria Airtel, MTN, 9Mobile, and Glo, are proposing an increment of tariff. The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) on Thursday, in a joint statement said the current price control mechanism is not at par with the economic realities. Consequently,…