The Federal Government on Friday initiated the long-awaited payment of outstanding entitlements to military retirees after months of delays and assurances without fulfillment. The retirees, who had been owed a 20% to 28% salary increment covering January to November 2024, staged a protest at the Ministry of Finance on Thursday, expressing frustration over the prolonged … Read more
The Enugu State Government has uncovered 2,640 ghost pensioners during a recent verification exercise and has commenced disbursing pensions to eligible local government retirees. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, announced that over 7,000 verified pensioners have received their payments following a comprehensive biometric verification … Read more
Governor Otti reveals inheriting significant debt from predecessor, emphasizes responsible financial management. Pension arrears cleared, commitment to timely payment of entitlements reiterated. Focus on infrastructure development evident, with restoration efforts underway in neglected local government areas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abia State Governor, Alex Otti on Friday revealed that he inherited a debt of N192.2 … Read more