Kito, an umbrella term for kidnapping, assault, blackmail, extortion and robbery, has been an incessant blight on the safety and security of Nigerian citizens. Kito involves luring someone perceived to be a sexual minority through an online platform for a…
The LGBTQIA+ community thrives on the support of allies – individuals who stand up for equality and inclusion. But allyship is more than just passive acceptance. It's about actively challenging prejudice, promoting awareness, and creating safe spaces for everyone. So,…
Akoro Joseph Sewedo Arcus correspondent Super falcons’ Coach Eucharia Uche combats lesbianism in the Nigerian female team. Regarding lesbianism as a spiritual warfare, she said, “I came to realize it is not a physical battle; we need divine intervention…
Akoro Joseph Sewedo Arcus Correspondent A non-profit organization established in 2002 by seven professionals, to cater for the welfare of professionals dabbled in human rights advocacy of LGBT rights in the south-south region of Nigeria. The foundation was based on…
Akoro Joseph Sewedo Arcus Correspondent Nigeria LGBT organization- The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) begins a 5months internship program for three young LGBT persons in Lagos state, Nigeria. Funded by the American Jewish World Service, TIERs establishes an internship program…
Joseph Sewedo Akoro Arcus Correspondent The LGBT community in Nigeria discovers safe space in the comfort of the community center set up by the Integrated MSM HIV Prevention Program currently being implemented in four states (Lagos, Rivers, Cross River states…
Akoro Joseph Sewedo Arcus Correspondent The Nigeria government further disapproves same-sex activities and human rights of gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender people. Homosexuality is illegal in Nigeria and punishable by 14years imprisonment according to section 217 of the Nigerian criminal…
Joseph Sewedo Akoro Arcus Correspondent Nigeria new law on Freedom of Information (FOI) may impact positively on LGBT rights advocacy in the country. The law will address the situation of corruption and promote good governance, which is a foundation for…
Akoro Joseph Sewedo Arcus Correspondent First lesbian organization emerges in Nigeria amidst the repression faced by people of sexual orientation and gender identity that do not conform to the “societal norm”. A group of women concerned about the marginalization of…
Akoro Joseph Sewedo Arcus Correspondent LGBT rights activism in West African is very under developed when compared to the activism in eastern and southern Africa. The West African sub-region seems to be the most conservative part of African with its…