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 𝗛𝘂𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 By Izunna Okafor, Awka What could be described as depression has reportedly befallen Mrs. Kasie Abone, an Anambra- born journalist, due to the ongoing oppression, harassment, maltreatment and intimidation she is currently facing in her marriage. Kasie, who was formerly based in Lagos had since relocated to Anambra State. Mrs. Abone, who hails from Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, was said to have gotten married to one Mr. Okechukwu Abone of Nnokwa community, Idemili South Local Government Area of the same State in 2006. However, they have been unable to have children. Her husband was said to be the first son of the family (known as a Diọkpara in Igbo language.) It is worth noting that Mrs. Abone is not responsible for their childlessness, but her husband, who also refused medical attention despite her wife’s...

GOV. SOLUDO'S PALLIATIVES, MORE IMPACTFUL By Paul Nwosu  Ever since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) announced the disbursement of N5 billion palliatives to the States, there has been something akin to a stampede by the States to dole out to the people the prescribed items to be procured. While this had been going on, a few uniformed public affairs commentators have made a show of displaying an unusual interest in how Anambra State palliatives would be managed. Despite their jaundiced commentaries and insinuations, Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo (CFR) has remained focused in fore-thinking how well to deliver a more diverse package that would be of better impact to the living conditions of the very low income earners. A well-thought-through programme for maximum impact will significantly mitigate their economic hardship over a sustainable period of time. After all, it is not how fast but how well.    Just like the Good Books in Matthew 4:4 that states: “Man shall not l...

PRESS RELEASE ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS, AND RECOVERY OF ONE FABRICATED PISTOL, TWO LOCALLY MADE CUT-TO-SIZE GUNS, AMMUNITION, AND CARTRIDGES CP Wale Abass, assures residents that the command has put in place essential deployments and security measures for the ember months, urged officers and men of the command to remain dedicated to keeping the existing peace in the State; Concerted efforts to rid the state of illicit firearms led to the arrest of one suspect in Asaba on Wednesday, 04 October 2023. At about 1630hrs, while operatives of SACU were on a routine patrol along Cable Road, Asaba, they accosted a motorcyclist and his passenger who upon sighting the patrol team hastily jumped down from the moving motorcycle and took to their hills. These suspects were given a hot chase, where one 27-year-old male suspect, Ifakachukwu Igwala from Kwale in Ndokwa-West LGA was arrested. The suspects were carrying a handbag, when the bag was searched one locally fabricated Beretta pistol, ...

Nollywood: Why females are richer than their male counterparts – Charles Inojie Veteran Nollywood actor and director, Charles Inojie, has said most female thespians are richer than their male counterparts because of the extra money they make from meeting up with wealthy and influential men in the society. He said even some actresses who play minor roles in movies are richer than many actors who have starred in lead roles. The prolific thespian spoke in the latest episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast. Inojie said, “I spoke about the influx of daughters of Jezebel that came into the industry, still coming into the industry. When you see some of them you will know that they can’t even pass an audition. They will struggle with minor roles here and there. And the next thing you will hear is that she just acquired a multi-million mansion and a 2025 Range Rover. “You will hear she just got N40 million mansion for her mum. And she got a N150 million mansion for herself. Then as a male actor you...

Presidential panel plans tax cut The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has said that his target is to reduce the number of taxes collected in Nigeria to less than ten. He said this during the 53rd annual conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria in Abuja on Tuesday. Oyedele noted that over 62 taxes were officially being collected at the different levels of government in the country, which was a burden on Nigerian business operators. He decried the several informal taxes being collected across the country. Oyedele added that he planned to ensure a reduction in the number of revenue collection agencies to one for each tier of government. He said, “At the federal level. The list is somewhere close to 16 officially at the state level, 25 Local Government 21, but this is just the beginning of the story. The story is incomplete. Until you are add the over 108 informal taxes collected all over the place, sometimes ...

Tinubu backs Umahi over war against contractors President Bola Tinubu has backed Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, on plans to use concrete for construction of roads across the country, against what he called a “gang-up” by some road contractors opposed to the policy. He made the disclosure to State House Correspondents after he met with President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. According to him, some contractors with the backing of what he called “enemies within” have ganged up to frustrate the policy, and President Tinubu has given him the go ahead to resist the blackmail and do what is right and for the benefits of Nigerians. Umahi added that some have keyed into the policy just as major cement producers have agreed to discount prices for such government road builders. He also highlighted the advantages of cement roads over asphalt/bitumen, including cheaper costs and the need to encourage local production of cement against importation of bitumen. Umahi warned contractors against...

Girl Empowerment: Sweden To Support Nigeria's Policies, Programme  Swedish Government has promised to support policies and programmes aimed at empowering girl child in Nigeria. The Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Annika Hahn-Englund, made the promise  in Abuja  when Plan International , an NGO, through its Girl Takeover Campaign, paid a courtesy visit on the ambassador. While reiterating the commitment of the Swedish government to support and enhance gender equality in the society stressed that gender equality remains the Sweden priority  The Ambassador said the embassy would not relent in promoting activities and issues that would promote and support  girls’ rights work and the empowerment of girls and young women. According to Hahn-Englund,  "gender equality is a priority for Sweden when it comes to cooperation with Nigeria, saying that such cooperation will further be strengthened to achieve the necessary goals." “Gender equality is one of the milestones ...