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  News   An Abia State All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr., Esq., has called for concerted efforts to protect the rights of the girl child, promote access to quality education and end child marriage and other harmful practices. In a release signed by his Spokesman, George Egejuru, and made available to newsmen today, the lawmaker representing Obingwa-West State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly stressed the need for parents, schools, government and community leaders to work together to safeguard girls, uphold their dignity and provide equal opportunities for them to realise their potential. The former Chairman of Obingwa Local Government Area noted that investing in the girl child through education, healthcare, protection from abuse and equal opportunities was essential to building stronger families and a more prosperous society. The lawmaker urged parents and guardians to prioritise the education and welfare of their daughters,...

  News   Doctors at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) have commenced a total and indefinite industrial action over unpaid salaries and the alleged failure of the Abia State Government, led by Governor Alex Otti, to implement the approved minimum wage structure for doctors. The industrial action reflects growing concerns over the welfare of medical personnel in the state, with the affected doctors reportedly dissatisfied not only with delays in salary payments but also with the disparity between their remuneration and that of their counterparts in neighbouring states. A doctor who spoke to www.nwokeukwumascot.com on condition of anonymity said the salary structure for doctors in Abia remained the lowest compared with those of neighbouring states, where the approved minimum wage structure had translated into higher earnings for medical professionals. According to the source, the disparity has heightened dissatisfaction among doctors, who believe they are being...

  Business   By Dr Rex Ibegbu Lagos — The appearance of Victor Nwokeji, Executive Vice Chairman of Zotmann International Limited and Zotmann Mining Limited, at the London Stock Exchange carries a message that extends beyond mining: Nigerian businesses must raise their ambitions, embrace originality and build enterprises capable of competing globally. For generations, Nigerian entrepreneurs, particularly within the Igbo trading tradition, have built wealth through buying, selling and distribution. Their courage, commercial instincts and apprenticeship systems have created livelihoods, supported families and transformed towns into thriving commercial centres. That achievement deserves recognition. But it must also become the foundation for the next stage of growth. The business model that brought us this far should give us the confidence to advance further. The world is moving rapidly. Technology is changing markets, customers are demanding more, and younger entrepreneurs are en...

  News   The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC , has said political parties that field candidates whose names were not in the registers submitted to the commission will not be allowed to participate in the 2027 elections . Recall we had reported how  the   Supreme Court   upheld the appeal filed by the Independent National Electoral Commission against the Court of Appeal judgment which voided provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 relating to political party primaries and membership registers . The Supreme Court had, in a September 24, 2026 judgment, affirmed the constitutionality of sections 77(5), 77(6) and 77(7) of the Electoral Act 2026 and upheld INEC’s revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. INEC National Commissioner for Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Haruna , spoke on the implications of the judgment while speaking on Trust TV’s Daily Politics programme on Wednesday evening. Haruna said the a...

  News   The lawmaker representing Obingwa-West State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr. Esq, has felicitated with the immediate past APC Abia South Zonal Chairman, Hon. Monday Chikezirim Orji, on the occasion of his birthday. Erondu, in a goodwill message signed by his Spokesperson, George Egejuru and made available to newsmen today, described Orji as a committed grassroots politician, dependable associate and patriot whose contributions to the political development of Abia South and the advancement of his community remain noteworthy. The former Chairman, Obingwa LGA, also acknowledged Orji's years of service to the people, particularly his efforts in strengthening grassroots participation, mobilising the people and promoting unity among political stakeholders in Abia South. According to him, Orji's commitment, loyalty and dedication to public service have earned him the respect of many people within and beyond the political space. Th...

  News   The  Supreme Court  has upheld the appeal filed by the Independent National Electoral Commission against the Court of Appeal judgment which voided provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 relating to political party primaries and membership registers . A seven-man panel of the apex court, presided over by Justice Adamu Jauro, held that Sections 77(5) and 84 of the Electoral Act are not in conflict with the 1999 Constitution. The court consequently set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal, which had ruled in favour of the Zenith Labour Party, and upheld the judgment of the trial court. The apex court also awarded N2m costs against the respondent, ZLP. INEC had appealed against the July 16, 2026 judgment of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, which had allowed ZLP’s appeal in part and voided provisions of the Electoral Act relating to political party primaries and membership registers. The original suit, marked FHC/ABJ/509/2026, was filed by ZLP at the...

  News   The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has raised serious concerns over the alleged destruction of campaign billboards belonging to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, in Bende Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued by the APC Publicity Secretary in Abia State, Uche Aguoru, titled “Abia State Government Should Stop Destroying President Tinubu’s Billboards. Enough Is Enough,” the party alleged that more than 15 campaign billboards were deliberately destroyed. The statement partly read  “It has been brought to the attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State the intentional and unprovoked destruction of over 15 campaign billboards belonging to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, in Bende Local Government Area. “Preliminary investigations carried out by the party revea...