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Historic Move: Otti Increases Abia Corps Members’ Pay From ₦4,000 To ₦50,000.
According to Nivo News, Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved a remarkable upward review of the monthly stipends paid to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state. The allowance, previously pegged at ₦4,000, has now been raised to as high as ₦50,000 per month, marking the first significant adjustment in nearly three decades.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The announcement was made on Friday in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Njoku Ukoha, who described the increase as part of the administration’s ongoing commitment to youth empowerment and public sector reform.
Under the new payment structure, all corps members serving in Abia will now receive a base monthly allowance of ₦20,000. In addition, those posted to state government establishments will receive an extra ₦10,000, while those serving in teaching and medical roles will earn an additional ₦30,000, bringing their total allowance to ₦50,000 monthly.
Ukoha stated that the decision complements the Federal Government’s new ₦77,000 monthly NYSC allowance and was designed to attract and retain young professionals in critical sectors like education and healthcare. He explained that the initiative reflects Governor Otti’s vision to address long-standing capacity gaps and promote workforce development in Abia.
He further noted that the state government has continued to support corps members through several interventions at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Bende Local Government Area, including hostel renovations, internal road improvements, and upgraded power and water facilities.
“The governor believes every institution or infrastructure within Abia—whether federal or state-owned—deserves proper attention, because it is the people of Abia who benefit most,” Ukoha stated.
The CPS also highlighted that the state recently implemented the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) for health workers and extended it to local government staff, aligning their earnings with federal standards. He added that about 35 percent of the state’s budget is currently dedicated to health and education, sectors described as “pillars of human capital development.”
According to the statement, the increment aims to make national service more fulfilling while encouraging corps members to play active roles in the state’s development. “Governor Otti’s decision sends a clear message that Abia is serious about empowering its youth, rewarding diligence, and building a future where service is truly valued,” Ukoha added.
With this increase, Abia now ranks among the top states in Nigeria offering the highest stipends to corps members. This development comes shortly after Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, also reviewed corps members’ allowances upward from ₦20,000 to ₦30,000, underscoring the growing commitment among state governments to enhance the welfare of NYSC participants.
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FROM BEHIND BARS! Uwazuruike Drops Bombshell: Nnamdi Kanu Is Recruiting Igbo Youth For Violence From Prison!.
Ralph Uwazuruike, an agitator for the Biafran nation, has accused Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), of continuing to recruit Igbo youths for violent activities from his prison cell in Sokoto. Uwazuruike claims that this ongoing recruitment is directly responsible for the deaths of many young people.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Call to Action: He urged Igbo leaders and the pan-Igbo organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, to travel to Sokoto to demand that Kanu cease his recruitment efforts.
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Opposition to Violence: Uwazuruike emphasized his own aversion to violence and questioned how someone serving a life sentence for terrorism can continue to mobilize youths for such causes.
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Advocacy for Amnesty: He questioned why IPOB members cannot renounce violence and seek government amnesty and rehabilitation, similar to the programs offered to repentant terrorists and bandits in northern Nigeria.
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Context of Allegations: Uwazuruike’s comments appear to be prompted by recent social media videos featuring hooded, armed militants who claim loyalty to Kanu and threaten further violence in the South East to secure his release.
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Leadership Changes: These concerns also follow reports that Kanu has restructured his leadership team from prison and initiated a vague “100-man-project”.
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THE VIRAL REBUTTAL! APC Chieftain Ayekooto Fires Back: Remi Tinubu’s Advice Was Not For Yahoo-Boys Or Obidients!.
APC chieftain Ayekooto Akindele has defended First Lady Remi Tinubu regarding her controversial advice to women about engaging in small-scale businesses, such as selling roasted corn, akara, and kuli-kuli. Akindele clarified that this guidance was not intended for internet fraudsters or supporters of Peter Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Target Audience: The advice was specifically aimed at individuals living at or below the poverty line who seek to earn an honest living while maintaining their dignity.
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Defense of Small Businesses: Akindele argued that the businesses mentioned by the First Lady are daily necessities patronized by almost every household in Nigeria.
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Critique of Critics: He claimed that those criticizing the advice, including “Yahoo-boys” and “ObiDENTs,” view such work as beneath them because they aspire to high-level trade like selling cars, rather than starting with small-scale ventures.
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Advocacy for Honest Labor: The APC chieftain emphasized that these small enterprises provide a path to earning a livelihood without resorting to immoral activities or cybercrime.
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has expressed deep sorrow and shock over the assassination of its Benue State Chairman, Ardo Risku, and is demanding that security agencies launch a comprehensive investigation to ensure the perpetrators face justice.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Context of the Attack: MACBAN reported that Risku was killed shortly after attending a security meeting requested by Ohimini Local Government officials to discuss regional peace and stability.
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The Incident: Approximately an hour after the meeting, Risku and an associate were intercepted and fatally shot in Okudu village.
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Premeditation Concerns: The association views the killing as a “dastardly and deeply disturbing act” and highlighted that the timing, immediately following a peace-oriented security meeting, suggests the attack may have been premeditated.
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Pattern of Violence: MACBAN noted that this incident follows a recent attack on the deceased’s son, a lawyer, in a village last week, further supporting the need for a thorough and transparent investigation.
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Broader Impact: The association emphasized that targeting community leaders and peace advocates actively sabotages efforts toward dialogue and peaceful coexistence.
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Commitment to Peace: Despite this tragedy, MACBAN reaffirmed its dedication to collaborating with government and security institutions to resolve national security concerns and offered condolences to the victim’s family and the Benue State chapter.
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