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  • BREAKING: COAS orders release of imprisoned soldier who accepted marriage proposal

    BREAKING: COAS orders release of imprisoned soldier who accepted marriage proposal

    The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has ordered the immediate release of a detained female soldier, Hannah Sofiat.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Sofiat had accepted a marriage proposal from a male corps member at the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp in Yikpata, Kwara.

    However, a military source on Saturday said that the Chief of Army staff had mediated on the issue and asked that she should be pardoned.

    The source at Army Headquarters said that the COAS took the decision in the spirit of Christmas.

    The source said that the female soldier had been warned and reprimanded for breaching the extant rule guiding the conduct of military personnel.

    He said that the soldier had been forgiven and freed from detention to join her family and friends to celebrate Christmas.

    According to the source, this is in line with the COAS vision to have a Professional Nigerian Army Ready to Accomplish Assigned Missions within a Joint Environment in Defence of Nigeria.

    Sofiat had earlier been detained for violating military rules and regulations by getting involved in a public display of an amorous relationship with a paramilitary trainee – a corps member.

    She was detained after video clips where she was seen accepting a marriage proposal from a male corps member at the NYSC orientation camp in Kwara, which went viral on social media.

    Her detention had however elicited reactions from Nigerians who believed she should not be denied the right to love.

    Several groups and individuals have been urging the Nigerian Army authority to release the female soldier.

    “The Chief of Army staff has intervened in the matter. He asked that she should be pardoned. The military authorities have considered the plea of the COAS and said she be released forthwith. Before the end of the day, she should have reunited with her family”, the source told The Punch.

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  • FG insists marriages formalised at Ikoyi, other Federal registries constitutional, legal; tells old, intending couples not to entertain fear

    FG insists marriages formalised at Ikoyi, other Federal registries constitutional, legal; tells old, intending couples not to entertain fear

    The Federal Government via the Ministry of Interior on Tuesday reiterated that marriages formalised at the Ikoyi registry in Lagos are constitutional and legal.

    Several reports had claimed marriages conducted at federal registries were illegal as local governments are responsible for that aspect of public life.

    However, in a statement by spokesperson Blessing Lere-Adams, the Ministry of Interior said such claims were misleading and false.

    “The Federal Government wishes to assure the general public-especially prospective couples wishing and planning to contract their marriages at the Ikoyi Marriage Registry or any other Federal Marriage Registry under the Ministry of Interior, that they are free to do so, as the 1999 Constitution legally empowers the Federal Government to contract such marriages,” the statement said.

    “The Permanent Secretary and Principal Registrar of Marriages, Dr. Shuaib Belgore confirmed this statement while fielding questions in his office . Belgore emphatically submitted that the misinformation and totally incorrect news making the rounds recently in the Social media-was incorrect and should be disregarded. He further stated that there should be no cause for apprehension to all intending couples who have planned to be married during this festive period-and at any other time at the Ikoyi Marriage Registry in Lagos or at any other Federal Marriage Registry.

    “He stressed that the Federal High Court in three previous decisions had affirmed the powers of the Ministry to conduct statutory marriages, based on the provision of the Constitution, marriage acts and Legal Notices issued by the President and Minister of Interior. He stated that these judgements are valid, subsisting and binding, until set aside by a superior court, which is not the case.

    “Dr. Shuaib Belgore therefore wishes to again reassure the general public, especially intending couples that the contraction of all Marriages at the Ikoyi Marriage Registry is constitutional and Valid.

    “The Permanent Secretary wishes all prospective couples planning their marriages during this yuletide a pleasant ceremony.”

  • Marriages conducted in Ikoyi Registry legal, valid – FG clears air on court judgement

    Marriages conducted in Ikoyi Registry legal, valid – FG clears air on court judgement

    The Ministry of Interior has reacted to reports that the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has declared all marriages conducted by the Ikoyi marriage registry illegal and invalid.

    In a statement on Tuesday evening, the Permanent Secretary and Principal Registrar of Marriages, Ministry Of Interior, described the reports as “false, misleading and a deliberate distortion of the decision of the Court in Suit No: FHC/L/CS/816/18 between Eti-Osa Local Government Council & 3 others”.

    According to the statement, the court only ruled that the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Interior, is constitutionally empowered to conduct marriages in Nigeria and the Local Governments were only delegated by the Federal Government to conduct marriages, by virtue of Legal Notices issued pursuant to the Marriage Act.

    It also stated that contrary to their (local government’s) pleading, the trial judge held that nothing in the role of local governments, as defined in the Constitution, suggests that they can conduct or contract marriages. However, the only power is derived from the Legal Notices issued by the President.

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    See the full statement below.

    The attention of the Ministry of Interior has been drawn to news making the rounds on social media claiming that the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has declared all Marriages conducted by Ikoyi marriage registry to be illegal and invalid.

    We would like to state that this statement is false, misleading and a deliberate distortion of the decision of the Court in Suit No: FHC/L/CS/816/18 between Eti-Osa Local Government Council & 3 others where the Honourable Court held that only the Local Government councils can conduct valid marriages in Nigeria.

    It is noteworthy that, the same Federal High Court situated in Ikoyi, Lagos in Suit No. FHC/L/870/2002 between Prince Haastrup and Eti Osa Local Government held that the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Interior is constitutionally empowered to conduct marriages in Nigeria and held that the Local Governments were delegated by the Federal Government to conduct marriages, by virtue of Legal Notices issued pursuant to the Marriage Act.

    In that case, the learned trial judge held that nothing in the role of local governments, as defined in the Constitution, suggests that local governments can conduct or contract marriages as alleged in their pleadings. The Court affirmed that powers of the local governments to contract statutory marriages is derived from the Legal Notices issued by the President.

    The Court also confirmed that the role of local governments, as enshrined in the Constitution is limited to registration of all forms of marriages (including Islamic and customary marriages).

    Rather than appeal this decision, the same claimants instituted another action in 2016 Suit no. FHC/L/CS/1760/16 Egor Local Government, EtiOsa Local Government and 2 others V Hon, Minister of Interior and 2 Others.

    The Court held that the Suit was an abuse of court process, as it could not be invited to make another pronouncement on the same point, which would lead to conflicting decisions coming from the same court and struck out the case.

    The same issue was adjudicated in the case of Olumide Babalola vs Ikeja Local Government and the Registered Trustees of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) in Suit No. LD/1343/GCM/2016 delivered on 15th May, 2017.

    The Court held that while registration of marriages are regulated by local governments, being under the concurrent list, formation of marriage is under the Exclusive Legislative List, within the jurisdiction of the Federal Government, regulated by the Ministry of Interior.

    It is further worthy of note that the issue of formation, annulment and other matrimonial causes are by virtue of item 61 of the 1st Schedule of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria exclusively reserved for the Federal Government. The General Public is invited to note that these judgments are all still subsisting, competent and have not been appealed against till date.

    Further to the above, the current decision of the Federal High Court delivered by Hon. Justice D. E. Osiagor of Court 6, cannot set aside a previous decision of the same Court, which is of coordinate jurisdiction, as that would amount to the court sitting on appeal over its own judgment.. In the circumstances, the Federal Government through the Ministry of Interior, has applied for a certified true copy of the judgement and will take appropriate further action including but not limited to filing of an appeal in respect of this conflicting and confusing decision, in line with the provisions of the Constitution.

    We would like to appeal to the general public, the international community, to couples who had hitherto had their marriages solemnized at Federal Marriage Registries by duly licensed places of worship and to all intending couples to be calm and continue transacting their normal businesses at all Federal Marriage Registries subsisting throughout the federation in line with statutory and constitutional provisions.

    The general public is to please note the foregoing and maintain status quo ante. Dr. Shuaib Belgore Permanent Secretary/Principal Registrar of Marriages

  • INCREDIBLE! Zamfara Lady begs court to dissolve one-week old marriage over husband’s manhood size

    INCREDIBLE! Zamfara Lady begs court to dissolve one-week old marriage over husband’s manhood size

    One week after marriage, Aisha Dannupuwa, who got married in Zamfara State, has pleaded with a Sharia court in Samaru, Gusau Local Government of the State to dissolve her marriage due to the size of her husband’s manhood.

    Narrating her experience, she disclosed that sexual intercourse with her husband on their nuptial night was horrible.

    Aisha Dannupuwa, said: “When he came, we had sex, but the experience was a nightmare. Instead of enjoying the sex, it turned out to be something else because his penis was too big.

    “Two days later, when he came to visit me, we had sex again, but the experience was too much to bear. It was then I knew that I could not continue with the marriage because of the size of his penis.” Her husband, has however, accepted the wife’s decision and agreed to the divorce.

     

  • Why I won’t sacrifice my career for marriage to Lateef Adedimeji –Adebimpe Oyebade

    Why I won’t sacrifice my career for marriage to Lateef Adedimeji –Adebimpe Oyebade

    Popular actress, Adebimpe Oyebade, popularly known as Mo’Bimpe, has opened up on why she is not ready to put her career on hold for marriage to fellow actor, Lateef Adedimeji.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that the lovebirds have denied on several occasions that they are not in a romantic relationship.

    However, some weeks ago, they finally came out to admit what many already suspected that they were in a relationship and would get married in December.

    Speaking in a chat with Punch, Oyebade said: “Why should a woman put her career on hold for marriage? One does not affect the other. There is no need for one person to put their career on hold for the other because they can both work together.”

    Mo’Bimpe also said that getting married to her colleague would not affect her career. She said, “I don’t think getting married to a fellow entertainer would affect my career. I will make my marriage work and last long by being cautious. I will also keep praying.”

     

  • I cried till I became sick — Princess speaks on failed 2-weeks marriage

    I cried till I became sick — Princess speaks on failed 2-weeks marriage

    Popular comedian, Oluwadamilola Adekoya better known as Princess has opened up on the pain that trailed her failed marriage.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Princess got married to Jeremiah Adeshola in 2013. However, the union crashed within two weeks.

    Speaking about the failed marriage in a chat with Chude Jideonwo, Princess said she had always been sceptical about the relationship because “the guy can’t stand me.”

    She described the marriage as “a mistake that should never have happened,” adding that “I cried, I became sick and lost weight” after the divorce.

    “I remember the day of the court wedding. I said to my mum I don’t want to go ahead with this wedding. The person I am getting married to is not even talking to me. The guy can’t stand me,” she said.

    The couple got back together in 2019, but the relationship didn’t last long either.

    Princess also recounted how she was neglected in a near-death situation during the second stint of their marriage.

    “I remember asking, begging him to rub my back, and he said he’s not interested,” she said.

    “I remember waking him up and begging him that I feel I am going to die any moment from now, but I don’t want to die inside the house, so he should please call the neighbours so they can take me to the hospital.”

     

  • Comedian Gordons’ mum ties the knot at 72

    Comedian Gordons’ mum ties the knot at 72

    Mother to Nigerian comedian, Godwin Komone, popularly known as Gordons, recently got married at the age of 72.

    Fans of the comedian were stunned when he made the announcement via his Instagram page, stating that true love does exist.

    Gordons shared a picture from the ceremony, which he said took place on Saturday.

    His caption read, “My mother got married yesterday at the age of 72. Don’t tell me true love doesn’t exist. Congratulations mama.”

    TheNewsGuru recalls that the 50-year-old comedian had, in an interview, revealed that he’s the only son of his parents.

     

  • Keep your marriage off social media – Caroline Danjuma

    Keep your marriage off social media – Caroline Danjuma

    Nollywood actress, Caroline Danjuma has said that marriage should only be discussed on social media when domestic violence is involved.

    Danjuma made this known on her Instagram page as she warned couples to stop taking their marital issues to social media.

    Caroline also said that marriage is a sacred institution and should be respected.

    Her post read, “We all make mistakes and learn. The only time to speak out in public is if domestic violence or extreme emotional abuse is involved and you need help. Respect this scared institution, you are not fighting one another but the devil.”

    The role interpreter said also prayed for couples who are going through a marital crisis in their homes.

    “I pray every union passing through troubles receive the grace and love of Christ. Let there be healing and songs of thanksgiving in your homes, may the Lord help you to forgive and love again. May your marital secrets never leave your home,” the Ex-beauty queen wrote.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Danjuma ended her 10-year-marriage to the younger brother of Nigeria’s former defence minister, Gen. TY Danjuma, in 2016 amid allegations of infidelity.

     

  • I told my mum I am never getting married – Burna Boy

    I told my mum I am never getting married – Burna Boy

    Grammy award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has revealed that he usually tells his mother that he’ll never get married.

    In his Instagram story on Monday, the ‘Kilometer’ crooner said that whenever he tells his mum about never getting married, she ‘turns’ red.

    According to him, his mother, Bose Ogulu, who doubles as his manager, detests it when he mentions that he’ll never get married.

    However, the singer also revealed his doubt about his comments to his mum.

    He wrote, “My mum hates it so much when I tell her I’m never getting married. She turns red!!

    “My own issue is that now, I’m not too sure if I really mean it or I just say it to piss her off.”(sic)

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Burna Boy had in 2019 declared his love for Stefflon, a British rapper and singer, adding that their affair was not a publicity stunt and that it meant so much to them.

    He had said, “It’s not the business part of us; it’s our life. I’m trying to make it right because I don’t want to bring a kid into this life for anyone to be disturbing, looking or wondering what’s Stefflon Don and Burna Boy’s kid doing. I want to raise a kid the way I was raised.”

     

  • Marriage is very complicated, unpredictable – Mary Remmy-Njoku

    Marriage is very complicated, unpredictable – Mary Remmy-Njoku

    Nollywood Actress, Mary Remmy-Njoku, has said that marriage is very complicated and unpredictable.

    Remmy-Njoku, who is also the founder of ROK TV channels, stated this via her verified Instagram page on Thursday.

    According to her, marriage is unpredictable because one may want to take a bullet for your spouse in one minute, and such a one may become the bullet in the next minute.

    Her post read, “Marriage is very complicated, so unpredictable. One minute, you want to take a bullet for your spouse. The next minute, you want to be the bullet.”

    In her caption, Remmy-Njoku said that if there’s no cry for help, one should not get involved as couples would settle their differences when they wish.

    She wrote in Pidgin, “If there is no cry for help, or disguised signal for help, no put mouth. E no concern you. Them go settle when dem tire,” (sic)

    In an interview, the award winning actress had described her marriage to her husband, Jason, as a “true blessing”.

    “Jason is my best friend, my husband and my business partner. We are a true partnership in every sense of the word. We have a young family and even though we both work long hours, we make sure we find time for each other – this is really important. My marriage is a true blessing,” she said