The Abia State government says Local Government elections would be conducted in the state as soon as the on-going task of laying solid foundations for the take-off of a credible and formidable Local government systems are completed. The state commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Uzor Nwachukwu who stated this during an interaction…
Tricycle operators in Abia State have protested against the alleged imposition of a particular union, Abia State tricycle operators union (ASTOPU) on them by officials of the Ministry of Transportation. The tricycle operators commended the state Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, for his infrastructural development. The protesting tricycle operators specifically alleged that earlier this year, the…
There was great Joy and excitement on Monday in Ohanku ancient kingdom as five native doctors gave their lives to God and totally surrendered their shrines for destruction. The event took place in Ohanku community during a monthly fasting and prayers organized by His Royal Majesty, King Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, the King of Ikwuorie…
The Abia State Government has assured the residents of the government’s commitment towards reviving all abandoned farm settlements in the state for increased food production. Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, the state deputy governor, gave the assurance during an inspection tour of Ukwa Nkporo Palm oil Plantation on Saturday, where he decried the lack of attention by…
Otti Warns Off Property Vandals Scraps Sellers In Aba ….Expresses confidence in Quality Of Ongoing projects Governor Alex Otti has condemned the activities of some persons who go about destroying the slabs used in covering gutters in some parts of Aba, remove the rods and sell them as scraps. The Governor who made the observation…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia state has denied social media reports that he was boasting of shocking Nigerians with his plans to expose Governors as thieves. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma on Tuesday. Otti who lamented the continuous circulation of the report described the…
Twenty-five -year-old Ada Eme, from Abia state who’s representing Nigeria at the 71st Miss World pageant, is hoping that she would return home with the coveted crown after she made the top 40 finalists. The grand finale of the pageant is billed for this Saturday at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. Eme…
Abians are set to enjoy free medical treatment as about 65 American-based Nigerian physicians storm the state on medical outreach. Okey Kalu, commissioner for Information, disclosed this at the Government House, Umuahia, while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Alex Otti. Kanu said that the Association of…
It has been 48 hours of uninterrupted power supply residents of Aba, the commercial nerve centre of Abia state Abia State following the commissioning of the Aba Geometric Power Plant for business. On Sunday, one of the four turbines at the plant was switched on and since then, some sections of Aba have been enjoying…
A 27-year-old man Chinalu Ogbonna has reportedly killed his father, Maduka Ogbonna, 57, and removed his left eye According to report the incident happened at midnight on Monday in Amuzukwu in Umuahia North LGA, Abia State. Though it is not clear what led to the action, a source privy to the incident said that the…
