Cheers to the newly engaged couple. May your love life be as unbreakable as your commitment to the team.

RE: STATE OF THE NATION: President Bola Tinubu appoints Senator Bassey Albert Akpan (OBA) as Chairman - South South Development Commission(SSDC). The claim that President Bola Tinubu has appointed Senator Bassey Albert Akpan (OBA) as Chairman of the South South Development Commission (SSDC) is false, and there are strong indications it may be a calculated act of blackmail. This piece of misinformation originated from a social media post attributed to one Kufre Sam, reportedly a Personal Assistant to the Minister of Gas and Petroleum, Ekperikpe Ekpo. The news went viral when one Victor Sage Thompson posted same information on his verified Facebook timeline. At the time of this report, there has been no official announcement from the Presidency or any credible government source confirming this appointment. The dissemination of this fake news, coupled with its origin, suggests a potential attempt to manipulate public perception or exert undue pressure, which aligns with characteristics of blackmail. Therefore, the news should be disregarded in it entirety as it lacks official verification and appears to be a malicious fabrication. ©️ Independent Reporters, Abuja

Lastest couple in town

In my teens, one of the ways I saved cash was by adopting what I called the mint and 200 approach. For the mint approach, whenever I withdrew money from the ATM or received change from a bus conductor or vendor, and it was a mint note, I did not spend it. I know mentioning the bus conductor here is strange, but on rare occasions, I have received mint notes as change. I had a clean envelope where I kept these mint notes, and at the end of each year, I would pay them into my account or use them to buy something important. For the 200 approach, each time I receive any cash, and there is a 200 Naira note in it, I remove the note and keep it. If there are multiple 200 Naira notes, I remove two. I use this approach especially if I am trying to save towards buying something I need in a couple of months. Times have changed, and I do not know if both approaches can work given current realities. But if you are finding it hard to save cash and just starting your savings journey, this is a fun way to start. And avoid having random cravings for ice cream, fish barbecue or shawarma.

Congratulations on your Engagement Sister! I can’t wait to see you and your partner grow old together and become the weirdest old couple on the block.

My roommate and I were in this big wedding last Sunday. This big man was getting married to this big woman, so many of their big friends from all across the world came. It was a very lavish wedding. Money was being sprayed in dollars, and if naira was sprayed, it was the 1000 note. The more the couple danced, the more dollars were tossed into the sky. We were dressed in neatly ironed shirts, my roommate and I, and around our necks were colourful 'Ask Me' tags that indicated our roles. We went into the crowd, scooping up the money sprayed and stuffing it into these black nylon bags. There was so much money being sprayed. When our backs began to ache and we needed a rest, we told the ushers in charge of sharing food that we’d been working tirelessly under the sun and needed a break. They served us rice and fried chicken, and as soon as we stripped the meat off the bones, we got back into the field and resumed picking money. By the end of the day, we had filled two large carpenter bags with money. When no one was looking, we quickly slipped out of the area. I suppose someone eventually noticed that the two boys who had been picking money all day were missing and realized neither the bride's nor the groom's family had hired us. We were already halfway down the street, my roommate and I, holding the carpenter bags and the fake 'Ask Me' tags we had printed, when we heard voices behind us. "Hey, you two! Come back here! Bring back our money!" 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

You truly are a couple made in heaven. May God allow you many cherished moments of a beautiful marriage.

Ways to improve commitment in marriage Commitment in marriage is a continuous effort and requires constant work and attention. It cannot be achieved overnight but rather a journey that requires patience and dedication. You can foster a commitment to your partner by the following strategies. Setting shared goals: One way to improve commitment in marriage is to set shared goals and work towards achieving them together. Shared goals can be anything from financial to personal development or even travel goals. Having something to work towards together can strengthen the bond between the couple and make them feel more connected.

Lack of intimacy and physical affection: A lack of commitment can also cause couples to fail to meet their emotional needs in marriage—for instance, lack of intimacy and physical affection. For example, suppose one partner is not fully committed to the relationship. In that case, they may not be as invested in maintaining a physical connection with their partner. That can suffocate romantic love and lead to divorce. Feeling unappreciated or neglected: Sometimes, a lack of commitment can make one partner feel appreciated and supported. For example, suppose one partner is not trying to make the relationship work. In that case, the other partner may feel like they are not valued or appreciated. Divorce: In the worst case, a lack of commitment can lead to the end of the marriage. If the issues caused by a lack of commitment are dealt with, they can become manageable. However, they can lead to the couple deciding to end their marriage. It’s important to remember that marriage is a journey, and commitment is not a destination but a continuous effort. Therefore, when there’s a lack of commitment, it’s essential to address and work through the issues together.

Making time for each other Making time for each other is one of the most critical aspects of a marriage commitment. As the famous quote by Nicholas Sparks goes, “You are my best friend, my soulmate, my everything.” It is essential to make time for each other, to spend quality time together, and to make an effort to keep the spark alive in the relationship. Couples can do this through date nights, weekends away, or simply by walking together.