‘Why I Think The Gay Community Should Come Out’ by Seun Kuti

I'm writing to condemn the recent anti-gay bill signed into law by our President Jonathan Goodluck.

This law - which contains penalties of up to 14 years in prison for anyone in a same-sex marriage or civil union, 10 years for anyone who attends a same-sex wedding, 10 years for anyone involved with an LGBT organization, and even 10 years for anyone who shows affection for someone of the same sex - should be cast out.

Since the law was passed, police across Nigeria have begun arresting and torturing dozens of our fellow citizens suspected of being gay.

Don't forget that in some of our states, if you are found guilty of being gay, you could be stoned to death. First of all, this law was unnecessary. There is not space in the existing constitution for gay marriage.

HEALTH: Cholera Claims Lives In Benue State

The Benue Government on Friday said that the cholera outbreak recorded in the state a few days ago has claimed eight lives.

The Commissioner for Health and Human Services in the state, Orduen Abunku, made the announcement while speaking to journalists in Makurdi, the state capital.

Mr. Abunku said that 240 people had been diagnosed with the disease and were currently being treated. A community in the state, Wadata, had witnessed an outbreak of the disease.

"A total of 240 cases have been reported while eight deaths have been recorded so far," the commissioner had stated.

BREAKING NEWS: Three ABU Professors Killed In Auto Crash

Reports reaching us indicate three professors of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna, perished this afternoon in a fatal automobile accident.

According to one of the students, the accident occurred around Abuja-Kaduna Express Way. The three professors were on their way to Zaria from Abuja.

The three lecturers were identified as Professor Samuel Kafewo, Dr. Martins Ayegba, Nanaaisha Ali.

All were Development Communication experts and also teachers at ABU's Department of Theatre and Performing Arts.