Abia Governor Intervenes In Enyimba Travel Issues

Awka – Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has waded into the uncertainties surrounding Enyimba FC’s involvement in the CAF Confederation Cup fixture against Al Ahly Benghazi in Libya. The People’s Elephant were at risk of missing the group A fixture in Libya scheduled for Thursday, as a result of flight and visa complications in the […]

Oil Bunkering: Abia NSCDC Parades 16 Suspects, Impounds 6 Vehicles

Awka – The Abia State Command of Nigeria security and Civil Defense Corps, (NSCDC) says it has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against Oil Theft, Oil Bunkering, Illegal Dealings in Petroleum Products and Wilful Vandalism of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure. The State Commandant, Mr. Vincent Ogu stated this on Tuesday, while parading sixteen […]

Abia NSCDC Rescues Teenage Girl Chained, Locked Away By Parents

Awka – A teenage girl simply identified as Ada, who was chained by the neck and limbs and locked up by her parents, has been rescued by men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC in Abia State. Freedom over the weekend came the way of the teenage girl, who is a native of […]

Mysterious Death Claims 3 in Abia after Church Crusade

Three members of St. Paul’s Anglican Church in the Ariaria area of Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State have passed on less than 24 hours after organising a crusade in the church premises. Local sources say an Archdeacon of the Anglican church, Julius Dike, his wife, Agnes, and their house maid, died under mysterious […]

Kidnapped Ex-Anambra Commissioner Found Near IPOB’s ESN Location In Abia

Awka – The former Commissioner for Tourism and Diaspora Affairs in Anambra State, Dr Christian Madubuko who was allegedly kidnapped since the 13th of last month, has been found. Last week, kinsmen of the former Commissioner from Anaku staged a protest in front of the State Government House in Awka, during which they demanded to know why […]

3 Killed, 4 Others Abducted in Fresh Abia, Akwa Ibom Clash

Three persons are allegedly killed and four others abducted in a renewed clash between the people of Usaka Uko in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State and those in Nkari, Ini Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.The conflict between the two communities has been lingering for some time now. Tempers flared up last […]

Kaduna, Ekiti, Abia rank tops in Open Government Partnership

Kaduna, Ekiti and Abia states have tied for the first position in the 2020 Open  Government Ranking (OSGR) in Nigeria. The ranking which was released by the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC), aims to encourage states of the federation to increase citizens’ participation in governance through publication of government-held data and information. Indices used […]

In Nigeria, Oil Curse Cuts-off Abia, Akwa Ibom, Rivers Communities

The oil and gas sector has continued to play a significant role in the economy of Nigeria, and accounts for 65% of total revenue to the government. According to the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the country has near 40 billion barrels of proven oil reserve.    With a maximum crude oil production capacity of […]

Abia, Oyo, Enugu Reject APC At Governorship Poll

The All Progressives Congress (APC), President Muhammadu Buhari’s party, did not have a smooth sail on the Saturday governorship poll in Abia, Oyo and Enugu states. Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has been declared the winner of the election in the state. The Returning Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state, […]