Abia State High Court sitting in Bende Judicial Division, has told the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, that its earlier order restraining the party from holding State, Local Government and Ward congresses in Abia State, has not been vacated. The court order dated October 25, was pursuant to the suit marked HB/3/2024, filed by Francis Etuzu,…
Pensioners in Abia State under the aegis of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), Abia Council, have accused the government of betraying their trust with regard to payment of pension arrears. Briefing newsmen in Umuahia on Thursday, the union expressed dissatisfaction over Governor Alex Otti’s failure to clear outstanding pensions and gratuities despite promises during…
The First Lady and wife of the Governor of Abia State, Her Excellency Priscilla Otti, wife of Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, a few days ago demonstrated remarkable kindness and affection towards the aged and vulnerable in the state. The National Older Persons Day Celebration, hosted by her office, brought together over 500 attendees…
The Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has taken another bold step towards environmental sustainability by inaugurating the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) Monitoring and Compliance Team for Aba Zone. This initiative is aimed at enforcing environmental laws and ensuring a cleaner, healthier Abia State, with a particular focus on waste…
The wife of the Abia State Governor Mrs Precila Otti, has urged parents and care givers in the state to prioritize their children’s eye health through regular eye check-up. She also vowed that the state government will on its own will empower families, schools, and communities with the knowledge they need to access their children’s…
Hard time awaits individuals and institutions that abuse and violate human rights of people living with HIV/AIDS, key population and other vulnerable groups in the state, as their infractions would no longer be swept under the carpet. The Senior Programme Officer, Mr James Atusue made the assertion at the 3 day non residential GC7 Gender…
The governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has warned that the incumbent appointed Mayors of the 17 local government areas will not get automatic ticket of the Labour Party (LP) to contest for the upcoming local government area election in the state. This is even as there are fears in the party that the…
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu has condemned the killing of a couple, Jacob Udo and his wife, Comfort Udo, describing it as horrific and senseless. The couple until their brutal death, resided in the Isiala Autonomous Community in the metropolis of Bende local government area of Abia State but originally…
The National Directorate of Employment says it is set to train and empower 92,806 unemployed persons between the ages of 18-55 years. A statement released by the State Co-ordinator, National Directorate of Employment, Abia State, Mrs Tessy Wachuku, stated that the program is in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President of Nigeria,…
Two women, Ujunwa Una and Chinelo Igbechionwu, have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly taking part in the selling of newborn twin girls in the state. The women were arrested by officers from the Ojodu Division while on patrol at Berger bus stop, following a tip-off from concerned citizens. According to…
