abia state
Aba Residents relocate over fear of revenge attack after killing of 5 soldiers
Four days after the killing of five soldiers by unknown gunmen at Obikabia Junction in Ogbor Hill, Aba, Abia State, residents remain fearful of military reprisals.
Despite Governor Alex Otti’s reassurances during a high-level security meeting with military authorities, urging … Continue Reading
Governor Alex Otti Places N25m bounty on killers of soldiers in Abia
In response to the recent event of five slain soldiers in Aba, Abia State, Governor Alex Otti has announced a ₦25 million reward for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators. The announcement was made in a statement on … Continue Reading
Non-enrolment of children in school now criminal offense – Abia state Governor warns parents
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has declared the non-enrollment of school-age children a criminal offense, warning of severe penalties for parents and guardians who fail to send their children to school. This announcement was made during the 2024 Children’s … Continue Reading
Police arrest Chinese manager over alleged murder of female crane operator
Abia State Police have apprehended a Chinese manager and expatriate, Mr. GZ Zhen, at Inner Galaxy Steel in Umuahala Asa, Ukwa West council area, following the alleged murder of a female crane operator named Ocheze Ogbonna.
Reports suggest that Zhen … Continue Reading
Chinese manager allegedly murders Nigerian female crane operator
Tensions are rising at Inner Galaxy Steel Company in Umuahala-Obuzor Asa, Ukwa West, Abia State, following the death of a female crane operator, Ocheze Ogbonna, who hailed from the local community.
Reports from vanguard indicate that Ogbonna died after being … Continue Reading
Abia APC Organising Secretary Chief Passes away at 65
Tragedy struck the Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Chief Obinna Atuonu, the organising secretary, reportedly passed away at the age of 65. The sad incident occurred during a church service in Aba, the commercial hub … Continue Reading
Alex Otti Reveals How Ikpeazu Stole N32.2 Billion for Non-existent Airport and Other Projects
Dr. Alex Otti, Abia State Governor uncovered a web of corruption within the previous administration led by Okezie Ikpeazu.
During a presentation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Washington DC, Otti disclosed how a forensic … Continue Reading
Hotel Manager Tortured to Death by Nigerian Army in Abia State
In a shocking turn of events, Mr. Achimugu James Etubi, the head of the food and beverage department at Hotel Royal Damgrete in Umuahia, Abia State, has been allegedly tortured to death by personnel of the Nigerian Army.
The … Continue Reading
Alex Otti to Clear Salary Arrears for Medical Doctors, Increase Wages, and Boost Healthcare Sector in Abia
The Abia State Government has unveiled plans to settle outstanding salary arrears owed to medical doctors by previous administrations, following a recent announcement of allocating N10 billion to address pension arrears.
Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, revealed these initiatives … Continue Reading
Geometrix Power Plant : Aba Residents Remain in Darkness One Month After Launch (Investigation)
Residents of Aba, the commercial city of Abia state have remained in darkness despite the launch of the $800m Geometrix Power Plant in the city in February, 2024.
The 188 Megawatt thermal plant was commissioned by president Bola Ahmed Tinubu in … Continue Reading