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"To my dear wife,  Queen May Yul-Edochie, I acknowledge that I hurt you deeply and I’ve apologized to you countless times.  I take the blame for my actions. I agree with you that polygamy shouldn’t be forced on anyone.  You never bargained for it from the beginning neither did I. But I guess life happens.  You already know the whole story. I didn’t do it to disrespect you,  I didn’t do it to replace you nor because I do not love you anymore, no. I have always loved you and always will.  I’ve been a good husband and a wonderful father. I’ve supported all your hustle from day one, I have been an exceptional father to our children till date making sure they lack nothing and always there for everyone.  Out of 100 I have done 99 things right, hating me because of one thing isn't the best. Nobody is perfect. I'm not. You're not. Nobody is, except God. I assure you that nobody is trying to take your place. I have apologized to you countless times sincerely fr...

*Governor Soludo In Convivial Visit To Chief Obiano* By Paul Nwosu It was in an ennobling atmosphere of camaraderie that Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo CFR, met with his immediate predecessor, Chief Willie Maduburochukwu Obiano, in Obianos Aguleri country home on Sunday, December 18.  Governor Soludo had high commendation for the legacy projects Chief Obiano put in place while in office as the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Governor in Anambra State. Mr. Governor used the auspicious visit to restate that the Anambra State government is APGA and should therefore be sustained, being the third-biggest political party in the country. The courtesy visit served as a profound opportunity for Governor Soludo to emphasize that Chief Obiano was instrumental in building APGA to its present pedestal. Accompanied by his wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo; the Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim; the Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uche Okafor; Chief of...

WARNING AGAINST MASQUERADE PARADES AND SEASON'S MERRYMAKING THAT COULD CAUSE TRAFFIC GRIDLOCKS Anambra State Government has taken all the necessary steps to ensure free flow of traffic in the length and breadth of the State at this period when our people are expected to return for Christmas and New Year celebrations.  The Government is therefore calling on all Masquerade (Mmanwu) enthusiasts and followers to restrict their entertainments to their respective village squares, and not the highways and major roads where they are likely to cause traffic gridlocks. The same warning goes to owners of beer parlours who, especially at this time, are in the habit of annexing major roads as parts of their business premises.  Those caught flouting this directive will be arrested and sanctioned accordingly.  Our Season's pomp and merrymaking should not constitute discomfort to passers-by. In the light of the above, President Generals are urged to advise those that are concerned in the...

PRESIDENT BUHARI LAUNCHES EYEMARK, AN APP THAT EMPOWERS CITIZENS, CSOs, TO MONITOR CAPITAL PROJECTS REAL-TIME     President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja said the Government edged forward in promoting sustainable development by creating a digital application, Eyemark, that enables citizens to monitor and evaluate capital projects, in real-time, with unimpeded access to information on stakeholders, including contract terms and the contractors.    President Buhari, who launched the digital application at the Council Chamber of the State House, said the innovation would help to forestall the practice of abandoning projects as all stakeholders, like communities, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), contractors, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, and citizens would continually interact on one platform.   The President said Eyemark, which would provide a regular update on the status of capital projects across the country through bottom-up interactive pro...

PRESS RELEASE IGP HOSTS JOURNALISTS, CRIME REPORTERS IN ABUJA  Urges Balanced Reportage, Patriotism as 2022 Rounds Off  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, in the evening of Tuesday 20th December, 2022, hosted journalists and crime reporters cutting across all sections of the media including print, electronic and social media covering the Police beat, to a banquet at the Nigeria Police Officers' Mess, Garki, Abuja to show appreciation for balanced reportage and further cement the synergy between the NPF and the media.  The IGP appreciated the reporters for their dedication to ensuring that members of the Nigerian society receive timely updates on matters relating to the Force even as he urges them to enthrone balanced reportage and patriotism in the discharge of their duties. He similarly charged them to eschew sentiments and unprofessionalism while conducting their business.  The IGP felicitates with the media and en...

HAJJ 2022: LAGOS REFUNDS N744M TO 564 INTENDING PILGRIMS  The Lagos State Government, through the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, has commenced the payment of refunds to 564 intending pilgrims that had applied for the reimbursements of their Hajj fare paid between 2019 and 2022 after their inability to perform the last hajj exercise.  The refund exercise, which took place at the Shamsi Adisa Thomas (SAT) Mosque hall, Old Secretariat, Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, had the majority of the beneficiaries in attendance.  In his brief address at the event, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Olanrewaju Elegushi extended the State Government's appreciation to the beneficiaries for their patience, perseverance and understanding, saying that the delay experienced before the refund was finally effected was brought about by the need to properly scrutinise and verify their details in order to avoid unnecessary mistakes.  Elegushi disclosed that the total amount of ...

SANWO-OLU URGES LAGOSIANS TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN 2023 CENSUS •NPC Chairman, stakeholders implore residents to stay and be counted in Lagos Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to all Lagos residents to participate fully in the 2023 Population and Housing Census by cooperating with the National Population Commission (NPC) officials and Committees set up by the State Government in the series of activities lined up towards the exercise. He said the exercise is extremely important because the census will provide the vital data and statistics in many areas that will enable the Government to plan better and deliver more effective infrastructure and social services to the people of Lagos State. Governor Sanwo-Olu made the appeal at the stakeholders summit on the 2023 Population and Housing Census held on Tuesday at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, at the Secretariat, Alausa Ikeja.  The Governor, who was decorated as the 2023 Population and Housing Census Patron by the N...