Abia Deputy Governor Emetu Celebrates Kalu Mba Nwoke on Birthday. The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, has congratulated the Member representing Ohafia…
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220-Hour Guinness Record Bid Targets SGBV Legal Reform in Africa
A 220-hour Guinness World Record attempt focused on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) laws has commenced in Nigeria, with stakeholders advocating greater public awareness, survivor…
Gov Eno Steps Up Efforts to Begin MRO Operations, Expand Ibom Air Fleet
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has renewed the state government’s commitment to starting full operations at the Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)…
FENRAD Condemns Daylight Theft of Operational Vehicle in Abia
The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD), Nigeria, has condemned the theft of an official vehicle belonging to its Executive Director, Comrade Nelson…
Enyimba Economic City: Otti Questions 6% Equity Deal, Explains Revocation of 10,000-Hectare Land
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has explained the circumstances surrounding the state government’s decision to revoke the Certificate of Occupancy (CofO) covering land…
Abia Pipeline Explosion: FENRAD, HEDA Demand Joint Investigation
The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD), in collaboration with the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), has called for a…
PWDs Demand Greater Inclusion in Climate Change Policies
Persons with disabilities in Abia State have called for their full and meaningful inclusion in climate change policies, programmes and infrastructure planning, saying their needs…
Abia Steps Up Preparations for Made-in-Aba Product Expo 2026
Preparations for the 2026 Made-in-Nigeria, Made-in-Aba Product Expo have moved into full implementation, with the Abia State Government restating its commitment to promoting the state’s…
Abia Government Promises Support for Youth Development Foundation
The Abia State Government has promised to work with credible civil society organisations and other development groups to improve education, skills training, youth leadership and…
Abia Information Ministry, Security Agencies to Work Together on Public Information
The Abia State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, has said the Ministry of Information is ready to work more closely with the Public Relations…
Priscilla Otti: Abia Government Committed to Empowering Ugwunagbo Women
The wife of the Abia State Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to empowering women in Ugwunagbo through agriculture, entrepreneurship, skills…
Akwa Ibom: CHRAN demands probe of Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort
A Civil Society Organisation, CSO, Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN) has called for immediate probe of the Akwa Ibom State government’s Ibom…
2027: Uyo Ready to Deliver Massive Votes for Eno, Tinubu — Akwa Ibom SSG
The Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, has assured that Uyo Local Government Area will deliver more votes for Governor Umo…
Disability Group Urges Inclusion in Nigeria’s Climate Policy
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has called for a review of Nigeria’s national climate change policy to ensure that persons with disabilities are…
FENRAD Demands Action Over Quarrying Impact in Umunneochi
The Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development (FENRAD Nigeria) has demanded urgent remediation from Total Value Quarry Limited Company and AI Quarry Limited over…
Abia Govt Partners CSOs to Empower Youths, Transform Communities
Abia State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with credible civil society organisations and development-focused institutions to promote education, skills acquisition, youth leadership and…
Igbere Traditional Rulers Urge Kalu to Honour Bende Rotation Agreement
Igbere Traditional Rulers Council has appealed to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, to withdraw from the 2027…
Otti Is Doing Well, Deserves Support, APC Chieftain Enweremadu Declares
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Mr Christopher Enweremadu, has commended Governor…
ECK Foundation Chairman Denies Pressure to Step Down for Orji Kalu
The Chairman, ECK Foundation, Dr. Emeka Kalu, has denied claims that he was persuaded by the Deputy Speaker and Ikwuishi to withdraw from the political…
Stakeholders Reaffirm Commitment to Disability-Inclusive Climate Action
Stakeholders in Abia State have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that persons with disabilities (PWDs) are fully included in climate change policies, programmes and interventions…
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Otti Is Doing Well, Deserves Support, APC Chieftain Enweremadu Declares
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Mr Christopher Enweremadu, has commended Governor…
Abia Arise Stages Mega Rally In Aba North, Backs Otti For Second Term
The Aba North Chapter of the Abia Arise Movement on Monday staged a mega rally in Aba, the commercial hub of the State, to…
No South-East Exclusion Under Tinubu, Information Minister Insists
The Federal Government has dismissed claims that the South-East is being marginalised under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting that the region…
There Will Be No Rigging in Abia, We’ll Protect Our Votes – LP Candidate Vows
The Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election, Dr. Chima Anyaso, has declared that there will be no electoral…
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Otti Hands Over Air Force Administrative Complex To NAF
…Reaffirms Commitment to Security Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has commissioned and formally handed over a fully furnished, state-of-the-art Nigerian Air Force…
No South-East Exclusion Under Tinubu, Information Minister Insists
The Federal Government has dismissed claims that the South-East is being marginalised under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting that the region…
South-East Security Summit: FG, Stakeholders Call For Joint Security Strategy, Regional Database To Tackle Crime, Insecurity
The maiden South-East Regional Security Summit has called for the establishment of a shared regional database of criminals and stronger inter-state collaboration to combat…
FG Warns Against Hate Speech, Fake News, Urges Media To Promote National Unity
The Federal Government has raised concerns over the increasing misuse of social media and other digital platforms to spread hate speech and fake…
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Abia Volleyball Team Returns To Premier League After 23-Years Relegation
Abia State Government says its volleyball team has returned to the Nigeria Volleyball Premier League after 23 years of relegation, describing the achievement as…
“You Have Me As Your Partner In Progress” – Deputy Speaker Assures Abia Sports Writers
The Deputy Speaker, AbIa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Austin Okezie Nmeregini, has pledged his continued support for sports development and the welfare…
Otti To Flag Off Umuahia Stadium City Project Before Year-End
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has disclosed that construction of the proposed Umuahia Stadium City will commence before the end of the year,…
Lawmaker Commends Otti’s Sports Dev. Agenda As Abia Moves To Institutionalize Sustainable Funding
The Member Representing Umuahia Central State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly and Co-Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Hon. Anthony…
Sports Renaissance in Abia State: How Gov. Alex Otti Is Building a Sustainable Sports Economy
By Onyinyechi Obi For decades, sports in Nigeria have been viewed through a narrow lens: an arena for talent discovery, a source of…
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Otti Hands Over Air Force Administrative Complex To NAF
…Reaffirms Commitment to Security Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has commissioned and formally handed over a fully furnished, state-of-the-art Nigerian Air Force…
As The Bell Rings – Celebrating our son Dr. Alex C. Otti, OFR
As The Bell Rings – Celebrating our son Dr. Alex C. Otti, OFR by Ndi Ukwa – La- Ngwa Voices from Nvosi The bell does…
LP Court Ruling: A Plus for the Judiciary
The recent ruling by a competent court sacking Mr. Abure as the legitimate leader of the Labour Party (LP) and ordering the Independent National Electoral…
Container–Content Relationships: Why Location Does Not Define Performance in Governance – Abia State Context
In governance, symbolism often competes with substance. Government houses, official residences, and capital cities are imbued with history and meaning, and they serve as visible…
Abia’s Season Of Laughter
“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked bear rule, the people mourn.” — Proverbs 29:2 Humanity today lives in…
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Otti Moves to Revamp World Bank Estate Aba, Unveils Pocket Estate
The Abia State Government has commenced plans to restore the World Bank Housing Estate at Abayi Umuocham, Aba, with the State Executive Council…
Abia Pilots CYTrack App To Monitor Teenage Pregnancies, Reduce Maternal Mortality
The Abia State Government has deployed a digital application, CYTrack, to identify and monitor high-risk and teenage pregnancies as part of efforts to…
OPINION!!Examining First Lady’s Akwete Declaration Amid Issues of Women Economic Inclusivity
The recent visit by the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, to Abia State, has turned out to be a huge lift…
Tech Rise Alumni Commend Otti’s Digital Skills Initiative, Canvass PVC Registration
Beneficiaries and facilitators of the Abia Tech Rise programme have commended Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, for equipping young people with digital skills…
Otti Launches N306m NKATA Technology Grant To Drive Digital Transformation In Abia Businesses
Abia State Government has launched the first phase of the NKATA Technology Enabling Business Grant, a N306 million initiative designed to support businesses through…