A respected Christian cleric, Reverend Kalu Ukpai Ota, has declared that no amount of political propaganda can diminish the legacy of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, stating that his contributions to the security and development of Abia State remain “undeniable and deeply rooted in the lives of the people.” Rev Ota made this known during an […]
A fresh political firestorm is brewing in Ukwa-La-Ngwa land following the controversial endorsement of former Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, as the “undisputed leader” of the Ukwa-La-Ngwa people by a select group of political stakeholders. The endorsement, which took place at Ikpeazu’s Umuobiakwa country home, has drawn sharp criticism and prompted a stern response […]
The Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Philemon Asonye Ogbonna, has congratulated the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, on the occasion of his second anniversary in office. In a statement issued on behalf of the Ministry of Environment on Tuesday, Ogbonna praised Governor Otti’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to reshaping Abia State’s […]
Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Chief Press Secretary to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, has revealed that rumors circulated about live cows, vultures, and tortoises allegedly buried inside the new Government House before Otti’s assumption of office. Speaking in Umuahia on Friday, May 16, 2025, Ukoha also mentioned claims of incantations intended to harm the governor. Dismissing […]
Onyebuchi Ememanka, the former Chief Press Secretary to ex-Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, has dumped his former principal and joined forces with current Governor Alex Otti under the Labour Party. Ememanka, a close ally of Ikpeazu during his tenure, served as his official spokesman. Ememanka’s decision follows a period of personal reflection and consultations. […]
Ahead of 2027 general elections campaigns, the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on Monday received Chief Chris Odinaka Igwe into the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Umunneochi Local Government of Abia State. Igwe, popularly called Chris Nak is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mainland Oil and Gas Limited. A former […]
As Nigeria edges closer to the 2027 general elections, political manoeuvring in Abia State is reaching a fever pitch—particularly within the ranks of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where intense lobbying is gaining momentum for the party’s coveted gubernatorial ticket. While a handful of aspirants have openly declared their ambitions to govern the state, several […]
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Abia Progressive Frontiers (APF), a prominent political group, has called on voters in the Ohafia and Arochukwu Local Government Areas to resist the temptation of voting based on religion or local government origins. Focusing on the House of Representatives race for the constituency, the group urged electorates to […]
The Chairman Senate Committee on Southeast Development Commission SEDC, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu came out to clarify the statement he made last week concerning the performance of APC in Abia State, which was misunderstood largely on social media. Kalu while answering questions from journalists through a video chat he made public on his official Facebook […]
Abia State Commissioner for Sports, Sir Nwaobilor Ananaba has said that the state government will henceforth pay serious attention to sports business, stressing that the state stands the chance of leveraging on Aba to boost its economy through sports merchandising. Nwaobilor made the statement during the official launch of the ₦10 million 2025 season of […]
