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barcanista: Thumbs up NASS.


Please when are you guys criminalizing underage marriage?

Good question!

Kairoseki77: I wouldn't be surprised if Abati wrote the letter himself.

Though, the president seem to benefit from this letter, I don't think Abati wrote it.

The Senate yesterday unanimously passed a harmonized Conference Committee report banning same sex marriage in Nigeria, a development that defies stiff western opposition to the ban.

Again, the Senate President, David Mark called on President Goodluck Jonathan to quickly sign the Bill into law.

"We have been under series of attack from different quarters. I think we believe in this Bill. The earlier we sign it into law, the better. We (Nigeria) have have many shortcomings, we don't one to add this one (same sex marriage) to it," said David Mark.

In detail the Bill passed by the Senate states that:

A marriage contract or civil union entered into between persons of same sex by virtue a certificate issued by a foreign country shall be void in Nigeria.

Marriage or civil union entered into between persons of same sex shall not be solemnized in any place of worship either Church or Mosque or any other place whatsoever called in Nigeria.

Only marriage contracted between a man and a woman either under Islamic Law, Customary Law or the Marriage Act is recognized as valid in Nigeria.

Persons that entered into a same sex marriage or civil union contract commit an offense and are jointly liable on conviction to a term of 14 years imprisonment each.

Any persons or group of persons that administers, witnesses, screens, abet and aids the solemnization of a same sex marriage contract or civil union or supports the registration, operation of gay clubs, societies and organizations, processions or meetings in Nigeria commits an offense and liable on conviction to a term of 10 years imprisonment.

http://www.infonubia.com/2013/12/nigerian-senate-bans-same-sex-marriage.html

This na Jamb question. It was in '98, '00, and '01 JAMB

Space booked. Wonders shall never end.

Correct!

I hope I don't have such a notorious neighbor. She just no send anybody.

This is one heartless guy. Someone who could kill his own girlfriend, and now his uncle, would kill anyone who steps on his toe.

Akpangbon: una bad belle go soon kill una. seriously. Are you God?

Guy park well. Which one be bad belle for here?

Hi HumbledByGrace,

Good to see you taking over the moderation of this forum. Please check on this post about the much talked about Obama selfie. Highly recommended for FP. Thanks.

https://www.nairaland.com/1552581/real-story-behind-obama-selfie

^^^ lies!

Hi Mods, how about this for FP?

https://www.nairaland.com/1552581/real-story-behind-obama-selfie

POPE II: Viva el Pope
May God strengthen you in your mission on earth.
God bless you infallible father

God bless him

immortaliceberg: she is always frowning her face why won't they exclude her out of picture.

Lol....people, I bow for una!

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The saying "a picture is worth a thousand words" is true. However, we don't realize is that those 'thousand words' may be true or completely false. So we should be careful about the assumptions we make based on a photo. Sometimes it's just not what it seem.

That's the case of the Obama selfie photos taken at Nelson Mandela's memorial service held on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Of everything that happened at the event, the 'most important' news that made headline on various media outlets was President Barack Obama taking a selfie with UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning Schmidt while first lady Michelle Obama seemed peeved as the three leaders took the picture.

Roberto Schmidt, the photographer who took the viral shot posted this article online regarding media obsession with the pictures:

So here’s the photo, my photo, which quickly lit up the world’s social networks and news websites. The “selfie” of three world leaders who, during South Africa’s farewell to Nelson Mandela, were messing about like kids instead of behaving with the mournful gravitas one might expect.

In general on this blog, photojournalists tell the story behind a picture they’ve taken. I’ve done this for images from Pakistan, and India, where I am based. And here I am again, but this time the picture comes from a stadium in Soweto, and shows people taking a photo of themselves. I guess it’s a sign of our times that somehow this image seemed to get more attention than the event itself. Go figure.

[...] So Obama took his place amid these leaders who’d gathered from all corners of the globe. Among them was British Prime Minister David Cameron, as well as a woman who I wasn’t able to immediately identify. I later learned it was the Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning Schmidt. I’m a German-Colombian based in India, so I don’t feel too bad I didn’t recognize her! At the time, I thought it must have been one of Obama’s many staffers.

Anyway, suddenly this woman pulled out her mobile phone and took a photo of herself smiling with Cameron and the US president. I captured the scene reflexively. All around me in the stadium, South Africans were dancing, singing and laughing to honor their departed leader. It was more like a carnival atmosphere, not at all morbid. The ceremony had already gone on for two hours and would last another two. The atmosphere was totally relaxed – I didn’t see anything shocking in my viewfinder, president of the US or not. We are in Africa.

I later read on social media that Michelle Obama seemed to be rather peeved on seeing the Danish prime minister take the picture. But photos can lie. In reality, just a few seconds earlier the first lady was herself joking with those around her, Cameron and Schmidt included. Her stern look was captured by chance.

I took these photos totally spontaneously, without thinking about what impact they might have. At the time, I thought the world leaders were simply acting like human beings, like me and you. I doubt anyone could have remained totally stony faced for the duration of the ceremony, while tens of thousands of people were celebrating in the stadium. For me, the behavior of these leaders in snapping a selfie seems perfectly natural.

I see nothing to complain about, and probably would have done the same in their place. The AFP team worked hard to display the reaction that South African people had for the passing of someone they consider as a father. We moved about 500 pictures, trying to portray their true feelings, and this seemingly trivial image seems to have eclipsed much of this collective work.

It was interesting to see politicians in a human light because usually when we see them it is in such a controlled environment. Maybe this would not be such an issue if we, as the press, would have more access to dignitaries and be able to show they are human as the rest of us.

I confess too that it makes me a little sad we are so obsessed with day-to-day trivialities, instead of things of true importance. - Richard Schmidt | AFP

See more pictures and other Obama-Michelle moments that never really got talked about.

This is so not necessary. So what's the difference between this act and what celebrities do?

okpurukata: Am proud of the Pope, but very thankful to God Almighty for this recognition. Viva le Papa!!!!!

Hi mods, please consider this for front page. Thanks!

https://www.nairaland.com/1551930/pope-francis-times-person-year

Sheenor: Abeg, wetin dem giv am as him be the person of the year??

Make you go ask TIME now...lol

^^^ for your mind...lol

Hi mods,

Please review this thread for FP. It was posted first on Nairaland.

https://www.nairaland.com/1551113/uruguay-becomes-first-country-world

No worries, if there isn't anything you can do about it Thanks for trying.

caldermichaels: This man is the reason youths lyk me are proud 2 be associated with The Catholic church. He is really leading by example

He's a good man

Pastor Kun: A very good choice. Congratulations to Pope Francis. Though I am not catholic, I appreciate Pope Francis humility and disposition to his papal office. Wishing him all the best in his efforts to reform the catholic institution.

I agree a 100%. The Pope's show of humility is unparalleled.

Nairaland Ojoro!

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Pope Francis has been named Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2013.

Time's managing editor Nancy Gibbs revealed the magazine's decision on NBC's "Today" Wednesday morning.

Pope Francis, who gained world praise in 2013, became the first Jesuit pope in March 2013 following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.

Time's managing editor Nancy Gibbs explained the magazine's choice on Wednesday, calling the Pope "a new voice of conscience."

"In his nine months in office, he has placed himself at the very center of the central conversations of our time, about wealth and poverty, fairness and justice, transparency, modernity, globalization, the role of women, the nature of marriage, the temptations of power," she said. "When he kisses the face of a disfigured man or washes the feet of a Muslim woman, the image resonates far beyond the boundaries of the Catholic Church."

Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi sent a message from the Vatican on Wednesday, on behalf of the Pope:

The Holy Father is not looking to become famous or to receive honors. But if the choice of Person of Year helps spread the message of the gospel-- a message of God's love for everyone-- he will certainly be happy about that.

Do you you agree with Time's choice for person of the year? I definitely agree!

Share your thoughts.

http://www.infonubia.com/2013/12/pope-francis-is-times-person-of-year.html

Brimmie: Make my Suarez dey smoke tree na hin remain!! E go chop all of una ear comot for World Cup!

Hahaha....see wickedness in high places..lol

Rudebwoy: Some Nairalanders will begin to consider migrating ASAP.

Lol...sharp migration.

Uruguay has become the first country in the world to legalize both the sale and production of marijuana. President Jose Mujica has championed the measure as a way of combating the illegal drug industry that has decimated parts of Uruguay.

The country’s parliament passed the bill by a vote of 16 to 13 on Tuesday evening. Senator Alberto Couriel, a member of the ruling Broad Front left-wing coalition, called the passing of the bill "a historic day" for Uruguay.

Under the new legislation, the price of marijuana will be set at one dollar per gram, aiming to undercut the current price of $1.40 on the illegal market. The sale and production of the drug will be regulated by a specially-set-up government body which will administer a database of adult citizens registered to consume marijuana.

“This is an attempt to bring an end to the illegal drugs trade by identifying the market and bringing it into the light of day,” said President Mujica in a statement. Mujica added that the law does not promote the consumption of the drug; it merely identifies the consumer so that authorities may “intervene if [the consumer] overdoes it.”

Before the new legislation was passed, the consumption of marijuana in Uruguay was not penalized, but the sale and production of the drug was considered a criminal offense.

The legislators must be high on weed - pun intended...lol.

http://www.infonubia.com/2013/12/caught-smoking-weed-in-uruguay-no.html

Ooooshe!

kolawaxxy: Only in china

I tell you. Those people no send.

ROSSIKE: What exactly did you expect that ''reality of the situation on ground'' to be? For everyone to have had all their needs met? For everyone to be living in a mansion?

These reports are saying the economy is growing fast, not that we are now USA or Canada.

Even Iweala said "Economic growth not meeting the needs of the poor." A poor man doesn't eat statistics.

How does having your needs met equals living in a mansion??

Death don dey hungry the die before. He just needed a flimsy excuse to kill himself. Na so the guy frustrate reach? SMH