Describes it as a strategic move to address the critical infrastructure needs Says some road projects that kicked off in 2023 would be delivered in 2025 Commends the lawmakers for giving the bill an accelerated hearing and passage. Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Friday, signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N750.2 billion as passed by … Read more
The Abia State Government (ABSG) issued a stern warning on Sunday against actions that could trigger stampedes, particularly the spraying of cash and gift items at events with large crowds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a press release titled “Public Safety Alert” and signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and … Read more
Tensions have soared in Umuchima, a village in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, after unknown gunmen allegedly killed a local resident accused of informing the Nigerian Army about their activities. Earlier in the week, operatives of the Nigerian Army’s Joint Task Force, under the South-East Operation “Udo Ka,” dismantled a suspected … Read more
A fierce gun battle has been reported between personnel of the Nigerian Army’s 14 Brigade, Ohafia, and unidentified gunmen in Mbata, Umuchima village, Isiala Ngwa North LGA, Abia state. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation EFCC Alleges Nigerian … Read more
The Abia Government has said that effective from January 1, 2025, it will be punishing parents or guardians who fail to send their children or wards to school. The State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mr Okey Kanu, made this known on Monday at a press briefing on the outcome of the State Executive Council … Read more
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has debunked as a ruse, report making the round that his administration is planning mass retrenchment of workers. The Governor dismissed the rumour while speaking during a monthly media parley in Umuahia on Friday night. He described the rumour as the handiwork of his detractors, urging members of the … Read more
Fire gutted seven shops and destroyed goods worth millions of Naira in Umuahia, Abia state capital. According to an official report from Abia state Fire Service, the incident occurred on Sunday at Cameroun Street by Owerri Road, near Isi Gate market in the capital city. EDITOR’S PICKS: Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods in Anambra … Read more
A member representing Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency, Rep. Obi Aguocha, has expressed shock and disappointment at Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu’s recent comments declaring Abia State an APC state in 2027. Rebuking the Deputy Speaker, Aguocha described his remarks as condescending, denigrating, and disrespectful. He queried Kalu’s effrontery in declaring the seat … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Abia has confirmed 11 persons dead and eight others injured in a road traffic crash on the Port Harcourt-Enugu Expressway. The FRSC made the disclosure in a statement signed by the Sector Commander, Mrs Ngozi Ezeoma, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Umuahia. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus … Read more
Abia State was known to be among states owing workers salaries and pensions Since his election as Governor of Abia a year ago, Alex Otti has cleared all salary arrears and pension backlogs. He recently signed a bill to stop payment of pension to former governors and their deputies to free up funds for development. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, said that his administration actually budgeted 150 million naira for two Toyota Hilux vehicles, saying that the 1.5 billion naira initially stated in an earlier report was an error from software. Governor Otti said this on Tuesday at Ezeukwu road market in Aba, while responding … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Abia State government has banned civil servants and other public servants in the state from hawking and trading articles within the government’s stipulated hours working hours of 8am to 4pm. The order was given by the acting Head of Service, Joy Maduka during her maiden meeting with the staff of the … Read more
Abia conducts integrity tests on structures in markets and malls to protect residents from building collapse …to remodel Ariaria International Market and New Market in Ngwa Road, Aba. Abia State Government has directed that integrity tests be conducted on old and new structures in markets and malls across the state, even as it promised to … Read more
IPOB had on July 30 ordered sit-at-home in the South-East every Monday, until its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, is released… The Abia State Government has asked residents of the state to shun the sit-at-home order issued by the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The government’s directive is contained in a statement issued in Umuahia by … Read more