The Abia State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fighting drug abuse and illegal drug trafficking through stronger collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Speaking at the…
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Analyst Urges Fubara to Appoint More Women into Govt
A social analyst, Mr. Greg Eze, has called on the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, to appoint more women into strategic positions in…
NUJ FCT Calls for United Front Against Abuja ‘One-Chance’ Crimes
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has reaffirmed its support for community policing and called for stronger collaboration among security…
DIG Mohammed Charges FCT Police on Discipline, Professionalism
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Training and Development (DTD), DIG Isyaku Mohammed, PhD, FCNA, has urged officers and men…
Nigeria Retains Seat on UN CEDAW Committee
Nigeria has secured another diplomatic milestone following the re-election of Mrs. Esther Eghobamien-Mshelia to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women…
Gov Diri Receives INC Reconciliation Report, Promises Broad Consultations
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has pledged that his administration will carefully study the recommendations of the Reconciliation Committee set up to address the…
Abia Wins South-East Amateur Boxing Championship
Abia State has emerged overall champions at the maiden edition of the South-East Amateur Boxing Championship, which concluded on Friday in Umuahia, after an impressive…
Gov Otti Will Leave Abia With Nigeria’s Best Fire Service – Alajemba
The Senior Special Assistant to the Abia State Governor on Homeland Security and Fire Service, Mr. Chukwunenye Alajemba, has assured that Governor Alex Otti is…
NYSC Corps Members Offer Free Medical Care to Aba Market Traders
Members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of Abia State have conducted a free medical outreach for…
Gov Fubara Seals Off Collapsed Building Site, Orders Investigation
The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has ordered a complete seal off of the site of a five storey building which collapsed on Wednesday,…
Rivers Residents Decry Rising Substance Abuse, Insecurity
As the world commemorates the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, residents of Port Harcourt have expressed…
World Drug Day: Abia NDLEA Records 95 Convictions, Intensifies Anti-Drug Campaign
The Abia State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded 95 convictions from 104 drug-related cases filed within the past year,…
Anyaso Clears Hospital Bills for Bende Indigenes
Renowned humanitarian, businessman and public figure, Dr. Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso (OFUJI), has again demonstrated his commitment to improving healthcare access by settling the hospital bills…
Ekwuribe Advocates Preservation of Igbo Culture at Canvas, Culture Festival
The Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, in collaboration with House of Crystal Empire, has presented the Canvas and Culture Art Festival with…
Abia Partners National Brand Project to Boost Made-in-Nigeria Products
Abia Partners National Brand Project to Boost Made-in-Nigeria Products The Abia State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting indigenous products and supporting local industries…
Gov Otti Commends National Leadership of Broadcasters at 2026 Conference
Gov Otti Commends National Leadership of Broadcasters at 2026 Conference The Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has commended the national leadership of the…
Medical Experts Advocate Improved Maternal and Child Healthcare to Reduce Newborn Mortality.
The death of a newborn child remains one of the most heartbreaking experiences any family can face. Across many communities in Nigeria, preventable infant deaths…
Port Harcourt Residents Lament Rising Cooking Gas Prices, Call for Government Intervention.
Reports indicate that since the outbreak of the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, the price of cooking gas has risen significantly, with…
Abia Marks World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Calls for End to Period Stigma
The Office of the Wife of the Governor of Abia State, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women Affairs, commemorated the 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene…
Abia Govt to Relocate Palm Kernel Dealers from Ameke Road.
Abia Govt to Relocate Palm Kernel Dealers from Ameke Road. The Abia State Government has announced plans to relocate palm kernel dealers and crackers operating…
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Over 500 Abia Monarchs Back Otti’s Re-election Bid, Urge Massive PVC Registration
More than 500 traditional rulers in Abia State have unanimously endorsed Governor Alex Otti as their sole candidate for the 2027 governorship election, citing…
Concerned Abia Youth Initiatives Swears In State, LGA and Ward Executives, Backs Otti for Second Term
A new chapter in youth driven civic participation unfolded in Umuahia on Friday as the Concerned Abia Youths Initiative (CAYI), a non partisan advocacy…
Nigeria’s Challenges Stem From Human Decisions, Not Democracy —-Gov Otti
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has said that Nigeria’s democratic system has not failed the country, insisting that the nation’s challenges stem from…
2027: Ufomba Joins Labour Party, Backs Otti’s Re-election Bid
A prominent Abia politician and former Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Ochiagha Reagan Ufomba, has officially joined the Labour Party,…
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Abia Govt Begins Enforcement of Motorcycle Ban, Introduces N50,000 Penalty For Defaulters
Abia State Government has commenced the enforcement of its ban on the operation of commercial motorcycles in designated restricted areas across the state, warning…
Abia NUJ Raises Alarm Over Criminals Disguised as Okada, Keke Operators
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abia State Council, has raised concerns over the increasing activities of criminal elements allegedly disguising themselves as commercial motorcycle…
Traditional Ruler in Fresh Controversy Over Alleged Breach of Court Injunction in Abia
Fresh controversy has engulfed Obinolu Autonomous Community in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State following allegations that its traditional ruler, HRM Eze…
Otti Commissions 22.5km Umuahia–Uzuakoli–Abiriba–Ohafia Road, Others
… Honours Late Otusi Kalu With Road Naming Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has commissioned the 22.5 kilometer, third section of the reconstructed…
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“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…
Abia Soccer Fest Enters State Finals Stage, Targets Grassroots Talent Discovery
The State Finals of the Abia Soccer Fest have commenced, with matches taking place across three centres in Abia State, marking the second phase…
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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…
Obeaku-Ndoki: Nigeria’s Overlooked Gateway to the Atlantic
Obeaku-Ndoki, a coastal community tucked within Abia State, is steadily emerging as one of Nigeria’s most ignored yet strategically positioned maritime corridors. For decades, national…
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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…
Abia Govt Sets Up Innovation Committee To Drive Research Commercialisation
The Abia State Government has approved the establishment of a committee to drive innovation commercialisation and strengthen research-based development. This is part of…
Ultimum Limited Set To Commission Landmark Beverage Plant in Aba, Abia State
Ultimum Limited, a fast-rising player in Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) beverage sector and makers of the Razzl brand of carbonated soft drinks, is set…
Otti Directs Statewide Audit of NIPOST Lands As Abia Govt Moves To Protect Postal Assets
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has directed an immediate survey of all properties belonging to the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) across the State…
10 Critical Computer Tips Most Users Don’t Know (But Every Computer User Should)
Computers have become an essential part of modern life, yet many people use them daily without understanding simple practices that could protect their data, improve…