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  Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court on Thursday sentenced a Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha, to 16 years imprisonment. Baba Ijesha is facing six counts of child defilement that include indecent treatment of a child, sexual assault, attempted sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault by penetration. The offences contravene Section 135, 137, 261, 202, 262 and 263 of the Lagos State Criminal Law 2015, which stipulates life imprisonment for offenders. The actor denied the allegations. A CCTV video recording detailing his relationship with the victim said to be a minor was played in court. Delivering the judgement, Justice Taiwo said that the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty of all the charges against him. However, she found the defendant guilty of two of the six counts against him. Source:  BREAKING: Baba Ijesha jailed 16 years - Punch Newspapers (punchng.com)

 The term “NEXT OF KIN ” simpliciter, does not confer the right of inheritance on the person so named.  If so, of what use is the term?" INTRODUCTION The meaning and the legal implication of the term “NEXT OF KIN ” have been constantly misunderstood by the ordinary public.  It appears, though erroneously, that many people think that once you are appointed the NEXT OF KIN OF A PERSON, it automatically gives you the right to inherit the person’s estate upon his demise.  In fact, many people think that, a NEXT OF KIN gives an exclusive right over a person’s property. The above erroneous belief and understanding of the term NEXT OF KIN has made many people to shy away from the need to make a Will.  This is because, they think appointing a NEXT OF KIN, is a way of naming your beneficiary.  However, the above assumption is not in conformity with the law.  It must be noted that IGNORANCE OF THE LAW IS NOT AN EXCUSE. WHAT THEN IS THE MEANING OF THE TERM “NEXT OF KIN”? The term, NEXT OF KI

 1. Dear married couples, there is no such legal personality known as "Mr and Mrs Okoro". You can only have "Mr Kenneth Okoro" or "Mrs Patricia Okoro". You might just be creating a legal problem for yourselves when you use "Mr and Mrs Okoro" to buy those goods or properties. 2. Dear married couples (especially those who are married under the Act), all things been equal, it is advised that you change your next of kin to your spouse after wedding from your sibling or anybody else you used before wedding. Making your spouse your next of kin makes it easier for them to process any accrued benefit especially if either of you die intestate (without leaving a will). 3. Dear intending couples, there are only two types of marriages recognised in Nigeria;  a. Marriage under the Act (Matrimonial Causes Act and Marriage Act),  b. Marriage not under the Act (Marriage under Islamic Law and Marriage Under Customary Law).  The first is monogamous in nature while

  Developing countries have the highest demand for steel-reinforced concrete , but often do not have the means to produce the steel to meet that demand. Rather than put themselves at the mercy of a global market dominated by developed countries, Singapore’s Future Cities Laboratory suggests an alternative to this manufactured rarity: bamboo . Abundant, sustainable, and extremely resilient, bamboo has potential in the future to become an ideal replacement in places where steel cannot easily be produced. In trials of tensile strength, bamboo outperforms most other materials, reinforcement steel included. It achieves this strength through its hollow, tubular structure, evolved over millennia to resist wind forces in its natural habitat. This lightweight structure also makes it easy to harvest and transport. Due to its incredibly rapid growth cycle and the variety of areas in which it is able to grow, bamboo is also extremely cheap. Such rapid growth plant growth requires the grass to abs

  A mother has given birth to 7 babies in Abbottabad, the seventh baby is in NICU. The mother is admitted to the hospital and being treated through the Sehat Card Plus Programme. KP Health Department extends all the well wishes to the family.  6 of the septuplets (7 babies) that were born to a proud mother and father in Abbottabad, courtesy of #KPSehatCardPlus . Wishing you all a wonderful life! https://t.co/QKRHBmh0M4

  Have you been wondering the states in Nigeria that pay NYSC Corpers the highest state allowance? This article published by Siggy.ng unveils the 10 top paying states for NYSC allowance you should consider while selecting states for your NYSC posting. Let's dive in! 1. Lagos State : Topping the list of states that pay corpers state allowance is Lagos State, the commercial capital of Nigeria. Regarding security, Lagos is one of the safest places for corps members in Nigeria. For most corps members, Lagos state is the best state for NYSC in Nigeria, mostly because of the several multinational companies in Lagos. Sadly, it is too competitive, and getting posted to Lagos is more luck than choice. But one thing is sure, NYSC Lagos State allowance will reach you. The Lagos state government pays corps members in ministries the sum of N10,000/Month while Corp Members in Local Government Offices are paid N5,000 monthly. 2. Akwa Ibom State : This is one state in Nigeria that is a major desti