Umuahia, July 25, 2025 – Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has disclosed that the state government is in advanced negotiations to assume full responsibility for electricity distribution in eight Local Government Areas currently serviced by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC). The governor made this known while addressing a delegation during a state executive
Umuahia, July 18, 2025 — The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of four suspects linked to a case of criminal conspiracy and armed robbery in the state. The arrest, which took place on Thursday, also led to the recovery of a firearm used in the operation. According to a statement issued by
Umuahia, July 2, 2025 — Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has firmly dismissed speculations suggesting his involvement in any political coalition, reaffirming his unwavering commitment to the Labour Party (LP). In a statement issued through his media office on Tuesday, Governor Otti described recent reports linking him to opposition coalitions as false and misleading.
Umuahia, Abia State – June 28, 2025 A political support group loyal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commenced a robust grassroots mobilisation campaign in Abia State, aimed at deepening civic engagement and empowering young people and small-scale entrepreneurs. The initiative, which kicked off over the weekend, saw hundreds of youth and local business owners
Umuahia, Nigeria – June 12, 2025 The Chinese government has expressed interest in partnering with Abia State to combat hunger and poverty through strategic investment in agriculture, vocational training, and infrastructural development. The proposal was made during a courtesy visit by a high-level delegation from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to the
Gregory University, Uturu, a leading privately owned institution in Abia State, has administered the Physician’s Oath to 83 newly qualified medical doctors in a colourful induction ceremony held over the weekend. The event marked a significant milestone as the third batch of medical graduates from the university’s College of Medical Sciences, and the largest cohort
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving public safety through infrastructural development, describing street lighting as a strategic tool for combating insecurity and promoting socio-economic activities in the state. Speaking while inspecting ongoing projects under the “Light Up Abia” initiative, Governor Otti stated that the installation of solar-powered street
