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Otti plans to increase minimum wage for workers Governor Alex Otti has concluded plans to increase the salaries of the Abia State workforce. Otti disclosed this in Umuahia on Friday night during a media parley with journalists, stating that he is engaging with stakeholders to improve the minimum wage of the state workers and that soonest, the package would be made public. The reason for adjusting the package, he said, was in line with the realities at hand, especially the economy, adding that the recently retired permanent secretaries and directors would receive arrears of salaries and gratuities due to them while reassuring of his commitment to defray pension arrears in the state. “We do understand that things are a bit more difficult for the people. We are engaging with stakeholders to see how we can improve on the pay of civil servants in line with the present economic realities, where exchange rates have converged upwards and fuel subsidy has been removed and inflation is heading t...

 Appeal court upholds Alex Otti’s election as Abia Governor The Court of Appeal in Lagos has dismissed the appeals brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) and their governorship candidates against the election of Governor Alex Otti of Abia State. In a unanimous decision on Saturday, the three-man Appeal Court panel upheld the victory of Otti at the polls, saying that it conformed with the provisions of the Electoral Act. The appellate court ruled that petitions brought by the appellants lacked in merit, as they were like “a comedy skit brought to a democratic setting”. The court said issues of political party membership is a pre-election matter, which also falls within the jurisdiction of the political party. It further said since Otti joined the Labour Party, won its primary election and submitted his name to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), he was qualified to contest. On the issues of Bimodial Voter Accreditation...

Again, armed robbers attack Ogun poly students, kill one, shoot 9 Barely four days after the Ogun State Police Command claimed to have arrested three armed robbers involved in the robbery operation and raping of students of the Gateway Polytechnic, Sapaade, the students have been attacked again, with one of them paying the supreme price. In the robbery incident, nine other students also sustained gunshot injuries. The latest attack is coming barely a week after students of the institution and indigenes protested the robbery and rape of female students of the polytechnic by the hoodlums. It was gathered that students residing at the off-campus hotels located at Ode, Ipara and Isara, all adjoining communities to Sapaade, were mostly victims of the robbers’ onslaught. by TaboolaSponsored LinksYou May Like Unlock Your Canadian Dream: Easy Immigration Tips from Nigeria to Canada Canada immigration Following the students’ protest last Tuesday, the management shut the institution for three da...

We Will Not Disenfranchise Any J-Teach Staff - Governor Namadi Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has assured the 4,500 temporary teachers, known as J-Teach, that the state government will not deprive any of them of employment but has insisted on an aptitude test. He stated this while fielding questions from newsmen on the protest against aptitude test staged by the J- Teach staff.  Governor Namadi noted that the recruitment of J-Teach to permanent teachers was designed to be done in phases and in the first phase, they aim to absorb 3,000. " To ensure justice for all, instead  of making random selection, we organized this aptitude test for selecting the 3,000 out of the 4,500,  and those who did not scale through  will continue to work as J-Teach before next round of recruitment" "This aptitude test is necessary to ensure only qualified candidates are recruited, and those who can't catch-up we have other plans for them including vocational training and empowerment ...

 COMMANDER 35 ARTILLERY BRIGADE PROVIDES SOLUTION TO DECADE LONG WATER SCARCITY IN ALAMALA COMMUNITY …provides medical aids As part of the Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities for Exercise STILL WATERS III, the Commander 35 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier General Mohammed Tajudeen Aminu on 30th November 2023 commissioned a solar powered borehole in Alamala, the host community of the Brigade.  The commissioning ceremony took place opposite Roman Catholic Mission Church, Alamala in Abeokuta North LGA of Ogun state.  The project was carried out in fulfilment of the request of a borehole made by the Baale of Alamala during the Brigade Commander's visit on 20th September 2023 where the Baale complained of the challenge of water faced by the Community.  Brig Gen Aminu in his remarks stated that the project is part of the activities undertaken by the Brigade to improve on the existing civil military cooperation within the Brigade Area of Responsibilit.  Chief Ade...

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU: RISK MANAGEMENT VITAL FOR AFRICA’S FULL TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY Fully aware that Africa contributes the least to global carbon emissions but bears a disproportionate share of economic burden for transitioning to cleaner energy, President Bola Tinubu says risk management is vital for Africa’s full and swift transition to cleaner energy, emphasizing that Africa must not become a victim of the disruptions that come with climate change mitigation measures.  Speaking on a panel on African Green Industrialization hosted by the COP28 Presidency and the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, President Tinubu said Nigeria and Africa urgently require investments in alternative energy to be able to fully and effectively transition. The President said there is an urgent need to heal the bleeding earth, but there is also an urgent need for new investments ...

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE COP28: PRESIDENT TINUBU UNVEILS BOLD VISION FOR A GREENER NIGERIA WITH ROLLOUT OF 100 ELECTRIC BUSES President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is taking a significant step towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future by introducing a pioneering initiative to deploy a fleet of 100 electric buses.  The President spoke at a high-level meeting with stakeholders and investors on the Nigeria Carbon Market and Electric Buses Rollout Programme on Saturday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on the margins of the COP28 climate summit.  President Tinubu explained that the strategic initiative is aimed at significantly reducing Nigeria's carbon footprint and modernizing the country's transportation systems as part of a larger effort to position Nigeria and Africa as the pioneering frontier of green manufacturing and industrialization with a focus on natural gas as a transition fuel alongside other renewable energy sources. To spearhead this transformative plan, the Presid...

Couple Who Met On 2go Set To Wed After 12 Years  A bride-to-be, Florence Nwankpa, has shared how she met her fiance on the popular social platform, 2go, 12 years ago.  Nwankpa made this known on her Instagram account on Friday, sharing a throwback photo with her partner, as well as recent prewedding photos. She wrote,“To God be the glory 🙏. To every love, there is a love story 😍😍🥰❤️ 2go remains my best chatting platform because it offered me the most precious gift I could ever ask for. "Rewind to 2011 when I met him on 2go, he was bent on having a date with me but I wasn’t ready at the moment. On a certain Saturday morning, he visited my church without prior information.  "He sat next to me at the other row, (I didn’t notice because I’ve not seen him before) and took pictures of me while service was ongoing🤣. "When I got home, I received my pictures taken at closed range inside the church. I was very angry because I wasn’t in my best outfit (Mum’s gown and shoes 🤣...

Three Traditional Rulers In Oyo State D!e In Road Accident Three traditional rulers in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State lost their lives in a road crash at the Arinkinkin area of Ogbomoso on Friday. The three deceased Obas from the local government were; Olodogbo of Odogbo, Onibowula of Bowula, and Alayetoro of Ayetoro. According to reports, the Obas were said to be on their way to the burial ceremony of the mother of another traditional ruler, Oloolo of Oolo, Oba Oyebunmi Ajayi, when the accident occurred following which their vehicle ramming into an oncoming truck. Olodogbo was confirmed to have died on the spot but it was unclear at what point the other two monarchs passed away. A source at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, confirmed the incident to Ogbomoso Insight Online, informing newsmen that their bodies were deposited in the hospital’s morgue. t was revealed that the fourth victim who sustained injuries was being attended t...

Nigerian man lost everything in Canada after his wife falsely accused him of rapǝ A tweep identified as @novieverest on the microblogging platform X has shared his discussion with an Uber driver who was conveying him to his destination. Narrating the story, the man mentioned that the Uber guy lost everything after his wife falsely accused him of rape in Canada. He wrote; “God!!!! This Japa thing is not easy. I felt so much pity for my bolt driver this evening. Some women are so w!cked, that you can call them the devil itself. This man lived in Canada for 11 years. I almost wept for him. I will break down if I go through this level of pain. He lost both parents while in Canada. After he lost his dad he was in so much disarray and had an argument with his wife. During the argument, he smashed her phone and that was it.  She went to the police and accused him of r@pe and house arrest. He hired a lawyer, but it cost Him $7,000. Along the line, madam went to the police and told them tha...

 Babies born with teeth not m0nsters, paediatricians insist Paediatricians have said that babies with one or two teeth present at birth were perfectly normal This statement dispels the fears, age-long myths, and discomforts parents and relatives have when their babies are born with teeth. They discouraged parents of such children from removing the teeth, warning that the removal could later disrupt the proper growth and dentition of the child. A study by Bankole O et al, on dispelling myths associated with natal/neonatal teeth found out that irrespective of the social class, Nigerians believed that babies with natal and neonatal teeth and their families were cursed. Outside of Nigeria, such babies were believed to be a vampire or monsters and the teeth were a sacrilegious sign and the mark of the devil. As a result, the parents, relatives, and in some cases nurses, as the report stated, usually insisted on the removal of the teeth and spiritual cleansing. The child health experts e...

BUA Group chairman, Rabiu, declines membership of APC committee   The Chairman of BUA Group, Mr. Abdul Samad Rabiu, has declined his purported appointment as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Standing Committee on Finance. Several Nigerian national dailies on December 1, 2023, published the appointment of Mr. Rabiu, to a standing committee on finance of the ruling party. In a statement to clarify his position, as well as that of BUA Group, the Head, Creatives & Visual Identity Mgt, Tim Sogbeinde, appreciated the APC for considering their chairman for such a distinguished role. This acknowledgment, the statement pointed out reflects the recognition of his commitment, and that of BUA Group, to economic prosperity and the development of the nation, Nigeria. “However, it is important to note that our Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu and BUA Group have consistently adopted an apolitical stance over the years. This approach is integral to the nature of our business and align...

 Lawmakers not supposed to live larger than people they represent -Sani, Ex-ACF Scribe   Former Secretary General of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and member of the 2014 national conference, Mr. Anthony Sani has faulted the procurement of SUVs for the federal lawmakers, saying it is against the monetization policy of the government. In this interview with NOAH EBIJE in Kaduna, Sani frowned at the life styles of the lawmakers, saying that they are not supposed to live a life that is above the life standard of the people they are representing. The former ACF Scribe said apart from monetizing transportation allowance of the lawmakers, the normal thing to be done is for them to take vehicles from the common pool whenever they want to travel for official duties. The performance of INEC in the off-season elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states appears to be improvement over previous elections. There have not been too many complaints. As a result, we have not heard of many inc...

Bodejo, Miyetti Allah leader: Why we’re setting up vigilantes in 36 states, FCT   •Rising dollar exchange rates responsible for high cost of cows The National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Alhaji Abdullahi Bello Bodejo has dismissed the notice given by Sunday Igboho to Fulani herders to quit Yoruba land.  In an interview with VINCENT KALU, the leader of the Fulani socio-cultural group also spoke on why his association is planning to set up vigilance groups across the country. You are about to set up nomadic vigilantes. What is it all about? For all most a year now, I have been preparing to set up Fulani vigilantes. And in this direction, I have been soliciting advice from different well meaning Nigerians in various areas of security. With Fulani vigilantes, it would be concerned with the Fulani. But we changed it to nomadic vigilantes because the Fulani are everywhere in the bush and forest with their cows. We are starting with 2,140 personnel at Nassarawa State, and...

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Health Commissioner Reiterates Government Commitment To End Quackery By Chukwudi Nwauba  The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike has cautioned the public to stop promoting quackery across the state by reporting them to the government. The Anambra State Government corroborated with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS under Resilient and Sustainable System for Health to organize the training. Dr. Obidike said this during the capacity training of the Task-Force team on hospital monitoring in Awka. The Commissioner emphasized that the training is geared toward improving healthcare and service delivery both in Public and Private Healthcare facilities across the state. According to him, supervision is a way of ensuring and improving health workers competence and effectiveness through careful observation, discussion, guidance and support. ``What we are doing is not witch-hunting but rather we want to ensure people receive quality care as well as have trust in t...