Tag: same-sex
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US president Biden signs same-sex marriage bill into law
P resident Joe Biden signed into law Tuesday landmark new federal protections for same-sex and interracial couples, capping both a personal and national evolution on an issue that’s enjoyed growing acceptance over the past decade. According to CNN, Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act
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Nigerian agency applauds Vatican for prohibiting same sex marriage
The National Orientation Agency has commended the Vatican for banning all Catholic churches nationwide from conducting same sex marriages. The Spokesman for the NOA, Mr. Paul Odenyi made this known in a chat with Punch. He urged Nigerian youths to respect valued traditions and not to be deceived by international trends He said, “The law…
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Same-sex marriage will never happen in Ghana under my watch – Akufo-Addo
The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, has declared that same-sex marriage will never happen during his tenure. He said this at the installation program for an Anglican Archbishop held in Mampong on Saturday. ”I have said this before, and let me stress again that it will not be under the Presidency of Nana Akufo-Addo that…
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Trending: Aisha Yesufu fires back as critics attack her on Twitter for supporting LGBT rights
Prominent activist, Aisha Yesufu has come under attack on Twitter for publicly supporting rights affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Nigeria. The activist had on Monday took to her verified account on the micro-blogging platform to educate her followers on why gay rights should be allowed in Nigeria, stressing that homosexuality isn’t…
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Anglican Church ‘in crisis’ over same-sex marriage
One of Australia’s most senior Anglicans has declared the church is in a new “crisis” over same-sex marriage as Melbourne Archbishop Philip Freier tries to calm a week of frenzied debate over whether LGBTQI people are welcome in the faith. Dr Freier, the Anglican Primate or head bishop, said crisis was “a strong word” and…
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Gideon Okeke slams Marc Jacobs over same-sex marriage
Unknown to many, same-sex marriage is still a crime in Nigeria and Nigerian actor, Gideon Okeke has slammed Marc Jacob over the act. The former reality TV star turned actor made his grievance known on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, via his Instagram page. He stated that Marc Jacob and his same-sex partner, Charly “Char”…
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Germany makes history, legalises same-sex marriage
Germany made history on Friday after its lawmakers in support of same-sex marriage, setting the stage for the country to join more other European nations — including Ireland, France and Spain — in legalizing such unions. Just a few days after Chancellor Angela Merkel dropped her opposition to a vote, a clear majority of German…