Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has reiterated his dedication to enhancing the health of the people by consciously and deliberately improving access to quality and affordable healthcare in the state. This commitment was emphasized during the formal reopening of … Continue reading Abia governor reaffirms commitment to enhanced healthcare services
The National Election Petition Tribunal in Umuahia, Abia State, has rejected a petition brought by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Chief Chinedum Orji, against Chief Obi Aguocha, the Labour Party representative for the Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency. The Independent … Continue reading Tribunal dismisses Abia ex speaker’s petition, upholds rep member’s victory
The lifeless body of an unidentified woman without a head was found in the Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State. The gruesome discovery took place around Ohiya Mechanic Village, close to Abia Towers. Engineers, who were laying cables … Continue reading Headless female corpse found by workers in Abia state
The Abia State Government has announced the discovery and elimination of 2,300 ghost workers from its payroll system, resulting in savings of over N220 million on the monthly wage bill. The detection of these ghost workers was made during an … Continue reading Abia state uncovers 2,300 ‘Ghost Workers’ in payroll system
The board of directors of the African Development Bank Group has given the green light for a $115 million loan to support a significant road rehabilitation project in Abia State. The project aims to rehabilitate roads, address erosion control, develop … Continue reading AfDB approves $115m loan for road rehabilitation project in Abia state
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has submitted a list of 19 Commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and necessary action. Among the nominees, six have been serving as his Special Advisers, and five of them … Continue reading Otti submits list of commissioner nominees to Abia lawmakers for screening
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has taken action by suspending all permanent secretaries in different Ministries, Agencies, and Departments (MDAs). The Head of Service has also been suspended. The decision was made in light of the establishment of the Judicial … Continue reading Governor Otti suspends all permanent secretaries and head of service in Abia state
Governor Babatunde Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State had a meeting with Governor Alex Otti of Abia State at the State House in Marina, Lagos. The purpose of the meeting was not explicitly stated, but Governor Sanwo-Olu, a member of the All … Continue reading Sanwo-Olu welcomes Abia state governor for collaborative talks
The Abia State Police Command has officially confirmed the arrest of Pastor Chukwuemeka Orji, a 60-year-old clergyman, on charges of defiling a 13-year-old female domestic worker in the Aba area of the state. ASP Chinaka Maureen, the Police Public Relations … Continue reading Abia state pastor defiles 13-year-old girl
During the 10th edition of Vision Africa Radio Station’s media training, Ikechuckwu Emetu, the Deputy Governor of Abia State, disclosed a startling discovery. He revealed that a large number of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) had been found in the office … Continue reading Thousands of PVCs found in office of Abia market chairman
Abia State Governor’s wife, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, made an unexpected visit to 21 pregnant young girls who were rescued from a baby factory in Umunkpei, Nvosi, Isialangwa South LGA. She expressed deep sadness and disappointment over the incident, describing it … Continue reading Abia first lady pays surprise visit to rescued inmates of baby factory
The family of Professor Uwedinachi Iweha, who was abducted a year ago, has reached out to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State and Obi Aguocha, the representative for Ikwuano/Umuahia at the National Assembly, urging them to intervene and push the … Continue reading Family of kidnapped professor appeals to Abia state governor and representative for help
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has given his approval for the appointment of special advisers, senior special assistants, and special assistants, according to a statement by the governor’s press secretary, Kazie Ukoh. The appointments consist of ten special advisers, nine … Continue reading Abia governor, Alex Otti, appoints 21 aides
The Court of Appeal, Kano Division, has issued a stay and suspension order on the judgement of a Federal High Court in Kano State that had nullified the election of Abia State Governor-elect, Dr. Alex Otti. The court also granted … Continue reading Court of appeal grants stay order and permission to appeal in Alex Otti’s case
A man was brutally murdered in Aba, Abia State, as unidentified gunmen shot him three times before beheading him at a food/drink joint near Item hall at St. Michael’s Road on May 24, 2023. The motive behind the heinous act … Continue reading Man shot and beheaded by gunmen in Abia
Amobi Ogah, the Labour Party member-elect representing Isuikwuato-Umunneochi Federal Constituency in Abia State, has called on his fellow colleagues in the House of Representatives to support Tajudeen Abass, the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate, as Speaker in the upcoming … Continue reading Abia lawmaker of Labour Party endorses Abass for house of representatives speaker
Justice Lilian Abai has been sworn in as the new Chief Judge of Abia State by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu. She was previously acting Chief Judge until her appointment was ratified by the National Judicial Council and the State House of … Continue reading Abia State Governor swears in new Chief Judge in substantive capacity
Labour Congress in Abia State has announced plans to initiate an indefinite strike starting on Tuesday due to pensions owed to its members by the out-going state government led by Okezie Ikpeazu. Pascal Nweke, the state chairman of the NLC, … Continue reading Abia state workers to commence indefinite strike on Tuesday due to unpaid salaries
The deputy speaker of the Abia House of Assembly, Ifeanyi Uchendu, and eight other lawmakers have been suspended for one month with no benefits over the alleged impeachment of the speaker, Chinedum Orji. Orji, who presided over the session, announced … Continue reading Abia state assembly suspends deputy speaker and eight legislators over speaker’s purported impeachment
The candidate of the Labour Party has emerged as the governor-elect of Abia State, following his victory in the governorship election held on Saturday. After the completion of the collation of results, which had earlier been suspended, the State Returning … Continue reading Alex Otti emerges as Abia State Governor
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