Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has been advised over his frequent absence from government house Umuahia, and “running the state from guest houses. This advice came from a former minority leader of Abia State House of Assembly, Hon Ikedi Ezekwesili who has condemned the state governor over the habit. Speaking at the state […]
Two notable politicians in Umuahia, Hon. Chukwudi Apugo and Chief Uche Akwukwuegbu say, the mass defection of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), National Assembly members to rival opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tuesday is a welcome development. In a media chat with some newsmen in Umuahia yesterday, Hon. Chukwudi Apugo who is the […]
Ten months after soldiers allegedly struck at the Afaraukwu residence, Umuahia, Abia State of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, the Ojigbani family from Oguta Council, Imo State has raised the alarm over the whereabouts of their son, Emmanuel. Emmanuel, said to be the IPOB Zonal Coordinator in Enugu State […]
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia is among four hospitals in the country slated for upgrade to teaching hospital before the end of this year. The chairman, Board of Management of the FMC, Umuahia, Sen. John Damboyi disclosed this during a courtesy call on Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu at the Government House, Umuahia. […]
In reaction to police action on Ekiti State Government House, Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Thursday protested round Umuahia city. Led by its state Chairman, Sir Johnson Onuigbo, the party later handed over a “Protest Letter” to the state Commissioner of Police, Anthony Ogbizi for onward transmission to the Inspector general […]
…Kalu, Nwogu, Sen. Adighije shuns Nwankpa congress Following the Isiala Ngwa High Court order declaring Dr. Emmanuel Ndukwe and Chief Chidi Avaja as the authentic state chairman and secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party last Saturday, held its congress in the state where the duo emerged as state chairman and state Secretary […]
The All Progressives Congress party State’s congresses held throughout the country on Saturday records handful success as it was adjudged peaceful and rancor free with Emmanuel Ndukwe emerging as state chairman. It was gathered that the state capital Umuahia witnessed an unprecedented crowd comprising party faithful, turned out in large numbers to welcome the congress […]
The Social Democratic Party, SDP Thursday berated Abia State government over the dirty condition of the state, particularly Umuahia, stating that the party has set up a war to fight bad governance in the state. Speaking in Umuahia while starting off the registration of and drive for membership in the state, the steering Committee chairman, […]
*Urges Christains not to retaliate The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Diocese of Umuahia, weekend highlighted the high and low points of the Federal Government under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari and Abia State under Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu. Arising from its 1st session of the 9th Synod held at St. Luke’s Church, Amakama in […]
…Hold FG responsible over doctor’s death- PDP There are strong indications that about 30 persons have been placed on surveillance following the death a medical doctor and a child said to have died from diseases suspected to be Lassa fever. The Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia, Abia State, Dr Abali Chiku, who spoke […]
The Commissioner for Information in Abia, Mr. John Okiyi, has confirmed the outbreak of Lassa fever at the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia. Okiyi, who made the disclosure in a statement in Umuahia on Monday, said that the government and the hospital management had swung into action to check the spread of the disease. “Abia Government […]
Former Abia State governor and senator representing Abia Central District in the National Assembly, Theodore Orji, has reached out to the people of his constituency in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, empowering hundreds of them. At the event, beneficiaries got different incentives under Senator Orji’s Constituency Project Human Capacity Development Initiatives. Youths and women numbering […]
A businessman, based in Markurdi, Benue state, Mr. Rapheal Ogugua, on Friday , received the star prize of a Hyundai Accent car during the Season 9 DiamondXtra regional prize presentation ceremony held in Umuahia, Abia State. Speaking, shortly after the presentation, Rapheal told journalists that he is a long time customer with Diamond bank. According […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South-East Zonal Caucus recently met in Umuahia under the leadership of Chief Austin Umahi, National Vice Chairman, South East. The meeting which was held behind closed doors came out with a decision of the zone to harmonise their positions before the forthcoming elective convention. In this interview, Chief Umahi disclosed […]
More than 200 members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Ariaria, Aba, who defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) recently have disclosed reason for their action. Speaking during the occasion that held at the party’s secretariat, Umuahia, the Aba North APGA chairmanship candidate in the last general election in the state, Deacon […]
Confusion, fear, and apprehension have gripped the staff of Federal Ministry of Information in Umuahia as the landlord of the office complex housing them has concluded plans to evict them over the inability of the Federal Government and the ministry to pay rent amounting to over two years by last March, 2017. Information available to […]
The Chairmanship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, Abia State capital, on Friday annulled the election of Chief Ifeanyi Isikaku, the Chairman of Isialangwa South Local Government Area. The chairmanship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Christian Okeri, in his petition alleged that Isikaku (PDP) did not pay his tax as required […]
The umbrella body of Ndigbo, the Ohanaeze has called on the federal government to direct the military to call off its military operations in the South-East styled Python Dance II, calling it an invasion of the region aimed at intimidating the people. Ohanaeze said in a tense seven point statement issued on Tuesday and signed […]
A detachment of soldiers from the Nigerian Army has surrounded the Afaraukwu country home of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The soldiers arrived the community barely 48 hours after the clash between the Army and IPOB members on Sunday evening, which left three people injured. Today’s detachment arrived in ten […]
There is a heavy presence of police operatives and other state security agencies with armoured vehicles stationed at various strategic points around Umuahia, Abia state following clashes with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) yesterday. This has led to a lull in commercial activities in the state capital. More to follow