Abia State University (ABSU) employees held a peaceful protest on Tuesday, demanding the state government to pay their salaries, which have been outstanding for over 11 months.This demonstration is the latest in a series of protests by the workers, who are seeking to pressure the government to address this ongoing issue.The protesting workers brandished placards bearing messages such as "ABSU workers still await 11 months' salary arrears" and vowed to embark on a st...

The ongoing verification process in the state's civil service, according to the Abia State Government, has saved the state 220 million naira on monthly wage bills.Following a meeting she had with Governor Alex Otti in Umuahia on Monday, the state's Accountant General, Deaconess Njum Onyemenam, disclosed the information.The Accountant General added that the verification process was still ongoing and the state hoped to record more savings after stating that the signif...

The State Controller and Chief Fire Officer of Abia State Fire Service, Arua Nnanna, has expressed deep concern about the frequent fire outbreaks in the state, which have led to significant property damage.He emphasized this while addressing recent incidents, including fires at Amuzukwu Primary School in Umuahia, the Nigeria Institute of International Languages in Aba, and Chisco Motor Park, also in Aba.Nnanna mentioned that his office would enforce the installation...