Abia government bans mid-school transfers for SS2 and SS3 students
The Abia State Government has introduced a rule that stops students from moving to another school between Senior Secondary 2 (SS2) and Senior Secondary 3 (SS3). The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, announced the new rule on Tuesday, September 9, in Umuahia. The ban affects both public and private schools and is […]
Abia Govt honours NYSC members for tackling unemployment, preventing viral diseases
The Abia State government has honoured two former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who made a big difference during their service year. These young men helped reduce unemployment and worked to stop the spread of dangerous diseases in the rural communities where they served. The two ex-corps members are Owums Francis Chimaobim, […]
Pray for peace in our land, don’t abscond – Abia govt advises Muslim Pilgrims
The Abia State government has encouraged Muslim pilgrims from the state who are preparing to go on the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia to pray for peace in Abia and across Nigeria. They have also been asked to keep the good name of the state while representing it abroad. At a send-off ceremony held […]
Abia govt reopens closed Abattoirs, warns against burning of meat with tire
The Abia State government has reopened two abattoirs that were earlier closed due to poor hygiene. These abattoirs are located in Lokpanta and Uzuakoli. After fixing the problems and cleaning the places, they are now ready for use again. During a press briefing, Okey Kanu, the Commissioner for Information, shared the news. He spoke to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Another Abia PDP House of Assembly member defects to LP
Lucky Nweke Johnson, the lawmaker representing Isuikwuato constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the Labour Party (LP). In a letter to the Speaker, Emmanuel Emeruwa, Johnson explained that he resigned from PDP due to ongoing crises within the party at both state and national […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]