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budaatum:
Please do.

I just did I encountered challenge as I lost the text and had to type again but I didn't have time to double check spelling, punctuation and editing generally. You know we have many English teachers here.

Let me break down the analysis of court marriage.

There are basically 2 types of Marriage:
1) Ethnic Customary Law Marriage (Islamic marriage is also categorised under this type of marriage as it seem as a special form of customary law marriage and not a distinct form of marriage)

2) Marriage under the Act also called "Court Marriage", "Christian marriage". It is important to state that some Christian marriage are just fanfare and are not Marriage under the Act as some lack the periquisite (this is based on technicality I won't bore you with)

Reasons why some persons Opts for Marriage Under the Act/ "Court Marriage"
1) Obnoxious Customary Practices that are discriminatory

2) To guarantee the immediate family of the man that marry. Or as some form of assurance that the immediate family will be fine.

3) Succession Matters i.e inheritance

4) Also because they don't want the existence of another marriage outside the valid subsisting "Court Marriage" as it frown at polygamy

An overview of the nature of Customary Law Marriage.
As a general rule in Nigeria and most Africa countries most widows cannot inherit from their deceased husband property as these females are regarded as property that should be managed, "shared" and governed, as a "property" cannot manage another property. In Osilaja v Osilaja the Supreme Court stated that the customary law rule that a widow cannot inherit her husband's estate has become so notorious (kindly note that "notorious" do not mean as negative word as defined in English dictionary rather it notorious as used by the court means so popular very popular) by frequent proof in courts that it has become judicially noticed.

Marriage under the Act Vis a Vis Succession Matters
The type of marriage celebrated by an individual has a significant role to play in determining the type of law that will apply in the dissolution/distribution of the estate (property) of the deceased who dies intestate (without a Will), this is because marriage influence personal law. For a person who during his lifetime contracted a Marriage under the Act the custom which the person was naturally subjected to by nature will not be applicable as regard how the deceased estate (property) will be shared rather it will be the English Law that will govern the distribution of the estate. English Law do not generally mean the Received English Law will be what will be applicable as local legislation can/will be applied such as the Administration of Estate Law


However, in Cole v Cole, Mr. Cole a native of Lagos who also died in Lagos during his lifetime got married to a Sierra Leonea and contracted Marriage under the Act/"Court Marriage", Mr. Cole died with is wife, child and his own brother surviving him. Upon Mr. Cole death, is brother went to court to be declared customary heir (i.e right to inherit ALL of his brother's property solely in accordance with the custom to which the late Mr. Cole was naturally subjected to), the court in interpreting section 14, 19 of the Supreme Court Ordinance of 1876 held that customary law is not the applicable law to the distribution of the estate/property of Late Mr. Cole (meaning Cole brother can't inherit his brother's property in line with custom of Late Mr. Cole) but the English Law this is because the Late Mr. Cole had contracted a Marriage under the Act/"Court Marriage" sometimes referred to as Christian Marriage (Note I said earlier that some Christian marriage in practice are fanfare as they do not constitute Marriage under the Act, its technical but like I said I won't bore you with it). The decision of the court in Cole v Cole is in line with Section 49 (5) of the Administration of Estate Law.

To OP:
The type of marriage a person contract in his lifetime is one of the most important decision a person can make in his/her lifetime and mosttimes the implication of which is brought to bear when the party is long dead. (I know Africans we don't really fancy talking abt death but everyone know it will come one time or the other). In law as it is always said a good lawyer know the law but a great lawyer know all the exception and when to apply the law. You must choose an option that best suit you, and you must bring other factors into bear some factors that you may not possibly have imagined but one that a skilled lawyer can only bring to bear. Like I said knowing when to apply the law and the exception is more important, Marriage under the Act can be contracted immediately, before or after customary law marriage, it can be contracted alone without customary law marriage just the way customary law marriage can be contracted alone with "Court Marriage". Likewise "Court Marriage can be contracted many days, month, years, decade after customary law marriage and the "Court Marriage will be of effect. I have thrown away all the relevant pieces and given you only the useful pieces to the puzzle. You could talk to a lawyer or anyone skilled in law.

Observation:
I observed some persons insinuating that Marriage under the Act is above customary law marriage, some stating that Marriage under the Act is the one recognise by law. Please be guided, Marriage under the Act and Customary law marriage in the eye of the law are equal for as long as both marriages are valid, the only thing is you cannot work in UAC and want to be paid in John Holt meaning if you contracted a customary law marriage you cannot seek the benefits of Marriage under the Act just the same way if you contract a Marriage under the Act you cannot seek the benefit of Customary law marriage but note the court will not reply on any custom guiding a practice if such a custom in the opinion of the court is repugnant against natural justice, equity, good conscience and public policy

Lexusgs430:
Go for an extraction.....


Not all dental surgeries can undertake such extractions.....

It might be a risky procedure and necessary medical precautions are required......

NB : Weigh the constant pain vs 30K....... Severe toothache can make you pull your hair out......

In the interim, if cash is low. Ask your dentist the cost of extricating the nerves.............

At bolded, he is complaining the cost of extraction which is 30k is it the cost of extracting the nerve that he can pay? The procedure for the 2 teeth will cost him nothing less than 95k minimum (depending on the clinic). If he doubt me he should go and contact the dentist thereafter post the cost he was charged

... Nigerians love funfair is the Governor sure people won't rather opt for mass burial than doing burial ceremony without refreshments. Another stuff is that the eldest surviving son of the deceased maybe in another state/country and presently there is travel restriction, in Africa the role of the 'eldest surviving son' in such event as burial cannot be overemphasized but at times like this people must adopt to changes in popular culture due to government policies and health concern, for a start the burial could be streamed online. The virus ish is getting out of hand I pray a vaccine/cure is found on time.

Bethel4Life:
This is just hogwash and fake news... it hasnt been proven oo

I watched it on CNN when Trump and some medical personnel were addressing the nation. Bring fact to disprove rather than discrediting what you not privy to

awhybliss:
Have change name "severally" from Court affidavit...
You can change name as you like.. it just 1k per affidavit or higher

The change of name OP need is different from yours. He/she will definitely need the change of name to be published in a Newspaper

Are you male or female? Change of name has no side effect strito senso. If you a male I will advise you change your name before graduation so it reflect on your certificate once and for all, if you female I will advise same although if you female you may still have to change your name later on.

MODIFIED: A copy of the newspaper publication indicating the change of name send a copy to the office of the registrar copy the office of the Dean of student affairs and if there is any other office you may be required to copy such as the Dean of your faculty, copy the offices as well this way there will be ZERO ish in processing your certificate due to any inconsistency as regard name in your O'level certificate.Its best you start a new chapter of your life (with the change of name ) with your certificate bearing such name n this will also be recorded in your NYSC discharge certificate

SSam01:
If the bride price is not returned and she remarries the children produced in the new marriage belongs to the previous husband.

This is why men must insist on paying #10,000,000 bride price as future investment so on the day the woman decides to return the bride price you can be sure of buying a new tear rubber car and clear some debts.

And this is why the woman's family should demand for only #20.00 as bride price so on the day your daughter runs away you will not carry gbese. Its not good to be greedy.

Young boys and girls and panel of judges hope i have been able to convince and confuse you with these few points of mine?

The court have ruled over and over again even in the case of Edet v Essien that such Customary practice is repugnant to natural justice, equity and good conscience. Section 18 (3) of the Evidence Act 2011 back up the ruling of court in cases with similar fact and the provision stipulate that In any judicial proceeding where any custom is relied upon, it shall not be enforced as law If it is contrary to natural justice, equity, good conscience and public policy.
At second bold yes, you didn't convince me but you confused most persons

[quote author=2goodbobo post=88395448]Ogbeni how sure are you that the terminated pregnancy was yours in the first place?

Grow some balls and free that girl. Focus on how to make money because thats suppose to be your priority now. Imagine 1Milli jst go like that and na woman u still dey tink of?[/quote]The girl must have collected money from atleast 10 boys that is if really she was pregnant

Slawormir:
Damnnnnn niggarrr
Isoright

Lol... The above is what you type mosttimes

...if you both not married (under the Act or Native Law n Custom) there is nothing to seperate. The court have stated over and over again cohabitation do not metamorphose to the status of marriage. As you said there is a child in the picture, you and the lady could draw up an agreement on child visitation and child maintenance, custody etc. Or you could see a lawyer or an arbitrator or mediator to guide you through the agreement, or visit the Ministry of Women Affair and Child Development to assist in drawing the plan. Long and short of it you and the lady could reach an agreement based on mutual understanding and compromise as the children are allegedly yours.
However, I feel you have doubt as to your marital status, if you could be a bit explicit as to any conduct or act that was done between you and the lady then you could get a better expose. From what you stated the above is your legal stance.
NOTE: Part payment of dowry with all other condition precedent for a valid customary law marriage do not affect the validity of a customary law marriage as dowry can be paid on credit as long as consideration was furnished, it's immaterial whether such consideration was full or partial as long as it was adequate and accepted at the material time

Corrinthians:
Isolation centers are meant for only those that have been confirmed to have the sickness.

They didn't say QUARANTINE centre. Know the difference.

Even in QUARANTINE center there need to be proper spacing (social distancing) so that a new patient do not detoriate the health status of a recovering patient.
The only exception to the above is if the facility plan on wearing patient on bed protective garment (head to toe) and as I believe you must have read or heard Nigerian doctors complaining of insufficient face mask, if face mask is insufficient do you think protective garment for patient will be sufficient?

shiwex:
You need to get your head checked out........If they get infected now, is it not tax payers money they will use to treat them. as a role model, you need to lead by example. why collect the money if you cant lead by example. If this is another country, they will ask her to refund the money and cancel all the deals.

You shortsighted? Didn't you read the part where I wrote it's isn't out of line for NCDC to revoke the ambassadorial deal

[quote author=3kay945 post=88120964]Many have already mentioned you so I will be brief with you.


I appreciate it

A celebrity shouldn't do that shi.t she did. Whether ambassador or not.

I totally agree with you, for she did a wrong but not an offence if it does not offend the laid down regulation.

Cos her fan will want to do same regardless the number of attendees.

No doubt about that why I said should NCDC decide to revoke her alleged ambassadorial deal that it would be a step in the right direction.


And aunty Coro keeps spreading that thing.

I will also like to state that I'm not her hater neither I'm I a fan, my assertions are without bias. I even saw her at the Airport before the Corona virus, she was studying RCCG devotional with a big glass on her face trying to minimise attention, I knew she was the one but I wasn't star struck I just walked pass even though I wonder why she wasn't at the protocol loudge or the paid segment
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maasoap:
They equally took the same risk. And if you ask me, the event didn't worth the risks in both cases and many other cases like these two examples.

I couldn't agree less, but because such was done as long as they do not break the regulation on the gathering of persons, their "offences" can slide.


Can we forget this "maximum of 20" at this point. Even in a gathering of 10 people, all what it requires for the covid-19 to spread is someone among them that they don't know his travel history or medical state. Gathering strange people together at this period no matter how small is a big risk. Many countries now forbid just two strange people from getting two close. We take everything for granted in this country.

I understand that even in a gathering of 2 all that is required for Covid 19 to spread is just one infected person or an infested surface but the regulation forbidden the gathering of persons states not more than 20 persons (that's the regulation) if the invitee don't exceed 20 it's not a crime so long Funke and the family take adequate precaution as a preventive measure (such as checking temperature of guest, washing and santizing of hand, etc which is standard procedure in some places like bank of which some of Funke online critic go to with a population of less or more than 20 ) she hasn't committed as offence even though she is isn't right. I totally agree with you even been out on the street isn't safe at this moment but the country that forbid gathering of 2 persons they brought out a regulation/legislation until same is done in Nigeria or in some selected state which Funke is/was resident, I feel some of the bashing to Funke isn't deserved that do not mean the alleged ambassadorial deal shouldn't be revoked by NCDC . If our regulation forbid gathering of 2 person, then Funke would have committed an offence by inviting guests, for that reason I feel SOME of the bashing isn't JUSTIFIED because some of the persons bashing her go to places with person's less than 20 or more than and such places include place of worship, bank etc.
In a nutshell, it's just distinguishing civil, criminal and moral wrongs and the premium each person place on it but after all said and done their "offence" will be decided vis-a-vis government regulation

maasoap:
That's exactly the problem. If she was sure of her own health, her husband's and children's health, was she sure about the health of the people they invited? [i]She and her husband practically put their family's health in danger because she they invited potential disaster into their home[/i]

While I totally understand your perspective from the first bold, I'm concerned about person's critising her on the bases of allegedly been a NCDC ambassador, there is a line between public morality n the law, she hasn't committed any crime if the person's in attendance including her nuclear family is less or 20 persons.
At the second bold part, if she is sure of her health status, her kids and her husband is she sure of the person health status that will bring the cake to the house for the house party of JUST her nuclear family? Is it not or almost same risk as the guests she invited. Please don't say it's just one person bringing the cake n should she go to the market to buy foodstuff for her nuclear family party, is it not same risk as the party she organized? The point I'm trying to make is that one can never be so health conscious to avoid any health lapses that could be fatal. As long as attendance isn't more than 20, her "offence" can slide. What's your opinion on the Taraba couple that wedded indoor?

I would love to state that I do not support Funke act, should her alleged ambassadorial deal be cancelled it wouldn't be a step in the wrong direction (as ambassadorial deal and public morality are linked strongly together) all im simply saying is that SOME of the bashing she is receiving on social media is not justified as long as EVERYONE in attendance do not exceed 20

Dpaulie:
How old are you...you are very childish

Old enough to be older and sensible than you

Would you people have attacked her if it's just her, her husband and kids celebrating? You critising her did you attend your place of worship with a population of more or less than 20 persons? Meanwhile, in the other thread those critising Funke and her husband are still the one hailing the Taraba couple that wed indoor. You people should chill, as long as the attendance do not exceed 20 persons.

Michelle55:
Not worth it... Just stick to one because one woman is enough problem already,why are you trying to die young by having massive heartaches?

PS: and if you must become polygamous, make it 3 instead of 2... Because when those two will gang up against you, the 3rd will snitch on them to become your top priority and favorite heard this secret from one baddest grandpa in my area

Very true

bskyb:
Amen.
I am happy you got it and I hope it helps alleviate the issues on ground.
Don't worry, you have already shown more than enough appreciation.

Warm regards

You are a good man/woman. I read the thread from the beginning to this last page. God bless you,

FabulousAutos:
It happened while I was doing a part time job during my school days in a remote community in Ebonyi State. Went to the only good hospital (General Hospital) in that location but was told that the dentist travelled for Christmas. I was given some pain reliever and asked to check back the following week.
The pain became unbearable and the pain reliever I received from the hospital wasn't really helpful so one day, [b]I got fed up, tried to pull the darn thing out with a plyer but it broke in pieces. [/b]Some pieces came out with blood while others remained in the mouth with the root. I was made to understand later that the result would have been disastrous if I had managed to pull the entire tooth off.

You get mind ooh

setobaba:
Is this tru?

Yes it is except there is a new policy of which I very much doubt the existence of any as regard the nature

owelle22:
This is a 2003 Toyota camry
Owner bought 2005 light and installed it in 2003 car
Leave ogun and learn

Cheers

I almost thought it was '05 cuz of the light, n a buyer may just buy it thinking it's '05

sholay2011:
You just said my mind.

No doubt, she said our mind

Abujaexpress:
My fellow employers in the house, I crave your indulgences to be guided on this issue, thus:
I employed a lady as my secretary. She had worked for about 3 months before she failed to resume work on a particular day and all my phone calls to her were not answered by her. After a few days, a friend that brought and guaranteed her employment with my firm called me that the girl said I shouted at her and flinged a document towards her, as a result of which she left.

The following day, I called the girl, this time around she picked, albeit reluctantly and I told her that since she has refused to show up at work, she should return the office key which was with her. A few days later, I did not know when she sneaked into the complex and gave the key to my neighbour, which he delivered to me.

I subsequently called the girl and asked her if she does not want to work again, she simply said that she is attending to her health in her village. I did not hear from her since then untill the 2nd of the following month, December when she called me to request for transfer of her salary to her. I initially asked her to come to office to resign and handover officially for me to work out her salary, but I later allowed human feelings to take hold me and I calculated/substracted the numbers of days she did not work for that month and transferred the balance to her.

Immediately she called to thank me and she again called on new day to wish me a happy new year.

Then suddenly on the 3/01/2020, she sent me a message that she would pls want to talk with me. I agreed to listen to her. She called me to say if I have not employed another secretary, that she would want to resume and that if I will allow her to work with me again. I simply told her that I would look into it and get back to her. Am yet to give her field back.

The issue now is, considering the nature of her leaving work AWOL, and now calling to beg to come back, should I accept her back or I should her engage a different person (already I have some applications for the job on my table).

N. B. Kindly note that her brief stay in my office have exposed the girl as a dishonest fellow and her penchant for excuses from office citing sickness and flimsy excuses is very her.

I need advice please.

I didn't have any intention of commenting on your post but had to quote you to atleast make sure the post get to you. Some have told you to accept her back but something strong is telling me that you shouldn't accept her. I know the job situation of this country but it shouldn't guilt trip you to accepting her back. Just a word is more than sufficient for a wise man and an aside I feel you should work on your temper I know you will say you don't have anger issue like you said earlier but try n take it nice n cool when pressured n have limited time to deliver.

Ijawwomaninoyo:
No mind am! How much was the highest denomination 15 years ago and how much was Naira to Dollar?
Did you even say 500k?

...I was trying to be really modest with figure. I know it's really worth far more than that

Ijawwomaninoyo:
No mind am! How much was the highest denomination 15 years ago and how much was Naira to Dollar?
Did you even say 500k?

I was trying to be really modest with figure

highbee02:
Published December 31, 2019
Daud Olatunji, Abeokuta

The self-acclaimed pastor of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Solution Chapel, Ikoyi-Ile, Osun State, Segun Philips, said he was paid N210,000 to use the final year student of the Lagos State University, Favour Daley-Oladele for money rituals.
His action was after Favour’s boyfriend, Owolabi Adeeko, had smashed her head with a pestle.
The pastor confessed that he was the one, who slaughtered and removed the breasts, heart and other vital organs from Favour’s body.
Philips disclosed this in an exclusive interview with PUNCH Metro at the police headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, on Monday.
He stated that the organs were used to prepare a concoction for Owolabi and his mother.
He, however, said the concoction was prepared with human parts without the knowledge of Owolabi’s mother.
When asked if he slaughtered the victim, Philips said, “It is true; I slaughtered Favour with a knife. I was the one, who removed her heart, breasts and other vital organs, so that we could use them for rituals.
“But, I was not the one, who smashed her head with a pestle. Owolabi did that.”
He, however, exonerated Owolabi’s mother, saying they deceived her that they would do something different.
Philips stated, “She was not aware that we used human parts for the concoction I gave her.
“I prepared the concoction for her and her son because I was broke and I needed money. I demanded N250,000, but I was paid N210,000.

“I was called by God, but I think I have lost the calling because of what I did.”

The 23-year-old Owolabi reportedly connived with the 42-year-old self-acclaimed pastor to kill Favour.
Owolabi, who was arrested by men of the Ogun State Police Command in Ikoyi-Ile, Osun State, was said to have confessed to the police that he sought Philips’ help for money rituals.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun State, Abimbola Oyeyemi, had said, “The deceased was reported to have left home to an unknown destination since December 8, 2019, and had not been seen since then, hence, she was reported missing by her parents at the Mowe Police Station.”
Copyright PUNCH.

https://bc.marfeelcache.com/statics/i/ps/cdn.punchng.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/29232540/Favour-The-suspects.jpg

https://www.punchng.com/icymi-i-was-paid-n210000-to-use-lasu-undergraduate-for-money-rituals-pastor

Even the pastor admitted he did the ritual because he was broke n was paid 210k. Even the "pastor" is broke but claim can make others rich n d boy couldn't invest the 210k in business

godunia:
Did mine with 120k and its been over 15 years now, we went to the Registry in the morning, came back in the afternoon for Traditional Marriage, no invitation cards. Used my brother's sound system and my camera. I can tell you we are happily married..

Sir 120k, 15 years ago should be more than 500k today. Happy Marriage Life. Op I think it's possible though

wordbank:
No go do pass yourself
Forget external hall, use outdoor or church hall
Use dry meat, the chicken don already cross the road
Hire wedding gown of 5k, na just for 6 hours highest
If you get coat wear am, if dem no like am make dem suit dem self
Cancel alcohol, especially if you dey marry Rivers babe
As you dey dance just dey shine your teeth, bolanle pepper dem oo

Your post really made me laff hard. No doubt you have said the truth

...bro, it's a matter of principle don't mix work with pleasure. It barely ends well that one can easily generalise n still be right that it never ends well. It's not good to poop where one eat. If you know you know. A word is enough for the wise