19 h. ago Court restrains Abia govt from engaging in fresh process of appointing new Judges

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia A Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia, Abia State, has restrained the Abia state Government and her agents from engaging in fresh process for the appointment of new Judges in the state. The order followed an application brought by two litigants questioning Abia State Government’s engaging in a fresh process in […] The post Court restrains Abia govt from engaging in fresh process of appointing new Judges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Otti advocates humane treatment of inmates across correctional facilities

…moves to rehabilitate Abia centres Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State, has advocated humane treatment of inmates at various Correctional read more Otti advocates humane treatment of inmates across correctional facilities

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4 d. ago Nsulu landowners accuse Abia govt of defying court over airport project

From Lukman Olabiyi The landowners in Nsulu, Isialangwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, host to the proposed Abia Airport, have accused the state government of violating a court order which restrained it from taking further action on the project pending the hearing and determination of the suit filed by Nsulu landowners. The landowners […] The post Nsulu landowners accuse Abia govt of defying court over airport project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Abia gov’s wife urges stakeholders on measles vaccination campaign

The wife of Abia State governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has charged critical stakeholders to ensure that the state oncoming Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign in the state gets to the grassroot. The stakeholders include wives of the mayors of Local Government Areas, and community leaders, among others. In a meeting with the stakeholders in Umuahia, the state Read More

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6 d. ago Senate confirms Orji Kalu’s brother as N’Assembly commission member

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of the second nominee from the South-East, Nnanna Uzor-Kalu as a member of the National Assembly Service Commission. Kalu, a former two-term House of Representatives member, is the younger brother of former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor-Kalu. He joined 11 others who were cleared last week. Kalu’s Read More

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7 d. ago Kalu’s EFCC case: Ohanaeze alleges persecution of Igbo politicians

The apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has raised the alarm over the recent Court of Appeal order granting the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the latitude to challenge a Federal High Court’s decision that had previously barred the prosecution of former Abia State Governor and senator, representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, over […] The post Kalu’s EFCC case: Ohanaeze alleges persecution of Igbo politicians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Abia partners Israeli firm on agric value chain to grow economy

The Abia State Government has concluded plans to partner with an Israeli firm in the area of agricultural value chain read more Abia partners Israeli firm on agric value chain to grow economy

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9 d. ago Abia, Obasanjo foundation to provide 1,000 residents hearing aids

The Abia State government has announced plans to provide hearing aids to 1000 persons with hearing impairment in the state. The Commissioner for Information in the state, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on this week’s state executive council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti on Monday. He said the gesture was Read More

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9 d. ago Senator Orji Uzor Kalu extends condolences to Katsina Governor on mother’s passing

Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umaru Radda, over the loss of his beloved mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari. In a statement on Monday , Senator Kalu described the late matriarch as a woman of virtue, selflessness, […] The post Senator Orji Uzor Kalu extends condolences to Katsina Governor on mother’s passing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Otti orders construction of hostel, faculty buildings, cafeteria in Abia varsity

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has vowed to tackle the infrastructure challenges at Abia State University, Uturu, by constructing a 5,000-capacity hostel and a cafeteria for students. The governor also announced plans to construct new faculty buildings for the Law and Agriculture faculties. Additionally, he ordered the demolition and reconstruction of buildings at the ABSU Read More

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1 week ago Otti revisits pension deal, Abia Assembly probes school fees

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has pledged to re-evaluate the state’s agreement with the Nigeria Union of Pensioners regarding the settlement of pension arrears. Speaking at the 80th birthday thanksgiving service of Senator Chris Adighije, Otti acknowledged concerns about the NUP agreement raised by Rev Ernest Onyeukwu, emphasising that pensioners were honest but their leadership Read More

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1 week ago Abia To Achieve Total Internet Coverage In Nine Months – Alex Otti Promises

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has made a promising commitment to ensure every community in Abia State has internet coverage within the next nine months. The project is part of Otti’s efforts to drive economic growth, improve education, and enhance healthcare through digital connectivity. With this initiative, Abia State is poised to become a hub […] The post Abia To Achieve Total Internet Coverage In Nine Months – Alex Otti Promises appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago NAFDAC burns 100 trucks of fake, expired drugs in Onitsha, Aba

Tribune Online NAFDAC burns 100 trucks of fake, expired drugs in Onitsha, Aba She also expressed appreciation to security agencies and the media and particularly commended the Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, and the Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, for their sustained support in the agency’s ongoing campaign against fake and substandard drugs. NAFDAC burns 100 trucks of fake, expired drugs in Onitsha, Aba Tribune Online

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1 week ago African pillar of sports Orji Uzor Kalu congratulates Kirsty Coventry on historic election as IOC president

Forbes-rated billionaire and former Governor of Abia State Orji Uzor Kalu has congratulated Kirsty Coventry on her historic election as the first African and first female President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Kalu, in a statement signed on Thursday from Washington DC, hailed Coventry’s achievement as a groundbreaking moment for Africa and global sports […] The post African pillar of sports Orji Uzor Kalu congratulates Kirsty Coventry on historic election as IOC president appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Abia demolishes kidnappers’ hideout, issues landlords warning

The Abia State Government on Tuesday demolished a building in Osisioma Local Government Area used as a hideout by kidnappers, warning landlords against renting their properties to tenants without proper background checks. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, issued the warning while addressing journalists in Umuahia, lamenting that many landlords prioritize rent collection over verifying Read More

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2 w. ago Relocation of law, agriculture faculties of ABSU Umuahia campus to Uturu not possible now – Otti

Alex Otti, governor of Abia State, has said that the planned relocation of Faculties of Law and Agriculture from the read more Relocation of law, agriculture faculties of ABSU Umuahia campus to Uturu not possible now – Otti

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2 w. ago Kwara First Lady Tasks Women Journalists To Project Islam Positively

The wife of the Kwara State governor, Amb. Olufolake Abdulrazaq, has urged Muslim women journalists in the country to project Islam positively. She said this is necessary to change the negative mindset of some people about Islam. Mrs Abdulrazaq made the call at the maiden edition of Ramadan symposium organised by the Nigeria Association of […]

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2 w. ago Otti praises police for killing kidnappers, rescuing victims

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti has commended the Abia State Police Command for neutralising six kidnapping suspects who engaged security operatives in a gun battle and rescuing four kidnapped victims. Speaking during a press briefing at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Umuahia, Otti thanked the Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, and […] The post Otti praises police for killing kidnappers, rescuing victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago IPOB Condemns Abia Police For Summoning Bende LG Leaders Over Killing Of Fulani Herder In Self

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a stern warning to the Nigeria Police, urging them to cease intimidating the Igbo people. This comes after leaders from Bende Local Government Area in Abia State were summoned over allegations of killing a Fulani herder. IPOB condemned the summoning, asserting that the Igbo people will defend […] The post IPOB Condemns Abia Police For Summoning Bende LG Leaders Over Killing Of Fulani Herder In Self-defence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Aba to partner organisations, agencies to sustain fight against human trafficking

Anyanwu Obialor, mayor, Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State, has expressed the commitment of the Council to partner read more Aba to partner organisations, agencies to sustain fight against human trafficking

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