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Nigeria: Same-Sex Marriage Act - U.S. Boosts HIV/Aids Funding With U.S.$.5 Billion in 2014
This Day, 24 January 2014
Following the ensuing backlash between the federal government and the United States over the signing of the anti-gay bill into law, the US government Thursday reiterated its… Read more »
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Nigeria: Anti-Gay Law - U.S. Says No Plans to Stop HIV/Aids Funds to Nigeria
Premium Times, 23 January 2014
The U.S. on Thursday said it has no intention to withdraw an estimated $500 million new funding for HIV and AIDS programme in Nigeria following the law criminalising same-sex… Read more »
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Nigeria: Anti Gay Bill - U.S. Denies Cutting Funding for HIV/Aids
This Day, 23 January 2014
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador James Entwistle has refuted media reports suggesting that the US would cut its funding for the fight against HIV/AIDS as a… Read more »
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Nigeria: U.S. Not to End Fund Over Same-Sex Bill
Daily Trust, 23 January 2014
United States government never said it would cut funding for HIV/AIDS programmes in Nigeria on account of the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act signed into law, the US ambassador… Read more »
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Nigeria: What Anti-Gay Law Will Not Do for Nigerian Children
Vanguard, 23 January 2014
Twenty something year old Cynthia Moses (not real name) finds herself attracted to young women like herself. Only a few days ago, she learned that she could be sent to jail for… Read more »
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Nigeria: Anti-Gay Law - No Plans to Withdraw Financial Aid to Nigeria - U.S.
Leadership, 20 January 2014
The United States Government will not withdraw its financial support for Nigeria in the fight against HIV/AIDS in protest of the recently signed anti-gay law by President Goodluck… Read more »
U.S. to Sanction Nigeria Over Anti-Gay Law?
The United States government has denied plans to withdraw its financial support for Nigeria in the fight fight against HIV/Aids, in protest of the recently signed anti-gay law by President Goodluck Jonathan.Video
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22 January 2014
Hostility Towards Nigeria's Gays Escalating After New Law
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- Voice of America
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Hostility towards gays is escalating in Nigeria since President Goodluck Jonathan signed a popular anti-gay bill into law. Police used tear gas today ... see more »
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17 January 2014
Nigeria's Anti-Gay Law Part of Larger Harsh Penalty Trend
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- Voice of America
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Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has signed a new bill into law banning gay marriage, gay rights advocacy and public displays of affection between ... see more »
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Nigeria: America Says Anti-Gay Law May Affect Fight Against HIV/Aids in Nigeria
Premium Times, 20 January 2014
The American ambassador says the new anti-gay law has restricted the rights of expression and assembly of people involved in gay relationships The United States Government on… Read more »
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Nigeria: Anti-Gay Law - Islamic Group Warns U.S., E.U Others to Leave Nigeria Alone
Premium Times, 16 January 2014
An influential Islamic organisation in Nigeria, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to call the bluff of the United States, the United… Read more »
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Nigeria: Gay Law - Nigeria Damns U.S., Others Prosecutes 12 Homosexuals
Vanguard, 17 January 2014
INSPITE of international outrage and imminent sanctions, Nigeria, has indicated clearly that she is serious with her anti-gay law. Read more »
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21 January 2014
Law Against Same Sex Marriage Not New In Nigeria
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- channelsweb
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- channelsweb
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Nigeria recently passed a bill into law criminalising gay marriage, a development that has been criticised by some world leaders. International ... see more »
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President Goodluck Jonathan has received significant support from Nigerians for signing a law that prohibits same-sex marriages. Read more »
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Despite international condemnation of the proposed legislation, President Goodluck Jonathan has signed into law a ban on same-sex marriage. Read more »
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A new anti-gay law risks hindering progress in the fight against HIV and Aids, as it will prevent vulnerable people from accessing essential services, says UNAIDS. Read more »
