Abia
2 Nov
Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has said it is ready to conduct a hitch-free and peaceful election across the 1
30 Oct
The Abia State government and Organised Labour in the state, on Tuesday, signed the agreement for the implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage and consequential salary adjustment. The agreement was signed at the conclusion of negotiations between the representatives of the two parties. Speaking after the meeting at the Government House, Umuahia, Gov. Alex Otti…
9 Oct
In an effort to promote peace, unity and job creation in Abia State, the Ngwa Social Club (NSC) has pledged to establish a multi-purpose town hall in Aba, which would be known as "Ovu Ngwa". According to the club, the structure will serve as a reminder that unity is the greatest strength for everyone. The…
23 Sep
The Abia State Commission for the Welfare of Disabled Persons has called for collaboration with the state Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection to enhance the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs). READ ALSO:Elections: FG reaffirms commitment to protect rights of PwDs The Chairman of the commission, Mr. David Anyaele,…
21 Sep
The Abia Government says it has observed the highest standard of transparency in the distribution of Federal Government’s palliative materials to the vulnerable and special targeted beneficiaries. The Special Adviser to Gov. Alex Otti on Policy and Intervention, Rev. Fr. Christian Anokwuru, said this on Friday, while briefing newsmen on the tranches of the materials…
16 Sep
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 64-year-old man in connection with running an illegal baby factory and engaging in child trafficking in Aba, Abia State. The suspect, identified as Mr Nnanna Michael, a native of Obinkita Arochukwu in Aba, Abia State was arrested on Saturday at Abanafo Street, Ariaria, where…
12 Sep
A group of Abia pensioners has appealed to Gov. Alex Otti to revisit and rescind the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed with their leaders and pay them their remaining retirement benefits. The group, operating under the Abia Pensioners’ Forum, a pressure group within the state chapter of Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), made the appeal…
7 Sep
Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has stated that the government is working on recalling the non-indigenes who were disengaged from the state service more than 12 years ago during the administration of Governor Theodore Orji. Their sudden disengagement which was tagged 'backwarding' by the then state Head of Service Mr Godswill Adiele affected more…
28 Aug
The last may not have been heard about the Labour Party's crises as Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has announced a stakeholders’ meeting despite being warned after the National Working Committee (NWC) emergency meeting held on Tuesday that he should desist from interfering in the party's affairs. The stakeholders' meeting being convened by the governor…
28 Aug
Governor Alex Otti of Abia says his administration is determined to continue to expand the frontiers of opportunities for the state and its citizens to thrive. Otti said this on Tuesday in his goodwill message to mark the 33rd Anniversary of the Creation of Abia in Umuahia. Abia was created on August 27, 1991 by…
21 Aug
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia says he plans to put in place an innovation and technology-driven civil service fit for the demands of the 21st century in the state. Otti made this pledge while receiving a delegation of the British High Commission to Nigeria at his Nvosi country home in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government…
28 Jul 2024
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe destroyed 12 illegal refining sites and two reservoirs in airstrikes in Abia and Rivers States. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. READ ALSO:Shelve planned protest, Nasarawa Speaker appeals…
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