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 minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says like a prodigal son, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State will eventually find his way to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Otti was a member of the All Progressives Congress in 2020 after leaving All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA, … Read more
The Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo, will inaugurate the construction of an airport in Nsulu, Abia State, on Tuesday next week. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the announcement was made by the Abia State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, during a press briefing after the weekly Executive Council meeting in Umuahia. Kanu explained … Read more
The Abia State Police Command has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest of the Labour Party’s National Vice Chairman for the South-East, Ceekay Igara, on Saturday, stating that he was invited following a petition from the party’s acting state chairman accusing him of impersonation. This clarification was made in a statement issued by the command’s … Read more
A tense scene unfolded in Aba on Saturday when over 20 masked men, suspected to be police officers, stormed a Labour Party (LP) meeting, disrupting the event and demanding silence from attendees. The masked individuals reportedly confronted Prince G.O. Ndubueze, the secretary of the Labour Party’s local government election committee, and informed him of his … Read more
I sincerely appreciate the immense honour and special privilege accorded me as the Chairman of the Plenary I Session of the 54th Annual Accountants Conference of our beloved Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria [ICAN]. Please permit me to congratulate most heartily Chief Davidson Chizuoke S. Alaribe FCA, the freshly cut Diamond President of ICAN … Read more
The price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, has decreased in Abia State. The price, which previously ranged between ₦1300.00 and ₦1350.00, has now dropped to between ₦1150.00 and ₦1200.00. This price reduction follows the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)’s decision to open its portal for direct fuel requests and payments by … Read more
The Abure-led Labour Party, LP, has accused the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi and Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti of seeking to hijack the leadership of the party through the back door. The National Secretary of the party, Mr Obiora Ifoh, said this in a statement he issued on Wednesday in Abuja. … Read more
Fulfilling his campaign promises, Abia State Governor Alex Otti has initiated the payment of salary arrears owed to academic workers by previous administrations. According to an official source close to the state Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, the affected workers include staff from Abia State University, Abia State Polytechnic, Abia State College of Education … Read more
The embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has announced that the party’s 2027 presidential ticket will no longer be automatically reserved for Peter Obi, its 2023 presidential candidate. Abure revealed this during a press briefing following the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Monday. He stated that the … 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
The Labour Party, led by Julius Abure, has accused prominent figures including Peter Obi, Governor Alex Otti, and Datti Baba-Ahmed of being responsible for the ongoing crisis within the party. Ayo Olorunfemi, the Deputy National Chairman of the Labour Party under Abure, voiced his regret over the actions of these individuals, stating, “It is regrettable … Read more
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Julius Abure, has rejected the meeting of the party convened by Abia governor, Dr Alex Otti in Umuahia. Mr Obiora Ifoh made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, saying the meeting was unconstitutional EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US Confiscates Presidential Plane Melania’s Betrayal: … Read more
A factional acting Chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Callistus Okafor, has rejected the appointment of former Minister of Finance, Nenadi Usman as the chairman, the caretaker committee of the party. In a statement in Abuja, Okafor described the LP stakeholders’ meeting convened by Abia Governor, Alex Otti, as illegal, unconstitutional and a jamboree. EDITORS … Read more
There are fresh indications that Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, along with his National Working Committee (NWC) members and loyalists, plans to shun today’s stakeholders’ meeting summoned by Abia State Governor Alex Otti. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People … Read more
The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, have announced a significant stakeholders meeting for the party. The Labour Party Extended Stakeholders Meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 4th, at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Umuahia. According to Dodoh … Read more
Abia State Executive Governor, Alex Otti, has taken significant steps to improve the operations and well-being of Abia Warriors FC by donating a 32-seater Coaster bus to the football club. This generous donation not only eases the transportation challenges that have long plagued the team but also ensures greater comfort and convenience for the players … 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
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has expressed optimism that the next governor of Abia State will be from the All Progressives Congress, APC. Kalu, while acknowledging that Governor Otti has performed well, argued that President Bola Tinubu’s contributions to the state make it essential for the APC to take the lead … Read more
APC criticizes Peter Obi for supporting a protest against Tinubu’s government while praising Governor Alex Otti for advocating alternative solutions to Nigeria’s economic issues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has mocked former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and praised Abia State Governor Alex Otti for their differing stances on the … Read more