Otti approves discriminatory package to retain teachers in rural areas

Otti approves discriminatory package to retain teachers in rural areas

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says he has approved a discriminatory compensation package to incentivise teaching services in public schools located in remote areas of the state. Mr Otti said this on Friday night during the December edition of his monthly media briefing at the Government House, Umuahia. He said that the initiative would … Read more

How Onyeka Onwenu died — Peter Obi

How Onyeka Onwenu died — Peter Obi

Yesterday (Tuesday, 30 July 2024) provided a very devastating moment for me as I witnessed a tragic event that will forever be etched in my memory. I was present at the event where the iconic song star, Onyeka Onwenu, performed a couple of her songs ending up with her famous song, One Love Keep Us … Read more

Jonathan calls for ceasefire between Fubara, Wike

Jonathan calls for ceasefire between Fubara, Wike

The former Nigeria President, Goodluck Jonathan, has called for a ceasefire in the political feud between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Messrs Fubara and Wike, who is the FCT minister, have been engaged in a protracted political battle since last October when some lawmakers in the state assembly backed by Mr Wike … Read more

Gov. Otti signs into law bill cancelling pension for ex-Abia governors, deputies

Gov. Otti signs into law bill cancelling pension for ex-Abia governors, deputies

Governor Alex Otti of Abia on Thursday signed the Abia State of Nigeria Governors and Deputy Governors Pension Repeal Bill of 2024 into law. In a speech after assenting to the law in Nvosi, Mr Otti described the new law as part of the efforts made to promote good governance and stewardship in Abia. The … Read more

Supreme Court reserves judgement on PDP’s appeal against Abia governor’s election

Supreme Court reserves judgement on PDP’s appeal against Abia governor’s election

The Supreme Court has reserved judgement in an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Okey Ahiwe, challenging the election of Governor Alex Otti of Abia State. A five-member panel of judges headed by Inyang Okoro reserved the judgement on Wednesday after taking final arguments from parties, according to a … Read more