Abia begins surveillance in border towns to prevent Lassa Fever outbreak
The Abia State Government has assured residents that no case of Lassa Fever has been recorded in the state despite outbreaks in other parts of Nigeria. Officials say preventive measures are already in place to protect the public. Speaking after a State Executive Council meeting in Umuahia, the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, revealed that […]
$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 […]
Family announces burial arrangements for Abia couple k!lled by bandits
A heartbroken family has shared details for the burial of a young couple who were killed by suspected bandits. Obinna Princewill Kaburu and his wife, Ifeyinwa Kaburu, both aged 34, were attacked and killed on July 24, 2025, while inside their shop. The tragic incident cut their lives short and left many in shock. Obinna […]
S#xtortion is a crime – Police spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi reacts to reports of a man threatening to expose a lady’s private images
The spokesperson of the Nigerian Police Force, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, has spoken about a case involving a young woman being blackmailed with her private photos. He reminded the public that this act, known as sextortion, is a criminal offense and punishable by law. The situation became known after a user on X (formerly Twitter) shared […]
Otti’s wife praises NDLEA for fighting drug abuse, trafficking in Abia
The wife of the Abia State Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti, has shown strong support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for its tireless work in stopping drug abuse and trafficking, especially in Abia State and other parts of Nigeria. She made this known on Thursday during a drug awareness event held in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Opposition Groups Plotting Against My Administration in Abuja – Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has sharply criticized opposition groups for allegedly coming together in Abuja and other locations to spread fake news about his administration. Speaking at the Government House in Umuahia on Monday, Otti addressed the issue while swearing in the newly elected local government officials. He accused these groups of trying to […]