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May

29

2024

Abia Will Be Among First States To Pay New Minimum Wage When Agreed – Alex Otti

Abia State, Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Economy, Opinion, Politics

Governor Alex Otti of Abia on Wednesday, assured workers that his government will be amongst the first to pay whatever becomes the new national minimum wage. This was part of a speech to mark his First Anniversary in Office. Otti noted that his administration has kept the bargain with senior citizens through regular and full payment of their entitlements. He said: “We are, however, conscious of our promise and as soon as a headway is made, Abia will be amongst the first to pay whatever becomes the new national minimum wage. “The patience, understanding, and sacrifices of the workers are…

May

29

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Mayor of Ikwuano, Nwaka, determined to rebuild trust of the people.

Abia State, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Ikwuano LGA, OMPAN, Politics

...He has promised to collaborate closely with OMPAN to achieve this goal. The Mayor of Ikwuano local government area in Abia State, Mr Osinachi Nwaka, has pledged to restore the confidence of the people who have suffered from misgovernance and neglect over the years. He made this commitment while meeting with members of the Abia State chapter of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) during a courtesy visit to his office. Mayor Nwaka expressed his determination to change the current situation in Ikwuano, where many people tend to identify more with Umuahia due to the perceived lack of…

May

28

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Commends Tinubu’s First Year in Office, Hails Umahi, Wike, Tunji-Ojo, Ononuga

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Dave Umahi, Next Level, Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Opinion, Politics

In a powerful statement, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, has recognised Senator Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, as the best-performing minister in the Federal Executive Council. Following closely are FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Minister of Interior Tunji-Ojo, and Presidential aide Bayo Ononuga, hailed as pillars supporting President Tinubu's administration. The first year of President Bola Tinubu's administration has been heralded as a period of progress and development by Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Despite inherited challenges such as a retrogressive economy, treasury looting, and infrastructural decay, President Tinubu has demonstrated the political will to overcome these obstacles more effectively than…

May

27

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

National Youth Alliance (NYA) Announces Appointment Of Deputy National Chairmen, Zonal, State Directors

News, Politics2027, National Youth Alliance, Politics

The National Youth Alliance (NYA) has announced the appointment of its Deputy National Chairmen, Zonal Directors, and State Directors, in line with the approval of the National Chairman/Youth President, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, these appointments aim to strengthen the organization's leadership and presence across the country. According to a statement made available to newsmen in Kaduna by the Senior Special Assistant to the National Chairman on Media and Publicity, Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson, the following appointments have been made: Comrade Abubakar Muhammed General has been appointed as the Deputy National Chairman (North), while Comrade Osinachi Mbaoma has been appointed as…

May

26

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

OMPAN Chairman: “We’ll Keep Reporting Government Activities Objectively.”

Abia State, Metro, News, Opinion, Politics, SponsoredAbia State, Alex Otti, Metro, OMPAN, Politics, PUO

...explains Why Union Visited Government Projects The chairman of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) in Abia State, Chief Promise Uzoma Okoro, has assured that the organization will report on state government activities impartially. He emphasized that OMPAN will hold the government accountable for its policies, and choices and will not be influenced by any administration or opposition politicians. Dr Alex Otti - Abia State Governor During an interactive session at the Umuahia North local government area Multi-Purpose hall, Chief Uzoma stated that OMPAN's recent two-day tour of Governor Alex Otti's projects aimed to visit completed and ongoing…