The United Methodist Church (UMC) has overwhelmingly given its stamp of approval to same-sex marriages. The 523-161 vote to make the change came last week, according to WTVD, Durham, United States. Several delegates opposed the changes, including Nimia Peralta of the Philippines, who said: “God designed marriage to be between a man and a woman”. She rejected the convention’s proposal …

The Police Force Headquarters in Abuja, yesterday, declared that same-sex marriage is illegal and prohibited under Sections 214 to 217 of the Criminal Code The Police headquarters has, therefore, ordered the arrest of culprits found to be engaged in unlawful acts in the country. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, said: “It is imperative to …

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has said that blessing same-sex marriage is against God’s law. The Nigerian bishops, who were reacting to the controversy arising from Pope Francis’ directive that Catholic priests can bless same-sex couples, also said blessing same-sex marriage is contrary to the teachings of the Church, the laws of the country and the cultural sensibilities …