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  News   File Image Agnes Chigozie Njoku, the personal assistant on logistics to the wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, was paid N70million by the state government for what was tagged “Feeding in Government House for the period of June to September 2023”, a review of the state audit report for 2023 has showed. Payment into private accounts in Nigeria is against the country’s Financial Regulations 2009. Chapter 7, Section 713 of the regulations, provides, “Personal money shall in no circumstances be paid into a government bank account, nor shall any public money be paid into a private account.” The report also showed that N42.8 million was paid to the Deputy Chief of Staff as part payment for the renovation of the Deputy Governor’s office. The total payment of N112.8million was classified as wrong classification of expenditures in the audit report.  The Constitution of Nigeria does not recognise the Office of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria nor First Lady

  Politics   Abia PDP Inaugurates Reconciliation Committee, Tasks Members to Engage Aggrieved Stakeholders | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated its reconciliation committee, tasking the members to reach out to every aggrieved stakeholder and foster unity within the party. The inauguration ceremony, held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 , at the PDP state secretariat in Umuahia, was conducted by Barr. Kingsley Imaga , the Legal Adviser of the Abia State PDP. The event was witnessed by the 17 Local Government Party Chairmen, further underscoring the significance of the initiative. Presiding over the event, the State Chairman of the PDP, Elder Abraham Amah , highlighted the critical role of the committee in resolving internal disputes and consolidating party unity ahead of future political engagements. Elder Amah also announced a significant policy aimed at strengthening cohesion within the party. He declared that all elec

  News   File Image The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the members of its newly constituted reconciliation committee, alongside the date for their official inauguration. In a statement issued by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Eric Ikwuagwu, the PDP disclosed that the inauguration ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 12:30 PM . The event will be held at the party’s secretariat in Umuahia. The reconciliation committee comprises key party leaders and stakeholders, who are expected to foster unity and resolve internal disputes within the party. The members include: 1. Elder Abraham Amah - Chairman 2. Rt. Hon. Solomon Akpulonu - Member 3. All Members of the Abia State House of Assembly 4. Mrs. Love Ezema, MNI - Member 5. Lady Ijeoma Okorie - Member 6. Lady Gift Eugene - Member 7. Sir Tony Ezebuiro - Member 8. Rt. Hon. Emeka Stanley - Member 9. Rt. Hon. Barr. Okey

  News   Digital Payment Systems In Africa Grow By 37% Amid Increasing Cashless Transactions – Report | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image Digital payment systems in Africa have grown by 37% in transaction volume over the past five years, reflecting a major shift in the continent’s financial ecosystem. This is according to the 2024 State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems In Africa (SIIPS) Report, launched in Accra, Ghana, during the week.  The report also revealed that there were 31 operational Instant Payment Systems (IPS) across 26 countries, with 27 more nations preparing to roll out similar systems. Despite this progress, the report highlights persistent challenges in achieving financial inclusion, particularly for women and other vulnerable groups, who face barriers such as fraud concerns and limited recourse mechanisms. Commenting on the report, the Chief Executive Officer of AfricaNenda Dr. Robert Ochola said that: “AfricaNenda and its partners are calling for a collective push to e

  News   Abia State’s N5 Billion UBEC Fund Stalled Amid Allegations of Mismanagement | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image Abuja, Nigeria  — A staggering N5 billion from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) remains trapped, leaving schools in Abia State in dire conditions. The delay, allegedly fueled by personal interests and bureaucratic conflicts, has brought critical infrastructure projects to a standstill, sparking widespread concern among stakeholders. The UBEC fund, intended for the renovation and modernization of primary schools and junior secondary schools (JS1–3) in the state, has been inaccessible for over three years. This includes a required counterpart fund of N4.2 billion, which the Abia State Government initially deposited in a UBA account. This counterpart fund was expected to trigger the release of a matching sum from UBEC, bringing the total to N8.4 billion for the much-needed school infrastructure upgrades. However, controversy erupted when the state government al