Tag: abia

Man sentenced five years for solar street lights vandalism

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A Magistrate Court sitting in Ukanafun Local Government Area  in Abia State has sentenced a 45-year-old man, Ukeme Johnson...

Immigration officer killed by wife in Abia

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Residents of Umuihi in Umuogba Ekeoba, Ohuhu, Umuahia North Local Government Area in Abia State have been thrown into...

Abia police arrest seven suspects for illegal firearms possession

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The Abia State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has successfully apprehended seven individuals suspected of illegal firearms possession...

Abia education reforms yield over 100% rise in school enrollment

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Abia education reforms spark over 100% rise in school enrolment, with new teachers, renovated institutions, road projects, and health...

Abia teachers strike looms as NUT issues seven-day ultimatum to govt

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The Abia teachers strike may begin as NUT gives the state government seven days to resolve salary arrears, welfare...

First Lady empowers 500 Abia women with grants

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Senator Oluremi Tinubu empowers 500 Abia women with N50,000 grants to recapitalise small businesses, fostering growth, empowerment, and community...

Otti seeks tougher drug laws, backs NDLEA in Abia

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Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has called for a national review of existing drug laws to make punishments...

Otti Launches Security Trust Fund, Vows Zero Tolerance for Insecurity

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The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has reiterated his administration's unwavering commitment to securing every part of...

Cattle Rustlers Caught Red-Handed in Abia Village

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A swift security operation by Operation Crush, a special anti-crime task force in Abia State, has led to the...

Abia to Recruit 4,000 More Teachers as Otti Boosts Education

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Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has announced plans to recruit an additional 4,000 teachers as part of his...

Abia APC Slams Otti’s ‘One-Man’ Government, Lack of Transparency

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The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has sharply criticized Governor Alex Otti’s administration, accusing it...

Five Young Men Drown in Canoe Accident

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A tragic incident struck Abia State on Wednesday, May 29, 2025, when five young men lost their lives after...