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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Permanent Secretaries in Abia State who were retired in 2023, have again, passionately appealed to Governor Alex Otti, seeking his urgent intervention regarding their unpaid entitlements. The retired Permanent Secretaries numbering about 30 made the call after a meeting with the Head of Service, HoS, Benson Ojeikere, in Umuahia. They are demanding the payment of their severance allowance, furniture allowance and gratuity. Spokesman of the group and former Permanent Secretary, Government House, Mr Nwachukwu Agonmuo, appealed to the Governor to urgently come to their rescue, describing their situation as very painful. He thanked the Governor for his…
…As Otti flags-off construction of more roads Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti has announced the readiness of his administration to launch urban mass transit initiative in Abia State. Otti who disclosed this while flagging off the reconstruction of two more roads in Umuahia, said that the mass transit initiative would not only streamline but crash the cost of transportation system in the state. He said: “This will not only change the way we move people and goods in the cities like Umuahia and Aba; It will also streamline transport services, cut cost for commuters and improve the safety of…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka As the buildup to the November 8 gubernatorial election in Anambra State continues to gather momentum, a group known as Anambra Patriots for Soludo (APS) says it has begun search for aggrieved members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, who had left the party since 2022. The Convener of the APS, Arc Okey Ezeobi, disclosed this to newsmen shortly after a meeting organised by the leadership of the group in Awka, the State capital. Ezeobi said the move was to ensure that the state governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, wins all the votes that will be cast…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Stakeholders in Anambra State have commended the Social and Integral Development Centre (SIDEC) for its efforts in bridging the governance gap in the state. During a Public Policy Dialogue Session on Tax for Service (T4S) in Awka, the state capital, stakeholders comprising market leaders, government actors and activists said SIDEC’s interventions have led to increased transparency, accountability, and efficiency in tax collection. The dialogue hosted by TJ&GP in partnership with the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC) was aimed at fostering collaboration among stakeholders to share experiences, exchange ideas, and sustain the gains of the tax-for-service intervention…
Our Reporter, Abuja with Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Authorities of the Delta State College of Nursing, have been made to withdraw an earlier query issued to a student nurse, Osato Edobor, for posting a video of the song by students against the First Lady, Senate Oluremi Tinubu, when the President’s wife visited the state recently. The Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme, confirmed the withdrawal of the query on Friday via a video statement he released saying, the aim was to ensure that no student was victimised over the incident. He further stated that he had reached the…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has said that the Federal Government plans to train 1,555,000 Enugu residents in essential digital skills through NITDA’s Digital Literacy for All initiative before 2027. The government will as well provide internet connectivity across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state. The Minister made this known when he paid a courtesy visit on Governor Peter Mbah at Government House, Enugu. He commended Mbah for his developmental strides, especially in digital economy, adding that, the state was fast becoming a standard for tech-driven societies. “Enugu is fast…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The people of Ihe Autonomous Community in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, have appealed to Governor Peter Mbah to intervene in the detention and sentencing to death of their illustrious son, Mr Ifeanyi Ekoh. Speaking to Journalists in Enugu, the spokesperson for the community, Mr Nzekwe Nnaemeka, said Ekoh was convicted of the murder of a minor in Ebonyi State in 2012, at the age of 27. Nnaemeka added that several suspects, who were arrested in connection with the murder case have been freed while only Ekoh and one other were condemned to death. In…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Over 8000 persons turned up for the ongoing recruitmenmt exercise by the David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital(DUFUTH) Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The exercise which entered its second day on Thursday at Unity Square, Abakaliki, winessed a massive turnout of over 8,000 applicants who are jostling for just over 100 positions across clinical and non-clinical cadres. The exercise, supervised by representatives from the Federal Ministry of Health, Federal Character Commission, and Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, is being led by the Director of Hospital Services, Dr. Jimoh…
Our Reporter, New York Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has warned politicians defecting to the SDP from the ruling APC and other political parties that the party would not accord any special treatment to them irrespective of their political status or wealth. The legal practitioner made the remarks during an interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica on Sunday. “So many ‘big men’ that had joined the party have been complaining about how difficult our party officials are. It’s not because we want to be difficult or rude, but it…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has called for a complete overhaul of Imo State University’s (IMSU) Administrative processes, particularly through Automation and Computerisation. Governor Uzodimma made the call when the Governing Council of IMSU, led by its Chairman, Reverend Father Philip Ogbonna, visited him at the Government House. The governor also called for urgent reforms at Imo State University (IMSU) to combat corruption, enhance efficiency, and revamp the Institution’s operations. He stressed that accurate Data Management and System Integrity are crucial to restoring the University’s credibility and efficiency. “We must ensure that the University Operates with…