Abia State
Abia First Lady donates N3.5m to cancer patients
Abia’s First Lady, Priscilla Otti, on Tuesday presented N3.5m to some cancer patients in Abia State and called for improved collaboration by all to prevent and fight the disease. Mrs. Otti handed out this gesture on the occasion of the 2024 World Cancer Day celebration in Umuahia, the state capital, stating that the donation aims […]
Parents to be prosecuted in Abia for not sending children to school
Abia State government says it is now an offence for parents in the state not to send their children and wards to school starting from January 1, 2025. The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu disclosed this at the Government House, Umuahia, on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council […]
Governor Otti Renames Abia State Polytechnic After Late Former Gov, Ogbonnaya Onu
The Abia State government has renamed the Abia State Polytechnic after late Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, the first democratically elected governor of the state. The move is said to honour Onu’s remarkable legacy in politics, which spanned multiple roles, including Minister of the Federal Republic, the National Chairman of the All Nigerian Peoples Party (ANPP), presidential […]
My state abandoned me during illness – Actress Ngozi Nwosu
Veteran Nigerian actress, Ngozi Nwosu, has narrated how her state abandoned her during illness. Speaking in an interview with Nollywood on Radio, the Abia State born explained that she can never render any free services to her people because of their lack of support. “I have personally decided that there is nothing my Abia State […]
NLC asks Abia speaker to reject bill violating S’Court judgment
The Abia State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress has stated that the proposed Local Government bill is an attempt to siphon council funds in the state. In a letter to the Speaker, reference number NLC/ABSC/AHA/VOL.11/001, dated 25th October, 2024 and signed by the state chairman of NLC, Ogbonnaya Okoro, and the Secretary, Emma Alozie, […]
Abia begins N70,000 minimum wage October
The Abia State Government on Tuesday announced that it would begin the payment of the new minimum wage of N70,000 in October 2024. Releasing the information Tuesday morning while briefing the press on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting held on Monday and chaired by the state governor, Alex Otti, the state […]
Ex-Abia commissioner faults nine-year probe by EFCC
…Former finance chief decries year-end invites to Abuja A former Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development in Abia State, Dr. Philip Nto, has expressed frustration over what he called “unending harassment” by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He accused the anti-graft agency of issuing incessant end-of-the year invitations that have not resulted in […]
Abia unveils election timetable amidst party concerns
The Abia State Independent Electoral Commission unveiled its electoral calendar for the local government chairmanship and councillorship elections on Saturday. This announcement comes as the chairpersons of various parties express concerns about meeting the timetable deadlines, scheduled for November 2, 2024, to usher in elected council chairpersons and 184 councillors across the 17 local government […]
Tension in Abia community over death of middle-aged man
There is palpable tension in Umuikaa community in Umuojima Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of Abia State following the unannounced death of a middle-aged man. The deceased who was identified as Thankgod Emmanuel, a 26-year-old and indigene of Abala Ibeme in Obingwa Local Government Area of the state, but a resident in Umuikaa community, was […]
Otti reshuffles cabinet
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, on Thursday, rejigged his cabinet and assigned portfolios to the newly appointed commissioners who were sworn in Wednesday. The governor had, during the swearing-in, disclosed his plans to effect a minor reshuffle of his cabinet and create a few more ministries. As a result, some new ministries were […]