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By Henry Chigozie Duru, PhD A Monday of Bloodshed: Sit-at-Home Enforcement Turns Deadly Two Mondays ago, three communities in Anambra State—Abatete, Abagana, and Ukpo—witnessed violent attacks attributed to enforcers of the Indigenous People of Biafra’s (IPOB) ‘Monday sit-at-home order’. At least five community vigilante operatives lost their lives, jolting residents into acknowledging the severe security risks posed by this enforced …

Increasing Tax Awareness for Tomorrow’s Leaders The Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS), has successfully concluded the second stage of its Schools Tax Competition, a media edition open to all private senior secondary schools across the state. The AIRS Schools Tax Competition for the future leaders, which seeks to instill tax awareness in future leaders, aims to change misconceptions around …

Introduction The devastating truth about domestic violence is that women are more likely to be killed by their male partners than by any other type of perpetrator. Despite efforts to reduce spouse abuse, it remains a pervasive issue. Studies have sought to understand the men who abuse their partners: What kind of man inflicts pain on the woman he vowed …

Introduction The Anambra State Government has taken a significant step forward in improving the transportation sector by introducing a new tracking system for tricycles (Keke). Official launch of the initial roll out of implementation of the tracking system took place at UHBET Center, Awka, today, August 20, 2024. This innovative initiative is designed to address key concerns that have long …

Introduction: A Cry for Help Not too long ago in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria, a heart-wrenching story of child neglect and abuse emerged, shaking the very core of human decency. The case, brought to light by the security operatives of Nnewi South LGA, revealed the cruel reality faced by five young boys. These innocent children, born from a previous marriage, …