In a major boost to sports development and youth empowerment, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has instituted an international scholarship programme for athletes who distinguish…
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South-East Chess Classics: Tyowase Collins Emerges Open Champion
The South-East Chess Classics, tagged “The Battle of Titans,” came to a glorious end on Saturday, with Tyowase Collins emerging champion of the Open category.…
MOUAU Mourns Pioneer Lecturer, Prof. Avoaja
The Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) has mourned the death of one of its pioneer lecturers, Prof. Diane Akudo Avoaja, who was buried…
Ogbonna Warns Against Blocking Drainages, Threatens Sanitation Court for Defaulters.
Ogbonna Warns Against Blocking Drainages, Threatens Sanitation Court for Defaulters. The Abia State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Philemon Ogbonna, has warned residents against dumping refuse…
Abia Wins South-East Weightlifting Championship
Abia State emerged overall champions of the inaugural Abia State South-East Zonal Open Weightlifting Championship with eight gold, one silver and one bronze medal. Imo…
2027 AFCON QUALIFIERS: Super Eagles Defeat Madagascar
The Super Eagles of Nigeria overcame an early scare to defeat Madagascar 2-1 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Matchday One of the 2027 Africa…
Otti Tasks Security Agencies on 2027 Polls, Demands Level Playing Field
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has directed security agencies in the state to ensure a level playing field for all political parties to…
Abia Dominates South-East Weightlifting Championship as Host State Leads Medal Table
Abia State has continued to make a strong showing at the ongoing South-East Zonal Open Weightlifting Championship in Umuahia, emerging as the leading state on…
Police Arrest 28-Year-Old Suspect Over Alleged Cultism, Recover Pump-Action Gun in Aba
Police Arrest 28-Year-Old Suspect Over Alleged Cultism, Recover Pump-Action Gun in Aba The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Ugochukwu Precious, of…
APC Support Groups Seek Partnerships, Funding Ahead of 2027
The Coalition of APC Support Groups National Coordinators has called for strategic partnerships, institutional support and sustainable funding to strengthen its structures and grassroots programmes…
Abia Holds Solemn Assembly, Renews Covenant With God
The Abia State Government on Thursday held a Solemn Assembly and Covenant Renewal Service in Umuahia, renewing the state’s commitment to God and dedicating…
Teenage Weightlifter Earns Scholarship After Winning First Gold at South-East Championship
Teenage weightlifter Devine Bernard has been rewarded with a scholarship after winning the first gold medal at the ongoing Abia State South-East Zonal Open Weightlifting…
Abia Government Donates Weightlifting Equipment to State Sports Council
The Abia State Sports Council was thrown into an atmosphere of excitement as the state government donated weightlifting equipment worth millions of naira to support…
Financial Records Key to Winning Investor Confidence – Anyaso
The Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency, Dr. Chima Anyaso, has said verifiable financial records and a history of responsible financial management are critical…
Rivers Women Seek Greater Role in Politics, Business
Women in Rivers State have been encouraged to move beyond traditional support roles and take a more active part in politics, entrepreneurship and other areas…
Emetu Strengthens Grassroots Engagement Through Peaceful, People-Centred Leadership
Emetu Strengthens Grassroots Engagement Through Peaceful, People-Centred Leadership Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu,, is strengthening grassroots political engagement in the state through…
Abia Police Joins South-East Dialogue on Civic Space, Accountability
Abia Police Joins South-East Dialogue on Civic Space, Accountability The Abia State Police Command has participated in a one-day focused closed-door accountability dialogue on civic…
Anyaso Engages Former Mauritius President, Abia, Ebonyi, Katsina First Ladies in New York
The Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency, Dr. Chima Desmond Anyaso, has engaged prominent African leaders, Nigerian First Ladies and media personalities on the…
Abia Residents Recount Ordeals as Flood Disrupts Schools, Businesses in Abia
Residents of Umuahia, Abia State, have recounted their experiences following a heavy downpour that triggered flooding in parts of the city on Tuesday, September 22,…
Abia SSG Promises Open and Responsible Use of Public Funds in 2027 Budget
The Secretary to the Abia State Government (SSG), Dr. Emmanuel Meribole, has reaffirmed the commitment of his office to transparency, accountability and prudent management of…
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2027: From Reforms to Results — Why the Next Phase of Tinubu-Shettima Matters to Nigerians
As Nigeria moves towards the 2027 general elections, the political conversation should go beyond slogans, personalities and campaign promises. Nigerians deserve a substantive discussion about…
Abia Govt Begins Next Batch of Gratuity Payments, Targets 2011–2025 Beneficiaries
…Debunks 2031 Payment Deadline Abia State Gvernment says it has commenced preparations for the payment of gratuities owed retirees from 2011 to…
Otti Hails Mbah’s Leadership As Enugu Governor Bags Honorary Doctorate
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has hailed the leadership and developmental strides of his Enugu State counterpart, Dr Peter Mbah, following the conferment…
Otti Calls for Unity Among Nsulu Labour Party Stakeholders Ahead of 2027
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has called on stakeholders of the Labour Party (LP) in Nsulu to prioritise unity, inclusive leadership and collective…
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Abia Govt Commits Over N500m To Aid Vulnerable Residents, Organ Transplant Patients
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has disclosed that his administration spent more than N500 million in August to support vulnerable residents. …
Okonjo-Iweala Commends Otti’s Reforms, Urges Abia To Deepen Global Market Integration
The Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has commended the Governor Alex Otti led Government for its efforts to diversify the…
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…
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Edo Emerges Champion as Maiden Abia National Para-Powerlifting Championship Ends
Edo State has emerged overall champions of the inaugural Abia Open National Para-Powerlifting Championship after winning six gold, two silver and three bronze medals…
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…
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Otti Hails Eze Mbah For Promoting Igbo Culture
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has commended the Chairman of the Abia State and South East Traditional Rulers Council, Eze Dr.…
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…
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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…