Deputy Speaker House of Representatives visits Charles Ogbonnaya, calls for his return to politics

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu has called for strong support from political Stakeholders and Men of goodwill in Abia State to throw their weight behind him in his quest to sell the southeast project to the rest of the country stressing that he cannot do it alone. Kalu who … Read more

OMPAN Abia Chapter to Host Exclusive Chat With Reps Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu

The Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) Abia State Chapter is set to host an exclusive chat with the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, today, Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 6 pm. The event, which will take place at the Sun Heaven Hotel in Umuahia, Abia State, … Read more

Charles Ogbonnaya chides Governors, Leaders for not throwing weight behind takeoff of Southeast Development Commission

An elder statesman and two time Commissioner in Abia State, Chief Charles Ogbonnaya, has canvassed massive support for the South East Development Commission (SEDC) as a catalyst towards the rebuilding of the entire region. He said the Commission which bill was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu … Read more

Abia Bloggers set to tour Governor Otti’s Projects

Bloggers under the aegis of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) Abia State has announced May 23rd and 24th as dates to Tour Projects of the current administration, ahead of the One Year in Office/Democracy day celebration. In a Statement jointly endorsed by the State Chairman of OMPAN Chief Promise Uzoma Okoro and … Read more

Federal Government approves salary raise for civil servants

The Federal Government on Tuesday approved 25% and 35% salary increase for civil servants across various consolidated salary structures. According to a statement signed by the Head of Press, National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission, Emmanuel Njoku, the increases takes effect on January 1, 2024. The statement added that the augmentation applies to the six … Read more

Local Government System in Abia undergoing massive reforms —Chieftaincy Affairs Commissioner Uzo Nwachukwu tells OMPAN Leadership

The Abia State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Hon Prince Uzor Nwachukwu says the Administration of Governor Alex Otti has reformed the Local Government System and restored its original status. The Commissioner who stated this when he received a Select members of the The Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria(OMPAN) who visited him … Read more

Michael Okpara Varsity holds maiden Research, Innovation Conference, as Otti promises adequate support to researchers

Abia Governor Dr. Alex Otti says his administration will continue to give adequate priority to the development of research in the educational sector. Governor Otti who stated this while declaring open, the maiden Research and Innovation conference organized by the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike noted that innovations and Collaborative spirits are the key … Read more

CRUDE OIL THEFT: ABIA NSCDC ARRESTS TWO SUSPECTS, IMPOUNDS 55 BAGS OF CRUDE OIL, CONDUIT HOSE, OTHERS

The Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Abia State Command, Umuahia at about 0100hrs on Sunday, 21st April, 2024 arrested two suspects for their alleged involvement in vandalism of petroleum pipelines, crude oil theft and other illegal dealings in petroleum products. Parading the suspects before Press men at the Command Headquarters in … Read more

Nigeria can leverage on renewables to industrialize— Rep. Sam Onuigbo

Sponsor of Nigeria’s Climate Change Act and former Member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Sam Onuigbo has stated that renewable energy can provide the energy needed by the country to fully industrialize. Onuigbo emphasized this during series of interventions he made during the 14th International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA )Assembly; the IRENA Legislators Forum; … Read more

Nigerian Army Social Media Seminar 33rd Edition: Military tasks Social Media Users, Bloggers on encouraging national unity and security through posts, contents

The Nigerian Army has tasked Social Media Influencers, Users and Bloggers on accurate reportage and to desist from posting fake News and other harmful or negative content on the social media space. The Military through its department of Civil Military Affairs made this known at the 33rd Edition of the Nigerian Army Social Media Seminar … Read more