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Young Man Shot Dead By Vigilante After He Was Accused of Stealing a Mobile Phone in Abia

An official of the Abia State Vigilantee Service(VGN) aka Bakassi, fatally shot a 27-year-old staff of De Choice Eatery in Umuahia, Abia state, over a missing phone.The deceased, identified as Izuchukwu Mbakwe, died after he was shot at close range by the vigilante guard. The incident happened in front of the eatery at Okpara Square, beside a new-

Abia House Of Assembly Denies Any Move To Impeach Governor Okezie Ikpeazu

The Abia State House of Assembly on Saturday denied the rumours making rounds that it has concluded plans to impeach Governor Okezie Ikpeazu.Addressing journalists at the Governor’s lodge in Aba, the Abia legislators left by Deputy Speaker, Ifeanyi Uchendu, leader of the House, Hon. Solomon Akpulonu and Minority leader, Chijioke Chukwu urged the
Wanted Suspect, Eze Akachi Re-Arrested For Alleged Acid Attack On Neighbor In Abia

A wanted suspect, Eze Akachi, has been nabbed in Umuahia, Abia State for alleged acid attack on his neighbour, Chukwuemeka, a native of Ukwa East LGA of the state in 2021.The suspect who hails from Mbaise, Imo State, resided at Ubakala junction at Umuahia South LGA, when he committed the offence.His arrest, facilitated by the Nigerian head office

We Won Election Without Obi – Abia Governor-Elect, Otti

Abia State governor-elect, Alex Otti, has said he won election even before the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, joined the party. Otti said this in an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today.He said, “In 2015 when I ran under APGA, there was no Peter Obi. And we have it on our record that I won that election. At the ti
Businessman Promises Abia REC Prado SUV Jeep Over Her Conduct During Collation

A businessman Steven Ukpabi has promised to gift Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer for Abia State, Professor Nnenna Nnannaya-Oti a brand new Prado SUV jeep. Ukpabi who is a realtor from Ututu in Arochukwu ancient kingdom of Abia State, promised the REC the Prado SUV for defending the will of the Abia people at the

Abia Gov. Elect, Alex Otti Claims He Won Election Without Peter Obi, Give Reason

Alex Otti, the Abia State governor-elect, on Thursday claimed that he once won a gubernatorial election without the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.Otti, who spoke when he appeared on Channels Television, insisted that he won the 2015 election that produced Okezie Ikpazu as governor under the All Progressives Grand Alliance,
Wild Celebration In Abia Over LP's Alex Otti's Victory, Residents Carry Coffin To Bury PDP

There was wild jubilation in Abia state today as the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC declared former bank chief, Alex Otti, winner of the state's March 18 election. Mr Otti polled 175,467 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Okey Ahiwe of the PDP who polled 88,529 votes.Abia residents carry coffin to ?bury? PDP as they celeb

Labour Party Candidate, Alex Otti Wins Gubernatorial Election In Abia State

Breaking News: Alex Otti of the Labour Party emerges the Governor Elect of Abia stateOver 24 years of PDP backwardness, one flyover every 4 years and a government that bragged about Bringing Domino Pizza to Abia stateCongratulations people of Abia
Former Abia State Gov. Orji Kalu Gets Nod From Yoruba Forum As 10th Senate President

A socio-political group, the South West Forum for National Development, SFND, has called for the support of all senators-elect for the aspiration of former Abia State governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to become the next Senate President of the 10th National Assembly.The group, in a statement jointly signed by its National President, Otunba Oladokun

Don’t Focus On Court Case, Back LP Guber Candidates In Abia, Cross River, Enugu –Ayodele To Obi

Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential candidate has been told not to focus on court cases alone. The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele said this on Friday. He urged Obi to throw his weight behind LP governorship candidates in five states ahead of the March 18 gubernatorial election. Primate Ayodele revealed tha
What We’ll Do To Politicians Planning to Enthrone Fulani Emirate in Imo, Abia – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has frowned at plans to establish Fulani emirates in Imo and Abia states. It was reported that IPOB vowed to resist any Igbo politician or political party that attempts to enthrone the Fulani emirate in the Southeast. A statement by Emma Powerful, the spokesman of IPOB, said: “We, the global family and movem

My Life Now In Grave Danger — Abia REC Cries Out

Professor Ike Uzochukwu, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Abia State, has cried out. He opened up on his ‘mysterious’ disappearance on Sunday, February 26, 2023, hours after the presidential and national assembly elections ended. Vanguard had reported that the whereabouts of the REC became an issue as journalists and ad-hoc staff of t
Abia Doctors Demand Payment Of Owed Salaries As Strike Enters 87th Day

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Abia has expressed consternation at the failure of Abia government to pay salary arrears owed doctors who had been on strike in the last 87 days.Members of the Abia chapter of the NMA embarked on strike on Dec. 8, 2022 to demand payment of salary arrears owed doctors in the service of the state government.

Protesters Storm INEC Office Over Alleged Manipulation Of Polls In Abia

Protesters have barricaded the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Umuahia, Abia State, to register their grievances over what they called “obvious manipulation” of the presidential and national assembly elections held last Saturday.The protesters under the aegis of the Coalition of Civil Society, Sout
Abia APC Denies Suspending Kalu, Says PDP Behind Rumour

The ruling All Progressive Congress in Abia State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party of spreading fake news that it has suspended Senator Orji Uzor Kalu representing Abia North Senatorial district. Denying the report which emanated from another media house, the party’s Spokesperson, Okey Ezeala described the reports as the handiwork of the

AGAIN! Gunmen Attack, Set Ablaze Police Station in Abia State

Gunmen on Thursday, February 23, invaded and burnt the Ugwunagbo Police Divisional Headquarters in Ihie, Abia State. It was gathered that the two police officers who were on duty at the time of the attack were overpowered by the gunmen who later set the premises ablaze.It was further learnt the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), who was also the tar

Photos of Children Stolen From Abia, Akwa Ibom And Rivers State

The Anambra State Police Command has called on the public especially residents of Abia, Akwa-Ibom, and Rivers State to help identify these children, for a possible reunion with their parents. A statement released by the spokesperson of the command, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, gave the names of the minors as David Frang, Male, Age: 8yrs, Sarah Frang, fema

Abia PDP Governorship Candidate, Prof. Uchenna Ikonne Is Dead

The Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, [PDP] for the 2023 March 11 governorship election in Abia State, Prof. Uchenna Ikonne is dead. The son of the deceased politician disclosed this in a statement released this afternoon January 25.The statement read; “I regret to announce the death of my dear father, Prof Eleazar Uchenna
Reactions As 21 Year Old Son Of Abia State Gov Arrive An Occasion In A 'Police Escort' Convoy (Video)

The son of Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu arrived at an event in grand style and this has started a converstaion online.Chinedu Ikpeazu, said to be 21 years old, has been trending across various social media platforms after the video hit the Internet.In the video, a long convoy, including cars with police escorts, is seen pulling into the venu

JUST IN: Abia Govt Declares Monday, Tuesday As Public Holidays

The Abia State Government has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to enable residents to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).Barrister Chris Ezem, the Secretary to Abia State Government, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.It partly reads; “Consequently, all public offices and markets are to be closed as all are enjoined
How Suspected Thugs Set Court Ablaze In Abia

Suspected thugs have set ablaze Ikwuano High Court built by Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu.The Abia State Government has called on the security agencies in the state to bring to book those responsible for the arson attack.The Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the State, Chief Uche Ihediwa, SAN, made the call in a statement afte

Suspected ESN Member Accused Of Killing Police Inspector In Abia

Suspected members of the Eastern Security Network, ESN, have been accused of killing a police Inspector at Ndiegoro Police Station in Aba, Abia State.The incident reportedly happened at about 12:30 pm on Tuesday in Ohanku Road, Iheorji junction in Aba.During the incident, two of the attackers were neutralized by the police in the ensuing gunfight.
Abia Gov. Governor Ikpeazu Shuts Apostolic Church Over Leadership Crisis

The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu has ordered the closure of Apostolic Christian Church Mission, Omuma Road Aba as a result of leadership crisis going on in the church. The church is to be shut till further notice. In a government special announcement signed by Chris Ezem, the Secretary to Abia State Government, Ikpeazu warned, “Any att

‘It’s Taboo In Igboland’ — Ihube Residents Condemn Kidnapping Of Female Army Officer In Abia

Varying reactions have continued to trail the kidnapping of a female military officer, the invasion of Ihube community and the burning of everything in sight, by military personnel.The soldiers, Vanguard gathered, stormed the community on learning that one of their own and a newly commissioned officer, Lieutenant P. P. Johnson, was kidnapped, m
Unknown Gunmen Strip, Torture Female Soldier In Abia, Warn Youths Against Joining Army

In what will come across as a really startling development, a Nigerian soldier has been tortured by some gunmen. A video showed the female Lieutenant in the Nigerian Army identified as P.P. Johnson being tortured by unknown gunmen terrorizing the South-East part of the country. SaharaReporters gathered that the officer was abducted in her home in

"G5 Concerns Are Beyond 2023 Elections" – Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu

Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has said the agitation for inclusiveness, fairness and equity by the group of five governors (G5) led by Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, is not just about 2023 elections but efforts to strengthen mutual trust and fairness in Nigeria.Speaking in an interview in Aba, Ikpeazu said the group’s agitation al

Abia State Governor, Ikpeazu Signs Female Inheritance Bill Into Law

A female inheritance bill which would see Abia women inherit and own properties in their father’s family, has been signed into law by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu.Ikpeazu who congratulated women over the bill which now has a law citation of ‘The Female Persons Right of Inheritance of Property Law 2022’, said his administration would continue to s
After 9 Years, NDLEA Arrests Abia Drug Kingpin, Declares Brother Wanted

A notorious drug kingpin has been arrested in Abia state. The drug kingpin identified as Onyeaghalachi Stephen Nwagwugwu was arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) who have been trailing him for 9 years. The suspect's elder brother, Eze Kaleb Stephen, who is also wanted, narrowly escaped during the overnigh
This Is What Abia Gov. Ikpeazu Told Nigeria’s Most Beautiful Girl, Ada Eme

Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has advised the winner of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) Pageant, Miss Ada Eme, to remain focused and resilient.Ikpeazu gave the advice when Eme paid him a courtesy visit at the Government Lodge, Aba on Friday.According to him, being resilient and focused will help her to accomplish great feats.He extolled he
Jubilation as a Student of Michael Opara University Delivers Five Babies At Once in Abia State

A student of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Oluomachi Linda Nwojo, has welcomed five babies at Federal Medical Center Umuahia.Reports gathered that the mother of five from Ohafia LGA in Abia state, gave birth to her quintuplets on Monday.The five children, two boys and three girls caused a scene at the hospital after they were born as r

Abia News, Photos and Videos

Young Man Shot Dead By Vigilante After He Was Accused of Stealing a Mobile Phone in Abia

Abia House Of Assembly Denies Any Move To Impeach Governor Okezie Ikpeazu

Wanted Suspect, Eze Akachi Re-Arrested For Alleged Acid Attack On Neighbor In Abia

We Won Election Without Obi – Abia Governor-Elect, Otti

Businessman Promises Abia REC Prado SUV Jeep Over Her Conduct During Collation

Abia Gov. Elect, Alex Otti Claims He Won Election Without Peter Obi, Give Reason

Wild Celebration In Abia Over LP's Alex Otti's Victory, Residents Carry Coffin To Bury PDP

Labour Party Candidate, Alex Otti Wins Gubernatorial Election In Abia State

Former Abia State Gov. Orji Kalu Gets Nod From Yoruba Forum As 10th Senate President

Don’t Focus On Court Case, Back LP Guber Candidates In Abia, Cross River, Enugu –Ayodele To Obi

What We’ll Do To Politicians Planning to Enthrone Fulani Emirate in Imo, Abia – IPOB

My Life Now In Grave Danger — Abia REC Cries Out

Abia Doctors Demand Payment Of Owed Salaries As Strike Enters 87th Day

Protesters Storm INEC Office Over Alleged Manipulation Of Polls In Abia

Abia APC Denies Suspending Kalu, Says PDP Behind Rumour

AGAIN! Gunmen Attack, Set Ablaze Police Station in Abia State

Photos of Children Stolen From Abia, Akwa Ibom And Rivers State

Abia PDP Governorship Candidate, Prof. Uchenna Ikonne Is Dead

Reactions As 21 Year Old Son Of Abia State Gov Arrive An Occasion In A 'Police Escort' Convoy (Video)

JUST IN: Abia Govt Declares Monday, Tuesday As Public Holidays

How Suspected Thugs Set Court Ablaze In Abia

Suspected ESN Member Accused Of Killing Police Inspector In Abia

Abia Gov. Governor Ikpeazu Shuts Apostolic Church Over Leadership Crisis

‘It’s Taboo In Igboland’ — Ihube Residents Condemn Kidnapping Of Female Army Officer In Abia

Unknown Gunmen Strip, Torture Female Soldier In Abia, Warn Youths Against Joining Army

"G5 Concerns Are Beyond 2023 Elections" – Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu

Abia State Governor, Ikpeazu Signs Female Inheritance Bill Into Law

After 9 Years, NDLEA Arrests Abia Drug Kingpin, Declares Brother Wanted

This Is What Abia Gov. Ikpeazu Told Nigeria’s Most Beautiful Girl, Ada Eme

Jubilation as a Student of Michael Opara University Delivers Five Babies At Once in Abia State

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