Immediate Past Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has expressed delight at the final completion and impending commissioning of the Geometric Power Plant at Osisioma, Aba Abia State. The former Governor is particularly delighted that the project, which had witnessed several challenges that threatened its very existence and shook it to its foundations, has…
The traditional ruler of Azumini Ndoki in Ukwa East LGA of Abia State, Eze Edward Ebere Eule, has been suspended from office by the Abia State government for misconduct. The royal father was suspended for 30 days following some recommendations from the Board of Inquiry set up by the Abia State government to investigate alleged…
Abia state governor Alex Otti has suspended the traditional ruler of Azumini Ndoki in Ukwa East LGA of Abia State, Eze Edward Ebere Eule, for alleged misconduct. This is even as he has been ordered to immediately render account of N8 million community electricity funds allegedly deposited in a bank account. The royal father was…
Former Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, says the failure of security agencies to stamp out kidnapping and banditry exposes collusion between criminals and security agents. The lawmaker, who has been representing Abia South Senatorial District since 2007 in the National Assembly, sais this on a television Progranme on Friday. He lamented that despite the many…
Leaders of the communities spoke when the NDDC Executive Director (Projects), Sir Victor Antai, led a team of the commission’s directors and engineers to inspect the roads with concrete drains and solar-powered street lights. Speaking on behalf of Ugbo community in Arochukwu, Eze John Okoro, in a statement signed by the NDDC Director, Corporate Affairs,…
The Abia state govt and has reacted to the street protest by the Umuahia Butchers Association over an unfounded speculation that it plans to relocate the abattoir to another area. The government described the protest as ill-conceived, saying there was no truth in the speculate. Recall that the butchers took to the streets of the…
The Abia State Government, through the Department of Climate Change of the Ministry of Environment and Urban Renewal, has expressed concern over the recent changes in the climate, resulting in heat waves during the day and at night. The adverse effects of the current situation ranges from dehydration which can lead to fainting, outbreak of…
Abia State Commissioner of Police, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie has asked the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, to always report the misconduct of any officer to the Complaint Response Unit in the Command. The Commissioner gave the charge on Tuesday when he welcomed the executive members of the Association, who paid him a courtesy visit. He…
Residents of Ovom Street and Eziama in Aba, Abia State, at the weekend cried out over the devastating impact of gully erosion in their areas. They lamented that the menace has posed a serious threat on their lives and properties, pointing that the ravaging disaster had destroyed many buildings and vital economic valuables. The Aba…
Justice Kyrian Nwankpa (retd.), the Abia government’s ombudsman, says he will enthrone administrative and social justice as an integral part of governance. Mr Nwankpa made the promise at a news briefing at the Government House, Umuahia, on Thursday, adding that his job focuses on providing a platform for the people to report any violation of…
