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APC to Gov Otti: “Abia Workers Deserve Dignity, Not Poverty” Amid ₦22,000 Salary As Nigeria grapples with rising living costs, the Abia State chapter of the APC has accused Governor Alex Otti's administration of failing workers, alleging that some civil servants still earn as little as ₦22,000 monthly while pension arrears and other welfare issues remain unresolved. The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a strongly worded open letter to Governor Alex Otti, accusing his administration of neglecting workers' welfare despite the state's growing revenue. In the statement, the opposition party alleged that some civil…

Ex-Access Bank Staff Arraigned Over Alleged N294.5m Fraud, Remanded in Ikoyi Prison A former Access Bank employee, Chinonso Akujobi, has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before a Lagos State High Court over the alleged theft of N294.5 million. She pleaded not guilty to a five-count charge, while the court ordered her remand at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre and fixed October 8, 2026, for the hearing of her bail application and commencement of trial. A former employee of Access Bank Plc is facing prosecution after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused her of allegedly…

2026 Fathers’ Day: NUJ’s Ezenwa Adiuku Celebrates Fathers, Hails Their Sacrifices "Behind every strong family are fathers whose sacrifices often go unnoticed. On Fathers’ Day 2026, NUJ Zone C VP Ezenwa Adiuku honours the men carrying the weight of responsibility, mentorship, and hope for future generations." "NUJ Zone C Vice President, Comrade Ezenwa Adiuku JP, celebrated Nigerian fathers for their sacrifices, resilience, mentorship, and commitment to raising responsible families despite economic and social challenges." "As the world celebrates Fathers’ Day 2026, Vice President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone C (South East), Comrade Ezenwa Adiuku JP, has paid…

APC Primaries: Erondu Erondu Declares ‘No Victor, No Vanquished’ After Crushing Rivals, Thanks supporters "In a major political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, APC senatorial candidate, Erondu Erondu, has extended an olive branch to his opponents after recording a sweeping victory in the Abia South primaries. Speaking moments after receiving his Certificate of Return, the APC flagbearer declared that there was “no victor and no vanquished,” while promising inclusive representation, grassroots empowerment, and a fresh political direction for the people of Abia South." "APC senatorial candidate for Abia South, Erondu Erondu, won the party’s 2027 primary election with…

“Polaris Bank, NACCIMA Launch Export Call Centre for Global Trade” “In a bold move set to redefine Nigeria’s non-oil export landscape, Polaris Bank has partnered with NACCIMA to launch a groundbreaking Export Support Call Centre—an initiative designed to empower Nigerian businesses with the tools, knowledge, and access needed to compete globally." Nigeria’s leading digital retail and commercial bank, Polaris Bank, has facilitated the launch of the NACCIMA Export Support Call Centre, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s export ecosystem, particularly within the non-oil sector. The initiative, developed in collaboration with NACCIMA, is expected to provide exporters with real-time support,…

Workers’ Day 2026: FENRAD Demands Pension Reform in Abia By Charity Uwakwe "For thousands of retirees in Abia State, Workers’ Day 2026 is not a celebration—but a painful reminder of unpaid pensions, broken promises, and deepening hardship. While salaries may now arrive on time, many former workers say they have been abandoned in retirement, sparking renewed calls for urgent government action." "Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) has called on the Abia State Government to urgently clear pension arrears and reform welfare systems, warning that delayed gratuities are pushing retirees into hardship despite improved salary payments." The Foundation…