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  Education   File Image There was widespread jubilation in Obingwa Local Government Area (LGA) as Elder. Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr, the lawmaker representing Obingwa-West State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly (ABHA), once again sponsored free JAMB registration for about 300 indigent students across the state. Speaking at the enrollment center, Comprehensive Secondary School, Osusu Amaukwa, Obingwa LGA, Elder Erondu Jnr, the founder of the  Igodo Igwe Foundation , emphasized that the initiative aims to provide opportunities for students eager to further their education but constrained by financial difficulties. Represented by his spokesperson, George Egejuru, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Service reiterated his strong belief in the power of education. He explained that the annual intervention program is designed to ease the financial burden on parents while equipping young individuals with the tools for a brighter future. Elder Erondu Jnr...

  Education   Worried by the worsening economic hardship in Nigeria, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Service, Abia State House of Assembly (ABHA), Hon. Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr, has launched a free JAMB/UTME registration initiative for indigent students in his constituency. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, George Egejuru, and made available to newsmen, the lawmaker representing Obingwa-West State Constituency in ABHA lamented that many intelligent students in his constituency often miss opportunities to gain admission into higher institutions due to a lack of funds. This, he said, prompted his decision to intervene by investing in their education and other human capital development programs. The founder of the Igodo Igwe Foundation urged beneficiaries of his 2025 free JAMB registration program to take full advantage of the initiative to realize their academic aspirations in institutions of higher learning. The Uhie-born legislator expressed gratitude t...

  News   Former Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has reaffirmed his support for Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party, daring his party to expel him after his recent suspension. Speaking in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, during a birthday event attended by Governor Otti, Wabara maintained that his commitment and support to Governor Alex Otti is above party membership. His words: “Since they have suspended me, they can go ahead and expel me from the party. Before I became a card-carrying member of the PDP, before I was with the NRC in this state, I, Adolphus Nduneweh Wabara, was first and foremost a citizen of Abia,” he stated. “Politics ends after campaigns and elections; then governance begins. Even a blind man can see the transformation happening in Abia. I am saying it again—maybe now that they have suspended me, they will proceed to expel me. But regardless, sir [Governor Otti], continue with your go...

  News   The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has dismissed claims made in a viral video alleging that petrol sourced from Dangote Refinery and sold by MRS Oil lasts longer than that sold at NNPC fuel stations. The video, which has been widely circulated on social media, features a Nigerian man using two small “tiger generators,” commonly referred to as  I better pass my neighbour  in Nigeria, to compare the running time of petrol obtained from MRS and NNPC fuel stations. In his demonstration, he claimed that petrol refined by Dangote and sold by MRS Oil not only lasted 13 minutes longer but was also more affordable than the PMS available at NNPC stations. In response, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, issued a statement debunking the claim, describing it as misleading and aimed at misinforming the public. He emphasized that NNPC formulates its petrol using one of the best compositions to ensure optimal efficiency, durab...

  Opinion   File Image In governance, consistency is a mark of credibility. It assures citizens that policies and pronouncements are not mere rhetoric but commitments backed by concrete action. However, in Abia State, Governor Alex Otti’s administration appears entangled in a web of contradictions, raising questions about its ability to uphold transparency and accountability. From the contentious implementation of the minimum wage to labor disputes with civil servants and pensioners, a recurring pattern of discrepancies has left many wondering whether these inconsistencies are mere administrative lapses or a reflection of deeper governance issues. In October 2024, the Abia State Government announced the implementation of the new minimum wage, claiming to have begun full payments. This was celebrated by the Government as a milestone achievement, even as civil servants and the Abia State Labour Union raised concerns about the structure of the payments. The workers insisted that...