A PRIEST IN ANAMBRA STATE WEDDED A COUPLE YESTERDAY, DESPITE DISPUTES WITH THE BRIDE’S FATHER. (PHOTOS).

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 A priest in Anambra State wedded a couple yesterday, despite disputes with the bride’s father In a video circulating online, the Reverend Father narrated that The father of the bride who is from Nteje had insisted that the wedding should not take place unless his daughter swøre never to associate with his mother whom he has a quarrel with. The conflict arose from past marriage issues between the father and her mother. Before the wedding, the father repeatedly met with the priest, warning that he had already taken the bride's mother to a deity and that the girl must follow him to the shrine to appease that deity before the marriage can go on. For peace to prevail, the priest advised the couple to comply with all the father’s requests so the wedding could proceed, the priest even donated some of the items that the brides father told her to bring to use in appeasing the deity. However, when they reached the shr|ne, the father suddenly changed his demand, insisting the daughter take a...

NIGERIA CHAMPIONS AFRICAN POSITION ON ASSET RECOVERY AT UN FfD4 IN SEVILLE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


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NIGERIA CHAMPIONS AFRICAN POSITION ON ASSET RECOVERY AT UN FfD4 IN SEVILLE


As the world grapples with the challenges of sustainable development, the Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite has highlighted the significant impact of illicit financial flows and financial crime on sustainable development in Nigeria and across Africa


Addressing key stakeholders on Safeguarding Sustainable Development Finance by Addressing Illicit Financial Flows and Fighting Financial Crimes

at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Thursday ahead of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite underscored Nigeria's commitment to addressing these challenges.


She stated that recent estimates informs that Africa loses $88.6 billion annually to illicit financial flows, with Nigeria accounting for approximately 20% of these losses, noting that these outflows hinder the country's ability to provide essential infrastructure and services to its citizens. 


 These illicit financial flows are a major obstacle to our development, depriving our citizens of essential services and infrastructure. We must work together to ensure that our resources are utilized for the benefit of our citizens.


To address this challenge,  the Minister said,  Nigeria remains committed to multilateral cooperation through our

championing of the Common African Position on Asset Recovery (CAPAR) and supporting the UN Framework on international tax cooperation.


 Dr. Uzoka-Anite emphasized the importance of enhancing beneficial ownership transparency and improving information sharing across borders to make asset recovery more efficient. True progress requires equity in global financial systems. We must work together to build better systems that ensure resources remain where they belong - financing sustainable development for our citizens, she stated.


The Minister reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to collaborating with international partners to achieve a more equitable and sustainable financial system. By working together, we can ensure that resources are utilized for the benefit of all citizens rather than being siphoned off through illicit means. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and future generations to take bold action against illicit financial flows and financial crime, Dr. Uzoka-Anite reiterated 


As Nigeria continues to champion this critical cause, the international community is urged to join forces in the fight against Illicit financial flows, ensuring a brighter future for all.


Signed 

Mohammed Manga FCAI

Director, Information and Public Relations 

May 2, 2025

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