To some of these opponents, the new law is repressive because, according to them, nobody is supposed to suffer any discrimination on the grounds of his/her sexual orientation and they have even expressed fear that the Act will cause untold violence, persecution, and prejudice in Nigeria.  Others among them have even described millions of Nigerians who support the criminalization of homosexuality and same-sex marriage in Nigeria as barbaric and slaves to tradition, religion, and morality.

While Police have declared Okwuchi Steve Prosper wanted, members of the community are on the lookout for him. They said he will be stoned to death according to the traditions of the land

Suspected Islamist gunmen shot dead 12 people in two separate attacks on villages near Nigeria’s border with Niger while three others drowned in a river while fleeing, locals said Sunday.

Malam Mohammad Amate, the Director-General, Nigerian Cadastre Office, Abuja, on Sunday, said four foreign companies would begin mining of gold and iron ore in the country this year.

Manchester United manager David Moyes pledged not to “throw the towel in” despite his side falling 14 points off the pace in the Premier League following defeat at Chelsea.