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Abia Media Day 2024: Celebrating Media Icons Frank Fyne, Inyang Okorie, Isiguzo Christopher
Abia Media Day 2024 is set to honor some of the state’s most distinguished media veterans for their outstanding contributions to journalism and broadcasting. The event, scheduled for December 7, 2024, at Rapha Hotel, Umuahia, will commence at 10 a.m., bringing together media professionals and enthusiasts to celebrate the pioneers who have shaped the media landscape in Abia and...
Again, Nwifuru Suspends Commissioner Over Alleged Misconduct
The Ebonyi state Governor Francis Nwifuru has suspended another commissioner, Uchenna Igwe over alleged gross misconduct and dereliction of duty. Governor Nwifuru disclosed this while briefing journalists at his office, New Government, Ochudo Centenary City in Abakaliki, the state capital. Igwe who was the commissioner for Local government and Chieftaincy matters was indefinitely suspended on Monday with immediate effect. It was gathered...
Reps Urge FG To Unfreeze NSIPA Accounts, Reactivate Programmes, Pay N-Power Beneficiaries
The House of Representatives has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, to unfreeze the accounts of the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA) within 72 hours. This resolution aims to enable the resumption of NSIPA programmes and facilitate the payment of outstanding stipends owed to...
PENGASSAN: P’Harcourt Refinery Functional, But Won’t Lower Petrol Prices
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has confirmed that the Port Harcourt refinery, with a capacity of 60,000 barrels per day, is operational and producing diesel, kerosene, and petrol. This update was provided by the PENGASSAN National President, Festus Osifo, during the association’s National Executive Council Meeting held on Tuesday in Abuja, dispelling any doubts about...
Abia Judiciary Workers Join Nationwide Strike
The Abia State Chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has announced its decision to join the nationwide industrial action declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), ABN TV reports. This development comes in response to the alleged non-implementation of the national minimum wage for judiciary workers in Abia State. Speaking with ABN TV, the State Secretary of JUSUN,...
Belgian Parliament Approves Legislation For Sex Workers To Get Maternity, Sick Leave
Belgium has become the first country in the world to enact a legislation to permit sex workers to sign formal employment contracts, which includes access to sick days, maternity pay and pension. The new law also guarantees fundamental rights for sex workers, including the ability to refuse clients, set the conditions of an act, and stop an act at any...
Gov Otti Orders Review Of Minimum Wage Salary Structure, Pledges Timely December, 13th Month Payments
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has directed an immediate review of the salary structure for the New National Minimum Wage to address errors observed in its consequential adjustments. The Governor issued the directive during a crucial meeting with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and affiliate bodies, led by NLC Chairman Comrade Ogbonnaya...
Banks Raise Withdrawal Limit To N50,000
Deposit Money Banks in the Federal Capital Territory have increased their maximum over-the-counter withdrawal limit to N50,000 per day. A survey conducted by our correspondent on Tuesday revealed that banks, including, have increased the withdrawal limit, enhancing it from N5,000 that was allowed to customers last month. At the GTBank branch located along the airport road, customers were allowed to withdraw...
Police Implement Ban On Tinted Windows, Covered Number Plates In FCT
In an attempt to stop the rise in crimes like kidnapping, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has declared a crackdown on cars with tinted windows and covered license plates. In a statement posted on X.com late Tuesday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, warned vehicle owners in the FCT to remove any tinted glass from their vehicles or face...
Abia Judiciary Shuts Down As Workers Join Nationwide Strike (Photos)
The gates of the Abia State Judiciary were firmly shut this morning, December 4, 2024, as judiciary workers joined the nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), ABN TV reports. The industrial action, prompted by the non-implementation of the new minimum wage for judiciary workers, has brought judicial activities across the state to...
