Deny women inheritance right, risk 4-year jail term – Anambra govt

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The State Attorney-General, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, directed the police to investigate reported cases of gender-based disinheritance thoroughly and subsequently prosecute offenders. The post Deny women inheritance right, risk 4-year jail term – Anambra govt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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