6 h. ago “It is Correct”: Gov Otti reaffirms statement on using Sen Kalu’s blueprint to develop Aba, Abia

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Governor Alex Otti of Abia State again reaffirmed his earlier statement crediting Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s development blueprint as the foundation for the ongoing infrastructural transformation in Aba and other parts of the state, a model introduced by Kalu during his tenure as Governor from 1999 to 2007. Fielding questions from […] The post “It is Correct”: Gov Otti reaffirms statement on using Sen Kalu’s blueprint to develop Aba, Abia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Free fuel: Keke riders rue Abia Speaker’s empowerment programme, say it solves no problem

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Tricycle operators in Aba, Abia State, have decried the free fuel programme of the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Emmanuel Emeruwa, describing it as a charade and one that solves no problem. Rt. Hon Emeruwa had earlier in the week announced he was going to give free […] The post Free fuel: Keke riders rue Abia Speaker’s empowerment programme, say it solves no problem appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Abia APC secretary disowns purported statement on Sen. Kalu’s visit to Otti

•Says it’s work of mischief-makers Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Chief Chidi Avajah has disowned a press statement circulating in the media entitled “Disciplinary Action Awaits Those Involved in Anti-Party Activities –  Abia APC”, which falsely attributes its authorship and content to him. In a statement issued by Avajah, the […] The post Abia APC secretary disowns purported statement on Sen. Kalu’s visit to Otti appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Abia traders send SOS to Otti over alleged illegal demolition, high cost of shops at Ekeoha Market 

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Traders at the Ekeoha Shopping Centre, Aba, Abia State, have sent a Save Our Soul message to Governor Alex Otti to intervene in the alleged illegal demolition and high cost of shops in the market, undergoing remodelling. The traders cried out that the company handling the remodelling of the market has […] The post Abia traders send SOS to Otti over alleged illegal demolition, high cost of shops at Ekeoha Market  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago “I am using Kalu’s infrastructure template in Aba to develop Abia – Gov. Otti

Former governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who is representing Abia North Senatorial District at the Senate has received commendation from the incumbent Governor of Abia State, Alex Chioma Otti. Otti, while receiving Kalu who paid him a visit last Sunday , acknowledged the enviable records achieved in Aba and across Abia by […] The post “I am using Kalu’s infrastructure template in Aba to develop Abia – Gov. Otti appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NAF airstrikes hit terrorists training ground in Lake Chad Region, kill several fighters 

Tribune Online NAF airstrikes hit terrorists training ground in Lake Chad Region, kill several fighters  The statement reaffirmed that the Nigerian Air Force remained resolute in its mandate to protect the sovereignty of the nation and ensure lasting peace and security across the Northeast and beyond. NAF airstrikes hit terrorists training ground in Lake Chad Region, kill several fighters  Tribune Online

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1 week ago How Aba is regaining its charm as commercial hub of Abia State

For years, Aba, the popular Enyimba city and commercial hub of Abia State, lost its glory. Businesses fled as flood read more How Aba is regaining its charm as commercial hub of Abia State

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2 w. ago Collapsed billboard: Abia warns outdoor advertising practitioners

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia    Abia State Government has read the riot act against outdoor advert practitioners who do not maintain their boards, saying such act would no longer be tolerated in the state. On Wednesday, a gigantic commercial billboard collapsed in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia, resulting in the death of one person […] The post Collapsed billboard: Abia warns outdoor advertising practitioners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Collapsed bill board: Abia Govt reads riot act against outdoor advert practitioners

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State Government has read the riot act against outdoor advert practitioners who do not maintain their boards, saying such act will no longer be tolerated in the state. On Wednesday, a gigantic commercial bill board collapsed in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia, resulting in the death of one person […] The post Collapsed bill board: Abia Govt reads riot act against outdoor advert practitioners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Aba, Umuahia shutdown, as residents mark Biafra Remembrance Day

Commercial activities in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State was shutdown Friday, as business operators and other residents joined read more Aba, Umuahia shutdown, as residents mark Biafra Remembrance Day

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3 w. ago Abia: One feared dead as massive billboard collapses on Keke operators in Aba

From Ogbonnaya Ndukwe, Aba One person was confirmed dead, and multiple commercial tricycles were trapped when heavy winds blew down a gigantic commercial billboard in Aba, Abia State. The winds, accompanied by rain, also wounded many others and fiercely destroyed belongings along the Aba-Owerri Road/Station Road axis, popularly known as Salad Market. An eyewitness, who […] The post Abia: One feared dead as massive billboard collapses on Keke operators in Aba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Abia police arrest couple over suspected child trafficking, rescue 12 children

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State police command said they have arrested a couple in Aba, Abia State for alleged child trafficking and operating an unregistered motherless babies home. A statement from the command’s police public relations officer (PPRO), Maureen Chinaka said on May 19, personnel of the command, leveraging credible intelligence, raided the home […] The post Abia police arrest couple over suspected child trafficking, rescue 12 children appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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