Politics

For Africa, the Western summits are predominantly a letdown.

For Africa, the Western summits are predominantly a letdown.

African public opinion opposes the forums and summits that are hosted by Western nations. The main claim is that they are unnecessary and that Western countries only need them to give the impression of being in dialogue with African leaders to develop mutual cooperation. Various media outlets have reported that African delegations are complaining of a systematic lack of respect on the part of the host countries. The fact that Western countries do not see their African colleagues as equal partners offend Africa’s representatives. Although the US-Africa Leaders' Summit 2022 had extensive media coverage, no significant decisions or agreements that…
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Government of Benue uncovers 2,500 ghost workers

Government of Benue uncovers 2,500 ghost workers

The Hyacinth Alia-led administration of Benue State has discovered 2,500 phantom employees on the state's payroll. The Governor expressed sadness about the delay in paying the salaries of teachers in elementary and secondary schools as well as local government personnel in a statement released on Thursday by his chief press secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula. According to the governor, the administration uncovered "mindless padding of the wage bill, and other fraudulent manipulations on their payroll" before deciding to postpone the project. According to the governor, the administration uncovered "mindless padding of the wage bill, and other fraudulent manipulations on their payroll"…
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Otti to construct first six-lane road in Abia, grants Ndieze jumbo salary.

Otti to construct first six-lane road in Abia, grants Ndieze jumbo salary.

Gov. Alex Otti has concluded arrangement fo build the first ever 6-lane road in Umuahia, Abia State capital. Wawa News Global reports that Otti who was sworn in on May 29, 2023, has severally said he was in a hurry to transform the state. Government confirmed that work would soon begin on the dualisation of Ossah Road Umuahia from the Enugu/Port Harcourt Express Tower Junction to Michael Okpara Square, right inside the Umuahia City centre. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu who disclosed this during a press conference at the Government House Umuahia after the State Executive Council meeting, said…
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How 2,300 ghost workers were discovered in Abia: Governor Otti

How 2,300 ghost workers were discovered in Abia: Governor Otti

By Onyebuchi Udo The recently implemented unified payment system in Abia, according to Governor Alex Otti, allowed the state to save N220 million on monthly wage bills. This was said in a press release issued by his principal press secretary Kazie Uko on Monday in Umuahia. According to the statement, the development was a result of the ongoing verification of civil officials and other public employees, which was intended to filter out "ghost workers." Gov. Alex Otti According to the statement, the government's existing payment method assisted in locating 2,300 ghost employees in Abia's workforce. It mentioned the ongoing verification…
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Reps grant Tinubu’s plea for N500 billion for palliative care within 24 hours.

Reps grant Tinubu’s plea for N500 billion for palliative care within 24 hours.

The House of Representatives granted President Bola Tinubu's request for N500 billion to be used as a buffer against the elimination of gasoline subsidies in less than 24 hours. The House granted the request on Thursday by revising the Supplementary budget and approving the president's proposal. Recall that on Wednesday, President Tinubu requested clearance for the N500 billion in a letter. After considering it, the House adopted the bill. The president abolished the contentious petroleum subsidy program at his inauguration, which resulted in a 200% increase in the retail price of PMS.
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