Islam does not prohibit marriage between cousins.

mytime24:
Haram

We are on the same page bro. Having 25% votes in FCT is not sacrosanct to become a president, provided he has simple majority of all the votes cast nationwide and minimum of 25% of votes cast in at least 25 2/3 of the states.

oluwaseyi0:



Nigerians in Abuja get 2 heads each compared to Nigerians from 'non-Abuja' territory?



so if a presidential aspirant win outright majority in all 36 states but didn't get 25% in Abuja he won't be president?
dey play, just they play

just so you know, the minister of state for FCT is the 'governor' for FCT territory, the president remains the fucking president and nobody's governor

Here is the citation: Fawehinmi v. Babangida (2003) 12 WRN 1; (2003) 3 NWLR (Pt. 808) page 604. You can research on it. I don't have online copy. Thank you.

00FFT00:


Can you post a copy of that SC judgement or a like to it.
Thank you

But Section 299 of the Constitution provides as follows:

"The provisions of this Constitution shall apply to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as if it were one of
the States of the Federation"

The Court of Appeal (full panel) interpreted this provision in one of its decisions to mean that the FCT should be treated as the 37th state of the Federation. see also the case of[b] Fawehinmi v. Babangida (2003) 12 WRN 1; (2003) 3 NWLR (Pt. 808) page 604 where the Supreme Court endorsed the status of Federal Capital Territory as a “State” of the Federation

coleon:

You are ignorant of the law.
Fct is a territory and not a state, a president is the governor of the fct. How will he govern a place where the overwhelming majority don't want him?
The constitution envisaged this and made provision for a run off where the winner is simply who wins the majority votes and 25% does not apply.

The Constitution is very clear the status of FCT as a State and this has been affirmed by the Supreme Court, whose judgement has a binding effect of all other courts and tribunal acting in a judicial capacity in Nigeria. This issue has been laid to rest by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is FINAL!

00FFT00:


I lack the time to engage in academic discussion at the moment. But, take this with you, if you will. Please read to No. 2 and 3 of my submission again.

Now, Without prejudice to your idea of a 37th state, you may want to reference the relevant provisions of the same constitution where it declared what entity constitutes a state in the federal republic of Nigeria.

This is a matter of law, not just semantics. Section 299 of the Constitution provides as follows:

"The provisions of this Constitution shall apply to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as if it were one of
the States of the Federation"

The Court of Appeal (full panel) interpreted this provision in one of its decisions to mean that the FCT should be treated as the 37th state of the Federation. see also the case of Fawehinmi v. Babangida (2003) 12 WRN 1; (2003) 3 NWLR (Pt. 808) page 604 where the Supreme Court endorsed the status of Federal Capital Territory as a “State” of the Federation

Sheggy13:

Sincerely, I'm shocked at that FCT 25% nonsense. Are they saying if you win in all 36% states of the Federation and refuse to get 25% in FCT then you shouldn't be declared President. Where's the sense in that. I'm surprised the use of "and" conjunction and concord in basic English is seriously causing problems for so-called senior lawyers.

Somebody should please answer if these two scenarios are the same:
There are 24 boys and 12 girls in a class.
1. I need two-third of the boys and girls in this class for a task.
2. I need two-third of the boys and two-thirds of the girls, in this class for a task.

Then compare these scenarios with how that section in the constitution was written and see which one fit. There you have your answer.

But Section 299 of the Constitution provides as follows:

"The provisions of this Constitution shall apply to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as if it were one of
the States of the Federation"

The Court of Appeal (full panel) interpreted this provision in one of its decisions to mean that the FCT should be treated as the 37th state of the Federation. see also the case of Fawehinmi v. Babangida (2003) 12 WRN 1; (2003) 3 NWLR (Pt. 808) page 604 where the Supreme Court endorsed the status of Federal Capital Territory as a “State” of the Federation

SenatePresdo:
Its more like.

For you to pass WAEC, you must pass 5 subjects, and English language.

For you to win Presidential Election, you must have 25% in 24 states, and FCT.

The say that FCT is a state, is English not a subject??

We are impatiently waiting for them.

But Section 299 of the Constitution provides as follows:

"The provisions of this Constitution shall apply to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as if it were one of
the States of the Federation"

The Court of Appeal (full panel) interpreted this provision in one of its decisions to mean that the FCT should be treated as the 37th state of the Federation. see also the case of[b] Fawehinmi v. Babangida (2003) 12 WRN 1; (2003) 3 NWLR (Pt. 808) page 604 where the Supreme Court endorsed the status of Federal Capital Territory as a “State” of the Federation

00FFT00:


1. No Nigerian has emerged president without securing 25 percent of the votes cast in 24 states and the FCT. The process of securing these votes can be discussed whether they were rightly cast or rigged.

2. That, in its nature, is an attestation to the validity of that constitutional provision over time as an established and accepted framework.

3. The word “And”, in the manner of it wording in the constitution, is conjunctive. What that means is that it is an additional requirement.

4. Festus is wrong to assume that Yakubu has been appointed the prerogative to pick and chose how our laws should be interpreted based on his whims and caprice.

6. The best this Inec could have done, was to make a declarative statement before the elections in the manner allowed it by the constitution. You cannot change the rules in the middle of a game, and ultimately where the same rules do not appoint you the rights to do so.

In fact there is no loophole in the Constitution as far as this issue is concerned. It is clear from the Constitution itself, but they chose to be mischievous. Section 299 of the Constitution provides as follows:

"The provisions of this Constitution shall apply to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as if it were one of
the States of the Federation"

The Court of Appeal (full panel) interpreted this provision in one of its decisions to mean that the FCT should be treated as the 37th state of the Federation. see also the case of Fawehinmi v. Babangida (2003) 12 WRN 1; (2003) 3 NWLR (Pt. 808) page 604 where the Supreme Court endorsed the status of Federal Capital Territory as a “State” of the Federation

Pityoobi:
Lol, and how it is most important to win only 25% in Abuja to validate 25% won in 24 other state…Total madness.

OBI people are real crazy people finding loopholes in the constitution to seize power through the back door. How can a state capital, not even a state be more powerful than 24 states combined.

But Section 299 of the Constitution provides as follows:

"The provisions of this Constitution shall apply to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as if it were one of
the States of the Federation"

The Court of Appeal (full panel) interpreted this provision in one of its decisions to mean that the FCT should be treated as the 37th state of the Federation. see also the case of[b] Fawehinmi v. Babangida (2003) 12 WRN 1; (2003) 3 NWLR (Pt. 808) page 604 where the Supreme Court endorsed the status of Federal Capital Territory as a “State” of the Federation[/b]

Kennydoc:


If they wanted to consider FCT as a state, they should have used the word a'including'.

I did a little research and I found this decision of the full panel of the Court of Appeal that FCT is like a state for the purpose of interpretation of the Constitution:
at the Court of Appeal (Abuja Division) a ‘Full Court’ (5 Justices) was empanelled, coram; Hon Justices; (Raphael O. Rowland JCA, Olufunlola O. Adekeye JCA (as then was) , Amina A. Augie JCA (as then was), Stanley S. Aloaga JCA (as then was) and Tijjani Abdullahi JCA). There were two main ratios pertaining the ‘status of FCT-Abuja in law’. For the benefit of doubt the ratios are as follows:

Whether the Federal Capital Territory is a “State” by virtue of the provisions of Section 299 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, the court declared thus;

It seems to me that the first question in this matter that one should ask is whether the Federal Capital Territory is a “State” by virtue of the provisions of Section 299 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999. Section 299 provides thus – “The provisions of this Constitution shall apply to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as if it were one of the States of the Federation and accordingly- (a) all the legislative powers, the executive powers and the judicial powers vested in the House of Assembly, the Governor of a State and in the Courts of a State shall, respectively, vest in the National Assembly, the President of the Federation and in the Courts which by virtue of the foregoing provisions are Courts established for the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja; (b) all the powers referred to in Paragraph (a) of this Section shall be exercised in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, and (c) the provisions of this Constitution pertaining to the matter aforesaid shall be read with such modification and adoptions as may be reasonably necessary to bring them into conformity with the provisions of this Section.” The above provision of the Constitution to my mind is very clear and unambiguous. It is trite that where a provision of statute is clear and unambiguous, only its natural meaning is to be given to its interpretation. See A-G., Abia State v. A-G., Federation (2002) 17 WRN 1; (2002) 6 NWLR (Pt. 763) 264 at 485 – 486, Texaco Panama Inc. v. Shell P.D.C.N. Ltd. (2002) 14 WRN 121; (2002) 5 NWLR (Pt. 759) 209 at 227 – 228, Tasha v. U.B.N. Plc. (2003) 36 WRN 64; (2002) 3 NWLR (Pt. 753) page 99 at 106, O.A.U. Ile-Ife v. R. A. Oliyide and Sons Ltd. (2001) 7 NWLR (Pt. 712) page 456 at 473, Akpan v. Umali (2002) 23 WRN 52; (2002) 7 NWLR (Pt. 767) page 701 at 729.

It is therefore doubtless clear that by virtue of Section 299 of the Constitution of the Federation, the Federal Capital Territory is in law a State. In others words the Federal Capital Territory should be treated as one of the States in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It follows therefore that bodies like the Federal Capital Development Authority are to be regarded an agency of “a State” independent of the Federal Government. It would appear that the only relationship existing between the Federal Government and the Federal Capital Territory is that its executive and legislative powers and duties are exercised for it by the President through the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and the National Assembly respectively. From the provision of Section 299(a), where the President through the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Acts, he does so as a Governor of a State, so also where the National Assembly legislates for Abuja it does so as a State House of Assembly. See Fawehinmi v. Babangida (2003) 12 WRN 1; (2003) 3 NWLR (Pt. 808) page 604 where the Supreme Court endorsed the status of Federal Capital Territory as a “State” of the Federation. At page 677 the Supreme Court per Onu, JSC held as follows- “Returning to the case in hand, the power to make a law under the 1999 Constitution for the establishment of a Tribunal of Inquiry is now a residual power, which only the States can exercise. The National Assembly can only pass such a law in regard to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Thus, while the Commission of Inquiry Act Cap, 447 is an existing law, it has no general application to Nigeria. It is only applicable to the Federal Capital Territory a law deemed enacted by each House of Assembly for the respective States.” I hold the strong view that the intendment and general purpose of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria particularly its Section 299 is that the Federal Capital Territory should be a separate administrative unit distinct from the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This is the position in reality. For example the Abuja Environmental Protection Board is an agency created for the development, enhancement and beautification of Abuja environment while the Federal Government has a similar agency called Federal Environmental Protection Board. Section 5(e) of the Abuja Environmental Protection Agency Decree No. 10 of 1997 provides as one of the objectives of the board to “co-operate with the- Federal Environmental Protection Agency and such other States, Environmental Protection Agencies to achieve effective prevention or abatement of trans boundary movement of wastes.” It seems to me that the above provision further confirms the status of Abuja as a separate administrative unit distinct from the Government of the Federation. I consider Section 301 of the 1999 Constitution to be very germane to the subject matter. Section 301 reads- “Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of Section 299 of this Constitution in its application to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, this Constitution shall be construed as if – (a) references to the Governor, Deputy Governor and the Executive Council of a State (howsoever called) were references to the President, Vice President and the Executive Council of the Federation (howsoever called) respectively; (b) references to the Chief Judge and Judges of the High Court of a State were references to the Chief Judge and Judges of the High Court, which is established for the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja by the provisions of this Constitution” From the above provisions of Section 301 of the 1999 Constitution, it is my view that all institutions created for the Federal Capital Territory only carry the appellation “federal” while in the real sense they are State agencies because they are institutions meant for the Federal Capital Territory as a State. I must say it loud and clear again that from the provisions of Section 299 of the Constitution one should not be left in doubt: (i) That the provision of the Constitution shall apply to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as if it were one of the States of the Federation. (ii) All legislative powers, executive powers and judicial powers vested in the House of Assembly, the Governor of a State and in the Courts of a State shall respectively vest in the National Assembly, the President of the Federation and the Courts established under the Federal Capital Territory. From the foregoing provision of Section 299(a) of the Constitution, if the legislative powers to make laws for the Federal Capital Territory lies in the National Assembly, the executive powers lies in the President, then the judicial power to interpret and adjudicate on matters relating to federal matters also lies in the Federal Capital Territory High Court. Therefore, I hold the strong view that the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has jurisdiction to entertain suit of two dimensions: (a) Suits in which agencies of the Federal Government are not parties – Section 257(1) and Section 259(1) of the Constitution. (b) Suits in which agents of the Federal Government are parties and agencies of the Federal Capital Territory. –Per RAPHAEL OLUFEMI ROWLAND ,JCA (Pp. 7-13, para. A-A)-underline added

As to interpretation of Section 299 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) with respect to status of the Federal Capital Territory as a separate administrative unit distinct from the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria the court held as follows;

Section 299 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 provides thus:- “299 (1) the provisions of this Constitution shall apply to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as if it were one of the States of the Federation and accordingly: (a) all the legislative powers, the executive powers vested in the House of Assembly, the President of the Federation and in the Courts which by virtue of the foregoing provisions are Courts established for the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. (b) all the powers referred to in Paragraph (a) of this Section shall be exercised in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution; and (c) the provisions of this Constitution pertaining to the matters aforesaid shall be read with such modifications and adaptations as may be reasonably necessary to bring them into conformity with the provisions of this Section. The provisions of Section 299(1) a – c, stated above are clear and unambiguous and one does need any aid to interpret same. In the case of Texaco Panama Inc. v. Shell P.D.C.N. Ltd. (2002) 14 WRN 121; (2002) 5 NWLR (Pt. 759) page 209 at pages 226 – 227, the Apex Court, when faced with the problem of interpreting the word “any” in a statute held thus:- “It is now settled that the cardinal principle of interpretation of statutes is that where the ordinary plain meaning of the words used in a statute are very clear and unambiguous, effect must be given to those words without resorting to any intrinsic or external aid. The duty of the Court under those circumstances is to interpret the words strictly giving them their intended meaning and effect.” See the following cases:- (i) A-G., Abia State v. A-G., Federation (2002) 17 WRN 1; (2002) 6 NWLR (Pt. 763) page 264 at 485 – 486. (ii) O.A.U Ile-Ife v. R. A. Oliyide and Sons Ltd. (2001) 7 NWLR (Pt. 712) page 456. (iii) Akpan v. Umah (2002) 23 WRN 52; (2002) 7 NWLR (Pt. 767) at 707. I am of the considered view that the natural meaning to be given to Section 299 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 is that the Federal Capital Territory should be a separate administrative unit distinct from the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I further add that every institution created for the Federal Capital Territory only carry the appellation Federal while in the real sense they are State Agencies because they are institutions meant for the Federal Capital Territory. -Per TIJANI ABDULAHI ,JCA (Pp. 48-50, paras. D-E) –underline added

Don't you know that provision for leave with pay and to be off duty on weekends with pay are part of the terms of employment?

dejt4u:
You do not do any work on weekends and when you're on leave, yet you get paid.
Strike is also one of such benefits. It has nothing to do with either halal or haram earnings

I forgive you for being this shallow minded and for not being able to see beyond your nose.

BeardGangJnr1:

Not surprised, as a Muslim it's quaranic to support yo jihadist terrorist brothers....!!
So I understand why u are pained

Try to understand what is meant by information Security before commenting.

BeardGangJnr1:
Fellow Chartered institute of security....in a country ravaged by ragtag Buhari's lineage (Bandits)
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Wat a joke

I actually wanted to be an economist but ended up being a lawyer, just because I did not make the required score for mathematics in my UME then. No regrets

tolufase:
Wanted to be a lawyer but ended up being an Economist

I think that bag contains the religious book of the person's faith. They swear by the holy book but they don't have a third hand to carry the book. It's the tradition For example, if he is a Christian, the bag will contain a Bible or Quran in the case of a Muslim.

seborrhic:
Why is he carrying a side bag to the swearing-in?
Is that his talisman that is so precious he couldn't drop it with a aide or even the chair he sat on?

Please I need some help. I am very new to PS game. So I bought a hacked PS3 slim. One of the controllers got damaged and I bought a new one. The problem is I found it difficult to connect the new pad to the console without the other pard going off. I disposed off the damaged pad but the other pad and the new pad only gets paired alternating. Both cannot be paired to the console at the same time. If I press the PS button on one pad and it gets paired, the other goes off. I don’t know what to do. I have done the controller reset by using pin to press one hidden button at the back of the controllers even while charging them to no avail. I am really a novice on this game thing and that’s why I am here. I have tried google to no avail. Thanks.

Please I have a sister who has just been posted to Obalaju High School, Joga Orile, Yewa North. I just want to ask for some information about serving in the place. Is there a corpers lodge? If no, do they have reasonable accommodation for corpers or like how much do they rent standard houses there. Secondly, how is the security situation of the place. Useful tips and advise on the welfare of a corper there will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Estringx:
I need to sort out some things before I leave my house.

1. Is there NCCF in Joga Orile? Or any near by town?

Please reply my question, thanks

Please how long does it take to be posted to PPA after relocation? My sister, a 2022 Batch A, Stream II corper, relocated from Katsina State to Ogun State. She left Katsina camp on Friday April 7, 2022 and on Monday, April 11, 2022, she was at the Abeokuta office of NYSC for documentation. She completed the whole process and her state code changed on her portal but till now she has not been posted to any PPA. I just want to know if this is normal or there is a problem already. Anybody experienced this or been in similar situation? Thank you.

How much to replace Iphone X battery?

Yes but it does not have retrospective effect. It is enough if they resign immediately or within a reasonable time the bill was signed into law.It would not have been possible to resign in compliance with the law at a time when the law was not in existence.

Nonpartisan1:


Bros, it becomes Law the moment the President assented to it.

It is even prohibited in Islam to marry two sisters at the same time or let me say having two sisters as your wives at the same period is prohibited.

inumidun2010:
Reason why some PEOPLE can kill 4 ISLAM.... how will the GUY FEEL SEF...
DOING 2 SISTERS.... whatever makes him HAPPY

Thank you for the quick delivery to Ketu, Alapere. I have been enjoying the games on the PS3 Super Slim especially FIFA 19 and PES 20. My kids are also enjoying the arcade game. It is nice doing business with you. Please keep it up. I was just unlucky to have placed my order when the promo had ended. No regrets sha

Richbest18:
Thanks to everyone that patronized us during our discount/promo period .
We’re currently out of stock but will restock on Monday.

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Thank you for the quick delivery to Ketu, Alapere. I have been enjoying the games on the PS3 Super Slim especially FIFA 19 and PES 20. My kids are also enjoying the arcade game. It is nice doing business with you. Please keep it up. I was just unlucky to have placed my order when the promo had ended. No regrets sha

I have Infinix Note 4 which I bought in January, 2018. The touch pad was faulty (pressing itself) around May, 2018 and I took it to Calcare and it was fixed without any charges because the phone was still under warranty. Now the touch pad is dead in some areas on the screen (a section of the screen does not respond) and the phone is still under warranty. Will Carlcare still fix it free of charge, and if I will be charged, how much? Thank you

March 19

I think those who chose to start there fast today should not be condemned. If they claim to have sighted the moon in their locality, we should not question their claim but we may choose not to believe them. It is between them and Allah (SWT).

fuckerstard:


I hear some people want to start in ghana tomorrow.

Thank you for your response. I have already taken it to Carlcare Center at Saka Tinubu and the touch pas was replaced free of charge.

XFrozen:
run a factory reset if problem continues contact carlcare

Thank you. I took it to Carlcare Center at Saka Tinubu and the touch pad was replaced free of charge.

CarlcareOpebi:

Hello @kuma007 I'm sorry this is happening to you.

The touchpad needs to be replaced & this will be done FOC, long as there's no damage on the current screen. I advice you to visit our service centre ASAP!

Hello Carlcare, I bought Infinix Note 4 about two months ago at Slot in Lagos. For about three days now, the screen keeps reacting without anyone pressing it, that is, it keeps pressing itself. After resetting the phone, it would start pressing itself after a few minutes. The phone is relatively new and I don't know what options I have in terms of warranty. What is your advice?

Please I need some guidance. I bought Infinix Note 4 about two months ago. For about three days now, the screen keeps reacting without anyone touching it or better put, the screen is pressing itself. I don't know if I can take it to Infinix office for repairs free of charge or what are the options available for me. Sincere and mature opinion please. I bought the phone from SLOT. Thank you.

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Pls shut up . [The Guy is not a Muslim. He is just out to cause a mischief. Check his profile]