Aba products no more laughing stock – Ex-President Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that people no longer look down on products made in Aba, Abia State. He shared this message at a University of Port Harcourt (Uniport) alumni event in Umuahia. Jonathan, who was represented by Godknows Igali, praised the current governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, for changing public opinion about […]
Ikpeazu should once again carry his cross – Former Abia Governor T.A Orji slams his successor over claim of Abia being in a ‘gloomy state’ when he took office in 2015
Former Governor of Abia State, Senator T.A. Orji, has responded to recent comments made by his successor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, urging him to stop pointing fingers and take responsibility for his own time in office. Ikpeazu, while speaking at an event in Abuja, had said that Abia was in a “gloomy state” when he became […]
Nigerians shouldn’t be poor — Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, says Nigerians should not be living in poverty because the country has enough natural and human resources to thrive. He shared this message during a dinner in his honor hosted by the Abia State Government at the Government House in Umuahia. Obasanjo stated that the main reason for Nigeria’s poverty […]
I’m not eyeing senate seat. I’ll retire after eight years as governor – Governor Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has made it clear that he will not run for a Senate seat after his time as governor. Speaking at an event hosted by the Anambra Development Unions Association in Aba, Governor Otti said he plans to retire after serving two terms—eight years—in office. “When I finish my eight years […]
Court stops Abia government from appointing new judges
A Federal High Court in Umuahia has ruled that the Abia State Government cannot appoint new judges for now. The decision follows a lawsuit filed by two female lawyers, Uzoamaka Ikonne and Victoria Nwokeukwu, who were shortlisted for judicial positions in 2022 but had their appointments delayed. In 2022, the Abia State Judicial Service Commission […]
Abia govt to vary bail of nursing mother involved in pensions fraud
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has shown his commitment to both justice and compassion by supporting a bail variation for a nursing mother involved in a pensions fraud case. During a visit from Hon. Chinedu Ogah and members of the House of Representatives Committee on Reformatory Institutions, Governor Otti explained that the pregnant woman […]
Abia, Sokoto, make history as National Handball Championship ends in Umuahia
The National Under-15 and Under-12 Handball Championship in Nigeria has come to an end, with Abia State making history. The tournament, held in Umuahia, saw Abia State emerge as champions in both the male and female Under-15 categories, winning the title for the first time. In the Under-12 category, Sokoto State won the male competition, […]
Abia CP disbands SWAT, Special Squad
The Abia State Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, has officially disbanded the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit and the Command’s Special Squad. In their place, the police command has introduced a newly trained unit called the Scorpion Squad to enhance security operations across the state. The police spokesperson, DSP Maureen Chinaka, announced the development […]
Otti praises police for killing six kidnappers, rescuing four victims alive in Abia
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has commended the state police for successfully rescuing four kidnapped victims and neutralizing six kidnappers in Osokwa, Abia State. He made this statement during a press briefing at the Government House in Umuahia, highlighting his administration’s commitment to improving security. The governor also ordered the demolition of the house […]
Fire Destroys Geometric Power Facility in Aba
A fire broke out early Monday morning at the premises of Geometric Power, the company that operates Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company (DisCo). According to a statement from Geometric Power Management, the fire started in a temporary building located in the Osisioma Industrial Layout in Aba, Abia State. The structure was previously used […]