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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has debunked rumour that his administration is planning to lay off workers in the state, describing the rumour as the handiwork of mischief makers. Otti who made the rebuttal while responding to a question during a media parley Friday night in Umuahia, said that instead of retrenchment, his administration would continue to prioritise the welfare of Abia workers. He said: “There is no any massive retrenchment in the pipeline. We will continue to ensure that the civil service is enhanced and productivity increased.” Otti, therefore, urged members of the public…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Fiscal Transparency Working Group (FTWG) of the Anambra State Open Government Partnership (OGP SAP II) has renewed call for speedy transmission of Anambra State Audit bill to the State Legislature for passage into law. They said passage of the bill into law will help strengthen the fight against corruption and ensure independence of the office of the Auditor General in the state. The group made the call during an advocacy visit to the state Commissioner for Finance, Mr Izuchukwu Okafor, as part of efforts to ensure fiscal transparency and accountability in the governance of the state…

Our Reporter, Abuja Presidential spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, has resigned from his position with immediate effect. According to a statement issued by the Presidency on Saturday, Ngelale said he had submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, detailing him of his plan to proceed on indefinite leave. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, also said he has also stepped down as the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen. The statement also claimed that Ngelale stepped down from his roles…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki A Lawyer, Sunday Ununu accused of murdering an orphaned 36-year-old Man, Nnamdi Nwoke, on Friday disrupted his arraignment proceedings at the Magistrate Court 1 in the State Judiciary Headquarters, Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State. Ununu is the Principal of Bigbird chambers, a popular legal firm in Abakaliki. He was arrested two weeks ago and had been in police custody at the police headquarters Abakaliki after the bullets he fired from a pistol in his possession hit the late Nwite. The incident happened when a group, Izzi Unuphu Land Power of Attorney was celebrating their election for the…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Late Nollywood stars and some living legends have been penciled down for awards at the inaugural Nollywood Legends Award slated to be held between September 12 to 14 in Enugu. Some of the late stars include, John Okafor (Mr Ibu), Enebeli Elebuwa, Sam Loco, Saint Obi, Moji Olaiya, Murphy Afolabi, Pete Eneh, Pope Odonwodo, Ada Ameh, Ernest Asuzu, Amaechi Muonagor, Femi Ogunrobi, Muna Obiekwe. Others are Victor Oloatan, Karibi Fubara, Ashley Nwosu, Iyabo Oko, Cynthia Okereke, J.T. Tom West, Usman Pategi, Bruno Iwuoha, Sisi Quadri Adedeji Aderemi, Aisha Abimbola, Romanus Amuta, Chudi Amobi, Solomon Ezeh, Dave osagie…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has approved the removal of Mr. Chido Obidiegwu as the Managing Director of Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS). Obidiegwu, who is in his third year in office as the MD of ABS, was appointed by the governor at the inception of his tenure in 2022. However, a statement signed by the Press Secretary to the Governor, Christian Aburime, which was made available to Ikengaonline Thursday announced that Obidiegwu has been replaced with Christopher Molokwu. The statement said the new appointment takes immediate effect, as Molokwu takes over as the new Managing Director…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti has inaugurated the Board of Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, ABSIEC, chaired by Professor George Chima. The Governor also  swore in Dr Cliff Agbaeze, a former Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture as the new Commissioner for Agriculture. Dr Agbaeze replaced former Agric Commissioner, Professor Monica Ironkwe who recently resigned her appointment. In the same vein, Otti inaugurated  the Auditor General of the State, Mrs Ngozi Eke Ogbonnaya. Speaking at the ceremony held at Government House, Umuahia, Gov.  Otti said that his administration “is founded on competence, accountability and responsibility and as…

…As Amadeus varsity vows to raise the bar Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Government has warned private tertiary institutions operating in the state against compromising standards. Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Prof. Eme Uche Eme, who gave the warning at a Stakeholders Forum of Amadeus University, Amizi in Ikwuano Local Government Area, threatened sanctions against defaulters. She tasked Amadeus University billed to take-off soon, to key into the ongoing transformation of the Alex Otti-led administration which has for the first time, since the history of the state, met the 25% budgetary threshold for Education. Prof. Eme said the state was committed…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake, adulterated and unregistered food, drug and cosmetic products worth N2,664,548,683 seized in the South-East geo-political zone. The destruction took place in a dump site at Ugwuonyeama in Enugu State on Thursday. While setting the products on fire, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said that the products would have compromised the health of over three million people. Adeyeye, represented by Director of NAFDAC South-East Zone, Mr Martins Iluyomade, said that the destroyed products would have increased the health burden on the already…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Those attempting to lure the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party out of the party ahead of the 2027 polls have been asked to perish the idea as it amounts to “wild goose chase.” Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and Senator representing Anambra Central, Chief Victor Umeh stated this in Umuahia, Abia State. Senator Umeh who is now at the Senate on the platform of the Labour Party, spoke to newsmen during the Labour Party extended Stakeholders’ meeting that held in Umuahia. He argued that it would be against courtesy for…