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The Shoremi family of Ogun state, Nigeria has publicly disowned their daughter, Shalom T. Shoremi after the daughter decided to pick lesbianism and requested for a special marriage license at the Federal Marriage Registry to marry another woman.

                  

The family of Ms Shoremi took an ad space on a National Newspaper dissociating tie from the young woman, and severe all family ties with her.

Homosexuality is an issue with Nigeria, and offenders can go to jail up to 14 years. Caitlyn Jenner show was cancelled years ago on Nigerian cable after viewers reported it lacks moral values, and could create negative impacts on their kids.

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Daryll Rowe, 27, from Brighton has been handed a life sentence after deliberately infected 10 men deliberately with HIV. The man shows no remorse as he was charged with causing bodily harm, and five for attempting to do so.

The man branded a "sociopath" and  "grotesque" by his victims was diagnosed with the virus on April 2015 in his home city of Edinburgh, he later went on to have sex with eight of the men he had met on the dating app, Grindr.

                       

Daryll went on the deliberate spree to infect his victims, refusing treatment and doctors advise. He would insist on unprotected sex, claiming he was clean. When the men refused, he would tamper with their condoms, and decieved them into believing he practise safe sex.

While delivering the sentencing, Judge Christine Henson QC; 

You are the first individual to be sentenced for section 18 offences in the context of infecting others with HIV.

With the full knowledge of the risk you posed to others and the legal implications of engaging in risky sexual practices, you embarked on a deliberate campaign to infect other men with the HIV virus. Unfortunately for five of the men you met your campaign was successfu

They describe living with a life sentence as a result of your cruel and senseless acts. Many of those men were young men in their 20s at the time they had the misfortune to meet you. Given the facts of this case and your permissive predatory behaviour I cannot see when you would no longer be a danger to gay men.

In my judgment the offences, taken together, are so serious, that a life sentence is justified. You will potentially remain a danger to others for the rest of your life.

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The police in Saudi Arabia are investigating a video that went viral of 2 men getting married, and their friend throw confetti while the 2 men walk down the aisle.

Same sex activities are restricted in Saudi Arabia, and punishment for same-sex activities can range from lashing to death penalty sentence. 

The wedding took place at a region of Aradiyat, which is very close to Mecca. The police later investigated the site of the ceremony, and arrested those involved.

Though the new Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman said that he is looking to embark on a reformist campaign, and also different modernization project for 2030, but it is not clear if the LGBT community will benefit from the reforms of the new young prince.

A man has decided to kill his son because of his sexual orientation. Giovanni Melton, 14 remembered for being an energetic and a friend that brings smiles to his other friends was killed by his father because he saw his son was gay, and could not stand it.

                          

                                          Wendell Melton, 53

The two had an argument at an apartment Giovanni stayed all by himself, and his father,Wendell Melton, 53 then shot him after their argument.

According to Giovanni former foster mom, Sona Jones, "Giovanni was abused physically and mentally and spiritually for many, many years. He hated the fact that his son was gay.I'm sure that inside of his mind, he would rather have a dead son than a gay son"

                             

 Giovanni Melton, 14

Jones said she heard the man had caught Giovanni with his boyfriend, and pulled a gun on him. Jones said; "I hope they throw the book at him. I hope he never sees the light of day," said Jones. "I hope every day when he looks in the mirror, he sees his son's face."

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Germany Parliament has said "Ja" to same-sex marriage in a snap vote. The bill passed 393 to 226, with the German vice-chancellor, Angela Merkel voting against the bill, however, more than 70 conservative bloc members of Merkel vote in favour of the bill.

    

   Volker Beck of the Green party, who is also an open gay person celebrated the new bill on his lasy day in parliament.

Explaining while she voted No on the bill, Angela Merkel said that she understood marriage to be an institution between a man and a woman, however, she said she believes the new bill will help promote "more social peace."

Merkel also said that she has come to the conclusion that same-sex couple should be able to adopt children, which is something the new bill legalizes.

Volker Beck of the Green party, who also had been a strong voice in approving same-sex marriage called the vote "a success for democracy."

80% of Germans are in support of allowing homosexuals couples to marry and adopt children.

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The recent campaign against homosexual in Chechnya has led authorities to detain 100 gay men, and also 3 men killed in the anti-gay campaign. 

The recent crackdown on homosexuals had led police in arresting local television authorities and religious figures who are gays. The report has since been denied by Alvi Karimov, Chechnya’s leader, Ramzan Kadyrov spokesperson. 

                        

Alvi while speaking to  Interfax news agency,claims the recent information is "absolute lies and disinformation" and claims that “You cannot detain and persecute people who simply do not exist in the republic,” Alvi said that there are no gay people in Chechnya. He added;

If there were such people in Chechnya, the law-enforcement organs wouldn’t need to have anything to do with them because their relatives would send them somewhere from which there is no returning.

Russia project director for the International Crisis Group, Ekaterina Sokirianskaia while speaking to the Guardian said that the report is true, and she has received information about the issue from different sources in the past 10 days. She said that authorities have denied the incident, and instead information has been coming in from second hand or third hand sources, she said;

I have heard about it happening in Grozny [the Chechen capital], outside Grozny, and among people of very different ages and professions. It’s next to impossible to get information from the victims or their families, but the number of signals I’m receiving from different people makes it hard not to believe detentions and violence are indeed happening.

The Chechnya community is a strictly conservative region, so unlike other cases where gay families or activist put pressure on government when gays go missing, those suspected to be homosexual are disowned by their own families. If the community get to know there is a gay member in a family, other member of that family will find it extremely difficult to get married due to "shame."

A St Petersburg LGBT centre has set up an anonymous hotline for gay people living in Chechnya to help them evacuate from the Republic.

 

 

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People have a way of showing their sexual orientation, and different people have used different tactics to come out of the closet. The latest act of coming out is of actor, DB Woodside recent outing for his new movie,Lucifer.

                 

The actor at comic-con was trying to promote his latest project, and he was pictured kissing a dude, and unlike many kisses that looks friendly, the picture of him kissing looks more than a friendly kiss, and fans are starting to think DB Woodside is gay.

We cannot confirm if he is gay, but look at the pictures and tell us if it is friendly, or he is coming out of the closet.

Do you think DB Woodside is gay? share your views in the comment section.

Real Madrid star, Cristiano Ronaldo, 30, who in the past has been linked to various beautiful woman has now been revealed on a French television as gay. The footballer was said to travel to Morocco regularly for a cuddle with a hunky Moroccan kickboxer, Badr Hari.

According to a Spanish press, Cristiano Ronaldo would fly with his  £14million private to spend quality time with his 30 year old, Badr Hari.

                           

Daniel Riolo, a French television contributor on a program, Touche pas a mon sport, said that Ronaldo and Hari are more than just friends, an allegation that causes a "wow" from the studio audience.  Riolo said that Ronaldo will travel 3-4 times after training to meet Hari.

Some of the pictures with caption between Ronaldo and Hari have “Just married. Always there to pick you up, bro”. Some other pictures show the two in a candle-lit image of a traditional Moroccan meal, and another picture of the pair with caption "Just Married".

                           

Ronaldo love for fashion and accessories has led to questions about his sexuality in the past, and he has also been voted as gay icon by several other publications, though Ronaldo while replying to those speculations simply said "I’m at ease with my sexuality so it’s not a problem for me.

Tim Cook, the apple CEO that took over from Lt. Steve jobs this week write in one of the editorials that he is gay. A piece that had sparked different comment from netizens. The apple CEO why writing on Bloomberg business week.

"For years, I’ve been open with many people about my sexual orientation. Plenty of colleagues at Apple know I’m gay, and it doesn’t seem to make a difference in the way they treat me. Of course, I’ve had the good fortune to work at a company that loves creativity and innovation and knows it can only flourish when you embrace people’s differences. Not everyone is so lucky."

Writing on this piece is the CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg while congratulating Tim, said

           

 

Read Tim Cook Piece courtesy of Bloomberg Business Week

Throughout my professional life, I’ve tried to maintain a basic level of privacy. I come from humble roots, and I don’t seek to draw attention to myself. Apple is already one of the most closely watched companies in the world, and I like keeping the focus on our products and the incredible things our customers achieve with them.

At the same time, I believe deeply in the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, who said: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’ ” I often challenge myself with that question, and I’ve come to realize that my desire for personal privacy has been holding me back from doing something more important. That’s what has led me to today.

For years, I’ve been open with many people about my sexual orientation. Plenty of colleagues at Apple know I’m gay, and it doesn’t seem to make a difference in the way they treat me. Of course, I’ve had the good fortune to work at a company that loves creativity and innovation and knows it can only flourish when you embrace people’s differences. Not everyone is so lucky.

While I have never denied my sexuality, I haven’t publicly acknowledged it either, until now. So let me be clear: I’m proud to be gay, and I consider being gay among the greatest gifts God has given me.

 

Being gay has given me a deeper understanding of what it means to be in the minority and provided a window into the challenges that people in other minority groups deal with every day. It’s made me more empathetic, which has led to a richer life. It’s been tough and uncomfortable at times, but it has given me the confidence to be myself, to follow my own path, and to rise above adversity and bigotry. It’s also given me the skin of a rhinoceros, which comes in handy when you’re the CEO of Apple.

The world has changed so much since I was a kid. America is moving toward marriage equality, and the public figures who have bravely come out have helped change perceptions and made our culture more tolerant. Still, there are laws on the books in a majority of states that allow employers to fire people based solely on their sexual orientation. There are many places where landlords can evict tenants for being gay, or where we can be barred from visiting sick partners and sharing in their legacies. Countless people, particularly kids, face fear and abuse every day because of their sexual orientation.

I don’t consider myself an activist, but I realize how much I’ve benefited from the sacrifice of others. So if hearing that the CEO of Apple is gay can help someone struggling to come to terms with who he or she is, or bring comfort to anyone who feels alone, or inspire people to insist on their equality, then it’s worth the trade-off with my own privacy.

I’ll admit that this wasn’t an easy choice. Privacy remains important to me, and I’d like to hold on to a small amount of it. I’ve made Apple my life’s work, and I will continue to spend virtually all of my waking time focused on being the best CEO I can be. That’s what our employees deserve—and our customers, developers, shareholders, and supplier partners deserve it, too. Part of social progress is understanding that a person is not defined only by one’s sexuality, race, or gender. I’m an engineer, an uncle, a nature lover, a fitness nut, a son of the South, a sports fanatic, and many other things. I hope that people will respect my desire to focus on the things I’m best suited for and the work that brings me joy.

The company I am so fortunate to lead has long advocated for human rights and equality for all. We’ve taken a strong stand in support of a workplace equality bill before Congress, just as we stood for marriage equality in our home state of California. And we spoke up in Arizona when that state’s legislature passed a discriminatory bill targeting the gay community. We’ll continue to fight for our values, and I believe that any CEO of this incredible company, regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation, would do the same. And I will personally continue to advocate for equality for all people until my toes point up.

When I arrive in my office each morning, I’m greeted by framed photos of Dr. King and Robert F. Kennedy. I don’t pretend that writing this puts me in their league. All it does is allow me to look at those pictures and know that I’m doing my part, however small, to help others. We pave the sunlit path toward justice together, brick by brick. This is my brick.

Tim Cook is the CEO of Apple

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