₦airaland Forum

samueld0:
The US Supreme Court made same-sex marriage legal throughout the nation Friday in a much-awaited landmark decision that triggered wild jubilation and tears of joy across the country.
In a 5-4 ruling, the highest court in the United States said the Constitution requires all 50 states to carry out and recognize marriages between people of the same sex.
President Barack Obama praised the ruling as “a victory for America.”
The court decision marked a fresh coup for the White House, coming a day after the Supreme Court upheld an important and disputed section of Obama’s signature health care reform.
“Today we can say in no uncertain terms that we’ve made our union a little more perfect,” Obama said at the White House, which was later lit up in the rainbow colors of the gay rights movement.
“This decision affirms what millions of Americans already believe in their hearts — when all Americans are treated as equal, we are all more free.”
The Supreme Court ruling made the United States the 21st country or territory in the world that recognizes same-sex marriage as legal.
Flag-waving LGBT advocates on the packed Supreme Court forecourt — some in tears — cheered, danced, shouted “USA! USA!” and sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” in celebration.
Prominent in the crowd was Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the case, clutching a photo of his deceased husband John Arthur.
He took a brief phone call from Obama, who told him: “Not only have you been a great example for people but you’re also going to bring about a lasting change in this country.
“And it’s pretty rare where that happens, so I couldn’t be prouder of you and your husband. God bless you.”
Obergefell, who was live on television at the time, replied humbly: “Thank you, sir. That means an incredible amount to me.”
Also in the vast crowd outside court as the life-changing news filtered through were Robert Westover, 51, and Tom Fulton, 57, who hugged and kissed.
“It feels like my birthday, the prom, our wedding day. It’s hard to express the intensity of this moment, that our love now is equal,” Westover told AFP.
The decision was applauded across the country, with Hollywood celebrities such as Katy Perry and Ben Affleck offering praise, while in New York revelers waved rainbow flags and gathered at a famed gay bar to celebrate.
– Dissenting voices –
The case was brought by 14 same-sex couples, and the widowers of two gay couples, including Obergefell, who had challenged de facto bans on same-sex marriage in Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee.
All four states had insisted in their respective constitutions that marriage could only be a union between a man and a woman.
“The Fourteenth Amendment (providing equal protection under the law) requires a state to license a marriage between two people of the same sex and to recognize a marriage between two people of the same sex when their marriage was lawfully licensed and performed out-of-state,” the court ruling said.
Marriage has been a core institution in society since ancient times, “but it has not stood in isolation from developments in law and society,” reasoned Justice Anthony Kennedy, who delivered the ruling.
To exclude them from marriage, Kennedy said, would deny same-sex couples “the constellation of benefits that the states have linked to marriage.”
Voicing dissent was Chief Justice John Roberts, who expressed concern that the court was making a decision better left to elected state legislatures.
“If you are among the many Americans — of whatever sexual orientation — who favor expanding same-sex marriage, by all means celebrate today’s decision,” he said.
“Celebrate the achievement of a desired goal. Celebrate the opportunity for a new expression of commitment to a partner. Celebrate the availability of new benefits.
“But do not celebrate the Constitution. It had nothing to do with it.”
The decision came two years to the day after the Supreme Court, in another major ruling, struck down a controversial federal law that denied US government benefits to wedded gays and lesbians.
– ‘A tragic error’ –
While some praised the ruling, others were eager to voice disapproval.
The conservative Family Research Council expressed outrage, saying “no court can overturn natural law.”
“Nature and nature’s God, hailed by the signers of our Declaration of Independence as the very source of law, cannot be usurped by the edict of a court, even the United States Supreme Court,” it said.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, whose state has also prohibited same-sex marriage, said the fight going forward was now one of “religious liberty.”
“No court, no law, no rule and no words will change the simple truth that marriage is the union of one man and one woman,” he said in a statement.
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops, which champions the Vatican’s opposition to marriage equality, called Friday’s outcome “a tragic error.”
“Jesus Christ, with great love, taught unambiguously that from the beginning marriage is the lifelong union of one man and one woman,” it said.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/06/us-gay-community-celebrate-same-sex-marriage-judgment/

cowgirl9090:
these dirt has has been untouched by Abia State government since three weeks now and still counting.

those who frequent Aba from river state ply this route (holy wood) will testify to this. it's an eye sore, the aroma,fragrance or should I say odour these dirt emits can kill.

This junction is popularly known as "holy wood" in port harbour road Aba,Abia State

ryom:
Apparently the same star that the wise men saw at the time of the birth of Christ will reappear again in a few days on June 30th 2015! Visit the link and listen to the story!
http://www.trunews.com/Audio/06_26_15_friday_trunews2.mp3

Infomizer:
He could just be a benevolent person. Not every giver wants something in return. Perhaps he derives joy from doing good.

My answer might not be satisfactory - even to me, so I'd suggest you do your due diligence. Does he take care of his family well? Is he generally 'philanthropic' (you can chat him up subtly on how you want to start contributing money to one motherless babies home or something just to sample his opinion)?

Point is: be sure it's his nature so at least you can remove that suspicion of him wanting something in return.


If it turns out that it isn't in his nature, my sister, enjoy it while it lasts, and have an exit plan! Some of those that will diss you here wish they were in your shoes.

Rotjijatau:
Some members of the outgone administration of president Goodluck Jonathan have said that president Muhammadu Buhari was out of order by dissolving the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Coperation(NNPC). Contending that, according to the "petroleum act" the board stood dissolved immediately Diziene Alison Madueke left office, so there is no need dissolving an already dismissed board.

Source: Saharareporters

DatBossAssChick:
Don't know how to start this..

I know in this our society nothing goes for nothing.. I've know this man for a year plus, he is very friendly and generous to me, but he is married and I'm in a serious relationship which I have disclosed to him but he keeps insisting we keep this friendship as it is.

Of course man shall not live by bread alone, I'm working and I still leave under my parents roof and my parents still gives me enough money, so I'm very much comfy but most times I need more but not to the extent of borrowing or asking anyone for money. Ok!how he got my account number?!.. was when i was serving and i was kinda broke and i just passed the info to him jokingly and next thing was an alert! I was kinda shocked, happy and grateful at the same time. Since then it is now a regular thing which is becoming scary and I don't want to be blinded by these things.

I've tried to give this man enough distance but it isnt enough, he understands I'm trying to do that but still insist we keep. I keep wondering what one can do.. It won't be funny if my guy finds out that I keep receiving money from him and might not believe my explanations.

What can I do? Pls who else has gone through this before?

Pls matured opinions and critics pls don't criticize.

misspicy:
I noticed that some parents especially mothers don't wear undies for their kids,be it babies or a toddler.This kids are too small to know their left from right and with the growing issues of [b]PEADOPHILES[\b]making the news in this present age,i feel i should call your attentions to this issue.
Imagine a 3 year girl left to play with her friends in a face me i slap you compound without pants on.
Am not saying having their undies on alone can protect them from sexual molestation but it will go a long way in covering them.
Some parents will wear dresses for their female child with no pant or pampers under...why
Of recent i read a story of how a 3year old was tested for staphlococcus infection,how did she come about it?
Please parents should take note and stop this trend.

Nazeeboy:
How i wish this Obama go transfer some of his senses to Baba when his tenure is done?