The Abia State Government says it has commenced re-modeling of major markets in the state to make them complete favourably with standard markets elsewhere. Commissioner for Trade and Investment Dr Chimezie Ukaegbu who disclosed this at a press briefing in Umuahia, also said the State had abolished multiple taxation, and touting in all Abia markets….
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has commended the authorities at the Supreme Court of Nigeria for releasing the Certified True Copy (CTC) of its December 15, 2024 judgement on the detention of the leader of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. It would be recalled that the…
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima has said Kizz that Daniel and Tekno’s 2023 hit song, ‘Buga,’ is almost becoming the country’s second national anthem. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Shettima whose ‘Buga’ dance video went viral last year, explained that he joined the challenge because Nigeria needs to showcase its arts and culture…
Thirty fire outbreaks have been recorded in different parts of Abis State between December 2023 to date. This disclosure was made by the Chief Fire Officer of Abia State, Mr Arua Nnanna. Nnanna who attributed the high figure of incidents to the period of intense heat and hot wind, told Abia residents to be more…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has sent the former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Maduabuchi Obiano, into Courtroom 5 of the Federal High Court in Abuja for arraignment. He was driven into the court premises around 8am in an 18-seater Toyota Bus marked ABC 573 KQ and kept inside the vehicle for some…
The governor of Ondo state, lucky aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the state executive council, with immediate effect. In a statement dissolving the cabinet the governor’s spokesman, Ebenezer adeniyan, said all members of the cabinet are to immediately hand over to the permanent secretaries or the most senior administrative officers in their respective offices. Aiyedatiwa also relieved…
Super Eagles will play the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny. Nigeria needed an own goal to beat Guinea-Bissau 1-0 and secure a place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations. On the other hand,…
The Supreme Court has released the Certified True Copy (CTC) of its ruling on Nnamdi Kanu, said Aloy Ejimakor, one of the lawyers to the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Ejimakor said the court also promised to transmit the case file to…
Indonesia has joined other nations that have signified interest to invest in Abia State and explore other areas of economic interests for partnerships with the state. The Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Usra Hendra Harahap, disclosed his country’s economic interest and intentions in Abia State when he came to the state on a working visit,…
Nwifuru Governor Ebonyi, Francis Nwifuru has ordered thorough auditing in Ebonyi local government system to get all the details of retired workers in the system for payment of all their entitlements. New Executive Secretary of the State Local Government Pension Board, Emeka Nwonu disclosed this on Monday in the board after taking over the leadership…
