Change your communication strategies to attract more Abians into police – Otti tells PSC
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has called for a better strategy to encourage more Abians to join the Police Force. He made this statement on Tuesday while meeting with a team from the Police Service Commission (PSC), led by Mrs. Uche Wokocha. The team was in Abia to conduct medical tests for candidates in […]
Court stops Wabara’s suspension as PDP BoT Chairman
The Abia State High Court in Obehie, Ukwa West LGA, has stopped the suspension of Senator Adolphus Wabara as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees. This ruling puts a legal block on the internal party conflict in the Abia State chapter of the PDP. Justice L.T.C. Eruba ruled in favor […]
NAFDAC to reopen sealed drug markets in Abia today
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) will reopen drug sections in Ariaria International Market, Eziukwu Market, and Tenant Road Market in Abia State today, February 26. These markets were sealed last week due to alleged involvement in selling fake and expired drugs. NAFDAC decided to unseal the markets after discussions with Governor […]
Police interrogate officers filmed manhandling civilian in Abia
The Abia State Police Command has begun an investigation after a viral video showed some police officers assaulting a civilian. The video, which surfaced on Facebook, was reportedly recorded along Lagos Street in Umuahia on February 20, 2025. In response, the police command confirmed that the officers involved have been identified and are now being […]
NSCDC arrests two crude oil thieves, recovers exhibits in Abia State
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two suspects for stealing crude oil in Abia State. The suspects, Chukwuekpe Okeke (40 years old) and Kingsley Madubuachi Conelius (31 years old), were caught siphoning oil from a damaged pipeline at Umuhololo/Etitiuzor Road, Owaza in Ukwa-West Local Government Area. The arrest was made by […]
Gov Otti Bans Collection Of PTA Fees In Abia Public Schools
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has taken a bold step to make education more accessible by banning all payments, including PTA levies, in public primary and secondary schools across the state. He made this announcement during a New Year broadcast to the people of Abia. The governor stated that an imprest account system has […]
Abia monarch accuses Bishop of destabilizing community
In Abia State, the traditional ruler of Okai Item, Eze James Ogbonnaya, has called on Governor Alex Otti to intervene in what he describes as a looming crisis in his community. Speaking to journalists in Umuahia on Tuesday, Eze Ogbonnaya, along with his Prime Minister, accused supporters of Rt Rev Sunday Onuoha, the Methodist Church […]
Fire Destroys Shops In Abia Market
A major fire broke out at Afia Nkwo Market in Isiama Ohafia, Abia State, early on Friday morning, destroying several shops and goods worth millions of naira. Many traders who had recently restocked their shops in preparation for the busy Christmas and New Year sales were left devastated when they returned to find their businesses […]
Otti approves N250,000 monthly package for Abia traditional rulers
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has taken a significant step to support traditional rulers in the state by approving a monthly stipend of N250,000. This announcement was made by Eze Linus Nto Mba, the Chairman of the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, in a statement expressing gratitude to the Governor. The new monthly […]
Man beats his wife with steering lock in Abia, breaking her bones
A disturbing case of domestic violence recently occurred in Aba, Abia State, where a man reportedly attacked his wife with a steering lock. The brutal assault left her with broken bones and serious injuries. Adding to the cruelty, the man allegedly threw his wife’s belongings outside after the attack. This act of aggression has sparked […]