Abia taskforce busts fake revenue syndicate in Aba, arrests two, recovers N766,000
Authorities in Abia State have shut down a fake revenue ring in Aba, arresting two suspects and recovering ₦766,000 that was collected illegally from residents. The sting operation was carried out by the Abia State Harmonised Task Force (ASHTF) in partnership with the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Internally Generated Revenue […]
$125m facility from Islamic Development Bank will tackle erosion menace – Abia monarch
The Chairman of Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Linus Nto Mbah, has praised Governor Alex Otti for securing a $125 million loan from the Islamic Development Bank. He noted that the funding for the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project will bring massive growth to the state. He explained that the facility will […]
222 suspects arrested in Abia as NDLEA seizes over 1 million kg of drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Abia State has made big progress in the fight against illegal drugs. In the past year alone, they arrested 222 suspects and took away around 1.94 million kilograms of illegal drugs. This was shared during a press briefing held in Aba as part of a week-long event […]
Tinubu arrives Abia May 23 to commission Otti’s road project, others – Umahi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to visit Abia State on May 23 to officially commission the newly reconstructed Port Harcourt Road in Aba. This 6.5-kilometre road had been in a state of disrepair for over 15 years, but the administration of Governor Alex Otti has successfully rebuilt it, bringing it back to life. The […]
Tinubu Expected In Abia To Commission Federal Road
President Bola Tinubu is expected to visit Abia State this month to officially open the Port Harcourt Federal Road in Aba, which is almost fully rebuilt by the state government. This follows former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent visit, where he commissioned the 46.4-kilometre Umuahia-Akara-Abiriba Road, also fixed by the state. Governor Alex Otti shared the […]
Family Shares Burial Plans for Nigerian Couple Who Died in Gas Explosion Shortly After Wedding
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Caleb and Glory Enyinnaya, a newlywed Nigerian couple, tragically lost their lives just days after their wedding. The couple, who had tied the knot on July 7, 2024, were severely injured in a domestic gas explosion on July 11, 2024. Glory, who was pregnant, passed away on July 13, […]
POS Operator Killed by Gunmen in Aba, Abia State
A POS operator named Blessing Chilaka was tragically killed by gunmen in Aba, Abia State. The incident occurred at Umuojima Junction in Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area while he was on his way home after closing his shop. Reports indicate that Chilaka was ambushed by the armed men, who shot him and stole N3 million. […]
Organ Harvester, Andrew Ochekwo’s female gym instructor declared missing – last location showed she was in Aba
Goodnews Fakae, a gym instructor from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has been missing since March 2024. Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu revealed that Goodnews was the gym instructor for Andrew Ochekwo, a suspected organ harvester. She disappeared in March 2024, and her family gave up the search due to financial constraints. Goodnews’ phone was last […]
Governor Otti Raises Reward to N30m for Soldiers’ Killers
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has increased the reward for finding those responsible for killing Nigerian soldiers in the state. On Friday, Otti announced that the reward for information leading to the capture of those who killed five soldiers at Obikabia junction in Aba has been raised from N25 million to N30 million. He […]
Abia Government Places N25million Bounty On Killers Of Soldiers As Group Demands Speedy Arrest
Unidentified gunmen attacked a military unit in Ogbor Hill, Aba, setting it and a parked patrol van on fire. Some soldiers managed to escape. The state government termed the incident regrettable, offering condolences to the deceased soldiers. In response, the government announced a N25 million reward for information leading to the capture of the criminals […]