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  News   Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has approved a new minimum wage of N104,000 for civil servants in the state, in response to the prevailing economic realities in the country. Uzodimma announced the new minimum wage package on Tuesday night during a meeting with various labour union leaders at the Government House in Owerri, emphasising that there's no way a government can thrive without a cordial relationship with organised labour. The minimum wage was increased from N76,000 to N104,000. Additionally, the minimum wage of doctors was increased from N215,000 to N503,000, while that of teachers in tertiary institutions was increased from N119,000 to N222,000, among others. The governor stated that Imo citizens had faced numerous challenges since his government took office, including insecurity, the COVID-19 pandemic, economic hardship resulting from reform policies, and disputes over minimum wage and the removal of subsidies. "We tried as a government to always...

  News   The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to zone its presidential ticket to the South ahead of the 2027 general election. The decision was announced on Monday after the party’s 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. Briefing journalists, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the resolution was based on the recommendations of the Zoning Committee chaired by Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri. He added that the NEC also endorsed retaining the current zoning arrangement of the National Working Committee (NWC) ahead of the party’s elective convention in November. According to him:  “NEC recommended that the North and South should retain their current NWC positions.  “NEC also resolved that since the National Chairman of the party is zoned to the North, the PDP 2027 presidential ticket is hereby zoned to the South.” Ologunagba further stated that the NEC expressed confidence in the level of preparations for th...

  News   A storm of controversy is brewing in Abia State over what many now describe as one of the biggest governance scandals in recent years. In its 2024 budget performance report, the administration of Governor Alex Otti claimed to have spent a staggering ₦54 billion retrofitting 51 public schools across the state into “model and smart schools.” However, on-the-ground investigations reveal a disturbing reality: most of the projects either do not exist or bear no semblance to the massive sums purportedly spent. According to official documents released by the state government following mounting pressure for accountability, Obingwa Local Government Area was allocated two of the supposed model schools: Itungwa Primary School and Ibeme High School. When our team at www.nwokeukwumascot.com visited both sites on August 25, 2025, what we found were old structures built by past administrations, with only epileptic touches on a few classroom blocks a far cry from the promised “smar...

  News   The GOTNI Leadership Centre has unveiled a stellar lineup of speakers for its 2025 National Leadership Conference, themed “Transforming Minds, Inspiring Results.” The two-day event, scheduled to hold from September 5–6, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, promises to be a landmark gathering of global thought leaders and changemakers. Leading the pack is former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, a statesman renowned for his enduring commitment to Africa’s development. Obasanjo, who recently launched the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute to reclaim Africa’s leadership narrative, will share deep insights drawn from decades of governance and international engagement. Joining him is Engr. Obi Uzu, a respected business leader and advocate for youth empowerment. Uzu is celebrated for his investments in building future leaders, consistently emphasizing the readiness of young people to take up transformational roles in governance and enterprise. Also on the di...

  News   The Chairman, House Committee on Public Service in the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr, has paid glowing tribute to humanitarian workers across the world, describing them as the unsung heroes of global peace and development. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, George Egejuru, to commemorate World Humanitarian Day 2025, Erondu Jnr said the day was not only an occasion to honour those who lost their lives in service to humanity but also a moment to strengthen solidarity and renew commitments to vulnerable communities. “Humanitarian workers risk their lives daily to bring hope to people in despair. On this day, we salute their courage, honour their sacrifices, and stand in solidarity with them by ensuring that no community is left behind,” the lawmaker declared. Representing Obingwa-West State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Erondu Jnr noted that this year’s theme, “Strengthening Global Solidarity and Empowering Local...

  News   Abians have erupted in outrage after Governor Alex Otti’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, described citizens demanding accountability over a ₦54 billion schools project as “lunatics on the loose.” The uproar follows the Otti administration’s claim that it retrofitted 51 schools across the state at the cost of ₦54 billion. However, weeks after the announcement, residents have continued to demand the names and locations of the supposed schools, insisting that the projects are invisible on the ground. Rather than providing clarification, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha mocked the calls for accountability, branding concerned citizens as mentally unstable. The remark immediately sparked backlash, especially on Facebook, where hundreds of Abians condemned what they called “arrogance in government” and “an insult to the very people whose taxes funded the project.” Many argued that the CPS’s statement reflects the true character of Governor Otti’s administration. “...