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Abia monarch, Eze Ofoegbu suspended for alleged insubordination

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Abia monarch, Eze Ofoegbu suspended for alleged insubordination

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Eze Nnamdi Ofoegbu, the traditional ruler of Umudiawa autonomous community in Umuahia North LGA of Abia State, has been suspended for six months for alleged insubordination. He was suspended by the leadership of Abia State Council of traditional rulers through a letter dated June 6, 2025. Confirming the suspension to journalists on Saturday, the Chairman of Abia State Council of traditional rulers, Eze Linus Nto Mbah made it clear that Eze Ofoeg…See the Story

2027: Im Still Labour Party Member, Not in Any CoalitionAbia Governor, Otti

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2027: Im Still Labour Party Member, Not in Any CoalitionAbia Governor, Otti

Otti made the clarification during an interactive session with members of Abia State Global Economic Council in Umuahia.See the Story

Abia police arrest 245 suspects in crackdown on crime Business Hallmark

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Abia police arrest 245 suspects in crackdown on crime Business Hallmark

The Abia State Police Command says it has arrested 245 suspects in various operations carried out across the state between January and June 2025, with several of the suspects already facing prosecution or held in custody. Commissioner of Police, CP Danladi Isa, disclosed this on Friday while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Umuahia. […] The post Abia police arrest 245 suspects in crackdown on crime first appeared on Business…Read Article

Abia Govt Warns Teachers Against Absenteeism, Misconduct

The Abia State Government has warned public school teachers across the state against absenteeism, dereliction of duty, and professional misconduct, stating that such behaviour will no longer be tolerated under the current administration. Speaking during a press conference held at the headquarters of the Abia State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) in Umuahia, the Executive Chairman of the Board, Lydia Onuoha, decried the increasing report…Umuahia · Umuahia Read Article

Abia PASAN Passes Vote Of Confidence On Chairman

The Executive Members of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), Abia State chapter, have unanimously passed a vote of confidence on their State Chairman, Comrade Sunday Kalu, in recognition of his exceptional leadership and commitment to the welfare of members. The resolution was reached during the Union’s Executive Meeting held at the Abia State House of Assembly complex in Umuahia. The motion, which was moved by the Treasurer …Umuahia · Umuahia Read Article

Abia CP Bans POS Operators From Police Premises

The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, Danladi Isa, has banned Point-of-Sale (POS) operators from all police premises across the state. CP Isa announced the ban during the Command’s monthly strategic conference held at the Command Headquarters in Umuahia. He cited concerns over potential misuse and the need to maintain professional boundaries within the law enforcement environment. “POS activities have no place within police facilities,…Umuahia · Umuahia Read Article

Otti reads riot act to appointees, warns against underperformance

By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Gov. Alex Otti of Abia, on Wednesday, warned political office holders and senior public officers to step up their performance or shown the way out. Otti issued the warning, while addressing the 2025 Second Quarter Abia Executive Council Strategy Retreat at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia. The retreat has as its theme: “Sustaining the Momentum: Leadership in Execution.” He said that his administration w…Umuahia · Umuahia Read Article

False! Viral video praising Imo State’s infrastructure, shot in Abia State

Claim: A drone shot shared by X user @VoiceOfIgbo claimed to show infrastructural developments in Owerri, the capital of Imo State in South-East Nigeria. Verdict: False! The video was not recorded in Owerri but in Umuahia, the capital of Abia State. Reverse image search and watermark analysis confirm the actual location and source. Full Text …Infrastructure · Umuahia Read Article

Abia Govt Inaugurates Committee For Maiden Football Festival

The State Government has set a 33-Man Local Organizing Committee to spearhead the maiden Abia State Football Festival, The Committee which is chaired by the former Mayor of Aba North LGA, Ide John Udeagbala also has Captain Eric Asumugha as the Vice Chairman. Other Committee members include Permanent Secretary Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Lady Oge Maduka, the Secretary among other members. Inaugurating the Committee memb…Umuahia · Umuahia Read Article

AI: Emerging trends in content, change creation

Media practitioners, teachers, students of mass communication and allied profession converge on Umuahia, Abia State capital, for the 12th Media Institute Training organisedyearly by Vision Africa , the owner of Vision Africa FM Radio, Umuahia.The post AI: Emerging trends in content, change creation appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.Artificial Intelligence · Umuahia Read Article

Why Orji Uzor Kalu Should Continue To Represent Abia North Beyond 2027

A respected Presbyterian cleric from Ohafia Local Government Area, Rev Ukpai Kalu Otah, has urged the people of Abia North and the entire state to throw their weight behind Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for continued representation in the National Assembly beyond 2027. Speaking during a Sunday service, Rev Otah described Senator Kalu as “the most qualified, most experienced, and most impactful senator Abia North has ever produced.” He stressed that Kal…Umuahia · Umuahia Read Article