Abia State

Ukwa-La-Ngwa Youth Reject Ikpeazu’s Endorsement as Leader, Demand Accountability

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 […]

Abia State

Commissioner For Environment, Ogbonna Hails Governor Otti On 2nd Anniversary, Describes Him As Trail Blazer, Great Achiever

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 […]

Abia State

Otti’s Aide Speaks On Rumors of Cows, Vultures, Tortoises Buried in New Abia Government House

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 […]

Abia State

From ‘My Governor is Working’ to ‘My Governor Was a Mistake’—Ikpeazu’s Ex-Spokesman Joins Otti

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. […]

Politics

EXCLUSIVE: Intense Lobbying Begins As Incumbent Lawmaker, SANs, Ex-Guber Candidate Eye 2027 APC Gubernatorial Ticket In Abia

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 […]

Sports

Sports Firm, Fifty-1 Alliance launches ₦10M Prize for 2025 Season Of Abia State Supalig Championship

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 […]