A lawmaker representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency, Abia State, Obi Aguocha, has visited the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The visit which took place on Thursday, October 24, 2024, is part of an ongoing…
Aba Power cracks down on energy theft, vows tough enforcement
Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company, has renewed its effort to crack down on energy theft in nine of the 17 local government areas in Abia State, under its coverage. Its Feeder Team, working in conjunction with security agencies,…
Geometric Power model is impressive, says British High Commissioner
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery, has described the model of the Geometric Power in developing the Aba Independent Power Project in Abia State as impressive. “The Geometric model is impressive”, declared the High Commissioner after inspecting…
The Power of One Voice: Empowering yourself and others in every situation — Tara Aisida
In December 1981, Lazarus Ogbonnaga Ukeje a native of Umuahia, Abia State though resident in Lagos, died intestate with real property in Lagos State. Following his death, his wife and first son applied for letters of administration over his estate…
Confusion envelops Abia, Ebonyi communities over selection of monarchs
THE people of Umuihueze autonomous community in Akwete Ndoki, Ukwa East council area, Abia state, have staged a peaceful protest over the alleged imposition of Chief Daniel Nwauzor, as the new traditional ruler of the community. Also, in Anioma Isu…
NSCDC dismantles illegal refining sites in Abia, arrests 14
With renewed vigour and relentless determination in the fight against crude oil theft and protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) across the nation, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commandant General’s (CG) Special Intelligence Squad (SIS)…
Abia Govt faults NLC over directive to workers not to upload credentials
Abia State government has faulted a statement by the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC , directing civil and public servants in Ministries, Departments and Agencies ,MDAS ,as well as the 17 council areas not to partake in…
Sit-at-home killings: Tinubu vows decisive action against soldiers’ killers
President Bola Tinubu has vowed to come down heavily against those who have made it a habit to attack and kill officers and men of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. This is in stark reaction to the gruesome murder of…
Soldiers invaded my home, took away my sister, brother- Abia doctor
A Nigerian medical doctor, Rose Agwu, has cried out for help after soldiers invaded her home in Abia State and arrested her 15-year-old brother and sister. Agwu, who resides near Obikabia Junction in the Aba area of the state, said…
Sit-at-home: Atiku condemns killing of soldiers in Abia
Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, on Friday, called for a political solution to the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra. The call came after the killing of…