Man disappears after answering phone call in Abia
A young man aged 34 years, Mr Onyekachi Kingsley Ugochukwu, has been declared missing by his family in Isiala Akpaa Amaiyi village, Osisioma Ngwa LGA of Abia State. Ugochukwu, who is said to be fair in complexion, was said to…
Oil theft: Nigerian Army destroys 14 boats in Abia, arrests suspects
The Nigerian Army on Friday, destroyed about 14 illegal oil bunkering vessels arrested with stolen crude oil in the oil-bearing Asa Community of Abia. The Army operatives set the vessels ablaze, including eight large Cotonou boats, at Isimmiri Waterside in…
Abia Court remands dismissed policeman in correctional centre
An Abia State High court sitting in Aba, has remanded a dismissed policeman, Henry Njoku, at the Aba Correctional Centre, over the alleged murder of a businessman, Emmanuel Okocha. Njoku, attached to the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, in Aba, was…
Otti pays fees of Abia students abandoned in Indian University
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has approved the payment of fees for Abia students studying in an Indian university, SRI SAI, who were allegedly abandoned by the previous administration. The students’ plight was a major concern for the new…
Abia Governor Suspends Health Commissioner (Full Details)
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has suspended the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, in a move to demonstrate his avowed zero tolerance to all forms of corrupt practices in his administration. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Prince Okey…
LG autonomy: Ex-ALGON chairmen laud Appeal Court’s judgment
The forum of the former Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), chairmen have lauded the Court of Appeal’s judgment upholding the financial autonomy of local governments in Nigeria and monitoring of the management of local government funds by state governments. Speaking…
Ikpeazu protests planned probe of Abia’s N10bn airport project
The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said he initiated a forensic audit of the government’s account to recover stolen funds and not to witch-hunt anyone. Otti had asked for a probe into the spending of the past administration, especially…
We’ve arrested personnel involved in interrogating late Abia hotel manager – Military
On Sunday, the Nigerian military announced the arrest of personnel implicated in the interrogation that resulted in the death of Achimugu James Etubi, section manager of Hotel Royal Damgrete in Umuahia, Abia State. According to Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Acting…
We’re investigating alleged drowning of military cadet in Abia hotel — Police
The Abia State Police Command has initiated investigations into the reported drowning of an Air Force personnel at a prominent hotel in Umuahia, the state capital. Police Public Relations Officer, Moureen Chinaka, informed Saturday Vanguard that the Central Police Station…
Abia to commence contributory pension scheme for civil servants
The Abia State government has unveiled its comprehensive plan to initiate a Pension Contributory Scheme (PCS) aimed at benefiting civil servants. Okey Kanu, the Commissioner for Information and Culture, shared this significant development following the state Executive Council (SEC) meeting…