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FG, Sen Kalu canvass for NASS/executive harmony to optimize public assets From Akwa Ibom, Kenneth Udeh The Presidency and the National stated on Friday that fraternal bond between both arms of Government will ensure the performance and resuscitation of some Non-Performing Enterprises and oversight function. This is posited in Akwa-Ibom during a retreat organised by the National Council on Privatisation and Bureau of Public Enterprises for the Senate Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation chaired by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. For public assets in the country to optimised to full capacity, Ag DG of the BPE Mr Ignatius Ayewoh stated that…

A political group under the aegis of Ohafia Youth Initiative Movement (OYI), has slammed the former Deputy Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Uchendu for attacking the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa. Uchendu, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2023 National Assembly election for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency on Thursday slammed Osonwa’s performance in the House of Representatives, saying: “I must express my deep disappointment with his performance over the past year.” In a swift response to the statement, OYI in a statement by…

On Tuesday 11 July 2024, Chief Dr. Daniel Okeke A renowned business Tycoon and the CEO of Express Concern Int’l Group urged Organized Labour to exercise consideration and diplomacy in their wage demands, given Nigeria's ongoing unemployment issues. He expressed concerns that a mandated N250,000 minimum wage could result in widespread retrenchment, as many state governments and private sector employers may be unable to meet such requirements. "Organized Labour must be considerate and diplomatic in their requests," stated Dr. Okeke. "With Nigeria grappling with significant unemployment challenges, insisting on a N250,000 minimum wage could lead to retrenchments, as some state…

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES NEW LEADERSHIP FOR NATIONAL COUNCIL ON CLIMATE CHANGE In accordance with his commitment to actualize Nigeria's green industrial vision, boost investor confidence, and unlock sustainable economic value through various climate finance instruments, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) in interim capacity, pending the confirmation of her appointment by the NCCC Supervisory Council. The President has also approved that Dr. Maduekwe, 39, who holds a Bachelor of Law degree; a Master’s degree in Environmental Law &…

The Annual Conference on INTEGRITY And PATRIOTISM organized by Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), is gathering momentum. The conference which has been scheduled to hold in early July at the Federal Capital City, Abuja comes with the theme: "LEADERS AND NATION BUILDING." The Annual Conference designed to sensitize leaders across the board to be mentally integrity and Patriotism conscious in their leadership responsibilities. The National President of the Association, Dr Charles Okhai, in his Press Statement stated that the Hon Minister of Sports and development, JOHN OWAN ENOH is expected to deliver the Keynote address titled, "INTEGRITY AND PATRIOTISM,…

‘I Will Keep Giving My People A Voice’, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Pledges As He Presents Petition On Behalf Of Dr. Ukpai Eni The lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, says he will carry his people along and give them quality representation. Osonwa in a chat with our correspondent on Wednesday in Abuja after presenting a petition on behalf of his constituent, Dr. Ukpai Ukpai Eni against the Maritime Academy Oron, Akwa IBOM State, he said: “For years now, I have been yawning to serve my people and an opportunity has come…

GOODWILL MESSAGE TO THE ABIA STATE GOVERNOR: ONE YEAR IN OFFICE. The Asaga Development Union (ADU) and the good people of Asaga Ohafia in Ohafia L.G.A heartily congratulate the Executive Governor of our dear state, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR, and our brother, the Deputy Governor – Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, on the progress-filled commemoration of your one year in office. Your Excellencies, your people oriented policies, programs and the unequalled developmental strides in your first year in office have changed the narrative and placed Abia among the best in the committee of states. It is our prayer, that the Almighty…

The United Abia Artistes and Patriots Forum (UAAP) has stated that they are not surprise at the superlative performance of Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR in one year in office as Abia State, chief executive. The group who stated this during a press briefing in Umuahia on 30th May 2023 posited that they were fully aware of the capacity of Governor Otti before they decided to support the governor in the last election. “We were fully aware of the capacity and abilities of the governor; we followed his trajectory and concluded that he is the best man for Abia State…

Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatization and former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu has condemned in strong terms the killing of soldiers at a checkpoint in Aba on Thursday morning. Describing the incident as wicked, evil and unacceptable, Kalu called on security agencies to fish out the perpetrators of the ugly act, noting that the personnel of the armed forces don't deserve to be maltreated in view of the role they play in national security. The former Governor while calling on the people of Abia state to be calm and law- abiding, emphasized that peace is a panacea for…

Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa has applauded the achievements of Governor Alex Otti in just one year as the Governor of Abia State. Osonwa in a congratulatory message to Governor Alex Otti and his Deputy, Engr Ikechukwu Emetu, signed by him and made available to journalists on Tuesday in Abuja titled ‘1 year of huge footprints in office’, the lawmaker said the governor has ushered in fresh perspectives in governance. The statement said: “Your Excellency, I am most delighted to celebrate the first year anniversary of your transformative administration as the…