She observed that the concept behind home or backyard gardens is to enhance families’ food provisions and support them in making nutritious food selections.

Dr. Nonye Soludo, the wife of the Anambra Governor, suggests that adopting home or backyard gardening can assist families in dealing with the increasing cost of living.
Soludo, the founder of the Healthy Living Initiative, offered this advice during her meeting with the Anambra State Female Farmers and Businesswomen in Awka. She emphasized that traditional home gardening methods were crucial in the past as they offered a consistent source of nutrition, reduced reliance on costly commercial food items, and promoted healthier eating habits by encouraging the consumption of organically grown produce to enhance family food security.
“Economic circumstances do not completely determine healthy living practices, including the choice of what we consume to keep the body in good shape.

“We also need to dispel the notion that eating healthy is about eating expensive food products.

“You only need to go to the small farm behind your house to pick up what the body needs to be healthy.

“This is why I am encouraging families to embrace backyard or home gardens and this is in line with the state government’s agricultural agenda.

“Those who live in areas without enough land for subsistence farming purposes can adopt sack farming, which does not cost anything to set up.

“By having such farms around the house, households can have easier and healthier alternatives, cut down their costs of living and boost the green environment.”
Esther Onyekesi, Leader of Anambra State Female Farmers and Businesswomen, emphasized the critical role of women in food production and advocated for providing them with essential support. She urged women to engage in backyard farming to strengthen food security, citing the recent increase in food prices as a motivation for everyone to embrace farming. Onyekesi also praised the governor’s wife for her assistance to women’s groups in the state.

The 28-year-old woman was heartbroken to discover that her husband had used their shared savings to buy her engagement ring without informing her.

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The diamond ring, worth $8,000 (N11 million), was purchased by her husband.

Her initial happiness soon gave way to disappointment upon learning that he had used money from their joint savings account to make the purchase.

Feeling upset, she expressed her disapproval of having to share the financial burden of a gift intended for her.

She highlighted the customary view that an engagement ring is typically seen as a gift and reprimanded her husband for involving her in its expense.

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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi fubara hosted a state banquet at Government House Port Harcourt to commemorate his first year in office.

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A book on Rivers State at 57 was unveiled during the banquet, honoring the state’s creation.

Governor Fubara attributed the achievements of his administration to the strong backing of the people and divine approval.

The banquet served as a gesture of appreciation to all Rivers stakeholders who have championed truth and backed the Governor’s efforts in advancing the state.

“We will make this state proud. We are a government that is interested in the development of the people, it takes love for the state to embark on Trans Kalabari Road project, which cost the government over N225bn. This is to show our commitment, and we believe that when the road is completely delivered, development will come to our people in this area.”

“We also believe that when this project is delivered security issues will be resolved, development will come to our people in remote areas that you can only traverse through sea, issues of water pirates will be gone, including the issue of boat mishaps that we keep recording.”

Governor Fubara assured his administration’s commitment to reviving the education and health sectors to enhance service delivery, providing the people with access to quality education and effective healthcare.

Efcc Recent Arrests for Naira Mutilation in Benin

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The Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Economic And Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has made significant strides in combating naira mutilation and abuse.

Three individuals have been apprehended by EFCC operatives on suspicion of being involved in illicit activities related to the misuse of the Nigerian currency.

The Arrested Suspects:

The three suspects taken into custody by the EFCC are:

Stanley Ogbolu, 35 years old
Odiaka Sorwu, 42 years old
Kelvin Anyakwu, 42 years old

Circumstances of Arrest:

The arrests were carried out in Asaba, Delta State, during a burial ceremony where the suspects were purportedly seen showering naira notes on a celebrant. This act raised red flags, leading to their apprehension by the EFCC.

Official Statement:

In a press release, the EFCC confirmed the arrests, attributing the successful operation to credible intelligence that pointed to the suspects’ involvement in Naira abuse. The agency has assured the public that the suspects will face legal charges once investigations are completed.

The EFCC’s swift action underscores its commitment to upholding the integrity of the Nigerian currency and deterring criminal activities that undermine the financial system. Such enforcement efforts serve as a deterrent to individuals engaging in illegal practices that tarnish the reputation of the nation’s currency.

As the investigations progress, the outcome of this case will shed light on the extent of naira abuse and the legal consequences for those found guilty. The vigilance of law enforcement agencies like the EFCC is crucial in safeguarding the monetary system and maintaining public trust in the financial sector.

The Dollar to Naira exchange rate in Nigeria’s black market on June 19th was buying at N1482 and selling at N1485.

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The Central Bank of Nigeria does not recognize the Black Market. Nigeria ranks 88th in the World Bank Logistics Performance Index, showing slight improvement.

The index evaluates logistics efficiency, infrastructure, customs, and trade aspects. Wealthy nations dominate the top 12, with Singapore leading since 2007.

European countries like Finland, Denmark, and the Netherlands are also top performers in logistics, influencing the global supply chain network.