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Abia Govt Resolves to Pay Striking ABSU-ASUU Approved Minimum Wage | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   The Abia State Government has announced the resolution of the issues that triggered the recent industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu Chapter, assuring that affected academic and non-academic staff will begin to receive their approved new salary structure and related allowances with the August 2026 salary. The development was disclosed on Monday by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, while briefing journalists at the Government House, Umuahia, on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. According to the Commissioner, the dispute was largely connected to workers’ welfare, particularly outstanding check-off dues, salary-related matters and the implementation of an approved salary structure for university workers. Prince Kanu explained that the demands of the university workers had actually received the approval of Governor Otti since April 20...
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ABIA SOUTH: Erondu Extends Tinubu 2027 Grassroots Movement to Obingwa, Ugwunagbo | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  Politics   The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Abia South Senatorial District, Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr., Esq., has extended the Abia South Mass Movement for Tinubu 2027 (AMM Tinubu 2027) to Obingwa and Ugwunagbo Local Government Areas , as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 general elections . The inauguration ceremonies featured the swearing-in of local government executives and ward coordinators of the movement, with party leaders charging them to intensify mobilisation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu , Erondu and other APC candidates. The lawmaker representing Obingwa West State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly described the movement as an important grassroots platform designed to deepen the APC's presence across communities, wards and polling units in Abia South. Represented at the events by the Director-General of the Erondu4Senate Organisation, Elder Obioma Godwin Nna, Erondu urged members and suppor...
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Abia South: Lawmaker Erondu Inaugurates Tinubu 2027 Movement in Ukwa | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  Politics   The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Abia South Senatorial District, Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr., Esq., has inaugurated the Abia South Mass Movement for Tinubu 2027 (AMM Tinubu 2027 ) in Ukwa East and Ukwa West Local Government Areas to strengthen grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 general elections. The separate ceremonies featured the inauguration and administration of the oath of office to the local government executives and ward coordinators of the pro-Tinubu movement. The member representing Obingwa West State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly urged APC members and supporters to remain united, steadfast and committed to the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other party candidates across Abia South in 2027. Represented by the Director-General of the Erondu4Senate Campaign Organisation, Elder Obioma Godwin Nna, Erondu described the movement as a grassroots platform for deepening the APC’s support base across commu...
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How Abia’s “Smart Schools” Are Collapsing Under Alex Otti’s Watch | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   Osisioma Ngwa, Abia State — The only “smart school” project undertaken by the Alex Otti administration in Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area has, according to widely shared social media reports, collapsed reigniting a controversy that has dogged the governor’s flagship education programme since its own government first published the figures behind it. News that the Aro Amano Community Primary School structure had failed spread quickly online, drawing sharp reactions from residents and commentators.  Jerry Uzoma Onyenso, reacting on Facebook, mocked the project as nothing more than a basic renovation dressed up in the “smart school” label, joking that the building itself seemed to be rejecting the classification: “This building said, unless you change me from Smart to renovated building I can’t stand, Ndi New Abia, hewuuu.” Chiemela Chimenka Nwamuo drew a direct parallel to another local government area, noting that a gatehouse under construction at Ukpakiri Prim...
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