Nigeria News and Stories

#FollowFriday, Aug. 3: You Should Be Following These 5 Artists, Athletes and Activists

This weke’s #FollowFriday will introduce you to an inspiring athlete, a Palestinian fashionista and an angelic troublemaker from Nigeria

Nigerian Police Arrest 42 Men for Homosexuality During Weekend Hotel Raid

Nigerian police conducted an arrest of 42 men for homosexuality this weekend, though there are conflicting reports about what the men were doing

Chechnya is Just 1 of 3 Countries Currently Arresting Gay People En Masse

While Chechnya has reportedly conducted the anti-gay arrest and torture of over 100 suspected homosexuals, Iran and Nigeria are doing group arrests as well.

In Nigeria, the Queer Community Is Fighting Exorcism and Conversion Therapy

The LGBTI community of Nigeria are fighting rampant stigma in their religion, along with the dangers of conversion therapy