LGBT Nigerian: ‘Religious leaders have abandoned us’

[BREAKING NEWS: Davis Mac-Iyalla reports that both the archbishops of Canterbury and York have now spoken out about Nigeria’s harsh new anti-gay law. See update.] Nigeria native and gay rights activist Davis Mac-Iyalla cares deeply about the silence of leaders of the Anglican Communion about Nigeria’s crackdown on LGBT people and its harsh new anti-gay … Continue reading →

Nigeria: Anti-gay bill would hinder fight against AIDS

AIDS activist Stephen Chukwumah of Nigeria recently described the complications that would be created for people battling AIDS if Nigeria enacts the so-called “Jail the Gays Bill,” which the Senate passed on Dec. 18 and asked President Goodluck Jonathan to sign. If he signs the bill into law, Nigeria would impose prison sentences of up … Continue reading →