President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly planning to reinstate a controversial military policy targeting transgender service members when he takes office in January 2025. Sources suggest the executive order, expected on his first day in office, will mandate the discharge of all transgender personnel from the United States military, potentially affecting around 15,000 individuals. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Vivian Wilson, the 20-year-old transgender daughter of tech billionaire Elon Musk, has announced plans to leave the United States in response to Donald Trump’s recent election win. In a post on Threads, Wilson expressed her unease about the political climate under Trump’s leadership, according to the UK’s Daily Mail. “I don’t see my future in … Read more
Cameroon President’s lesbian daughter has made case for LGBTQ rights. Eko Hot Blog reports that Brenda Biya, the daughter of Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, is seeking a change to the country’s anti-homosexuality laws. EDITOR’S PICKS Funke Akindele Visits Lagos Fire Service, Makes Major Announcement For Upcoming Film Tunji Alausa, Other Stakeholders Meet To Design Nigeria’s … Read more
The House of Representatives has called on the President Tinubu-led Federal Government to suspend the implementation of the Samoa Agreement until all controversial clauses are thoroughly addressed and clarified. Eko Hot Blog reports that this follows a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by 88 members. Representative Aliyu Madaki, who moved the motion during today’s … Read more
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf has stated his position on LGBTQ rights amid the Samoa agreement controversy. Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, says his government will not tolerate any group suspected to be promoting and advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) rights in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS US … Read more
David Miranda, a Brazilian politician, has passed away at the age of 37 after a nine-month struggle in intensive care. Miranda was one of the first openly gay city councilors in Rio de Janeiro and served in Brazil’s congress from 2019. His death has led to tributes online, as he was known for his passion … Read more